11 new members are scheduled to be enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Let’s take a look as the inductees and their storied careers. Lisa Leslie – Lisa Leslie is one of the most dominant and recognizable figures in the history of women’s basketball. Leslie is an eight-time WNBA All-Star and …
After the Boston Celtics traded away Jeff Green and Rajon Rondo, many NBA analysts predicted that the Celtics would not be competitive and would be a team not fighting for wins, but fighting for a higher pick in the NBA Draft Lottery. Boy, how things have changed. There are certain professional sports teams that have …
Point Guard Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been on quite the tear lately since capturing the 2015 NBA All-Star MVP when he scored 41 points and proved himself to be the brightest star on the biggest stage. Since then, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been in a fight for their playoff lives …
The story of Earl Lloyd is important to be recognized on any day and in any month, but since February is Black History Month, I am going to take a special look at Earl Lloyd and recognize the impact he would have on future generations of basketball players, as well as the impact he …
You might not know how to pronounce his name, but after having a strong season and winning NBA Player of the Week, Giannis Antetokounmpo is beginning to become a household name. If you still are unable to say, Giannis Antetokounmpo, well, just call him, the Greek Freak. Giannis Antetokounmpo earned his nickname due to his …
The Atlanta Hawks just completed the best undefeated record in a calendar month in NBA history going 17-0. The Atlanta Hawks are currently on a 19-game winning streak and are beating teams every night without one bonafide NBA star, never mind having two or three superstars. In a league where the term “Big Three” …
The time of the year is approaching when all-stars are selected from teams and recognized for having impressive individual statistics, contributing to their team’s success, and being respectful teammates. There are only a certain number of all-star spots available and not everyone who is deserving gets selected. This past Thursday, the NBA announced the …