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ON THIS DAY: April 12, 1958 Bob Pettit poured in 50 points as the St. Louis Hawks, who missed the championship by a whisker a year earlier, beat the Boston Celtics 110-109 in Game 6 of the 1958 NBA Finals to dethrone the Celtics as NBA champions - (The Sporting News Archives - photo)

 

THE CRUCIFIXION of KYRIE IRVING was excessive

 

Bill Russell is seen here in the green uniform guarding Wilt Chamberlain. They had some of the NBA's most classic battles. Russell sadly passed away Sunday at the age of 88 - (US Library of Congress image)

 

Best buds Los Angeles Lakers primary owner Jeanie Buss (right) and Linda Rambis (left) two of the Lakers franchise 4 prong BRAIN TRUST that has created a disaster - (screen shot)

 

Charles Barkley was a member of the 1992 USA Olympic Dream team BUT… he was never a member of an NBA title winning team

 

When choosing players for her best all time Lakers team owner Jeanie Buss forgot that Hall of Fame former Lakers players Jerry West and Elgin Baylor ever existed - (ESPN screen shot photo)

 

Los Angeles Lakers Magic Johnson and Boston Celtics Larry Bird in Game two of the 1985 NBA Finals at Boston Garden Date 30 May 1985 - Steve Lipofsky www.Basketballphoto.com

 

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Jerry West (2003-04).

NBA NEWS - NBA Preview for WEEK 9 - December, 2022
 New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is averaging 30.0 points, 9.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists while shooting 66.9% from the field - Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers: After a 53-point effort against the Charlotte Hornets on Dec. 11, Embiid is averaging 41.3 points in his last four games - Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors: The five-time NBA All-Star is averaging 27.5 points in his last four games - OUTTA POCKET- THIS DAY IN THE NBA

Sports Notes - BRITTNEY GRINER RELEASED & the SPORTS WORLD TURNS - December, 2022
It's a sad tale that appears to be ending well. In return America gets its pro basketball player back to score some buckets (points) and Putin acquires someone that knows how to sell arms - NBA's ALL TIME BEST PLAYERS 1st and 2nd TEAMS

NBA NEWS - NBA Preview for WEEK 8 - Decemberr, 2022
 Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis is averaging 35.3 points, 15.6 rebounds and 2.89 blocks while shooting 64.8% from the field in his last nine games - Brook Lopez, Milwaukee Bucks: Lopez is averaging an NBA-leading 3.00 blocks per game and shooting 41.7% from three-point range, both of which would be career highs over a full season for the 15-year veteran - Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns: The three-time NBA All-Star has scored at least 40 points in three of his last four games - OUTTA POCKET- THIS DAY IN THE NBA

RT Sports - NBA star (LeBron) James suggests double-standards in anti-Semitism rowt - December, 2022
 James addressed the media with his concerns involving fellow NBA star Kyrie Irving, and not about an historical image which recently appeared online featuring Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones

POV 112 - (Point of View) - THE CRUCIFIXION of KYRIE IRVING - November, 2022
 Jewish Power strips an American's Constitutional Rights - We've always wondered why this title Beat the Nigger Down has been so interesting since that article continues to be highly rated on search engines. It was written in 2010 with the main topic being English footballer John Terry having an affair with a teammate's wife and fathering her baby. The Beat the Nigger Down title was a reference of the media coverage of Tiger Woods having affairs with other women was excessive. As the saying goes history repeats itself and the Nigger currently being beaten down is NBA player Kyrie Irving. His crime was researching a film regarding Jewish history and recommending it. The Jews and their defense forces have created a firestorm out of nothing resulting in shaming Irving an eight game suspension and a loss of salary

