Back in 2015, the New York Knicks faced mixed reviews in the NBA Draft. Kristaps Porzingis was the most notorious riser of the pre-draft process, climbing his way up the ladder in the days leading to the selection. Being a European and not-so-known player, some were livid when the Knicks took him with the No….
The Boston Celtics have gone to great lengths to put together one of the most competitive teams we’ve seen in years. However, despite their plethora of talent and having two of the best young players in the game, they haven’t been able to get over the hump just yet This is why adding championship experience…
The Chicago Bears added safety Jonathan Owens to the roster this season. His wife is someone many people know. Simone Biles and Owens were married in 2023 but the couple are tired of the hatred they are receiving from fans and alike about their marriage and relationship. Biles called these fans out on Instagram, asking…
For much of the past two years, Caitlin Clark has been the centerpiece of the college basketball world. Now Clark, like NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird was 45 years ago, is involuntarily the focus of discussions about race and her transition to professional basketball. Though Clark hasn’t said anything to fuel the Black-white narrative…
Would Wilt Chamberlain dominate in today’s NBA ? That’s a legitimate and interesting question that is worth asking, Unfortunately most people who ask it do so with an attitude that assumes the answer is “No. Definately not, and that should be abvious to us too. All we have to do is take time to actually…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Caitlin Clark sounds ready to move on from Chennedy Carter’s flagrant foul. Clark was asked before Indiana’s game at Washington on Friday night whether she thinks Carter owes her a public apology, and the rookie standout dismissed the idea. “No. I mean, basketball’s competitive. I get it,” Clark said. “Sometimes your…
COVINGTON, La. (AP) — Former LSU basketball player Josh Maravich, son of late Hall of Fame basketball player Pete Maravich, has died at age 42, the university announced Saturday night. He died at home on Friday, the LSU statement said. No cause of death has been released. Josh Maravich was a reserve for…
Like many a modern sports media dust-up, the latest that has sprung up around Celtics star Jaylen Brown has the feel of a tempest in a teacup once it gets closer examination. Still, discussion around Brown and whether he is underrated has resulted in old Celtics villain Isiah Thomas accusing ESPN mouth Stephen A. Smith…
Mavericks vs Celtics live updates: Top moments, highlights from NBA Finals Game 2 Jordan Mendoza Richard Morin Jeff Zillgitt USA TODAY The Boston Celtics threw the first punch – and it was a big one. The Celtics won Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals with a 107-89 rout over the Dallas Mavericks….
Before we start the 1969 Finals we must get the context of what happend. Here are quotes from Tom Hawkens and Wilt Chamberlain about that season. The Butch-Wilt feud polarized not only the 1969 Lakers but the town. Chamberlain used to rip Van Breda Kolff in the Herald Examiner, which became known as “Wilt’s paper.”…