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Author: Joel Huerto

‘He’s a different breed’: Rookie of the year frontrunner LaMelo Ball has NBA, Hornets buzzing

March 20, 2021 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has dished out more than 200 assists in his rookie season in the NBA. But one particular assist stood out. It was early in the first quarter of a March 1 game between the Hornets and Trail Blazers in Portland. Ball was pushing the ball up the court on a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Charlotte Hornets, James Borrego, LaMelo Ball, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, NBA rookie of the year

Furious Five 2021: OMFB ranks the world’s 5 best basketball players

February 27, 2021 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Each year OneManFastBreak.net ranks the five best players in the NBA. Let’s call it the “OMFB Furious Five.” It’s paying homage to the five styles of Chinese martial arts: snake, crane, monkey, praying mantis, and tiger. The ranking system is based on one man’s opinion and does not follow or conform to any standard format, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James, Luka Doncic

Steve Nash, Brooklyn Nets excited to have James Harden. But how long will honeymoon last?

January 16, 2021 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

James Harden finally got his wish. He got traded to his preferred destination. For weeks the Houston Rockets tried to make the Harden marriage work, but in the end they had to cut the cord. The Rockets sent their superstar shooting guard to the Brooklyn Nets, joining his good friend and former teammate Kevin Durant … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets, James Harden, Steve Nash

2021 NBA forecast: LeBron’s Lakers reload for another title run, Giannis bucks trend

December 20, 2020 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are arguably the two best players in the NBA. LeBron is the reigning NBA Finals MVP, while Antetokounmpo has won the regular season MVP two years in a row. Statistically, they check nearly all the boxes. LeBron is entering his 18th season, while Antetokounmpo is entering his eighth. What LeBron has and what Antetokounmpo … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, milwaukee bucks, NBA 2021 season

Missing rings: NBA most valuable players without a championship

December 11, 2020 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

James Harden is one of the most gifted scorers in NBA history, combining great skill with a touch of crafty. He averaged 36 points and 7.5 assists per game during the 2018-19 season. He powered the Rockets to 65 wins in 2018 and 53 wins in 2019. Harden’s Rockets came extremely close to knocking off … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: allen iverson, Charles Barkley, derrick rose, Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden, Karl Malone, Russell Westbrook, Steve Nash

Why LaMelo Ball is top prospect in 2020 NBA draft

November 5, 2020 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Memo to rebuilding NBA franchises. When evaluating LaMelo Ball, let your eyes dictate. Ignore the noise. If you’re an NBA scout or executive, don’t judge LaMelo because of what you’ve read or heard about him. Don’t let your disdain for his outspoken father, LaVar Ball, influence your decision.  Don’t listen to the noise from pundits … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, Euroleague, Featured, NBA Tagged: 2020 NBA draft, Anthony Edwards, Cole Anthony, Deni Avdija, Isaiah Stewart, James Wiseman, LaMelo Ball, Obi Toppin, Onyeka Okongwu

LeBron James wants his ‘damn respect’ after winning his fourth NBA championship

October 15, 2020 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Haters are gonna hate. Those are the words of the great American lyricist Taylor Swift. LeBron James has been so historically great that we tend to overlook or even dismiss his greatness. His resume is about as complete as any legendary hooper. His legacy is set. He doesn’t need to prove anything. However, no matter … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Finals, NBA Finals MVP

2020 NBA Finals: How LeBron’s Lakers handled Butler’s pesky Heat to win the title

October 12, 2020 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

NBA Hall of Famer and current NBA TV analyst Isiah Thomas offered the simplest and candid commentary on the 2020 NBA Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. “The Lakers are bigger. They’re faster. And they’re stronger,” Thomas said. “When the player is bigger than you, he’s faster than you and he’s stronger … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Anthony Davis, Erik Spoelstra, Jimmy Butler, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, NBA bubble, NBA Finals

Anthony Davis joins list of memorable playoff buzzer-beaters in L.A. Lakers history

September 22, 2020 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Anthony Davis yelled “Kobe” after hitting the biggest shot of his young NBA career. He sprinted down the sideline and jumped into a swarm of teammates who were eager to mob him. Davis’ special shoutout was an obvious homage to the late great Kobe Bryant — the legendary Los Angeles Laker who had a habit … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Anthony Davis, Derek Fisher, Jerry West, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Robert Horry

Mike D’Antoni’s microball experiment in Houston fails after second-round playoff exit

September 15, 2020 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

The Houston Rockets were eliminated from the NBA playoff bubble, and it is safe to say the microball experiment was an epic failure. The Los Angeles Lakers, a team loaded with length and size, bounced the undersized Rockets in the Western Conference semifinals. The five-game series revealed what most basketball pundits wondered out loud. Could … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Anthony Davis, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Mike D'Antoni, PJ Tucker
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