The FIBA Basketball World Cup begins next month. Yes, more exciting professional basketball beckons as you gear up for the start of college football and the NFL season. You have to love an active sports calendar! Check out the names on this summer’s roster. As an avid NBA fan, does this list inspire confidence? If […]
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The NBA is back, having kicked off the 2022-23 season last week. And, as is common with every campaign, fans are excited to see how the newest class of rookies will perform. Sadly, number two pick Chet Holmgren will have to wait until next season to begin his career, having gotten injured in an exhibition […]
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The NBA off-season is filled with WojBombs, empty gym workout videos, and the occasional appearance at fashion week. While NBA players have been active in Pro-Am leagues and tournaments for decades, their visibility has increased dramatically in the social media age. This summer, after an impromptu appearance by LeBron James, The Drew League in Los […]
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The Las Vegas Summer League is the unofficial red carpet event of the NBA summer. Stars show up to watch their young players. Executives come to spy on their investments from draft night. Management takes breaks from cutting deals on their phones to watch the young assets they’re dealing. All of this happens in the […]
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As the draft is now under wraps, here are my NBA Draft grades for every first-round pick. Orlando Magic: Paolo Banchero Paolo was the best player in college basketball last year, but he wasn’t my top prospect. I liked Jabari Smith’s projection to the NBA more, but his playmaking at 6’10” makes him lethal alongside […]
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The draft is a day of dreams and hard work paying off, but it’s also about what makes sense for both sides. That’s the fun in a mock draft. With the draft in a day, here is my final NBA mock draft. Orlando Magic: SF/PF Jabari Smith (Auburn) Jabari Smith is a rare prospect. He’s […]
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As the NBA Finals are now a wrap, the NBA Draft is quickly approaching. Here is my first official top 50 NBA Draft big board. 50.) SF Caleb Houstan (Michigan) 49.) SF Josh Minott (Memphis) 48.) C Jaylin Williams (Arkansas) 47.) PF Peyton Watson (UCLA) 46.) C Trevion Williams (Purdue) 45.) PG JD Davidson (Alabama) […]
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After the draft lottery, the order is now set. With only a month left, teams are narrowing down their boards. Here is a NBA mock draft of the lottery. 1.) Orlando Magic: SF/PF Jabari Smith Jr (Auburn) Jabari Smith is the best player on my board. It is rare to see players of his stature […]
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The 2022 class is not your typical group. Usually, we have a good idea by now who will be the top pick. That is not the case. Experts have narrowed it down to Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, and Jabari Smith, but it is unknown who will go number one. This article will break down each […]
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For many basketball players, going pro is the dream of a lifetime. It’s an exciting time to be an NBA fan as regular games for the 2021-2022 season are winding down and the playoffs are right around the corner. As each year goes by, everything culminates with the Finals that kick off on June 2nd. […]
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Here’s the beautiful thing about being a sports fan: there’s always a “next.” There’s a next season, a next coach, a next superstar. And amidst the Houston Rockets rebuild, the word “next” has been thrown around a lot. It’s hard to contextualize, but the Houston Rockets were up 1-0 on the eventual NBA Champion LA […]
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