NBA NEWS - NBA Preview for WEEK 7 - November, 2022
 Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks (30.9 ppg) and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics (30.5 ppg) –rank fourth and fifth, respectively, in scoring - Los Angeles Lakers forward - LeBron James starts the week needing 20 assists to pass Magic Johnson for sixth place on the NBA’s all-time assists list - Ivica Zubac, LA Clippers: With 31 points and 29 rebounds against the Indiana Pacers - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - NBA Preview for WEEK 6 - November, 2022
 Nets forward Kevin Durant needs 30 points to pass Kevin Garnett for 18th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list - The Sacramento Kings Kevin Huerter is tied for fourth in the league in 3-pointers made (55) - Bol Bol, Orlando Magic: The 7-2 center-forward from Sudan has recorded three straight double-doubles - The Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis has led the Lakers to three victories in a row, averaging 35.0 points and 17.3 rebounds in those games - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Bucks’ Pat Connaughton receives Offseason NBA Cares Community Assist Award - November, 2022
 The Pat Connaughton Foundation donated $50,000 to create brand new basketball courts, providing a high-end gym for inner city students and community members to have a safe space to play - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - NBA Preview for WEEK 6 - November, 2022
 Nets forward Kevin Durant needs 30 points to pass Kevin Garnett for 18th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list - The Sacramento Kings Kevin Huerter is tied for fourth in the league in 3-pointers made (55) - Bol Bol, Orlando Magic: The 7-2 center-forward from Sudan has recorded three straight double-doubles - The Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis has led the Lakers to three victories in a row, averaging 35.0 points and 17.3 rebounds in those games - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - NBA Preview for WEEK 5 - November, 2022
 Boston Celtic forward Jayson Tatum ranks third in the NBA in scoring with 32.3 points per game - Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland scored (51 points) - Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors: The twotime NBA MVP is averaging 38.3 points - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - NBA PREVIEW for WEEK 4 - November, 2022
 Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks: Doncic has joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to start a season with eight consecutive games of at least 30 points - Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets: In recording his 79th career triple-double last week, the two-time reigning NBA MVP passed Wilt Chamberlain for the most triple-doubles by a center - Playoff Rematch: The Memphis Grizzlies will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday (ESPN) - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - NBA PREVIEW for WEEK 3 - October, 2022
 The Milwaukee Bucks (5-0) are the NBA’s only unbeaten team through the first two weeks of the regular season - Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks: Doncic is averaging an NBA-high 36.7 points in 36.7 minutes - Blazing Start: The Portland Trail Blazers (5-1) are off to their best start since the 2011-12 season. Portland plays the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday (ESPN) - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

POV 111 - (Point of View) - NBA's KYRIE IRVING BLASTED 4 RECCOMENDING his RESEARCH - October, 2022
 GIVE HIM A BREAK! - An athlete trains most of their lives to compete at the highest level. No religion has the right to interfere in an individual's research of the Jewish religion's history. Kyrie Irving is deserving of respect and his right to research and recommend whatever he chooses… it's as simple as that

NBA NEWS - NBA rosters feature 120 international players from 40 countries and six continents - October, 2022
 For the ninth consecutive year, Canada is the most-represented country outside of the U.S., followed by Australia, France (nine players) and Germany (six players). Nigeria, Serbia and Spain each have five players - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - NBA debuts 2022-23 tip-off spots: “The Nonstop NBA” and “This is HAPPENING” - October, 2022
 The report of the independent investigation, which was issued publicly today, was based on information gathered from interviews with 320 individuals, including current and former employees who worked for the teams during Mr. Sarver's 18-year tenure as Managing Partner

Sports Notes - WNBA's LAS VEGAS ACES WILD - October, 2022
HOW WILD IS THIS? - Becky Hammon coached the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces to their first ever title. Since she was undrafted out of college by a pro club she went on to have an eight year WNBA career. In her quest for best she became the NBA's first ever female assistant and head coach. Following the Aces success it was shocking to find that their General Manger was Natalie Williams. For more…. Read on…- NBA's ALL TIME BEST PLAYERS 1st and 2nd TEAMS

IT-ENT - NBA launches reimagined app: the all-in-one destination for NBA fans of every team - September, 2022
NBA App will provide wall-to-wall content from every NBA game and feature social-style vertical video, unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to players and teams, new and existing shows and series, and access to the NBA vault for free

