Can Lebron James break Nat Hickey’s record?

Can Lebron James break Nat Hickey’s record?

Lebron James is one of the most accomplished players in NBA history. Anyone who has ever watched the NBA in the last 10 years knows this. Lebron overtook Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the all-time scoring leader in 2023. He will soon overtake Kareem for most games played. But there is one …

The History of the 2024 United States men’s Olympic basketball team

The History of the 2024 United States men’s Olympic basketball team

After the struggles of the 2020-2021 team in Tokyo, and the Olympics being in France, it looked like Team USA was finally not going to win the gold. The French had new NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama, NBA defensive player of the team Rudy Gobert, and a host of former NBA …

The History of the 2020 United States men’s Olympic basketball team

The History of the 2020 United States men’s Olympic basketball team

No team in American basketball Olympic history is as polarizing as the 2020, or should I say 2021 team. The team struggled and faced adversity like none other, and had the worst start of any team in American history yet found itself late for Olympic glory. Some of Team USA’s …

The History of the 2016 United States men’s Olympic basketball team

The History of the 2016 United States men’s Olympic basketball team

Going into the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro, things were looking good the the US. The stability brought by the changes to Team USA after the 2004 debacle resulted in two World Championships and two Olympic gold medals. However, there were some areas of concern for Team USA. …

Brandon Ingram makes a lot of sense for the Atlanta Hawks

Brandon Ingram makes a lot of sense for the Atlanta Hawks

The New Orleans Pelicans have made no secret that they wish to move on from forward Brandon Ingram. They have, thus far, found no one interested in the Ingram. One team that might make a lot of sense for Ingram is the Pelicans’ summer blockbuster trade partner the Atlanta Hawks. …

Jazz in Lauri Markkanen to historic extension

Jazz in Lauri Markkanen to historic extension

On Wednesday the Utah Jazz inked their star forward Lauri Markkanen to a franchise record 5-year 250 million dollar deal. The extension ends months of speculation that the Jazz would trade the star Finnish forward. The deal first reported by Tony Jones of the Athletic puts Markkanen in Salt Lake …

East Getting Stronger than the West?

East Getting Stronger than the West?

The western conference has been the dominant conference of the two NBA conferences for the last two decades. Not since the Michael Jordan lead Chicago Bulls has the Eastern Conference been more dominant than the West. Yes, the east has won 8 of the 21 NBA titles since 2000 and …

The Architect of Show-Time

The Showtime Lakers of the 1980s are undoubtedly one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history. Behind Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, and Pat Riley they made nine NBA finals and won 5 of them. Their epic battles with the Larry Bird lead Celtics established what a rivalry should …