We all know Stephen Curry is the best shooter right now in the league. Arguably the best the game has ever seen in its history. Check out this recent report that states Curry nailed 77 straight three-pointers during a practice session, no joke… From ESPN.com: Curry told ESPN the 77 represents the most he’s ever [...]
April 15, 2015
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The Chris Copeland and Thabo Sefolosha incidents in a NY nightclub last week continue to get more interesting by the day. Both guys were injured rather seriously, but both are expected to make a full recovery. Regarding Sefolosha, he broke his leg that night and he’s saying it was caused by the police while they [...]
April 14, 2015
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Grizzlies’ Marc Gasol was pretty intense tonight against the Sacramento Kings. Combine that intensity with a guy who holds himself accountable for his play when he doesn’t feel he’s up to snuff, and what you get his Gasol/Hulk. Queue the video of Gasol ripping his own jersey in a fit of rage that makes me [...]
March 30, 2015
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Before all the haters start hating, yes its a 9-foot high rim instead of 10 feet. With that said, keep in mind she’s only 11 years old and nowhere near fully developed athletically. Ashlyn Watkins made headlines when she was featured by ESPN last month for dunking in a game for the first time on [...]
March 29, 2015
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This play from last night’s Raptors loss to the Bulls is definitely going to make some NBA blooper reels for the season. Joakim Noah, whether intentionally or not, put on his white practice shirt and stood sideline when he was subbed out of the game. Raptors DeRozan took the bait and fed Noah with the [...]
March 26, 2015
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Last week, Allen Iverson joined the live Sixers broadcast where he expressed interest in working in the team’s front office. He also mentioned that he was one of Russell Westbrook’s biggest fans because of the relentless manner in which he plays the game. After notching his 10th triple-double of the season yesterday, Westbrook was asked [...]
March 23, 2015
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Professional basketball careers in the United States cannot last forever. Stephon Marbury, a two-time All-Star during his 13 seasons of NBA service, moved on from the league in 2009. The point guard left a lasting impression, however, twice earning third-team All-NBA honors while racking up 19.3 points and 7.6 assists per game throughout 846 appearances. [...]
March 23, 2015
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Brook Lopez, who speaks fluent cowabunga, is building a house on the Disney World grounds. Not near or around or in the general vicinity of. ON. From the New York Daily News‘ Stefan Bondy (h/t Eye On Basketball): Nets center Brook Lopez, 26, a longtime Disneyphile with a Goofy figurine in his locker, told the [...]
March 19, 2015
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LeBron James deserves some privacy. Media members were caught trying to take some inappropriate photos of LeBron in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ locker room during their most recent road trip apparently—not once, but twice. Chris Haynes of the Northeast Ohio Media Group has the scoop (h/t ProBasketBallTalk): After Sunday’s 123-108 win over Orlando, James was sitting [...]
March 18, 2015
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