Sports Notes - THE WEEK THAT WAS SHOCKING in SPORTS - September, 2022
THE SPORTS CHAOS GAME - In a week that the sporting world was filled with chaos and changes within 100 days new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly exercised his mite by sacking manager Thomas Tuchel. Graham Potter was almost immediately his replacement - The NBA issued penalties on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver for his inappropriate conduct with his employees BUT… the LA Lakers LeBron James complains that the punishment isn't enough - Will the LA Angels super talent Shohei Ohtani be up for sale? - Remembering NFL great Len Dawson - NBA's ALL TIME BEST PLAYERS 1st and 2nd TEAMS

NBA NEWS - NBA statement about independent investigation regarding Robert Sarver and the Phoenix Suns organization - September, 2022
 The report of the independent investigation, which was issued publicly today, was based on information gathered from interviews with 320 individuals, including current and former employees who worked for the teams during Mr. Sarver's 18-year tenure as Managing Partner

WNBA NEWS - Aces’ A’ja Wilson wins WNBA Most Valuable Player Award - September, 2022
 This is the second WNBA Most Valuable Award for Wilson, who previously earned the honor in 2020. She becomes the seventh player in WNBA history to win the award multiple times

NBA NEWS - MEXICO - NBA Mexico City Game to return with regular-season matchup featuring San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat on Dec. 17 , - August, 2022
 Tickets for The NBA Mexico City Game 2022 will go on sale at a later date. Beginning today and through Saturday, Sept. 3, fans interested in attending the game can register their interest in tickets and receive access to an exclusive ticket pre-sale by visiting www.nbaenmexico.com.

NBA NEWS - EGYPT - NBA Africa, FIBA and Egyptian Basketball Federation to host Basketball Without Borders in Egypt this monthA - August, 2022
 BWB Africa 2022 will bring together more than 60 of the top male and female players ages 18 and under from across Africa to learn directly from current and former NBA, WNBA and FIBA players, legends and coaches and compete alongside the best young players on the continent. The campers and coaches will also take part in life skills, leadership development and community service programming

NBA NEWS - Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey to be retired throughout NBA - August, 2022
 Russell’s jersey number, which he wore for his entire 13-season career from 1956-69, will not be issued again by any NBA team to any player. Players who currently wear No. 6 will be grandfathered - His myriad accomplishments included five NBA Most Valuable Player awards, 12 NBA All-Star selections and 11 All-NBA Team honors. Russell was named to all four NBA anniversary teams (25th, 35th, 50th and 75th) and inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1975

NBA NEWS - WNBA announces new process for selecting All-WNBA Teams - August, 2022
 It became clear that the most deserving players, regardless of position, should be recognized - Teams will continue to be based on position, while voting for the WNBA All-Rookie Team will remain “positionless - A national panel of 56 sportswriters and broadcasters submit votes for 10 of the 12 season-ending awards

RT Sports - Russia - US mourns passing of NBA icon Bill Russell - August, 2022
 Bill Russell was also a civil rights activist in addition to being the league's most crowned champion - Russell sadly passed away Sunday at the age of 88 . Russell's family posted news of the passing on social media but did not reveal a cause of death

NBA NEWS - NBA G League Ignite moves to The Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada - July, 2022
 With three top 10 NBA Draft picks in the last two seasons – the most by any program in that span – NBA G League Ignite looks to continue building on its success with a state-of-the-art new home in Henderson, Nev. - Operated by the Foley Entertainment Group, The Dollar Loan Center is a multi-purpose facility that opened in March 2022 and seats more than 5,000 people. It is also home to the American Hockey League affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights – the Henderson Silver Knights – and the Indoor Football League’s Vegas Knight Hawks

NBA NEWS - NBA and WNBA to Launch National Network of Youth Basketball Leagues - July, 2022
 To enhance and expand recreational basketball across the country - Jr. NBA Leagues participants will represent NBA and WNBA teams in their home markets and across the leagues by competing in official team-branded uniforms. Jr. NBA Leagues in NBA or WNBA markets, including Las Vegas (Aces), New Orleans (Pelicans), Philadelphia (76ers) Sacramento (Kings), San Antonio (Spurs), Seattle (Storm), and Washington (Wizards and Mystics), will offer unique benefits and include exclusive experiences for youth players and parents to promote the game of basketball and generate excitement around the hometown teams

