I’ve always wondered what it was like to watch young LeBron James evolve into arguably the greatest basketball player of all-time. I don’t have to wonder anymore — Patrick Mahomes is following in his footsteps as we speak.
I hit on six of the eight teams from the conference semi-finals, focusing on Clippers slander, Lakers respect, Jokic praise, Heat culture and my affinity for Kyle Lowry.
The Lakers and Bucks each fall in Game 1 — are they in danger of losing the series?
I share a few scattered thoughts about the restart of the NBA season, including my title favorites, most interesting teams and more.
The coronavirus pandemic has put the NBA season in jeopardy. This year’s playoffs were poised to spectacular with stars and storylines galore. I wanted to appreciate those individuals and teams who are about to lose everything they worked for all season.
There have been dozens of trades and free agent signings that have swung championships, but only a handful reshaped their sport. The death of loyalty ushered in the player empowerment era. Here are the most impactful transactions of the 2010’s:
Legendary athletes don’t just put up incredible stats in the regular season and call it a day. They save their best when it matters most: the playoffs. These athletes rose their game to unparalleled levels for an entire postseason, not just a single game. Their heroic exploits elevated their names to a mythical status in athletics lore. Here are the greatest postseason performances of the 2010’s:
Any player can get hot, catch a few breaks and have an incredible game. Great players break the status quo and etch their place in history, and only a select few can do that on the highest possible stage. Here are the greatest single-game performances of the 2010’s:
Jason Belmonte revolutionized the sport of bowling, became his own brand and recently claimed the all-time majors record. He’s gone unappreciated in the world of professional sports for far too long. It’s time to change that.
The Lakers finally get their man in Anthony Davis, but the price wasn’t cheap. How does this trade effect the Lakers, Pelicans and the rest of the league?