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The NBA Summer League is a summer destination, where players come to improve and work on their skills from their rookie season or look to make a name for themselves in hopes of joining a NBA roster. When it comes to Philadelphia 76ers forward Christian Wood, the latter of the two statements can be applied to him. Wood is with the Sixers for a second straight summer league, after the team signed him as an undrafted free agent out of UNLV last summer. He is an athletic and lanky big man, who…

Bob Knight, often called as “The General” is one of the distinguished basketball coaches in the United States who had a unique but controversial leadership style albeit being successful in terms of most wins in Division 1 basketball as well as a lucrative salary. After 29 years of remarkable career at Indiana University as a Coach, in September 2000, Indiana University’s president, Myles Brand fired him for his inappropriate behavior during zero-tolerance period. Upon reading the article “Coach…

Oklahoma City Thunder Triumphs over Sacramento Kings with a 131-116 victory at the Sleep Train Arena on Monday night. The Northwest Divison top squad’s dynamic All-Star tandem of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook once again led the way for the Thunder as they scored a combined 47 points while being on the bench midway through the fourth quarter and let the reserves finish the job. Durant had another double-double game performance of 27 points and 10 rebounds while Westbrook registered a…

Nathaniel “Nate” Barnett. beloved son of the late Laverne and Nathaniel Barnett, was born on January 29, 1952 in Baltimore, Maryland. He received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Mervo High School, where he discovered his great talent of playing basketball. Nate, a six foot three-inch-tall ball handling guard for the Mervo Mustangs, received much attention and many accolades for his smooth basketball handling skills and his jumping and shooting…

They pass it to Kobe with 5 seconds left, he hesitates to the goal 4… he dribbles between the legs…3...2, he steps back and shoots...1. It's a fan's dream come true to take the game-winning shot. The way your excitement flows in your body as I play in the close game. I once heard the broadcasters talk about Kobe Bryant that way. In fact, me being named after the famous Kobe Bryant, who would go down as a legend, I would have to live to high expectations. It would be just as great as hitting the…

Dwyane Wade has finally ended rumors and speculations about the Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets. SB Nation reported earlier that Wade will sign with the Chicago Bulls this offseason! After a long and stressful free agency period, which resulted in many failed negotiations and lot of rumors, Wade has finally reached his decision, to sign with his hometown Chicago. The decision must not have been easy for Wade as he had drawn too much buzz and attention from various NBA teams, and some of them were…

History is chock full of glorious tales of underdogs triumphing against all odds and rising to victory. Everybody has heard that Michael Jordan faltered during his high school basketball tryouts but three years later led the North Carolina Tar Heels to victory at the NBA championships. Likewise, many know that Abraham Lincoln ran a struggling law firm but later became one of the greatest Presidents. And lastly, many know that Pablo Picasso lived on the edge of poverty his whole life but that his…

Hey Brock, would you like to give up your "beautiful" hair? Oh well, it looks like this is a challenge for Brock. We're not talking about Brock "The Beast Incarnate" Lesnar who invented the "Suplex City" for his fans. We're talking about a different Brock who is "beautiful" and "awesome". This is a challenge for Brock O' Hurn, who is one of the hottest men in the world today. On Instagram, he was dubbed as the hottest guy on the planet due to his looks. However, the 23-year old personal trainer…

Who is the best point you may ask? It’s not anybody over there at Kentucky or Duke or State. I watch college basketball more than anyone in here and watch a wide variety of teams. Now that’s make this clear he isn’t the best player in the NCAA. He’s the best at his position. Who is more effective and important to their team than him.He averages 15 ppg. He shoots fg percentage is 45 %. He shoots 38 % from three. His free throw percentage is 89 % .Who is a better passer them him ?Not only does…

The Struggles of Jeremy Lin Linsanity is a documentary directed by Evan Jackson Leong. Linsanity is about Jeremy Lin and his journey to the NBA. The documentary is a story of how Jeremy Lin came from "rags to riches". [Linsanity, a documentary direct by Evan Jackson Leong, is a “rags to riches” story about Jeremy Lin and his journey to the NBA.] Therefore, Jeremy Lin's life has faced many challenges such as stereotypes and discrimination. [The documentary details the many challenges…