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How Dalton Knecht is Helping the Lakers, and What Did Kevin Durant Give Him as a Gift?
Playing as a rookie in a loaded NBA team means you're probably coming off the bench as part of the second or third-stringers. And in most cases, you'll only get minutes when your team is up big or during garbage time. Dalton Knecht of the Los Angeles Lakers may have been picked 17th overall in […]
Eleazar Gonzales 3 weeks agoLaMelo Ball Leads Hornets to Comeback Win and Drops 34 Points
We all know one thing: a healthy LaMelo Ball is an entertaining LaMelo Ball. This is a player who has only played 58 games during the past two seasons due to a variety of injuries. On Thursday's season opener, LaMelo Ball returned to action and did LaMelo Ball things.Upgrade To VIP: Win more with our […]
Eleazar Gonzales 4 weeks agoKlay Thompson Makes History in Mavs Debut with 6-for-10 Three Point Shooting
Klay Thompson played much of his prime years for the Golden State Warriors. He won four NBA championships alongside Steph Curry and Draymond Green. However, injuries got in the way, and Thompson's game saw a downhill trend. Most observers say it's time for the Warriors' golden trio to break up, and in the off-season, the […]
Eleazar Gonzales 4 weeks agoCould the Celtics Acquire Kevin Love?
As it is, the Boston Celtics have one of the best starting line-ups in the NBA this year. Imagine having to start against Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White. The Celtics' bench, however, presents a bigger problem for Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla. How big of a problem? In the […]
Eleazar Gonzales 4 weeks agoWhy Did Kawhi Leonard Choose the Clippers in 2019?
In 2019, Kawhi Leonard was coming off a championship-winning run with the Toronto Raptors when he stunned the NBA fandom and signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. After all, it was widely believed back then that he would join LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Since then, the Clippers have reached the Western Conference […]
Eleazar Gonzales 4 weeks agoLeBron and Bronny James Make History in Lakers' Opening Night Win
This was a historic moment years in the making. Everyone was already talking about the prospect of seeing the first father-and-son duo to hit an NBA floor at the same time the moment the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Bronny James as the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Fortunately, the fans didn't have to […]
Eleazar Gonzales 4 weeks agoThe Strangest Decisions Made During the 2024 NBA Offseason
The NBA offseason is when some of the magic happens in the league. For one, big names make big decisions. For another, we've seen strange things happen in the offseason such as questionable free agent signings. The 2024 offseason is both quiet and strange. We've seen some of the league's big stars make moves -- […]
Eleazar Gonzales 2 months agoFamous Father and Son Duos To Play in the NBA
Every father wants nothing but for his son to be successful in whatever career the son chooses. For NBA players, there is a slight preference for NBA fathers for their sons to follow in their footsteps and play in the biggest basketball league in the world. While a few lucky fathers saw their sons play […]
Eleazar Gonzales 3 months agoThe Top Ten Chicago Bulls of All-Time
Making a list of the top ten players of all time of a franchise such as the Chicago Bulls is easy and difficult. It's easy because you already have an idea regarding who should make the list. It's difficult because the Bulls also have other great players outside their championship-winning years. Since 1966, the Bulls […]
Eleazar Gonzales 4 months agoThe Top Ten New York Knicks of All-Time
Not winning a championship in decades doesn't make one a bad team. After all, basketball isn't just about winning and losing. Basketball is also about the culture and impact of certain players. The New York Knicks, despite one of the NBA's most storied franchises, haven't won the NBA title since 1973. And while they have […]
Eleazar Gonzales 4 months agoThe Top 10 NBA Free-Agent Busts of All Time
Whenever the NBA free agency opens during the off-season, it's where most people's attention is. After all, free agency is where some of the magic in the NBA happens. It's either a big name makes a surprising move or a team signs a questionable player. The free agency saw millions of dollars worth of deals […]
Eleazar Gonzales 4 months agoTop Ten Dallas Mavericks of All-Time
Every NBA fan has his/her own top ten players for each NBA franchise. And while opinions differ on who should be included in an all-time list, there's always one constant: players with the most accolades won are included in the list. However, certain players brought more than just championships to their respective franchises. They changed […]
Eleazar Gonzales 4 months agoTop Ten San Antonio Spurs of All-Time
When listing the all-time top ten players of an NBA franchise, one must consider why a specific player is included. For one, a player's contribution to the franchise -- whether it's in the form of accolades won for the franchise or the culture he instilled, should be among the reasons for his inclusion. Fortunately, the […]
Eleazar Gonzales 4 months agoFire The Coach! Ranking the Five Worst Coaches in the NBA
Being a basketball head coach isn't as easy as most people imagine. You don't just yell at players to do their court work. It would help if you also motivated them to do their best, and you also need to prepare mentally. We've seen head coaches who have been successful in not only winning multiple […]
Eleazar Gonzales 4 months agoNBA Power Rankings: Top 10 Defenders of All Time
Whether you admit it or not, defense in the NBA is no longer a priority compared to how it was in the past. Gone are the days when players take pride in playing great defense. Players these days often focus more on scoring and that might not be a bad thing, either. However, there's a […]
Eleazar Gonzales 4 months agoMichael Jordan's Top-10 NBA Rivals
