Tag: ESPN
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What to Respect about the Legend of Lebron James
Lebron James is the greatest of his generation. Between him and Jordan, it is a tough debate between competitive defense guarded on them. But Lebron is casted not in the light of currently Bronny James nor Bryce James.
He was simply not coached right this postseason and it is okay because an exceptional young coach such as JJ Redick is permitted to cause mistakes in critical situations and learn. It just prepares to make him better knowing Lebron will return for predictably his 22nd NBA season and work with the X’s and O’s the Lakers tried to play.
There are not too many younger coaches or phenomenons such as Lebron James to enter. James entered the league without a college degree without much to show meaning. He was destined, glorified to do great unbelievable things, respectfully so.
This late season stretch was all about the team again. In the beginning, it was about Bronny James draft party and being introduced in front of the media with the Lakers 55th overall pick. Lebron called it his No.1 accomplishment and while I do not agree.
It was certainly gratifying.
When Lebron James struggled so mightily against the adversity of The Decision to leave Cleveland and join Miami for.a championship. James played, outwitted, and proved in his darkest and deepest moments. He could play in the biggest moments and stop his predecessors that included Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett.
Ray Allen later joined Lebron James in Miami and hit one of the most historic shots in NBA Finals history with ABC/ESPN announcer Mike Breen on the call and did the courtesy for him, Dwyane Wade, and one of the integral Heat players ever to play for his system and Erik Spoelstra.
Lebron James has always dealt with critics but the biggest component of his career is. He loves to win and chase championships whether it is with Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love, Wade, Bosh, Luka Doncic, Shane Battier, Anthony Davis, Mike Miller, Rui Hachimura, and my favorite JJ Hickson!
Lebron has a decision to make soon and recently suffered a MCL sprain.
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An Open Letter to ESPN
ESPN is the nationwide leader in sports. It has for many decades and will urgently work under that criteria but what is critical is the dialogue. The dialogue has played an integral role for ESPN’s audience. Dialogue casts an underlying shadow in the faces of people’s views and opinions.
ESPN stands tall in the balance of exposure and my open letter is this. Market the audience to feel good about their sports and do not be mistaken for it. If a dude wants to passionately watch his sports, so market it.
The audience has a general view and opinion of what transpires on SportsCenter and Pat McAfee. Not to say, Pat McAfee has completely shaped broadcast journalism in an entirely different way. Sports Kingdom has talked to interesting guests such as Bob Ryan and former ESPN employee and part of the awesome podcast, Foul Territory, Scott Braun.
ESPN is great. It receives sharp criticism but the programming could be branching out in popular ways according to the ESPN CEO. SportsCenter ratings have taken a drop but the games honestly seem to be the nail in the pudding. ESPN, regardless, is the nationwide leader in sports.
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Sports Kingdom-ESPN Edit: Top 90 Listed NBA Players of 2023-24
1. Nikola Jokic
2. Joel Embiid
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – His efficiency will carry over.*
5. Luka Doncic
6. Stephen Curry
7. Lebron James
8. Jayson Tatum
9. Kevin Durant
10. Anthony Davis
11. Jimmy Butler
12. Devin Booker
13. Donovan Mitchell
14. Damian Lillard
15. Jamal Murray
16. Anthony Edwards
17. Tyrese Haliburton
18. Paul George
19. Jaylen Brown
20. Karl Anthony Towns
21. Bam Adebayo
22. De’Aaron Fox
23. Domantas Sabonis – Has averaged 12 PTS, 7 REB, and 2.7 assists in postseason action.*
24. Kawhi Leonard
25. Brandon Ingram
26. Trae Young
27. Jrue Holiday
28. Lauri Markkanen
29. Pascal Siakam – Slides down because of fatigue and a missed All-NBA spot.*
30. Jalen Brunson
31. Paolo Banchero – Had an impressive summer and after all skipped Vegas considering his rookie campaign.*
32. Jaren Jackson Jr.
33. Ja Morant
34. Bradley Beal
35. Mikal Bridges
36. Kyrie Irving
37. Klay Thompson
38. Tyrese Maxey
39. Zach Lavine
40. Victor Wenbanyama
41. Darius Garland
42. Demar Derozan
43. Khris Middleton
44. Julius Randle
45. CJ McCollum
46. Evan Mobley – Mobley seems to be figured out or is he?*
47. Jarrett Allen
48. Lamelo Ball – It is still yet to be known Ball’s status.*
49. James Harden – Harden is up in the air but could pull a surprise here.*
50. DeAndre Ayton
51. Draymond Green
52. Andrew Wiggins
53. Josh Giddey
54. Franz Wagner – Wagner had an impressive summer like Banchero. Keep an eye for those Magic.*
55. Aaron Gordon
56. Zion Williamson
57. Dejounte Murray
58. Desmond Bane
59. Jerami Grant
60. Kristaps Porzingis
61. Fred Van Vleet
62. Marcus Smart
63. Scottie Barnes
64. Austin Reaves
65. Myles Turner
66. Rudy Gobert
67. Brook Lopez
68. Michael Porter Jr.
69. OG Anunoby
70. Jordan Poole
71. Walker Kessler
72. Chet Holmgren
73. Cade Cunningham
74. Chris Paul
75. RJ Barrett
76. Scoot Henderson
77. Tyler Herro
78. Tobias Harris
79. Jalen Green
80. Anfernee Simons
81. Kyle Kuzma – Check out Kuzma on our friends at CloseUp360 today.*
82. Kevon Looney
83. Buddy Hield
84. John Collins
85. Russell Westbrook
86. Jalen Williams
87. Grant Williams
88. Nikola Vucevic
89. Immanuel Quickley
90. Harrison Barnes
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