History has proved that skilled big men have been, and always will be in high demand in the NBA, as 7 foot superstars like Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Shaquille O’Neal have dominated the sport since it’s existence. That’s perhaps the reason why the OKC Thunder overpaid this offseason to secure the services of restricted [...]
August 31, 2015
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When you peel away the fat, life comes down to a series of decisions that you’ll ultimately make. Some good, some bad. And some really bad. That latter is the case with a gentleman who decided to get a tattoo of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan on each of his calves. Look, I’m all for [...]
August 20, 2015
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That is a 39-year-old man doing that right there. I repeat. A 39 year-old man. There’s a saying age is just a number and former NBA player Cuttino Mobley proved exactly that with an astounding performance at the Drew League. His gray hair does make him look old but his basketball skills remain sharp, and [...]
July 24, 2015
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At the beginning of the off-season, the Clippers had already been making changes. They have unveiled their new logos and uniforms, which arguably garnered both praise and criticisms from many. And now, the Clippers have revealed their newly designed court, which surprisingly has an abundant usage of black in the mix of their usual colors [...]
July 20, 2015
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Undoubtedly one of the biggest off-season free agency pick-ups was 4 Time NBA All Star LaMarcus Aldridge switching teams from Portland to San Antonio, a move which could potentially keep the 5 Time NBA champion Spurs relevant and in the title hunt even after Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili retire. The acquisition of Aldridge gives [...]
July 13, 2015
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After spurning the Dallas Mavericks by having a change of heart to eventually re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, it’s safe to say that DeAndre Jordan is the most hated man right now in Texas. Also, it’ll certainly be awhile before anyone can move on from this especially Mavs’ owner Mark Cuban, who went on [...]
July 13, 2015
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After the Warriors captured the championship last night, Harrison Barnes did something that he had never done in his 23 years on Earth. For the first time in his life, Barnes consumed alcohol; celebratory champagne. How is it possible that a professional athlete who was a very high-profile college player has never had a drink [...]
June 17, 2015
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Love him or hate him, it’s hard to deny Matthew Dellavedova’s impact fort he Cavs this series. Kyrie Irving is definitely the more talented player, but Delly adds a different element. Because of his rise in popularity over the past few weeks and months, there has been a steep rise in the sale of Dellavedoa [...]
June 11, 2015
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When the logo speaks, it makes sense to listen. Jerry West serves as a consultant to the Golden State Warriors and is understandably fond of Steph Curry’s game. West paid the MVP an extreme compliment by calling him the most unique player he’s ever seen. Interesting take, but guys like Allen Iverson, Dirk Nowitzki and [...]
June 8, 2015
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Nick Young will never ever forget this day. Ever. The Los Angeles Lakers’ guard celebrated his 30th birthday with a bang by finally popping up the question to his girlfriend and famous pop star Iggy Azalea. And of course, she said yes (per, Karen Civil): Congratulations to the happy couple! The two have been dating [...]
June 2, 2015
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