Sports Notes - MLB ALL STAR SHOHEI OHTANI is Selected AGAIN - - July 2022
BACK 2 BACK 2 WAY ALL STAR KEEPS RISING - Last season Shohei Ohtani was one of the top home run hitters in the league. His fast HR start stunned the world. We compared him to Babe Ruth who is the most prominent player in league history. This season Ohtani's home run production is down but he is second on the team behind Mike Trout with 18 at the time of this writing. Also this season the 6-4, 210lb (193cm, 95kg) talent has led the Angels in RBI's - THE BROOKLYN NETS WALLS HAVE BURNT DOWN - WNBA STAR QUIGLEY WIGGLY OUT of REJECTION - NBA's ALL TIME BEST PLAYERS 1st and 2nd TEAMS

WNBA NEWS - Captains A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart draft rosters for WNBA All-Star 2022 - July, 2022
 The 2022 WNBA All-Star Game will be played at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, home of the defending WNBA Champion Chicago Sky, on Sunday, July 10 (ABC, noon CT/1 p.m. ET), and will be the centerpiece of a weekend full of WNBA activities

WNBA NEWS - WNBA All-Star Starters Announced - June, 2022
 The 2022 WNBA All-Star Game will be played at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, home of the defending WNBA Champion Chicago Sky, on Sunday, July 10 (ABC, noon CT/1 p.m. ET), and will be the centerpiece of a weekend full of WNBA activities - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

Sports Notes - WARRIORS CLAW THEIR WAY BACK to their 4th TITLE- June, 2022
 THE BAY CITY BOYS RULE AGAIN - For the past two seasons everything that could go wrong did go wrong for the Golden State Warriors. They didn't play the shoulda, coulda, woulda game they simply sucked it up and went to work. They worked hard in healing injuries and their tough play on the court. When their injury nightmare healed they fought their way back to the top of the mountain in winning the 4th NBA title with their core group of Curry, Thompson and Green - NBA's ALL TIME BEST PLAYERS 1st and 2nd TEAMS

NBA NEWS - NBA to provide most extensive NBA coverage ever in the Baltics - June, 2022
 NBA and TV3 Group expand partnership to provide most extensive NBA coverage ever in the Baltics - Beginning in 2023, the expanded partnership will also feature comprehensive coverage of the WNBA, including regular-season games, the WNBA Playoffs and the WNBA Finals - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Scott Levy to step down as Executive Vice President & Managing Director of NBA Asia - May, 2022
 Over the past 13 years, Levy has grown the NBA’s business and the game of basketball in Asia-Pacific, expanding the league’s media and marketing business and retail licensing partnerships in the region. He also oversaw the launch of the Jr. NBA program across Asia-Pacific - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

Sports Notes - MEDIA HARD ON HARDEN - April, 2022
WATCHA DONE 4 ME LATELY? - In my January 2021 column titled THE BIG 3 NO HAPPY BROOKLYN NETS I took my swipes at what appeared to me to be a no win situation of 3 superstars James Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving and only one ball. As I noted: Now here's when things get tricky… how long will this last? How long will they all get along when it comes to crunch time and two have to defer to the other to take the last game winning shot? In this situation we are playing ego ball. In Brooklyn the trio only played together in just 16 total games and then... Read on... - NBA'S TOP SELLING JERSEYS - NBA's ALL TIME BEST PLAYERS 1st and 2nd TEAMS

