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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

3-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic is serious about leading the Denver Nuggets to a 2nd title

September 29, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Someone asked Nikola Jokic if he’s becoming more serious as he enters his 10th season in the NBA. In classic Joker deadpan humor, he replied, “Why so serious?” He paused to admire his genius line from the movie “The Dark Knight” before continuing his response during his nine-minute session with the media. “I don’t know. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Denver Nuggets, NBA MVP, Nikola Jokic

Paris Olympics 2024: You can’t blame Jayson Tatum for feeling slighted by Team USA

August 13, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Jayson Tatum came to the 2024 Paris Olympics on an emotional high. He had just won his first NBA championship and the Boston Celtics rewarded their 26-year-old superstar with a supermax contract worth $315 million over five years. But when Tatum left Paris, he was feeling low despite winning his second Olympic gold medal. Tatum … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, FIBA, NBA, Olympics Tagged: Grant Hill, Jayson Tatum, Paris Olympics, Steve Kerr, Team USA, USA Basketball

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
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