The Milwaukee Bucks closed out the Phoenix Suns to win their first NBA title in 50 years. The title was a long time coming for a franchise who has quietly been one of the better franchises in the NBA, but one who has just not been able to get over …
2021 NBA Finals Preview and Predictions
In what may be the most unlikely matchup in the NBA finals in decades, the Phoenix Suns will take on the Milwaukee Bucks. The two teams have a linked history from the very beginning so it is fitting that they take on each other. Both teams joined the NBA as …
Racism runs deep in the Jazz DNA: a history of racism and the Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz have once again found themselves at the forefront of a racism controversy following yet another fan incident at a game. This time it involves several Jazz fans saying racists comments to the father of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant. But the Jazz are no stranger to racist …
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The Worst Draft in NBA history: 1952
When discussing the worst NBA draft classes in NBA history, two classes often get brought up: The 1986 NBA draft and the 2000 NBA draft. Both drafts, while disastrous, did produce multiple NBA all-stars. However, only one draft class has failed to produce multiple NBA all-stars and that is the …
The most improbable basketball accumulator ever?
During one special month each year, the NBA takes a back seat. Whenever the annual NCAA Tournament is in play, as college teams battle for the national championship, it is the primary focus of attention for millions of Americans who love basketball. If you thought that results can sometimes be …
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Where does Kevin Love end up?
Just a few short seasons ago the Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the best teams in the NBA, then Lebron James left. Since then the Cavs have been one of the worst teams in the NBA. The Cavs roster has been blown up since their 2016 NBA title. Only Matthew …
SUPERTEAMS THAT WON CHAMPIONSHIPS
Miami Heat 2010-14 Miami had just won a championship with Wade and Shaq, and were high on staying at the top of the food chain where contenders and winners perch. In the off-season of the 2010 season, the} 86name in free agency was available and the Heat had a chance …
Top Centers from 1999-2020
The once proud and dominate center position has been much maligned the past two decades. From 1946 until 1999 the center position was the premier position in the game. If you were going to be a title contender, you needed a great center. Twenty-three times from 1956 until 1983 the …
Rockets swap Westbrook for Wall
The 2020-21 seen its first blockbuster trade. The Houston Rockets swapped Russell Westbrook for Washington’s John Wall in a trade of two former franchise players. The Rockets also get a protected first-round pick. The Rockets had been looking to move Westbrook since the beginning of the offseason and finally found …
Australia’s basketball history
Basketball is primarily associated with certain countries. Obviously, the United States where the game was created and home to the NBA. But also, Canada, where the creator of the game was born; Europe and China. But one part of the world often gets overlooked, and that part of the world …