NBA NEWS - Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum selected to All-NBA First Team - May, 2022
 Giannis Antetokounmpo was the only player to receive All-NBA First Team votes on all 100 ballots (500 total points) earning his fourth consecutive selection to the First Team and sixth All-NBA Team honor overall (First Team, Second Team and Third Team). This is the third All-NBA First Team selection each for Doncic (476 points) and Jokic (476 points), the NBA Most Valuable Player. Booker (460 points) is making his debut on the All-NBA Team. Tatum (390 points) joins Booker as a first-time selection to the All-NBA First Team - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Celtics’ Marcus Smart and Suns’ Mikal Bridges lead All-Defensive First Team - May, 2022
 Rudy Gobert, a three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, has been voted to the NBA All-Defensive First Team for the sixth consecutive season. Antetokounmpo, the NBA Defensive Player of the Year and a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, is an NBA All-Defensive First Team honoree for the fourth straight season. Jackson, a four-year NBA veteran and the 2021-22 season leader in blocks per game (2.27), is making his debut on the NBA All-Defensive Team - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Raptors’ Scottie Barnes, Pistons’ Cade Cunningham and Cavaliers’ Evan Mobley lead NBA All-Rookie First Team - May, 2022
 Joining Barnes, Cunningham and Mobley (200 total points each) on the 2021-22 NBA All-Rookie First Team are Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (183 points; 84 First Team votes) and Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (158 points; 58 First Team votes) - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

POV 106 - (Point of View) - MERCHANT of DEATH 4 AN ATHLETE? - May, 2022
 WARS R A WEAPONS 4 SALES GAME - The twist is we're talking about an athlete whose job is to entertain in exchange for a weapons salesman whose job is to provide weapons to countries to murder people. The question is can this proposed transaction be reasonable? Would the US government agree to such an arrangement?

NBA NEWS - Grizzlies’ Zach Kleiman wins NBA Basketball Executive of the Year - May, 2022
 Kleiman, 33, is the youngest recipient of the award, which has been presented annually since the 1972-73 season. He also becomes the second person to earn the honor with the Grizzlies, joining Jerry West (2003-04) - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic wins NBA Most Valuable Player Award - May, 2022
 In his seventh NBA season, Jokic averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.47 steals and 0.85 blocks per game, setting career highs in each category except assists (second highest). Jokic, who played 74 games and averaged 33.5 minutes, ranked sixth in the NBA in points, second in rebounds, eighth in assists - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Suns’ Monty Williams wins NBA Coach of the Year Award - May, 2022
 Williams guided the Suns to an NBA-leading 64-18 record in the regular season, the most victories and the highest winning percentage (.780) in a season in franchise history. Phoenix had identical 32-9 records at home and on the road - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Heat’s Tyler Herro wins 2021-22 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award - May, 2022
 In his third NBA season, Herro averaged 20.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 32.6 minutes in 66 games (10 starts). His scoring average of 20.8 points as a reserve was the highest in the NBA. He became the fifth player to average at least 20.0 points off the bench (minimum 50 games as a reserve) since starts began being tracked in the 1970-71 season, joining Thurl Bailey (1987-88), Eddie Johnson (1988-89), Ricky Pierce (1989-90, 1990-91) and Lou Williams (2017-18, 2018-19) - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Joe Dumars named Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations - May, 2022
 Dumars served 15 seasons as a basketball executive with the Detroit Pistons (1999-2000 – 2013-14), including the final 14 as President of Basketball Operations. With Dumars overseeing player personnel decisions, the Pistons won an NBA championship (2003-04 season), made six consecutive appearances in the Eastern Conference Finals (2002-03 – 2007-08) and recorded at least 50 victories in seven straight seasons (2001-02 – 2007-08). He was named the NBA Basketball Executive of the Year for the 2002-03 season - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

Sports Notes - THE LA LAKERS FAMILY ABORTION & AFTERBIRTH - April, 2022
THE SHOULDA WOULDA COULDA BOYS - PART 2 - The Lakers once a proud group are currently a group of elderly gentlemen in sports athletes speak that were assembled by a group of supposedly the business side of this creation. The group is notoriously known as the 4 PRONG BRAIN TRUST. They consist of the boss Jeanie Buss, General Manager Rob Palinka, former Laker player from the 80's Kurt Rambis and his wife Linda. What in the WORLD are the NBA business credentials for Linda Rambis to be a decision maker for one of the worst teams in the NBA since daddy's little girl Jeanie Buss inherited the team - NBA's ALL TIME BEST PLAYERS 1st and 2nd TEAMS

