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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

Luka Doncic is the new star in L.A. What history tells us about blockbuster Laker deals.

February 3, 2025 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world. In order to compete in a city full of celebrities, you need a star. The Lakers franchise have been lucky enough to land some of the best players in basketball throughout their storied history. From Wilt Chamberlain to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Magic Johnson to Shaquille O’Neal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic, Pau Gasol, Shaquille O'Neal, Wilt Chamberlain

Joel Embiid’s historic 70-point game breaks Wilt Chamberlain’s 57-year-old 76ers record

January 24, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

On the anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game, Joel Embiid took center stage and eclipsed one of the many NBA scoring records held by Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain. Embiid scored 70 points in just 37 minutes on the court to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 133-123 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. It … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse, philadelphia 76ers, Victor Wembanyama, 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

‘Fearless’ LeBron takes charge against Celtics

June 8, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

LeBron James made sure there wasn’t going to be another fourth-quarter meltdown on his part. He flexed his muscles and put the Miami Heat on his broad shoulders in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals and put on a performance for the ages. James took apart the vaunted Boston Celtics defense for 45 points … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Boston Celtics, doc rivers, Dwyane Wade, Eastern Conference finals, Erik Spoelstra, LeBron James, Miami Heat, Party Bingo, Wilt Chamberlain

STORY OF ICONIC ‘WILT 100’ PHOTO

March 9, 2012 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

There are certain images that are deeply embedded in the history of the NBA. There’s the famous photo of Red Auerbach smoking a cigar on the sidelines in the Boston Garden as the Celtics are about to win the championship. The great decade of the 1980s was defined by the picture of Magic Johnson and … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gary Pomerantz, Harvey Pollock, Jim Heffernan, Paul Vathis, Wilt Chamberlain

WHERE ARE THE DOMINANT BIG MEN?

December 11, 2011 by Joel Huerto 2 Comments

Shaquille O’Neal playfully boasts that he is the last true dominant center in the NBA. He would even gloss himself with nicknames such as MDE (Most Dominant Ever) or Wilt Chamberneezy, an ode to the late great Wilt Chamberlain. But is Shaq right? Is he the last of the prolific big men who commanded double … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: brook lopez, David Robinson, Dwight Howard, Hakeem Olajuwon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Patrick Ewing, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, Wilt Chamberlain

THE 10 BEST CENTERS OF ALL TIME

September 7, 2008 by Joel Huerto 9 Comments

Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon were always considered two of the best centers in the game and their induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008 officially cemented their place in history. But where does Ewing and Olajuwon rank among the greats? Who is the best center of all time? Wilt? Russell? Shaq? With … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Arvydas Sabonis, Bill Russell, David Robinson, George Mikan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Moses Malone, NBA centers, Patrick Ewing, Shaquille O'Neal, Wilt Chamberlain

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