Category: NBA
NBA
Nikola Jokić Versus Joel Embiid is a Flash to the Past
In recent years, the NBA has seen the center position fall out of the preferred style of play. Teams have opted for smaller, better shooting teams. This year however, there are two centers at the...
Culture of Hoops
NBA All-Star Weekend: Bad Idea or Necessary Evil?
In normal circumstances, players are usually excited heading into NBA All-Star weekend. However, this isn't normal circumstances, and players are less receptive to playing in an All-Star game this year. If the league wants to...
Culture of Hoops
The Run | Ep. 7 | NBA All-Star Reserves and Snubs
In a brand new episode of The Run presented by Hardwood & Hollywood, co-hosts Chris Thomas and Holden Velasco discuss the NBA All-Star game selections and who got snubbed. The co-hosts...
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Miami Heat: From a Flicker to Surging Flame
Just a few months ago, the Miami Heat were the Eastern Conference Champions and went head-to-head with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. Now, the Heat are towards the bottom of the conference...
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Top Three Destinations for DeMarcus Cousins
A few days ago, news broke that the Houston Rockets and DeMarcus Cousins have mutually agreed to part ways. The Rockets want to go smaller and younger when star Christian Wood returns from injury, while...
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Ben Simmons: Overrated or Rising Star?
Image courtesy of All-Pro Reels/Flikr There’s no question as to whether or not that Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is one of the league’s brightest young stars. He’s become a perennial All-Star and is a...
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NBA Defensive Player of the Year Ladder: First Quarter
The 2020-21 NBA season continues to fuel how unpredictable this year has been. Teams originally thought to be bad are in playoff spots and teams that were supposed to be good have been struggling in...
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NBA Coach Ladder: First Quarter
Behind every great team, there’s a great coach and coaching staff leading the organization to the playoffs. Great coaches come in many forms whether it’s completely dominating the regular season or taking over for a...
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NBA Sixth Man Ladder: First Quarter
No matter how talented of a starting five a team has, it’s extremely vital to their success that they have talent coming off the bench. Whether it’s to come in to give the starters a...
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LeBron James: Playing the NBA All-Star Game is a Slap in the Face
LeBron James last week hit out at NBA officials who have reneged on a promise not to host an All-Star Game this season. James went as far as to call the decision a slap in...
