The Los Angeles Lakers No. 2 pick was supposed to be the answer but he’s turning out to be a problem.
Tag: NBA
Lavar’s World
By Michael Hebert @M_ABear55 Lavar Ball, at this point in his life, is more than just a father. He has transformed himself into working manager for his three sons–namely current UCLA freshman basketball player Lonzo Ball. For the most part, Lavar means no harm. He wants the best for his sons– Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo…
Play or Rest?
By Shaquira Speaks The Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors are headlining the new debate on if players should rest or not. The debate intensified over the past few weeks when head coach Steve Kerr decided not to play Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson or Draymond Green during their visit to the Spurs….
Heart Over Height
by Chase Hutchins We are only a couple weeks back from the All-Star break and already we are seeing some impressive numbers from Boston Celtics guard, Isaiah Thomas. But what is it that drives the two-time Eastern Conference All-Star, and potential MVP candidate? Being the current leader of the NBA’s all-time winningest franchise, one can…
Boogie and The Brow
by Michael Hebert Sacramento Kings center Demarcus Cousins was enjoying a jam-packed weekend where he could relax, play basketball with the best players in the world, and unwind before heading into the second half of the season. Cousins had been unhappy for a while with his current status on the Sacramento Kings roster, where it…
The King’s Joy
by Shaquira Speaks The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the major teams that were quiet during the excitement of the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 23. But it’s what they did after the deadline that has been jaw-dropping. Earlier this season, LeBron James made waves when he became very vocal about needing to fill a…
It’s never over
By Shaquira Speaks It’s not over until the fat lady sings. 2016 has been a year for lessons for the sports world. The biggest one being “a 3-1 lead is not a green light for a championship”. On November 2, 2016, the unthinkable occurred. The Chicago Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years. Their…
Home sweet home
By Shaquira Speaks Dwight Howard played his third game for Atlanta last night, and so far he looks great. Like really great. It was almost to the point where you had to do a double take mid-game and say “Who’s that guy wearing the number 8?” This could be a good fit for him. In…
Wrath of Windy
By Sammy Smith Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill, Shaun Livingston, Bill Walton, Tracy McGrady, Yao Ming, Jay Williams. All of these players have sustained injuries that severely stifled or even ended their blossoming careers. All of these players received widespread sympathy for their efforts despite being stopped by injuries. That brings me to Curious Case of…
Top 5 Storylines of NBA Free Agency
By Sammy Smith With the NBA calendar year set to begin, I’d like to take a quick look at some of the storylines heading into the Free Agency Frenzy. RACE FOR LAMARCUS ALDRIDGE Aldridge is coming off another fantastic season with the Portland Trailblazers, averaging 23.4 points and 10.2 rebounds and adding another All-Star appearance…
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