If you’ve been paying attention, it’s apparent that the growth of the NBA game has contributed to the overall interest in the sport globally over the last 18-20 years. The popularity of the NBA has spread worldwide so much so […]
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The 10 best Canadian players in NBA history
The Toronto Raptors have been around for a while, so it’s hard to believe that the franchise is one of the younger ones in the NBA. Established in 1995, the Raptors have helped make basketball one of the country’s most-popular sports. The […]
This is ESPN’s full list of the 74 greatest players in NBA history #NBArank (2020)
In honor of the 74th season of the NBA and knowing that we’re all craving basketball content while we’re all locked down during the pandemic, ESPN has decided to release one of their “greatest players of all-time” lists with all […]
All of Miloš Teodosić’s passing highlights with the Los Angeles Clippers
Miloš Teodosić is a 30-year-old NBA rookie that spent all of his professional basketball career in Europe. Teodosić finally decided to come to the NBA after being the best play maker in Europe for a decade, and wanted to finally […]
On all levels, basketball is gaining popularity in Canada
There’s no puck about it, basketball has been steadily gaining popularity in Canada (sorry for the terrible joke). The great nation of Canada has recently celebrated the 150 anniversary of the formation of the country’s confederation. What do most know […]
The 8 NBA players in the 50-40-90 Club / 180 Shooting Club
When a NBA player finishes a season shooting 50% from the field, 40% from three and 90% from the free throw line (and they have enough shots to qualify for each), they join an elite group of shooters. The “50-40-90 […]
The 15 players with the most assists in an NBA game (updated)
We love our high-scoring NBA superstars, don’t we? They’re the players that we honor the most and come up most in the discussion when we talk about the greatest of all-time. From older players like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and […]
2000s: The best NBA players by decade by position
[survey] If you hate the Los Angeles Lakers and dislike the San Antonio Spurs, then you must have suffered greatly in the 2000s. Those two teams dominated the NBA Finals during that decade; the Spurs and Lakers appeared in 9 […]
NBA Christmas Commercials: From “Jingle Hoops” to “NBA Forever”
The NBA recently released their holiday commercial. Jingle Hoops may be the league’s most clever commercial; finding a fun and interesting way of bringing basketball and Christmas together in a way that doesn’t feel forced, or overly branded. That got […]
Jingle Hoops: NBA’s Jingle Bells Christmas Ad (Video)
Last year, the NBA released a creative commercial called “Dribbling the Bells” where NBA superstars Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, and Joe Johnson, dribbled to the tune of “The Carols of the Bells.” In this year’s edition, […]
Steve Nash to Try Out for Italian Soccer Team
As a two-time NBA MVP and eight-time All-Star, Steve Nash has accomplished almost everything one can in his sport. So, maybe it’s time to try a new one? According to ESPN.com, Nash – who is a noted soccer fan and […]
Kevin Durant joins Bird, Nowitzki, Nash in 50-40-90 Club
Kevin Durant had a spectacular 2012-13 season for the Oklahoma City Thunder. His play has OKC as top team in the NBA. . It won’t be a surprise if Durant continues his current play, he’ll be the MVP this season. […]
Lakers Earn Comeback Win in Nash’s Return
Earlier this week, Steve Nash said he was hopeful to get back on the court for the Lakers by Christmas Day, but apparently Christmas came early for the Lakers this year. Not only did LA get the gift of Nash […]
Global Hoops Roundup: Nash Eyes Christmas Return, Thunder’s Streak Snapped
Steve Nash Eyes Christmas Day Return-Lakers guard Steve Nash, who has missed most of the season with a leg injury, expects to make his return to the court on Christmas Day after participating in his second full-contact practice on Friday. […]
Global Hoops Roundup: Darko Milicic Leaves Celtics, Refs Miss Key Foul Call in Raptors-Bobcats Game, Lakers Fall to 6-6
Darko Milicic’s Request to be Waived Granted- After taking a leave of absence from the Boston Celtics to care for his mother in Serbia, center Darko Milicic requested to be waived from the organization to continue to stay with her. The […]
Lakers Lose Preseason Opener, Nash Makes Debut
After all of their highly-touted offseason acquisitions this summer, the Lakers and their new lineup finally took the floor for the first time in a NBA game last night. Dwight Howard sat out, still recovering from back surgery, but Steve […]
Video: Steve Nash to be featured in Self-Titled Documentary
Last year, Steve Nash directed a documentary for ESPN’s 30 for 30 series called “Into the Wind” about an amputee’s journey across Canada, now the 37-year-old, former 2-time MVP has a documentary coming out simply titled “Nash”. Check out the […]
Dragić, Krstić & Erden traded before NBA deadline
There was a flurry of activity in the NBA before Thursday’s 3pm trade deadline with Goran Dragic of Slovenia, Nenad Krstic of Serbia and Turkey’s Semih Erden among the internationals changing addresses. Dragic, thought to be the heir apparent to […]
Mike Fratello talks NBA, Basketball Globalization
It’s no secret that the NBA’s strategy during David Stern’s reign as the commisioner of the league has been to move into other markets. From moving into populous countries China and India to NBA-Euroleague partnerships, the National Basketball Association has […]
Pic: Steve Nash and Pau Gasol dance
In last night’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns, Pau Gasol found himself guarding Steve Nash. Look like Pau Gasol is in the middle of a dance step as Steve Nash jabs and steps back for a […]
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