The NBA has announced that media voting shall decide award winners for the season 2019-20, to be conducted between July 21-28 before the season resumes. The pandemic has taken a toll on the normality that we were used to but for the first time, it’s been said that the awards will be announced not after … Read more
The snubbing of great performers from a prestigious list like All-Star happens every NBA season. Not all snubs are as disappointing as those who put serious contributions without the fame to be called an All-Star. These selections come out of votes from fans, media, and players whereas the coaches have the authority to choose the … Read more
Seeing a bunch of tall and strong guys march all over the court may convince you that they’re so full of life and fighting fit even in the face of death. But that’s far from the truth. The list of deceased NBA players isn’t huge but too heartbreaking for many to accept that some came … Read more
The concept of big threes in the NBA is neither hypothetical nor theatrical. Behind the formation of the greatest big threes in NBA history is a story of disillusion, patience, teamwork, and determination. Every team in the league’s history has seen at least one prominent trio. Some franchises like Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics … Read more
In a league as popular as the NBA, it’s the players who often hog the limelight with their exploits on the court. However, regardless of how many star players a team may have, without proper coaching, they are doomed to fail. Over the course of the NBA’s rich history, there have been plenty of top-notch … Read more
Playing for an NBA team is a dream of every basketeer in any part of the world. Players like Kevin Garnett or Kobe Bryant joined the league of professionals straight out of the high school. For some, making a debut was a delayed undertaking. Many of these late starters spent the good years of their … Read more
The NBA has shifted from the era of big men to speedy point guards capable of scoring prolifically from range. Point guards are the most valuable assets of any side as they are responsible for facilitating a team’s offense and also forcing turnovers through steals. The NBA has witnessed some magnificent point guards over the … Read more
The NBA is one of the most popular sporting leagues in the world. Fans stream into arenas and also tune into their television sets to catch the best teams in action on a nightly basis. However, despite the NBA’s growing popularity across the globe, there remain plenty of instances in which the league has been … Read more
There is nothing more satisfying for an NBA player than dunking over a rival. Players take unique pleasure in rising over the rim and slamming the ball home, leaving oppositions helpless. Dunking is not an easy skill though. It requires tremendous athleticism, speed and agility, and if not timed correctly, it can go horribly wrong. … Read more
Many players such as LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant are versatile and for that reason, they are playing as small forwards. They can do just about anything; shooting, dribbling, rebounding, passing, you name it. Since the position is “average” in terms of height and physicality, a small forward must fulfill functions that range … Read more
