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5 best moments from NBA All-Star weekend

February 15, 2015 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

When it comes to celebrating its players, past or present, no league does it better than the NBA. And this weekend was no exception. New York City hosted this year’s festivities, and the Big Apple got a real treat. It started with a spin move by a 13-year-old Little League World Series sensation in the … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Kevin Hart, marc gasol, Mo'ne Davis, nba all-star weekend, Pau Gasol, Russell Westbrook, Steph Curry, Zach LaVine

Scouting report on FIBA World Cup teams

August 26, 2014 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The FIBA Basketball World Cup — known as the FIBA World Championship from 1950 until 2010 — is arguably the most intense international basketball competition in the world. And, based on the strong play during the qualifying rounds, the world can’t wait for #Spain2014. Host team Spain — led by the Gasol brothers — captured … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General Tagged: FIBA World Cup of Basketball, marc gasol, Pau Gasol, Spain, Team USA

Gasol aids Philippine typhoon victims

November 23, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Pau Gasol was expected to do the heavy lifting this season with Kobe Bryant rehabbing from an Achilles injury. Gasol hasn’t been playing well on the offensive end, making under 40% of his field goals so far this season. Then came Friday night and Gasol found his shooting touch. The L.A. Lakers center scored 24 … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Lakers, Pau Gasol, Philippines, Typhoon Haiyan

Henry starts, Gasol finishes Hawks

November 3, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Pau Gasol sank a couple of free throws with 5.2 seconds left to help the Los Angeles Lakers secure a 105-103 win over the Atlanta Hawks at Staples Center on Sunday night. Gasol was fouled as he went up for a close shot. “Pau got a great look,” point guard Steve Nash told Time Warner … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Hawks, Kyle Korver, Lakers, Pau Gasol, Steve Nash, Xavier Henry

Should Lakers use amnesty clause on Kobe?

May 1, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The Los Angeles Lakers completed a very difficult season in a most embarrassing way by getting swept out of the playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs. Now, the organization has to figure out how to remake this team on the fly and try to stay competitive in the stacked Western Conference. They need to start … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, High School Tagged: Byron Scott, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, Mike D'Antoni, Pau Gasol

Frustrated Gasol points to Lakers’ biggest problem

December 2, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Consistency. Lack of defense. Lack of discipline. Those were the postgame remarks from L.A. Lakers All-Star Pau Gasol after the Orlando Magic came to Staples Center on Sunday and stunned the Lakers, 113-103. Clearly, Gasol was frustrated by the lack of discipline on the court by his teammates, but what could be eating at him … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: L.A.Lakers, Mike D'Antoni, Pau Gasol

Lakers pin title hopes on Princeton attack

October 12, 2012 by Joel Huerto 2 Comments

After a second straight postseason where they lost in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to go all in and make a run at a few more NBA titles. They started by trading very little (future low level first-round picks in 2013 and 2015, plus a couple of … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Andrew Bynum, Dwight Howard, eddie jordan, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Mike Brown, Pau Gasol, Princeton offense, Ron Artest, Steve Nash

Curious moves by Spain coach Scariolo

August 13, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The U.S.-Spain titanic showdown in the gold-medal game lived up to all the hype. The game hung in the balance until the final quarter when Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James made crucial baskets to give the U.S. enough separation from a very game Spanish squad led by Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, FIBA, General, Olympics Tagged: Chris Paul, Juan Carlos Navarro, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, London Olympics, marc gasol, Pau Gasol, Sergio Scariolo, Spain, United States

Can Yi Jianlian carry Yao Ming’s massive legacy?

July 29, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Yi Jianlian seems to play his best whenever he wears the Chinese national team jersey. He proved it again in the first day of men’s basketball competition at the London Olympics when he scored a game-high 30 points against Spain. China hung tough against the second-best team in the world, according to the FIBA rankings, … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, Olympics Tagged: China, London Olympics, marc gasol, Pau Gasol, Spain, Yi Jianlian

JAMISON PICKS L.A. OVER CHARLOTTE

July 19, 2012 by Joel Huerto 11 Comments

Antawn Jamison has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal at the veteran’s minimum to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, reuniting him with his former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown. Jamison’s deal with the Lakers was a bit of a surprise since many thought he would choose the Charlotte Bobcats because he is from North … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Andrew Bynum, antawn jamison, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Bobcats, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, L.A.Lakers, Matt Barnes, Mike Brown, Pau Gasol
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