In the past, we at Belly Up Sports have discussed the fanaticism that comes with being a fan. To some degree, it’s expected. At Texas A&M they have midnight yell practices. In European Soccer, teams have dedicated songs about things like walking or bubbles. And in Buffalo, fans will leap off of a camper van […]
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One of the most recognizable professional sports leagues globally is the NBA. As such, the league has some of the best fans in the world. Without the fans, the league wouldn’t be as successful today. Over the years, the NBA’s fanbase has grown smarter in terms of the ins and outs of the league. Some […]
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After a win on national television, the Los Angeles Lakers traveled to San Antonio to take on the Spurs. The 12th seed in the conference, San Antonio entered this contest on a four-game losing streak. We knew Anthony Davis wasn’t going to play, but LeBron James was battling significant knee soreness and was out. Despite […]
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There is no other way to categorize the 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers than as a disappointment. With a 28-35 record and the play-in tournament in question, many factors played a role in the team’s shortcomings. One of the more publicized issues involves newly acquired point guard Russell Westbrook and his failure in effectively assisting the […]
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After the Lakers’ win over the Warriors on Saturday, there was plenty to celebrate about. For one, LeBron James had a season-high 56 points. Guys like Austin Reaves and Carmelo Anthony were phenomenal at the defensive end. But, what about Russell Westbrook? Despite having five turnovers, Russ had a respectable stat line. He had 20 […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers as we once knew them are dead in the water Nostalgia is a dangerous drug. Like an ex from a previous relationship or a vacation spot you frequented long ago, nostalgia intoxicates you with warm memories that contrast with today’s realities. Take the Los Angeles Lakers, for example. The dynamic duos […]
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As the trade deadline nears, the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office will squirm to find a trade partner for a package centered around Talen Horton-Tucker and a first round pick that won’t convey until 2027 and possibly an injured backup point guard in Kendrick Nunn. A package involving all three trade assets would net a […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers thought that they made a splash over the offseason when they acquired former MVP, Russell Westbrook. The Lakers had to give up a few key assets in order to acquire his services, including Kyle Kuzma. However, it seems as though the experiment is failing. The Lakers have been wildly inconsistent throughout […]
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If you’ve been paying attention to the content churning out from Belly Up NBA lately, you know we got beats on beats covered. There are Rockets articles, early looks at awards, All-Star snubs, trade chips, and rookie rundowns. I could try and break in with some thoughts on trades or a player or a team, […]
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Don’t look now, but Kevin Durant called out another person on social media. However, this time, it wasn’t just some random fan, it was FS1’s own Skip Bayless. Skip Bayless, who I’ve written about before, is well known for making biased, blasphemous statements on television and social media. From his numerous posts related to LeBron […]
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The Lakers are off to an interesting start to their season so far. Obviously, since they have to integrate Russell Westbrook into their lineup, there have been some growing pains. Right now I would say that the Lakers are currently playing mediocre basketball. Their overall record stands at 5-4, and they’re the only team that […]
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Before you all get fired up. Hear this argument out. Gilbert Arenas was the wild enigmatic scorer that torched the league in his prime. The three-time All-Star nicknamed “Agent Zero” and “Hibachi”, was a wild card that consistently delivered dazzling performances that are still remembered to this day. Kevin Porter Jr. is a talented young […]
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This off-season has the potential to change the entire landscape of the NBA. With teams such as the Portland Trailblazers, Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks planning to make significant moves to their roster, the NBA would look completely different next season. After the first round of the playoffs came to a […]
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NBA Fans: En·bee·ay·Fans /N.B.A. fans/; noun: people who have a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing, in this case of the NBA; short for fanatics. In the last week, NBA Fans have had multiple disrespectful incidents across the country. From spitting and pouring popcorn to literally running on the floor, […]
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