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NBA Finals MVP SGA leaves no doubt he’s No. 1 in OMFB’s Furious Five ranking after dream season

June 23, 2025 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put a stamp on his remarkable 2024-25 season after leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the city’s first NBA championship. SGA joined a very short list of players who won an NBA title, regular season MVP and NBA Finals MVP while leading the league in scoring. The list includes Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Denver Nuggets, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Indiana Pacers, Jalen Brunson, milwaukee bucks, NBA Finals 2025, NBA Finals MVP, New York Knicks, Nikola Jokic, Oklahoma City Thunder, OMFB Furious Five, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton

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

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

Giannis Antetokounmpo explains why he doesn’t work out with other NBA stars

November 10, 2023 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Giannis Antetokounmpo gave an honest response when TNT reporter Chris Haynes asked him why he doesn’t work out with other current NBA superstars. “I cannot fake it,” the Milwaukee Bucks superstar said. Antetokounmpo’s answer is a reminder of the type of special talent he is in today’s game. He combines his modern-day skillset with an … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Chris Haynes, Drew Hanlen, Giannis Antetokounmpo, milwaukee bucks

NBA playoffs: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks fail to meet big expectations. Who gets the blame?

April 28, 2023 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks were shocked. The betting favorites to win the 2023 NBA title went home in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs, suffering through a painful 4-1 series loss to the eighth-seeded Miami Heat. Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA MVP and 2021 NBA champion, was forced to answer difficult questions … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami Heat, Mike Budenholzer, milwaukee bucks, NBA playoffs

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s signature skyhook remains the greatest weapon in basketball

March 2, 2023 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

For 34 years, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 38,387 points stood as the gold standard of NBA records. It was a record many thought would never be broken. LeBron James did the unthinkable when he broke Kareem’s longstanding record on Feb. 7, 2023 to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. It was a crowning achievement for King James, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, milwaukee bucks, Skyhook

2022 NBA Christmas Day games: Only 3 of the 5 matchups are worth watching

December 23, 2022 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Christmas Day for basketball fans is the unofficial start of the “real season,” when contenders begin to separate themselves from the pretenders. Seven of the top 10 teams and seven of the 10 best players in the NBA are playing on Christmas Day. There’s no shortage of star power when ABC starts its live marathon … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Boston Celtics, Christmas Day, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, golden state warriors, L.A. Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, milwaukee bucks, NBA, New York Knicks, philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns

NBA forecast: Giannis’ Bucks ready for repeat performance, wide-open race in wild West

October 18, 2021 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Giannis Antetokounmpo got a taste of championship champagne and now he wants more. After leading the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA title since 1971, the two-time league MVP and newly minted 2021 NBA Finals MVP said he is not satisfied and has his sights set on repeating as champion. “I’m not even close to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Giannis Antetokounmpo, milwaukee bucks, NBA, Phoenix Suns

NBA Finals: Giannis Antetokounmpo won a championship despite taking the more difficult path

July 21, 2021 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a refreshing perspective when it came to playing in the NBA Finals. Giannis wasn’t born in the United States. He was born in Greece to Nigerian parents. He wasn’t a five-star recruit. He wasn’t exposed to the AAU circuit. He wasn’t a high draft pick. His journey to the NBA was different … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Giannis Antetokounmpo, milwaukee bucks, NBA Finals, Phoenix Suns

2021 NBA forecast: LeBron’s Lakers reload for another title run, Giannis bucks trend

December 20, 2020 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are arguably the two best players in the NBA. LeBron is the reigning NBA Finals MVP, while Antetokounmpo has won the regular season MVP two years in a row. Statistically, they check nearly all the boxes. LeBron is entering his 18th season, while Antetokounmpo is entering his eighth. What LeBron has and what Antetokounmpo … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, milwaukee bucks, NBA 2021 season
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