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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

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

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

NBA legend says Stephen Curry is changing the game

November 22, 2015 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

When it comes to basketball savants, few can compare to Jerry West. The “logo” won a championship as a player and executive, building two dynasties in Los Angeles. The 77-year-old Hall-of-Famer is without peer in terms of player evaluations. It took him just 20 minutes in a pre-draft workout in L.A. to figure out that an … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: golden state warriors, Jerry West, Stephen Curry

Warriors hope for injury-free, healthy season

October 16, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Bringing in Jerry West as an adviser, as well as minority owner, to the Golden State Warriors was a very smart decision. The legendary executive has helped remake the team in a short amount of time. Golden State started the purge last year when they traded volume scorer Monta Ellis to the Milwaukee Bucks in … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Andrew Bogut, Andris Biedrins, David Lee, golden state warriors, Harrison Barnes, Jerry West, Klay Thompson, Monta Ellis, Stephen Curry

IS KOBE THE GREATEST LAKER EVER?

June 15, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Kobe Bryant wanted to win another NBA title so bad it nearly cost him. Despite shooting a pathetic 6-for-26 in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, Bryant was awarded the Finals MVP trophy as he celebrated his fifth NBA championship. Is Bryant the greatest Laker of all time? That’s the … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Jerry West, Kobe Bryant, Lakers, Magic Johnson

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