Category: Basketball

  • Doneleavy

    Doneleavy

    The Golden State Warriors are done for. They have been in a stalemate position since Bob Myers left for ESPN media and unloaded Jordan Poole.

    Poole was a spark plug. He was one of Stephen Curry’s ignitions to start. Speaking of which, Curry scored ridiculously high in his final four games at the Paris Olympics as compared to the first couple. Curry finished with a game high 24 points to end the games and was feeling more electric fans had not seen him in a while.

    When Curry is in the moment, he strikes and currently the front office has really characterized no bolt of satisfaction and critics believe Curry is set to leave the Warriors, similar to Klay Thompson because they might not like the current situation in Golden State.

    Curry is a respectable athlete in the locker room. No one cannot take that away except for what comes next with Mike Dunleavy Jr. He is someone unsure of already handling the general manager job position and taking the reins for owner Joe Lacob and company.

  • Uconn, Dan Hurley Reach Significant Deal to Stay

    Uconn, Dan Hurley Reach Significant Deal to Stay

    Uconn coach Dan Hurley reached a six-year deal today worth $50 million with the program. This comes off the heels of winning a second consecutive title victory. This now means Hurley and Uconn will aim to become the first and only program to win a third since John Wooden and the UCLA Bruins.

    Hurley recently declined a coaching offer with the Los Angeles Lakers. There is no word of clarity yet except Hurley is one of the best coaches in the world today and Uconn has got to feel spectacular with Jim Calhoun down to Kevin Ollie, and Dan Hurley.

  • ‘Until We Meet Again’

    ‘Until We Meet Again’

    “From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for the best times of my life,” Klay Thompson wrote. “It was such an honor to put that Dubs jersey on from Day 1. I really just wanted to be the best I could be and help bring as many championships as possible to the region.”

    Thompson consciously talking a game about championships. Fitting.

    Thompson, Draymond Green, and Stephen Curry saw the writing on the wall when general manager Bob Myers resigned and joined ESPN analysis. All of them formed a cohesive bond that will forever be cherished in the minds and souls of Dubs fans.

    As for professional legacy, Thompson is not done. However, he will retire his Warriors jersey effective as of this year and be honored for all his worthy accomplishments averaging a career 41.3% 3pt as a movement shooter.

    He contributed to Curry’s and his own success quite tremendously. He fed off Green’s late arrival at Golden State and smart instincts to develop cohesively around the rookie coach and long-time guru, studying around Phil Jackson and Greg Popovich, Steve Kerr.

    It was determined Kerr might join the New York Knicks but he wrote the silver lining and suspected Thompson and others. Thompson is now a Dallas Maverick and will join forces with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

    Thompson is 34 years old but for now, check, please. ‘Until we meet again.” Thompson said.

  • Burned Bridges, Hence PG Enters

    Burned Bridges, Hence PG Enters

    Welcome to the story of the fake tale. One, franchise decides to draft a player and then trades him to a city that has no bright air conditioning like the United States East Coast. Then another enters the bright lights of Los Angeles, California, and tries to create an alliance of four elite players. Long behold, things never plot out. It is like the Pixar that appears in the beginning of every Disney featured production.

    Players flop and so does Pixar but the underlying story is they retreat and never burn their bridges. In the case of now-Knicks star Mikael Bridges, he took the opposite path from Phoenix to Brooklyn and New York.

    Just this offseason, the Knicks prioritized it officially that Bridges be a Knick alongside Villanova alum Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, and Josh Hart. One could wonder where Leon Rose went from a sunk organization to potential. The Knicks have reclaimed relevancy once again along with the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden.

    Their 50-32 record spoke for itself last year and could it be accredited to Tom Thibodeau who once always received appraisal by media and those around the league coaching Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls. It is definitely a critical season in store next year but no reason to worry or doubt with the consideration of no burned bridges in mind.

    That is Philadelphia’s main problem. They originally drafted Mikael Bridges with the 10th overall pick and failed miserably with the improper front-office personnel to reconsider an individual from the local Philadelphia area and inside the hearts of previously his mom’s daily working job at the box office but not anymore.

    From Billy King to Elton Brand, and Daryl Morey there should be little confidence about the 76ers as compared to the Knicks. The 76ers have reportedly signed Paul George to a max contract but that does not strengthen the fact that New York took advantage of burned bridges while Philly demoted from TV-14 to PG rated content.

