Tag: NBA

  • Russell Westbrook Did the Reverse of 200 Triple Doubles

    Russell Westbrook Did the Reverse of 200 Triple Doubles

    Russell Westbrook is a tremendous athletically gifted player. It is the reason he sharpened his way to 200 triple doubles amongst the likes of Magic Johnson, Oscar Robertson, and Nikola Jokic but if it were to be said defense played a factor in the age of basketball that does not equate Westbrook to attaining 200.

    It is a travesty for him to go out on these terms. He literally ran his way through the court like a NBA 2K videogame and zoom past defenders. Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, and now Nikola Jokic play in an era where they deal with a boatload of traffic and defensive options. With Jokic, he has played sailor man for the Denver Nuggets and win them nonetheless a championship, multiple NBA All-Star nominations, and unforgettably three most valuable player awards.

    Ironically, Westbrook is pleading with Jokic and the Nuggets now. It is okay. Westbrook cowardly rose to 200 triple doubles and NBA Hall of Fame voters will take into account his early rise success with the Oklahoma City Thunder as being one factor but the loneliness of Kevin Durant being another.

    Andre Robertson dared did not have the punches to give to Durant. But all eyes on Westbrook were he stuck to the status quo which will most likely earn him a HOF vote and championship with coach Mike Malone showering in a Denver ceremonious parade once more.

    Russell Westbrook tried his way through multiple teams after OKC that let’s face it, will hang up a statue of him and possibly Durant of feasibly being torch bearers of the newly born franchise out of poor run Seattle but take into account this. Oscar Robertson could be disrespecting Westbrook right now if he stepped back on the court in the 2020’s of NBA basketball.

    Many NBA personnel helped Westbrook reach the satisfying landscape he claimed but someday there will be a successor, possibly Jokic.

    Jokie has learned to expand in many facets to pass, shoot, and escape unlike Westbrook in becoming the best player he possibly can be for the Denver Nuggets and city that lost Carmelo Anthony and found a way to sacrifice time and draft lower ranked prospects such as Jamal Murray and others.

    Team is key and that is what will drive Russell Westbrook to more triple doubles.

  • Why the Cavs will Slow

    Why the Cavs will Slow

    The Cleveland Cavaliers tend to slow. In a season where they have started 15-0, it is arduous to assume that but the Cavs have first of all copied cat their way through the competition with Golden States old blueprint and Bostons number is upcoming.

    Uh-oh. The defending champs might finally dethrone Cleveland in the NBA Cup but also Cleveland has played without star Donovan Mitchell and Mobley for periods of time. Mitchell brings a great skill asset in the drive swing offense to facilitate a cohesive unit with Darius Garland who recently scored 42 points against the Charlotte Hornets.

    It has been a high scoring paced action by Garland and Cleveland on the transitional break. They have led the league this year in three point shooting and the season cannot mean any better with Ty Jerome, Garland, and Mobley knocking it down.

    Although, what is to say the high scoring slows? Regardless, these Cavs have been hot. They have defeated the Bulls in four consecutive games recently and been on their best career winning streak since the king, Lebron James.

  • Giannis is Sick

    Giannis is Sick

    The Greek Freek as they call him had himself a performance last night against the Detroit Pistons. He scored 59 like usual and shot one three pointer. How come that is? Well, usually Damian Lillard or typically someone else asserts themselves. And that is not to say Lillard boldly rolls his eyes. How can Lillard squander his talent and put up with Doc Rivers? The team is 4-8, 12th place back and what can go wrong is obvious.

    Rivers has failed in Philadelphia with the relationship of Maxey and company, Boston’s early tenured success, and Los Angeles. He is no proven coach with a hierarchy. But Giannis always scores huge or injures himself and how longer is that going to continue until we see Bobby Portis’ jaw drop. I mean seriously this team is not starting off the Bucks of years ago.

    Isiah Stewart got into it again with others and who is to say this kind of trouble will not continue in terms of Milwaukee’s success. Giannis is sick but he will scored through, star on the cover of NBA 2K but not exceed expectations.

  • What to Learn from Lebron James

    What to Learn from Lebron James

    James is tenacious, gritty, and old for his age in basketball. He has played professionally since he came out of high school. He is a menace at the rim and still dunks spectacularly at times.

    Fans can say what they want about James but one thing is certain. The Los Angeles Lakers are 3-0 to start their season for the first time since 2010-11 and things are looking up with Bronny James alongside.

    This was never part of the plan but Bronny got itched into the situation. Bronny has averaged one rebound and a couple missed shots and there is now talk he will join the NBA G League.

    Coincidence?

    Lebron finished yesterday with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists and has competed with a fairly decent schedule. The next game is against Phoenix again and at 39 years old, Lebron James is still teaching everybody.

  • ‘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.

  • 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.

  • Sports Kingdom Livecast – Lebron James Cleveland Ovation

    Sports Kingdom Livecast – Lebron James Cleveland Ovation

  • Jared Zwerling joins the show!

    Jared Zwerling joins the show!

  • Sports Kingdom Livecast – Victor Wembanyama Named NBA Rookie of the Year

    Sports Kingdom Livecast – Victor Wembanyama Named NBA Rookie of the Year

  • Sports Kingdom Livecast – One Day Until the 2024 NFL Draft

    Sports Kingdom Livecast – One Day Until the 2024 NFL Draft