Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports While there is a lot going on on an NBA court during the games, the sidelines are full of action as well. You’ve got coaches yelling out instructions while the players on the bench are the ultimate hype men for the team. Bench reactions after some stunning plays often go … Read more
Draymond Green has always been known as a physical and aggressive player in terms of his defensive playstyle, and there’s no doubt that he’s known as a player that does the dirty work on the court for the Golden State Warriors. He is also a player that is regarded as hotheaded, and some of that … Read more
Credit: Fadeaway World It is every kid’s dream to check in and take the court with their favorite NBA athletes. While that scenario is usually left to the imagination, one young Pacers fan became the exception this weekend, crashing a Pacers pre-season scrimmage and scoring like a pro in a video that has taken the … Read more
Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Lakers and their quest to trade Russell Westbrook was a topic of discussion all summer. Recent developments suggest that there are no “deep” trade talks as the season countdown has begun. Teams from both conferences were viewed as potential landing spots for the point guard who … Read more
The NBA is obviously a sports league, but it is also a business. The league makes a lot of money every year, and in turn, its employees are compensated well for the services they provide. NBA mascots are a key part of team entertainment across the league, and there’s no doubt that it can be … Read more
Russell Westbrook was perhaps one of the most criticized players in the league last season. Joining a star-studded Los Angeles Lakers lineup, Brodie was expected to be the third superstar of the Purple and Gold. Given that the team had the star duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the addition of Westbrook made the … Read more
Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Being the number one overall pick comes with a lot of pressure. Anthony Davis was burdened with that pressure in the 2012 NBA Draft when he was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans. AD’s stint with the Pelicans may have been full of individual excellence, but he could never … Read more
Credit: Chuck Cook / USA Today Sports LeBron James is arguably one of the best players the NBA has ever seen. Playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, the superstar forward perhaps has one of the most stacked resumes in league history. With multiple championships, MVP trophies, and All-Star appearances to show for it, ‘King James’ … Read more
Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports These past few years have been like a whirlwind for Warriors star Klay Thompson. After making the Finals in 2019, he suffered an ACL tear that kept him out for the entirety of the 2019-20 campaign. Then, before he could even complete his comeback, he suffered an Achilles injury that … Read more
Credit: Darren Yamashita / USA Today Sports While the NBA is much bigger than the reach of a single person, Adam Silver plays a pretty important role in the league’s success. As the commissioner, he has the power directly change the game however he sees fit (with board approval of course). And while Silver has … Read more