Darius Garland coming out of college, was thought of as a highly-skilled guard with range and an advanced handle. Garland showed his obvious talent and…
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Larry Bird’s Left-Handed Game: NBA History
The Left-handed Game is probably my favorite of Larry’s legends, as it took place at the inarguable peak of his greatness, and it represents to me a perfect balance of nonfiction and myth.
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NBA and TikTok: The Next Wave
29 of 30 NBA teams have a verified TikTok account. Which team’s content is the most popular on the app?
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2022 NBA Prospect Rankings: Holmgren Jumps to the Top
Comps are for play style and role not specifically the same level. The Thompson Twins will for now be removed until more clarity, after some…
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Steve Kerr’s genius on display with 2021 Golden State Warriors
A genius is a person who has a level of talent or intelligence that is very rare or remarkable. Steve Kerr’s modest NBA career involved…
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Mission Impossible: The Ben Simmons Trade Machine Special
Proposing 5 different trade machine scenarios from 4 different teams for Ben Simmons, (plus one Bonus trade at the end).
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Eric’s Gambling Corner: NBA Parlay Pick for 12/2/21
Alright folks, let’s win some money. Lets Parlay this shit and win big. Nothing crazy, just betting money lines tonight. Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook.…
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JaVale McGee’s Wild, Winding Path
Few players are more enjoyable on a per-minute basis than JaVale McGee. From spring-heeled college prospect to national laughingstock to 3x champion and gold medalist,…
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The CJ McCollum Conundrum
CJ McCollum has a lot to offer on a basketball court. What can the Blazers do to maximize his fit in their system?
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NBA Fun Rankings: Top 5 Fun Teams to Watch
Thanks to the amount of talent in the NBA right now, there are quite a few good reasons to watch any team, either contending or…
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Hoosiers Winless Against Syracuse Since 1987 Championship Game
Call it a revenge tour that Syracuse Head Coach, Jim Boeheim, has been on since ‘87 but the Indiana Hoosiers can’t seem to beat the…
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NBA Power Rankings: Suns Take Top Honors After Victory Over Warriors
In an epic Western Conference showdown, the Suns reigned supreme to take the top spot in the league. Where do the other 29 teams shake out?
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#JustinsStairway2021: The 20 Greatest NBA Players of All Time
Who are the 20 greatest basketball players of all time? Justin Purakal has some thoughts: it’s time for #JustinsLadder2021
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Mr. June or Wedgie Jackson?
Five games into this season, I texted my best friend that Reggie Jackson was fool’s gold and that the Clippers would miss the playoffs over…
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Obi Toppin: The Matrix Reloaded
If Obi Toppin had been nineteen rather than twenty-two at the time of the 2020 Draft, where would he have been selected? I think we…
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Alec Burks at Point Guard: Why the Knicks are Starting Him
Yesterday I was scrolling through Twitter, minding my own business, when I saw this: At first, I thought to myself, “interesting”… Then I thought to…
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All-NBA Teams Check-in: Quarter Way Mark
As a fan, the All-NBA teams have always fascinated me. In theory it should give us a great idea of who the top 15 players…
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Who is the Suns’ MVP?
The Suns are blazing bright, winners of their last sixteen contests heading into Tuesday’s marquee matchup against the Golden State Warriors to determine the West’s…
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Napheesa Collier and Alex Bazzell Expecting Baby Girl
Congratulations are in order: Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier and fiancé Alex Bazzell announced this afternoon via People.com that they are expecting their first child,…
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Sixers Twitter: Best Accounts to Follow for 76ers Fans
Fill your Twitter feed with updates and analysis from all of the best beat reporters and Sixers Twitter personalities covering Philadelphia basketball. The following is…
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