NBA NEWS - Bucks’Jrue Holiday wins Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award - April, 2022
 Holiday received 964 points (39 first-place votes) in balloting of NBA players. Marjanovic finished in second place with 936 points (48 first-place votes). DeRozan finished in third place with 898 points (34 first-place votes). Players were awarded 10 points for each first-place vote, seven points for each second-place vote, five points for each third-place vote, three points for each fourth-place vote and one point for each fifth-place vote - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Grizzlies’ Ja Morant wins NBA Most Improved Player Award - April, 2022
 Morant posted six games with at least 40 points after having one 40-point game over his first two regular seasons. He set the Grizzlies’ single-game regular-season scoring record in back-to-back games, first with 46 points against the Chicago Bulls on Feb. 26 and then with - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Raptors’ Scottie Barnes wins NBA Rookie of the Year Award- April, 2022
 Barnes averaged 15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.08 steals and 0.74 blocks in 35.4 minutes in 74 games, leading all rookies in minutes, ranking third in points and rebounds and finishing fifth in assists, steals and blocks. He is the sixth rookie to average at least 15.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.00 steals and 0.70 blocks in a season since steals and blocks became official statistics in the 1973-74 season, joining Alvan Adams (1975-76), Lionel Simmons (1990-91), Chris Webber (1993-94), Lamar Odom (1999-00) and Ben Simmons (2017-18) - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Nets’ Patty Mills wins NBA Sportsmanship Award - April, 2022
 Each NBA team nominated one of its players for the NBA Sportsmanship Award. From the list of 30 team nominees, a panel of league executives selected one finalist from each of the NBA’s six divisions. Current NBA players selected the winner from the list of six finalists, with nearly 300 players submitting their votes through confidential balloting conducted by the league office - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Celtics’ Marcus Smart wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award - April, 2022
 In all 71 of his games played in the 2021-22 regular season, the 6-4 Smart ranked seventh in the NBA in steals per game (1.68) and tied for sixth in total steals (119). He had 19 games with three or more steals, including two games with a season-high five steals - Smart, 28, ranked among the league leaders in several “hustle” categories, finishing tied for fourth in the NBA in loose balls recovered (75) - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - “Playoffs on NBA Lane” - March, 2022
 The latest short film celebrating the League’s 75th Anniversary Season – set to premiere on Wednesday, March 30 - From NBA legends Reggie Miller and Chris Webber’s anticipation for tip-off to actors and producers Issa Rae and Ben Stiller celebrating from afar, the familiar faces and names around the arena each agree on one thing, “I love this game”. In the arena, the show is all about the stars on the court ready to compete in the playoffs, including Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, Chicago Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan, Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic, Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, Cleveland Cavaliers’ Darius Garland and Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

Sports Notes - EXTRA - JOHN WOODEN the NCAA TOURNAMENTS RECORD SETTING COACH - March, 2022
RECORDS THAT CAN'T BE BROKEN? - Former UCLA coach John Wooden set the GOLD standard for winning records. He led 10 of his teams to win the NCAA tournament including seven in a row from 1967-73. They say records are made to be broken but I doubt that his will - NFL'S BAD BOYS Cam Newton & Colin Kapernick - NFL teams are in need of quarterbacks but not in the conversation are Cam Newton and Colin Kapernick. Kapernick is working out but will he be treated fairly and not abused like a nigger? - NBA's ALL TIME BEST PLAYERS 1st and 2nd TEAMS

Sports Notes - The Bashed Brothers - Harden & Westbrook - March, 2022
Trials & Tribulations - When it rains it pours, criticism that is. Since the New Year the media have been picking apart several players. We point out our observation regarding Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Kooper Kupp, Hunter Renfrow and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith having taken center stage in this arena. It seems it's a case of reverse racism in some cases and disrespect while ignoring situations are another. WHAT'S UP WIT DAT? READ ON… - NBA's ALL TIME BEST PLAYERS 1st and 2nd TEAMS

