Russell Westbrook deserved better. For 18 seasons, Westbrook never cheated the game. He played every game as if it was his last. And yet, he was heavily criticized by fans and the media. Westbrook, 37, announced his retirement on social media in a video narrated by Oscar-winning actor Michael B. Jordan. Westbrook may not have … [Read more…]
The NBA’s Most Valuable Player is voted on by a panel of 100 media members, who rank MVP candidates first through fifth. First-place votes are worth 10 points, second-place votes are worth seven points, third-place votes are worth five points, fourth-place votes are worth three points and fifth-place votes are worth one point. It is … [Read more…]
James Harden finally got his wish. He got traded to his preferred destination. For weeks the Houston Rockets tried to make the Harden marriage work, but in the end they had to cut the cord. The Rockets sent their superstar shooting guard to the Brooklyn Nets, joining his good friend and former teammate Kevin Durant … [Read more…]
James Harden is one of the most gifted scorers in NBA history, combining great skill with a touch of crafty. He averaged 36 points and 7.5 assists per game during the 2018-19 season. He powered the Rockets to 65 wins in 2018 and 53 wins in 2019. Harden’s Rockets came extremely close to knocking off … [Read more…]
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…]
The Los Angeles Lakers are suffering through one of their worst seasons in franchise history with their rash of injuries for the second straight season. The Lakers have been limited to 17 games between Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash combined, not to mention Pau Gasol, Xavier Henry, Jordan Farmar (has been hurt three times), and … [Read more…]
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…]
Steve Nash wanted to win a championship ring. That’s the only thing left on his basketball resume. He’s won MVPs, he’s been an All-Star, and he recently became the fifth player in league history to reach the 10,000 assist mark. During the past offseason, Nash had three options: 1) stay in Phoenix and head into … [Read more…]
On a night when the All-Star game starters for the Eastern and Western conferences were announced, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat showed why they deserved all the fan votes they received. James had 39 points and eight assists, Wade added 27 points on his 31st birthday and the Heat held off … [Read more…]
Remember when you wanted to ask your dream girl to the dance, but she says she was too busy and turns you down. So, you had to resort to Plan B and settle for your not-so-stunning-but-decent-enough girlfriend to go out with you. That’s what the Los Angeles Lakers did Sunday when they hired ringless coach … [Read more…]