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Author: Joel Huerto

NBA Finals showdown signals changing of the guard and new era. How did we arrive at this point?

June 2, 2025 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Being a basketball fan is truly exciting right now. The game is transitioning smoothly from one era to the next. LeBron James has had an incredible two-decade career, and it’s time for King James to relinquish the crown. The luster of Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors’ decade-long success is beginning to fade. The … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: 2025 NBA Finals, Bill Russell, Bulls dynasty, Bulls three-peat, Celtics dynasty, Dubs dynasty, Indiana Pacers, Jerry West, Julius Erving, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Lakers three-peat, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oscar Robertson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Shaquille O'Neal, Showtime Lakers, Steph Curry, Tim Duncan, Tyrese Haliburton, Wilt Chamberlain

Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper: Flagg tops OMFB’s list of the 12 best prospects in 2025 NBA draft

May 19, 2025 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

He is the Maine Event. The Great White Hype. The next Larry Legend. Everything you’ve heard, read, or seen about Cooper Flagg is true. He’s the real deal. Flagg has been on the radar of practically every NBA executive ever since his buzzy performance as a then 17-year-old against the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, Featured, NBA Tagged: Ace Bailey, Ben Saraf, Collin Murray-Boyles, Cooper Flagg, Danny Wolf, Derik Queen, Dylan Harper, Egor Demin, Maxime Raynaud, NBA Draft, Tre Johnson, VJ Edgecomb, Walter Clayton Jr.

‘I know I can be better’: JJ Redick committed costly rookie mistakes in Lakers’ playoff exit

May 3, 2025 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

If the bar of success means winning 50 games, winning the division, and finishing as the third seed in the Western Conference playoffs, then JJ Redick had a successful rookie campaign as an NBA head coach. But the bar is much higher when you’re the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. If the season doesn’t … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: JJ Redick, L.A. Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA playoffs

‘Playoff Jimmy’ Butler is real and he’s playing the role of Robin to help ‘Batman’ Steph Curry

April 16, 2025 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Seeing is believing and the Golden State Warriors are getting an up-close-and-personal look at Playoff Jimmy. Jimmy Butler is showing up and showing out in a big way for his new team in the 2025 NBA playoffs. “He’s different. I’m happy he’s on our side,” Draymond Green said about Butler, who dropped 38 points to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Draymond Green, golden state warriors, Jimmy Butler, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA play-in tournament, Steph Curry

March Madness Elite 8: Players to watch in the 2025 NCAA men’s tournament

March 18, 2025 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Cooper Flagg and Johni Broome have they eyes on an NCAA tournament title run. (Getty Images) Jack Gohlke and DJ Burns weren’t household names at the start of March Madness last year. By the time the tournament reached peak interest, Gohlke and Burns became major headlines. Gohlke starred in the opening round of the 2024 … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, Featured Tagged: Braden Smith, Chaz Lanier, Cooper Flagg, Derik Queen, Jase Richardson, Johni Broome, L.J. Cryer, March Madness, NCAA Tournament, Walter Clayton Jr.

Luka Doncic is the new star in L.A. What history tells us about blockbuster Laker deals.

February 3, 2025 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world. In order to compete in a city full of celebrities, you need a star. The Lakers franchise have been lucky enough to land some of the best players in basketball throughout their storied history. From Wilt Chamberlain to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Magic Johnson to Shaquille O’Neal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic, Pau Gasol, Shaquille O'Neal, Wilt Chamberlain

‘Pulse of our team’: Lakers honor 5-time champion Michael Cooper by retiring his No. 21 jersey

January 14, 2025 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Tough as nails. Highly competitive. Nasty. Brutally honest. That’s how some of Michael Cooper’s teammates summarized his 12-year Hall of Fame career — all with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers honored the five-time NBA champion at halftime of the their game against the San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 13 at Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: James Worthy, Los Angeles Lakers, Michael Cooper

With Giannis leading the way, Bucks leaving Las Vegas a ‘better team’ after winning NBA Cup

December 18, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Giannis Antetokounmpo was determined to win the NBA Cup. He came close in 2023, losing in the semifinals. A year later, Giannis and Milwaukee Bucks had some unfinished business in Las Vegas. They took care of business with an impressive all-around performance. Behind a suffocating defense and a triple-double from tournament MVP Antetokounmpo, the Bucks … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: doc rivers, Emirates NBA Cup, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Las Vegas, milwaukee bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Golden State Warriors fans welcome back ‘Captain Klay’ in moving tribute: ‘It was really cool’

November 14, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Klay Thompson returned to the Bay Area for the first time as a member of the visiting team. The Dallas Mavericks guard/forward wasn’t treated as a villain. He was treated like a conquering hero. Thompson, an integral part of the Warriors’ four NBA championships in his 13 years there, received the ol’ tip of the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Dallas Mavericks, golden state warriors, Klay Thompson, Splash Brothers, Steph Curry

LeBron James feels ‘pure joy’ entering his 7th season with the Los Angeles Lakers

October 3, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

LeBron James doesn’t want his son Bronny James to call him “Dad” when they are on the court together. But the 39-year-old NBA superstar couldn’t help avoid being a parent for a moment when he pulled a total Dad move just minutes into Lakers Media Day. At the conclusion of an interview session with Spectrum … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Bronny James, JJ Redick, Klutch Sports Group, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Spectrum SportsNet
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  • NBA Finals showdown signals changing of the guard and new era. How did we arrive at this point?
  • Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper: Flagg tops OMFB’s list of the 12 best prospects in 2025 NBA draft
  • ‘I know I can be better’: JJ Redick committed costly rookie mistakes in Lakers’ playoff exit
  • ‘Playoff Jimmy’ Butler is real and he’s playing the role of Robin to help ‘Batman’ Steph Curry
  • March Madness Elite 8: Players to watch in the 2025 NCAA men’s tournament

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