NBA NEWS - NBA PREVIEW for WEEK 21 - March, 2022
 San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is two victories shy of passing Don Nelson for the most regular-season wins in NBA history - James Harden is averaging 26.8 points, 12.0 assists and 7.5 rebounds in four games with Philadelphia - The Miami Heat has won 11 of its last 13 games - Philadelphia center Joel Embiid leads the league at 29.47 points per game - The Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum scored 54 points in a victory over the Brooklyn Nets on March 6. He averaged 41.3 points in three games last week - OUTTA POCKET - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Kyle J. Cavanaugh named NBA President, Administration - March, 2022
 In his new role, Cavanaugh will oversee the global facilities, information technology, security, risk management, people and inclusion, and administrative affairs of the league and its related entities. He will join the NBA on June 1 and report to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver - OUTTA POCKET - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - NBA star Chris Paul named inaugural recipient of the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award - February, 2022
 The annual award honors the late Kobe Bryant, a devoted supporter of the WNBA and women’s basketball, and his daughter Gianna (also known as Gigi). Gigi, a happy, loving and competitive young lady, wanted to pursue her dreams of one day playing in the WNBA - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - The NBA All-Star Saturday Night 3-Point & Slam Dunk Contests - February, 2022
 Kuminga to replace Pacers' Chris Duarte and Hyland to replace Kings' Davion Mitchell - Duarte will not play in the Rising Stars because of a left toe injury - Mitchell will not play in the Rising Stars because of a right hand injury - To be played on Friday, Feb. 18 at Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland. The annual showcase of premier young talent at NBA All-Star will air live on TNT and ESPN Radio in the United States at 9 p.m. ET - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga & Nuggets' Bones Hyland are Rising Stars Replacements - February, 2022
 Kuminga to replace Pacers' Chris Duarte and Hyland to replace Kings' Davion Mitchell - Duarte will not play in the Rising Stars because of a left toe injury - Mitchell will not play in the Rising Stars because of a right hand injury - To be played on Friday, Feb. 18 at Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland. The annual showcase of premier young talent at NBA All-Star will air live on TNT and ESPN Radio in the United States at 9 p.m. ET - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - 15 international players from 12 countries in NBA All-Star 2022 - February, 2022
 Fifteen international players from 12 countries, including six international All-Stars and a record-tying four international All-Star Game starters, will participate in NBA All-Star 2022 in Cleveland from Friday, Feb. 18 – Sunday, Feb. 20. NBA All-Star 2022 will reach fans in 215 countries and territories in a record 60 languages on their televisions, computers, mobile phones and tablets - Cleveland’s Allen to replace Philadelphia’s Harden in 2022 NBA All-Star Game - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

Sports Notes - SUPER BOWL HALF TIME SHOW - February, 2022
YOW ZAH… FOE DAH MONEY - To some the Super Bowl Half Time Show is more important than the game. What I can't relate to is WHY DID THE BLACKS SELL OUT COLIN KAEPERNICK AND HIS SOCIAL JUSTICE CAUSE. IT BLURS THE LINES BY PARTICIPATING AND THEY BECAME THE NFL's YOW ZAH BOYS…. foe dah money - NBA's ALL TIME BEST PLAYERS 1st and 2nd TEAMS

