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Since LeBron James moved to sunny LA, it’s been written on every sports blog and talked about on every radio show and podcast that the Western Conference as a whole would make his life tougher. Much tougher. But as we get closer and April and the NBA Playoffs is looming, the postseason seems to be…
The All-Star break is known for making and “breaking” teams. Some perform better, some perform worse, some stay the same. A recent example of the ups and downs of the NBA seasons is after the break in 2016-2017. The Miami Heat went on a historic second-half run. Miami arrived at the break 11-30, but ended…
In the history of sports, many rivalries began only to last for decades on end and to become not only fierce but historic and to be talked about for decades to come. A rivalry between two sports franchises is only just part of the game itself. Let’s take a look at five of the oldest…
The NBA frustrates many fans. The same elite teams are playing in the conference finals each season and the NBA hasn’t seen a final without LeBron James since 2010. However, if the promise of some of the NBA’s rising stars are for real, we may finally see an NBA with more parody. Here’s a look…
Here are five high-flyers who should participate in the 2019 dunk contest
Rookies are often some of the NBA’s most electrifying players. However, it is not until they show that they can either sustain or elevate their level of play in their second year that they truly cement themselves as fixtures in the league. Here’s a look at the five best NBA sophomores who have done just…
In the summer of 2019, two key players of the Golden State Warriors title runs will be on the market as free agents. Those two players are Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson. There has been speculation and rumor from around the league that either one or even both of these players could leave and go…
The Washington Wizards are sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference with not much hope in sight. The John Wall era in Washington has led to four playoff appearances in 8 years. During that time the Wizards have never made it past the conference semifinals and are currently stuck in a situation where they…
A man among boys, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has always stood high above most. His 7’2” stature gives him the ability to make even the biggest men feel small, but it is his demeanor and actions that truly make him a giant. Those actions were on display November 5 as the 71-year-old captivated a sold-out audience at…
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the most iconic athletes to ever grace the hardwood is using his voice to make waves off the court. The basketball legend, activist, author, actor, and an ambassador is unveiling his speaking series, “Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black & White,” which will debut on November…