  • Lakers Draft Bronny James

    Lakers Draft Bronny James

    The Los Angeles Lakers drafted the son of multi-time champion Lebron James, Bronny James, with the 55th overall pick. Many draft analysts had projected James to go later in the draft and with GM Rob Pelinka’s connection to those higher up in the Lakers organization. The Lakers jumped the gun and drafted USC and now NBA star Bronny.

    Bronny only worked out for two teams. The Lakers and the Phoenix Suns. But expressed his desire to showcase himself in the NBA Combine and return from a cardiac arrest injury that impressively landed him in the latter part of the draft. Bronny and Lebron James are now teammates.

  • 2024 NBA Mock Draft 1.0

    2024 NBA Mock Draft 1.0

    1. Atlanta Hawks – Alexander Sarr

    Sarr is a developing offensive-minded player but shows the knacks to play well defensively. The Hawks will get a handy forward next to possibly Johnson and new faces fans could assume with Trae Young and Dejontae Murray trade rumors.

    2. Washington Wizards – Zaccharie Risacher

    Risacher could stand to add frontcourt depth and provide needed size for Washington to possibly regain an edge.

    3. Houston Rockets (via Nets) – Stephon Castle

    Castle is a gifted playmaker with the ability to stand out from a versatile standpoint entering the NBA. Scouts and execs will love his defensive awareness and prowess at the next level.

    4. San Antonio Spurs – Reed Sheppard

    Sheppard brings a great shooting mentality and San Antonio will likely pick up its potential future star next to Victor Wembayama and other possible assets.

    5. Detroit Pistons – Donovan Clingan

    A risk, reward pick at No.5 but Detroit could use the strength and size of a player such as Clingan and take advantage of his college-winning mindset.

    6. Charlotte Hornets – Matas Buzelis

    Buzelis is a G-League Ignite prospect who could like most stand to run the court and be an attractive option at No.6.

    7. Charlotte Hornets – Dalton Knecht

    Knecht will provide a sizable advantage at the three position but will have to adjust accordingly at the next level with teammates such as Miller and Ball.

    8. San Antonio Spurs – Cody Williams

    Williams has a 7-1 wingspan and plays with a tremendous upside possibly being the brother of Jalen Williams.

    9. Memphis Grizzlies – Rob Dillingham

    Dillingham is likely to start as a backup behind Marcus Smart or Ja Morant but has the capability to shine on the shooting end and earn decent playing minutes.

    10. Utah Jazz – Ja’Kobe Walter

    Walter is a really intriguing selection for the Utah Jazz. He brings a multitude of traits and attributes that can transcend into a good potential player for Danny Ainge.

    11. Chicago Bulls – Nikola Topic

    Topic suffered an ACL injury before but has recently managed to renter the fold of the 2024 NBA Draft process selection and he has been one of the most instrumental players out of the green room.

    12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Rockets) – Zach Edey

    Edey would bring a new force of intensity to the Oklahoma City Thunder organization and possibly have a nice long loyalty to GM Sam Presti.

    13. Sacramento Kings – Ron Holland

    Holland is the youngest G League star who can be very explosive on the offensive end with his great energy.

    14. Portland Trail Blazers (via Warriors) – Kyshawn George

    George is a player with a hidden upside to stand the ability of shooting.

    15. Miami Heat – Jared McCain

    16. Philadelphia 76ers – Johnny Furphy

    17. Los Angeles Lakers – Devin Carter

    18. Orlando Magic – Tristan Da Silva

    19. Toronto Raptors = Kyle Filipowski

    20. Cleveland Cavaliers – Carlton Carrington

    21. New Orleans Pelicans – Yves Missi

    22. Phoenix Suns – Tyler Kolek

    23. Milwaukee Bucks – Isiah Collier

    24. New York Knicks – Terrence Shannon Jr

    25. New York Knicks – Ryan Dunn

    26. Washington Wizards – Daron Holmes

    27. Minnesota Timberwolves – Baylor Schierman

    28. Denver Nuggets – Adam Bona

    29. Utah Jazz – Jaylon Tyson

    30. Boston Celtics – Pacome Dadiet

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