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Building Zion: a Look at the New Orleans Pelicans
Magic Johnson recently stated that Zion Williamson lucked out with the Pelicans getting the No. 1 draft pick because ‘Alvin Gentry can coach.’ So the Pelicans are definitely on the up. We are likely to see them climb the odds boards over the next couple of seasons in Las Vegas and at the popular online…
Read MoreNBA free agency storm on the horizon
NBA free agency is set to begin on July 1st, just a few winks away. The league and fans are bubbling with eager anticipation of a perfect storm as multiple big-ticket players are set to become free agents for the 2019-20 season. Many rebuilding NBA teams are chomping at the bit for a shot of…
Read MoreInternational players dominate 2019 NBA Awards
The 2019 NBA Awards were announced on Monday in the U.S. and it appears that international players took center .stage on this prestigious night. Most Valuable Player Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, nicknamed the “Greek Freak” for his freaky athleticism and amazing basketball talent took home the Most Valuable Player Award. He beat out Houston’s…
Read More2019 NBA Draft: Duke stars highlight Top-3 picks
There were no surprises among the top-3 picks ien the 2019 NBA Draft. An appreciative and emotional Zion Williamson (Duke) was selected first overall by the New Orleans Pelicans. He was pretty much the consensus top draft prospect ever since he declared for the NBA Draft. His stellar performance with Duke in 2018-19 was enough…
Read MoreToronto Raptors win their first NBA title
On a historic night, the Toronto Raptors won their first NBA title yesterday. Entering the game they were seeking to win their first championship as they faced the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. On one hand, the Raptors missed out on a golden opportunity when they dropped Game 5 and…
Read MoreWarriors beat the Raptors in Game 5, and cut series deficit to 3-2
Having taken a 3-1 series lead following Game 4, the stage was set for the Toronto Raptors as they hosted the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. A win for the home team and Toronto would celebrate the franchise’s first-ever championship. In contrast, a win for the Warriors would help them…
Read MoreTony Parker retiring from the NBA after 18 seasons
The NBA had already seen two of its key stars hang up the sneakers following the 2018-19 campaign. And now, Tony Parker is retiring from the NBA as well. Parker was the 28th overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft. And he spent the first 17 years of his career with the San Antonio Spurs.…
Read MoreNBA Finals: Raptors beat Warriors 105-92, take 3-1 series lead
The Toronto Raptors were looking to beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night. The two teams split the first two games. Afterwards, the Raptors won Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead against the Warriors. However, as impressive as that Game 3 win was, the Warriors…
Read More2019 NBA Finals: Toronto Raptors take 2-1 series lead over Golden State Warriors
The Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors were tied at 1-1 following a big 3-pointer by Andre Iguodala in the closing seconds in Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals. And to be honest, Toronto missed a golden opportunity to go up 2-0 after blowing a double-digit lead in that contest. But as luck would…
Read MoreNBA Finals: The timely return of DeMarcus Cousins
The best-of-seven NBA Finals has now been reduced to a five-game series after the Golden State Warriors tied it up 1-1 in Game 2. The defending champions will have the home court advantage in Game 3 as they host the Toronto Raptors at Oracle Arena on Wednesday night. Despite making their stand for a 2-1…
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