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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 diamond anniversary team: OMFB ranks the 75 greatest players in basketball history

July 3, 2022 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The NBA honored its 75 greatest players — 76 to be exact because of a tie — on Feb. 20, 2022, in Cleveland, Ohio. LeBron James was one of 45 members of the all-time 75 team who came in person and participated in the festivities. For LeBron, being a part of an event to honor … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Bill Russell, Julius Erving, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, NBA 75th anniversary, Shaquille O'Neal, Steph Curry, Tim Duncan, Wilt Chamberlain

Magic Johnson should shoulder only half the blame for L.A. Lakers’ disappointing season

April 20, 2019 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

There is no need to drum up any conspiracy theories on what happened to the Los Angeles Lakers. Magic Johnson basically told you what went down in Tinseltown during his 45-minute impromptu press conference announcing his resignation as the team’s president of basketball operations. To summarize the State of Magic address, he didn’t want to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Magic Johnson

Lakers way ahead of schedule on rebuilding plan thanks to NBA’s newest two-headed monster

July 31, 2018 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

When Jeanie Buss needed to press the reset button on the Los Angeles Lakers, she went full Khaleesi mode. She ousted her brother, Jim, as the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations and fired longtime general manager Mitch Kupchak. Then she hired her father’s favorite player of all-time, Magic Johnson, to be the president … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Jeanie Buss, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka

Magic sees Lonzo Ball as new leader of the Lakers

July 12, 2017 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

  Magic Johnson admitted that 19-year-old Lonzo Ball needed to win him over during the NBA draft process. Even though Johnson and the rest of the Lakers brass had their eye on the former UCLA All-American guard they needed more validation. Their first meeting didn’t quite live up to Johnson’s expectations. The second meeting in … [Read more…]

Posted in: NBA Tagged: LaVar Ball, Lonzo Ball, Los Angeles Lakers, Magic Johnson

Where Steve Nash ranks among all-time great NBA point guards

October 25, 2014 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Steve Nash has been ruled out this season by the Los Angeles Lakers, and his basketball career is likely over. Because of a recurring nerve damage in his back, the 40-year-old point guard may have to call it quits. Nash’s career spanned 19 seasons in the NBA. He was named MVP twice and made the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Bob Cousy, Dennis Johnson, Gary Payton, Isiah Thomas, Jason Kidd, John Stockton, Magic Johnson, Oscar Robertson, Steve Nash, Tony Parker

Howard not worth headache for Lakers

April 29, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Drama seems to follow Dwight Howard wherever he’s at. He was like a petulant child in his final days in Orlando, holding the team hostage for months because he couldn’t make up his mind. Now, the drama has shifted to Los Angeles where Howard is again at the center of a firestorm that will undoubtedly … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Charles Barkley, Dwight Howard, Lakers, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal

Magic Johnson remembers Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss

February 18, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

If there’s anyone in the world who could best tell the story of Dr. Jerry Buss, who died on Feb. 18 at the age of 80, it would be Earvin “Magic” Johnson. Magic had the unique perspective of being on Buss’ side for 34 years, and he probably knows the man just as well as … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Dr. Jerry Buss, Los Angeles Lakers, Magic Johnson

DREAM TEAM’S UNTOLD STORIES

June 16, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Twenty years ago, when NBA players were allowed to participate in the Summer Olympics it changed the entire landscape of the sport of basketball. The global impact of the 1992 U.S. men’s basketball team — also known as the Dream Team — was enormous. They opened the door for international players such as Pau Gasol, … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: Charles Barkley, Chris Mullin, Christian Laettner, Chuck Daly, Clyde Drexler, David Robinson, Dream Team, John Stockton, Karl Malone, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Mike Krzyzewski, Patrick Ewing, Scottie Pippen

NBA FINALS: DURANT VS. LEBRON

June 12, 2012 by Joel Huerto 2 Comments

This is the dream matchup for the NBA. You have arguably the best team from the West playing against arguably the best team in the East. And each side boasts arguably the two best players in the game. The NBA Finals has not had this kind of salacious showdown since Magic Johnson’s Lakers faced Michael … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: 2012 NBA Finals, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Miami Heat, Michael Jordan, Oklahoma City Thunder, Scott Brooks
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