Most people consider Michael Jordan the greatest player to play in the NBA for various reasons. For one, he amassed a wide collection of accolades -- including six NBA championships, six Finals MVP Awards, and five MVP Awards. For another, the way he put the Chicago Bulls on his shoulder -- transforming the franchise from […]
Eleazar Gonzales 4 months agoNBA Power Rankings: Top-10 NBA Guards of the 2000s
Most of today's NBA guards have a three-point shot in their arsenals. While it's proof that the three-point shot is now a major weapon for most basketball players, it makes the game more predictable. The years between 2000 and 2010 saw the emergence of NBA guards who eventually became champions, Hall of Fame inductees, and […]
Eleazar Gonzales 4 months agoRanking the Top-10 NBA Head Coaches of All Time
Being a head coach in any basketball league like the NBA is a thankless job. If your team wins, people will say you're doing a great job. And if your team isn't meeting expectations, people will ensure you'll hear it. We've seen several NBA coaches transform struggling teams into championship winners. We've also witnessed coaches […]
Eleazar Gonzales 5 months agoBasketball Mount Rushmore - Top-4 NBA Players Of All Time
Everyone has an opinion on who should be included in the Mount Rushmore of basketball. For some, it should be players who won many accolades throughout their NBA careers. For some, it should be the players who left a lasting impression on the game. For most people, it should be a combination of both. Assembling […]
Eleazar Gonzales 5 months agoTop-5 Biggest NBA Free-Agency Signings of All Time
The NBA has become more than a basketball league. It has evolved into a global multi-billion dollar enterprise with games already reaching almost all continents of the planet. And, in any enterprise, money is a significant factor in its success. The more money entering the NBA, the better for the league and the fans. And […]
Eleazar Gonzales 5 months agoThe Top Five Most Disappointing NBA Top Picks of All-Time
Whether you like it or not, being picked as the top pick of the NBA Draft comes with massive expectations. One of the perks of being the top pick is getting all the media attention, meaning all eyes are on you. However, having all the attention on you has its downside, too. If you fail […]
Eleazar Gonzales 5 months agoWhere Will Lebron James Play in 2024-2025? Five Potential Destinations
The last time LeBron James' camp announced the all-time leading scorer would be entering free agency, the league went supernova. It shouldn't be a surprise considering every team LeBron played for won the NBA championship. James, turning 40 this December, finished the 2023-2024 season with averages of 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists (fifth in […]
Eleazar Gonzales 6 months agoFive Reasons Why LeBron James Isn't the GOAT in the NBA
The debate about who is the greatest player of all time in the NBA has been an endless one because everybody has an argument to present. For a majority of the fans, it's Michael Jordan because of his 6-0 record in the NBA Finals. For some, it's the legendary Bill Russell because of his 11 championships. For some, it's the […]
Eleazar Gonzales 6 months agoTop 5 Best International NBA Players of All-Time
Some of today's best players are players born outside of the United States and Canada. We have players like Nikola Jokic from Serbia, Giannis Antetokounmpo from Greece, Luka Doncic from Slovenia, and even Victor Wembanyama from France. The continuous rise of international players in the NBA is proof the game of basketball has become a global phenomenon since the […]
Eleazar Gonzales 6 months agoTop-10 Denver Nuggets Players of All Time
It's difficult to list the top-10 players of all time if you have a long list of great players who have played for your team. And even if you're a small-market team, you still have a list of great players who delivered greatness during their stints. Yes, the Denver Nuggets have won only one championship […]
Eleazar Gonzales 7 months agoLeBron James' NBA Records That Are Unlikely To Be Broken
Records are meant to be broken. It's one of the reasons why records exist in the first place. Some records may be seemingly impossible to even reach. Some records look almost humanly impossible to reach, but in some cases, some impossible records have been reached. Again. LeBron James has been setting NBA records left and right since his rookie year 21 years […]
Eleazar Gonzales 7 months agoFive Worst NBA Super Teams Ever Formed
When multiple superstars join one team, the expectation is that they will win the championship right away—or, at the very least, make the championship round. Having multiple superstars in one team can be a blessing. However, it's a problem, and in most cases, it's not a good problem to have, regardless of who your coach is. For […]
Eleazar Gonzales 7 months agoTime To Hang It Up: Top-Four NBA Forwards Who Should Retire After This Season
In any sport, retirement is inevitable. Whether it's because of age or an unfortunate career-ending injury, one must accept that even a decorated basketball career must come to a close. It's a part of an athlete's life. We've seen great players end their careers with a bang. For some, it came in the form of […]
Eleazar Gonzales 7 months agoTop-Five All-Time Clutch Performers in the NBA Playoffs
What is the definition of "clutch" in basketball? Firstly, any moment can be considered clutch if that moment happens within the final five minutes of the game. Secondly, the final point differential is five or less. In other words, that clutch moment changes the outcome of a close game. Every basketball player can score. However, […]
Eleazar Gonzales 7 months agoTop-Five Biggest Disappointments in the NBA Playoffs
Here's the thing about playing in the NBA playoffs: it's always pressure-packed. It doesn't matter whether you're a title favorite or not. If you perform well, people will talk about you. If you don't, the more people will talk about you and how you falter. Over the years, we've seen teams with hefty expectations vested […]
Eleazar Gonzales 7 months ago