Category: Basketball
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‘Let Russ Be’
Lebron James has been playing for the Los Angeles Lakers since him and Anthony Davis started to join forces. Along the way, Russell Westbrook emerged in Los Angeles as well.
In a new book by Yaron Weitzman, Russell Westbrook ’ shouldered’ lots of the blame. After a disappointing ending to the 2021-22 season, James held at bay for the on-court actions by Westbrook.
James would interestingly say ‘Let Russ Be’ and apparently Westbrook never sought that quote as authentic. Things would eventually mount in that relationship between James and Westbrook and along the way become overshadowed by the arrival of James’ son Bronny.
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The Latest on Kevin Durant Saga
I like to call Kevin Durant a saga almost because it is just that.
First, he wants to leave Oklahoma City for the Golden State Warriors. After he wins a major championship, Durant picks on another legendary teammate in Draymond Green.
These are the tales of Kevin Durant’s NBA career. He went from one of most prominent to complete off the scale.
Mind you he still looks the same after every off-season, players have figured how to hack into the KD program.
It is such as hacking one of Clippers owner Steve Ballmer’s Microsoft machines. You just do not exactly know what is going to process on the scale these days beginning with the Brooklyn Nets.
He wanted to essentially poke fun at the media at futuristic NBA All-Star games with Kyrie Irving and reinvent himself without Russell Westbrook.
Then more recently, he suited up with the Phoenix Suns. Yet, another well-rounded organization and what is the last straw. He attacks respected head coach around the league, Mike Budenholzer.
If you want to switch the station, then do so, but I believe KD is still capable of anything, especially with reports of Westbrook entering back in to the fray.
It maybe always a mystery but not hurtful to find out what kind of magic KD and Westbrook do to co-exist as one for a purpose. That grand staging opportunity of a NBA championship leftover from 2012.
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Stephen Curry is Expendable
As you just heard, Jonathan Kuminga has signed a 2 year contract worth $48 million. This is chaotic, blasphemy, and terrific for the Golden State Warriors organization. They have battled with personal injuries and disputes but GM Mike Dunleavy got the deal done by going ahead with a substantial offer, that is not so bad.
Andrew Wiggins would take more money over $100 million and still be proud-famous. Wiggins, unlike, Kuminga has earned playing minutes. With that being said, Kuminga has a chance to increase his eligibility due to the overwhelming support of staff and the front office.
Wiggins was a No.1 overall pick. We all know that. He was taken ahead of Jabari Parker and Joel Embiid in hopes of re-invigorating the Cavs culture after the departure of Lebron James. Truth be told, Embiid has been the best player out of the 2014 NBA Draft, in many ages.
He was selected No.3 overall and played a vital part in the Sixers progress. Much more, I can be said for Kuminga. He is officially on the Golden State roster for two years but it remains to be seen, what kind of tricks Dunleavy has up his sleeve.
Normally, when the Warriors add new talent around Stephen Curry, hence, do not succeed and emerge out of nowhere, it is not a good situation. There are three big alpha males and trios are the past.
It relies heavily on not, Chris Paul, Curry, or Draymond Green. The brewing situation lies heavily on what Butler can accomplish in his second season as a Warrior. Again, Dunleavy has made it significantly clear that the Warriors are managing the roster they have with a variety of support from coach Steve Kerr.
Kerr has been the main spokesman on the wheel for Curry’s NBA legacy and based oif what I have gathered. The Warriors withstand with two warrior alpha males, not one or three in a spectacle known as the Chase Center.
Let them be embraced with new additional talent such as Al Horford and D’Anthony Melton. Although, the secret ingredient is not former Warrior, Klay Thompson. It is letting go of the past this upcoming NBA Trade Deadline and coming to grips that the Warriors stand a great chance trading Curry to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for a healthier, better culture in Golden State.
They do not have to maneuver anything fancy by dribbling the ball up and passing to new talent such as Melton, Horford and integrating the future of Golden State basketball. Brandin Podziemski.
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Should the NBA Worry About Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard?
The NBA has decisions to make with Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard and owner Steve Ballmer possibly circumventing the salary cap most recently. This is a sham.
Although, Leonard has been the most evident piece to emerge. First, he ousted a great franchise in San Antonio. Second, he never showed signs of any respect or a five-year reunion of Toronto with Kyle Lowry and company.
Leonard is now on his last leg. No pun-intended. He is a respected star on the basketball court. He is one of the most relentless basketball gym rats in the practice gym from San Diego State ever.
He does not understand on a level like bizarre tech expert, Steve Ballmer. Ballmer is versed in the sense that he bought the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion from Donald Sterling. Bliss is ignorance, as the saying goes.
Ballmer is reportedly ignoring Leonard’s outside money. This is the last straw fans in the NBA should have for this as it is time for commissioner, Adam Silver, to take a stand, and resurrect the Seattle Supersonics, at this point.
Professional basketball does not need this and investors were originally supposed to land in Seattle. This would be the best option so we can avoid certain, possible disasters such as Leonard and Ballmer that has, at the very least, created the Inglewood Forum for entertainment purposes.
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Why Kate Scott Should Stick to Westwood One
It was just announced that Sixers play-by-play announcer Kate Scott will be representing Westwood One. This is great news.
From a national standpoint, this opens doors for individuals such as Kate Scott on the audio end but when it comes to Philadelphia sports, she does not unfortunately succeed what predecessor, Marc Zumoff had resumed in the past with all the great illustrious calls on Allen Iverson.
At least, there was an A.I. at the time to drop a hint. Juggling two positions can be hard to manage which is why Scott should pursue her dream and not reluctantly work for the proud Westwood One.
She will work hand-in-hand with Kyle Rudolph then a veteran cast such as Joe Davis, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver, and Jamie Erdahl. Scott cannot feel any more grateful. Westwood One executive producer Mike Eaby is mutual.
It all begins with the NFL International series in Dublin, Ireland after a series of Seahawks preseason games in 2023. All obstacles have led to this for Scott, but, ultimately, two jobs, lead to a colossal especially hanging in the accord of a prided market such as Philadelphia.
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Recapping Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks
The Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks battle for hopes of a playoff position. Fever went onto defeat the Sparks by a final score of 76-75. Odyssey Sims and Lexie Hull were clutch without Caitlin Clark who will be the key heading into the WNBA playoffs.
The Fever added adept talent depth to go along with Clark such as Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell. Three-pointers were on pointers and are critical heading into this stretch on the road.
Despite a towering block by Cameron Brink, the Los Angeles Sparks got onto 7-0 hot start of their own. Kelsey Plum was the leading scorer with 12.
These women have played excellent but now it comes down to a challenging test soon to determine the Sparks (17-20) and Fever (21-19) outcome in the WNBA seeded playoffs.
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Jeremy Lin Retires
Jeremy Lin has retired and it does not really matter. Yes, he started an era called Linsanity. The coach simply decided to call his name into the first game of February 4, 2012 and could not even play with the greatest of all time, Kobe Bryant.
Lin was insanity. He recorded a solid 80.9 FT% and 11.6 PTS. His time with the New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Lakers was priceless. He started as a G-League star of the Golden State Warriors organization and became featured on all kinds of newstands.
Carmelo Anthony could not handle and almost stand the pressure. Lin tried his best to work with many great basketball athletes including James Harden. It was at least rewarding to know that Lin playing along with the best and ending a Harvard student.
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