Image: Marc Gasol by Augustas Didzgalvis (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia On September 15, 2019, in Beijing China, Marc Gasol was pictured kissing the enormous golden chalice awarded to the FIBA World Cup champions. The 34-year-old center had just won […]
Author: Shane Acedera
James Harden on “rude and arrogant” referee Scott Foster: “It’s personal”
The games between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets have been must-see NBA games this season. In the latest twist in the Lakers’ 19-point comeback win was referee Scott Foster right in the middle of the drama. Houston’s stars […]
NBA’s advice to players: Use our league’s mental health resources early and often
As far as professional sports associations in the United States, the NBA is no doubt the most-progressive. There’s work to be done, but in terms of diversity in management, gender equality in coaching and officiating, their stance on politics, and […]
First 5: The NBA’s top draft picks and how they’ll fit with their new teams
The 2017 NBA Draft is done with. The rookies now have their respective teams. They have signed their first NBA contracts and have had their first taste of NBA action in the Summer Leagues. We’ve seen the young guns play […]
These are Larry Bird’s career high in points, assists, and rebounds
You’ve heard it all before: Larry Bird wasn’t the tallest, the biggest, the fastest, the strongest nor the most athletic player — in any era. Yet despite these so-called shortcomings, he went down in NBA history one of the best. […]
Kobe Bryant’s career high in points, assists, field goal attempts and more
When we talk about the greatest scorers in the NBA, Kobe Bryant‘s name comes early in the conversation for good reason. Kobe is third all-time in total points and only Wilt Chamberlain has scored more points in a single NBA […]
Russell Westbrook’s NBA career highs in points, triple doubles, assists and more
It may seem like it was a decade ago now, but it was just 2015-16 when Oklahoma City had both Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. . The dynamic duo led the Thunder to the NBA Finals in 2012 and the Western […]
What are Steph Curry’s career highs in points, assists, 3-pointers (season and playoffs)
Even before he played his first career game, NBA scouts liked Stephen Curry a lot, but they clearly had third and fourth thoughts about his superstar potential. . Born to Sonya Adams and former NBA sharpshooter Dell Curry, Stephen Curry […]
LeBron James’ single game career highs in points, assists, and more
It was prophetic that LeBron James was nicknamed “King James” so early. And it wasn’t because he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Since the day he was born to a 16-year old Gloria Marie James, LeBron […]
What is Lonzo Ball’s race? Is the NBA player mixed race (multi-racial)?
Everybody is aware of the ZO2 Prime shoes by now. The Big Baller Brand’s first basketball shoe grabbed headlines because of of its absurd $495.00 price tag (and its striking resemblance to the Kobe 11 — was it the ZO1 Prime?). But […]
It’s Thomas Time: Isaiah’s 53 points was one for the ages
Isaiah Thomas’ Game 2 vs. the Washington Wizards Was One For The Ages When Isaiah Thomas looked at his imaginary watch on his left wrist, he wanted to let the whole world know what time it was. It was Isaiah Thomas […]
The 23 players that have scored the most points in one NBA playoff game
Forget the regular season, the NBA Playoffs is when professional basketball legends are made. Jordan, Bird, Magic, Russell, Isiah, and Hakeem. It’s no coincidence that when we talk about the best players in NBA history, the ones at the top […]