Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and the undefeated champion South Carolina Gamecocks captured America’s basketball attention over the past few weeks. Men’s professional basketball now takes the wheel as the NBA playoffs have arrived. Plenty of exciting matchups have surfaced after the Play-In Tournament ended. Interestingly, the final four participants from the 2023 NBA Playoffs square off again […]
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Cross-sport comparisons are never easy. But trying and failing is better than not trying at all. I saw that quote on a wall while working at an elementary school. I have no idea who said it. My knowledge of both soccer and basketball has increased exponentially as I’ve grown older. I thought screw it, why […]
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Rajon Rondo, a point guard with no-look passes and a fiery spirit, has officially called it a career. After 16 seasons, two championships, and a reputation as one of the league’s most cerebral floor generals, Rondo hangs up his jersey. Let’s look back at what was a successful career for the veteran. Early Accolades and […]
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We all have our favorite players in sports. Patrick Mahomes in football. Kobe Bryant in basketball. J.P Sears in baseball (WHO?). I’m kidding. From the three I listed, I truthfully have Kobe as my favorite. The other two? Not on top of my list, but maybe top 10-15. That’s not the point. When it comes […]
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The NBA head coaching fraternity should be more substantial, given the league’s 75-year history. However, the recent trend of coaching hires has led to recycling coaching names. Just look at the NBA head coaching retreads that happened this past offseason. Maybe it’s just laziness on the part of general managers. Hire the name guy. But, there […]
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He was one of the most dominant players in NBA history. Center Shaquille O’Neal was a man on a mission during his playing days. The 15 time All-Star is a Hall of Famer after an 18-year career. What did he do? Nothing much, other than averaging nearly 24 points and 11 points a game. Known […]
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Friday is the Celebrity Game and Rising Stars Game. Saturday is a Skills Competition, Three-Point Shootout, and Dunk Contest. Sunday is the All-Star Game. Every NBA All-Star Weekend is the same. Sprinkle in some community service events, old-timers’ roundtable, musical guests… the blueprint is repeated every season. Slight variations to each event can happen from […]
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The NBA All-Star Game was this past weekend and one thing was for certain, players won’t try and the media will be upset at that fact. The All-Star Game doesn’t serve much of a purpose anymore, other than recognition. The weekend doesn’t mark the official midseason of the season, but it does serve as a […]
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Most fans are happy to watch the majority of basketball games on television. However, it can be worthwhile making the effort to attend a basketball game in person from time to time. For one thing, they’re just fun — there’s always a great atmosphere at NBA games. Seeing the game live will also deepen your […]
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Troubling times have emerged for the Golden State Warriors franchise. A vast majority of their history could be described as troubling. However, the last ten years have seen unprecedented success, the likes of which we have not seen since the 1990s Chicago Bulls. Four championships across seven years! Now, the feathers have begun to ruffle. […]
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Winning the Rookie of the Year award is not a guarantee for future stardom. Just look at Michael Carter-Williams in 2013-2014. Or Malcolm Brogdon winning the award in 2016-2017. However, this doesn’t seem to be one of those years for the Rookie of the Year award. Victor Wembanyama (Wemby) and Chet Holmgren have entered the […]
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The NBA needed something in the first quarter of the regular season. Opening Day matchups are hot with anticipation. Christmas Day games are fun slugfests leading to the fight for All-Star votes, All-Star weekend, the NBA trade deadline, and the playoffs. But what about the gap from Opening Day to Christmas? The first 20 games […]
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The Ontario government has recently announced a ban on the use of current and former athletes to promote gambling offerings in the province. This ban will be enacted on February 28, 2024. It prohibits sportsbooks, casinos, and other gambling operators from using athlete endorsements and testimonials in their advertisements and marketing campaigns. Gambling has become […]
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If you’re a gambling business proprietor exploring partnerships with NBA teams or keen on advertising your betting firms via NBA franchises, then this article is tailored for you. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a renowned basketball league hosting 30 varied teams throughout North America. As per the 2022-23 data, the NBA’s regular season has […]
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