The Story of Giannis
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to an NBA title. It was an incredible story of triumph, but the story of how he got here is even more incredible.
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Scattered Thoughts: The NBA Re-Season
I share a few scattered thoughts about the restart of the NBA season, including my title favorites, most interesting teams and more.
Could an International Player Become the Face of the NBA?
My professor posed an interesting question during one of my recent sports management classes: could the face of the NBA be a foreign-born, international player? The discussion was inspired by a segment on a recent episode of The Will Cain Show, which can be viewed here. To become the face of the NBA, or any…
The Post-All-Star Break NBA Storylines to Watch
The NBA is a 24/7, 365-day sport. There is no offseason for basketball drama; the league goes through a metamorphosis seemingly every year. Just four months ago, Jimmy Butler was a Timberwolf and Kyrie Irving committed long-term to the Celtics. The trade deadline has come and gone, so the drama regarding player movement should die…
The Winners and Losers of the NBA Trade Deadline
In terms of drama and social media entertainment, the NBA is the best league in sports, bar none. The NBA trade deadline lived up to the billing. The reporting war between ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and the Athletic’s Shams Charania created dozens of “Woj Bombs” and even a “Shams Cam“. While the biggest name allegedly on…