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Author: Joel Huerto

NBA Summer League 2024: Who sizzled and who fizzled in Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, California?

July 24, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The NBA Summer League is the best teaser on what to expect from the incoming rookie class. As expected, the top lottery picks didn’t disappoint, while others have obvious weaknesses that need to be corrected. The California Classic in San Francisco and Sacramento kicked off the summer league season, with games at Chase Center and … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, Featured, NBA Tagged: Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, California Classic, Dalton Knecht, Donovan Clingan, Isaiah Collier, Kel'el Ware, Kyle Filipowski, Las Vegas Summer League, Matas Buzelis, NBA summer league 2024, Reed Sheppard, Rob Dillingham, Salt Lake City Summer League, Stephon Castle, Tidjane Salaun, Zaccharie Risacher, Zach Edey

OMFB Furious Five: Celtics have the best duo but do they have the No. 1 player in basketball?

July 4, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Moments after helping the Boston Celtics capture the franchise’s 18th NBA championship banner, Jaylen Brown was awarded the Bill Russell trophy after being named the most valuable player of the NBA Finals. Brown graciously accepted the trophy from commissioner Adam Silver. Then, he gave a thoughtful and self-effacing remark. “I share this with my brothers … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic, NBA, Nikola Jokic, No. 1 basketball player, OMFB Furious Five

NBA Finals: Lockdown defender Jrue Holiday was pivotal piece to Celtics’ championship puzzle

June 18, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Joel Embiid posted a question on social media after the Boston Celtics took a 3-0 lead in the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. “Did the Bucks give them the championship?” Embiid said referring to the offseason move that led to Damian Lillard coming to Milwaukee and sending Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Jrue Holiday, Kyrie Irving, milwaukee bucks, NBA Finals

NBA lost more than its iconic logo after the death of basketball legend Jerry West

June 16, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Jerry West, who died at the age of 86 on June 12, 2024, was more than just great NBA player. He was arguably the most influential person in the game of basketball. Few in the history of the game could match West’s accolades as a player and as an executive. He was a collegiate standout … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Jerry West, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Shaquille O'Neal

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards growing into their starring roles

May 30, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

In order to achieve the ultimate prize of winning a championship, star players must go through some growing pains. Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards both starred in the 2024 playoffs, but both ultimately fell short of accomplishing the main objective of hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy. Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ dynamic wing player, said last … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA playoffs, New York Knicks

OMFB’s 12 best prospects in the 2024 NBA draft: Making a case for taking Zach Edey at No. 1

April 10, 2024 by Joel Huerto 2 Comments

To say Purdue’s Zach Edey is the most polarizing prospect in the 2024 NBA draft would be a gigantic understatement. Edey is a throwback center who plays in a phone booth. He’s an old-school, back-to-the-basket big man who uses his imposing size (7-4) and strength (300 pounds) to physically beat up and wear down his … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, Featured, NBA Tagged: 2024 NBA draft, Alex Sarr, Cody Williams, Dalton Knecht, Donovan Clingan, Isaiah Collier, Matas Buzelis, Purdue Boilermakers, Rob Dillingham, Ron Holland, Stephon Castle, Tidjane Salaun, Zaccharie Risacher, Zach Edey

James Harden left teams disappointed in the past. Will it happen again with the L.A. Clippers?

March 13, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

One day after James Harden was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, Harden aired out his dirty laundry and threw a few people under the bus on his way out of Philadelphia. Harden told the media that the role he was given on the 76ers left him playing “on a leash.” He argued that he … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesoa Timberwolves, Paul George, Rudy Gobert, Russell Westbrook, Tyronn Lue

First Kobe Bryant statue unveiled in emotional ceremony outside ‘house that Kobe built’

February 9, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

On a date aligning with Kobe Bryant’s iconic jersey numbers — 8 and 24 — and his daughter Gianna’s No. 2, the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue at Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena to honor one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, introduced the statue during an emotional dedication … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Gianna Bryant, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Star Plaza

Joel Embiid’s historic 70-point game breaks Wilt Chamberlain’s 57-year-old 76ers record

January 24, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

On the anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game, Joel Embiid took center stage and eclipsed one of the many NBA scoring records held by Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain. Embiid scored 70 points in just 37 minutes on the court to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 133-123 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. It … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse, philadelphia 76ers, Victor Wembanyama, Wilt Chamberlain

L.A. Lakers win NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament: ‘It absolutely means something’

December 10, 2023 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

A big shout-out to NBA commissioner Adam Silver for gifting basketball fans the in-season tournament. It was a smashing success. It created a ton of buzz right around a time when football usually dominates the headlines. The championship game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers on Dec. 9 was the most-watched regular-season … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Anthony Davis, Indiana Pacers, Las Vegas, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA In-Season Tournament, Tyrese Haliburton
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