NBA NEWS - SPOLSTRA, BALL & MURRAY are in the SPOTLIGHT - February, 2022
 Heat's Erik Spoelstra earns spot as head coach of Team Durant in 2022 NBA All-Star Game - Charlotte's Ball and San Antonio's Murray named as injury replacements for 2022 NBA All-Star Game - KEY DATES - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - NBA PREVIEW for WEEK 16 - January, 2022
 ALL STAR GAME STARTERS - The reserves for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game will be revealed by TNT on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET - Suns’ Monty Williams earns spot as head coach of Team LeBron in 2022 NBA All-Star Game - Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has scored at least 30 points in a franchise-record six consecutive games - Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has become the first rookie in franchise history to record multiple triple-doubles in a season - After an 18-18 start to the season, the Denver Nuggets have won 10 of their last 13 games - OUTTA POCKET - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - NBA PREVIEW for WEEK 15 - January, 2022
 Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is averaging 30.2 points, 12.2 rebounds and 11.4 assists with four triple-doubles in his last five games - The Phoenix Suns have won six consecutive games to improve to an NBA-best 36-9, tied for the best 45-game start to a season in franchise history - Joel Embiid, who has been on a roll. The four-time NBA All-Star is averaging 42.7 points and 12.3 rebounds in his last three games - As Week 15 begins, the Warriors have the best home record (21-4) and the Nets have the second-best road record (17-6) in the NBA - OUTTA POCKET - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - NBA ALL STAR GAME - 3rd ROUND VOTING UPDATE - January, 2022
 2nd ROUND results - Step Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and DeMar DeRozan are the top votes getters for their positions. Curry was the top vote getter overall. In a somewhat shocking result LaMelo Ball took the 5th guard spot for the Eastern Conference. Ball received 130,000 more votes than Kyrie Irving. The results? Read-em and weep… - KEY DATES - OUTTA POCKET - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Memphis’ Jaren Jackson Jr. receives December NBA Cares Community Assist Award - January, 2022
 Jackson Jr. launched his first-ever social media fundraising campaign, “Much Required,” on Giving Tuesday to support young Memphians. With an initial $150,000 personal contribution, he raised nearly $200,000 in one day to support five local youth organizations - OUTTA POCKET - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

Sports Notes - THE TOP SPORTS STORIES of 2021 - January, 2022
UFC'S Julianna Pena Rocks The World, Pena wasn't given a chance in the world to defeat Amanda Nunes - EMMA RADUCANU STUNS the TENNIS WORLD Her career-high WTA singles ranking was No. 338, achieved on 28 June 2021 to # 22 following the tournament - SHOHEI OHTANI MLB's BEST the 27-year-old two-way player had a tremendous season and won the American Leagues Most Valuable Player Award - TOM BRADY is THE GODFATHER of the SUPERBOWL. He led his team to his 7th Super Bowl win and was awarded his 5th Super Bowl MVP Award. - NBA's ALL TIME BEST PLAYERS 1st and 2nd TEAMS

NBA NEWS - NBA PREVIEW for WEEK 13 - January, 2022
 Joel Embiid has scored at least 30 points in each game during Philadelphia’s streak - Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is averaging 26.3 points and 12.1 rebounds in his last seven games - NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week Fred VanVleet has powered the Toronto Raptors to a season-high six straight victories - The Memphis Grizzlies have won nine consecutive games, the longest single-season winning streak in franchise history - The Chicago Bulls will host the Warriors on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Malik Rose named head of NBA G League Basketball Operations - January, 2022
 Before joining the league office, Rose served as Assistant General Manager of the Detroit Pistons and General Manager of the Erie BayHawks, the NBA G League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks now known as the College Park Skyhawks. He was named the 2017-18 NBA G League Basketball Executive of the Year - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - NBA PREVIEW for WEEK 12 - January, 2022
 DeMar DeRozan became the first player to win games at the buzzer on consecutive days since play-by-play tracking began in the 1997-98 season - Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James begins the week needing 21 assists to pass Oscar Robertson for seventh place in NBA history - The Dallas Mavericks will retire Dirk Nowitzki’s No. 41 jersey on Wednesday after their home game against the Golden State Warriors - December to Remember: The Memphis Grizzlies won 12 games in December, tied for the most in the NBA and a franchise record for December - On Jan. 2, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey became the youngest player in NBA history to have a triple-double (19 years, 84 days) - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NBA NEWS - Gregg Winik named NBA President, Content & Executive Producer - January, 2022
 Multi Emmy Award winner Winik has more than 30 years of experience in developing, producing and distributing sports content, including 16 years with NBA Entertainment (1990-2006) where he served as Executive Vice President of Programming and Executive Producer - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

Sports Notes - HE'S BACK… KYRIE IRVING THAT IS - December, 2021
COVID RULES SPORTS, BEHAVIORS & POLICIES - Irving has refused to be vaccinated and has yet to play a game this season - Due to injuries Irving has only played in 83 games during the past two seasons that he has been with the club. He most likely will make his debut, Jan. 5 at Indiana or Jan. 12 against the Chicago Bulls - NBA's ALL TIME BEST PLAYERS 1st and 2nd TEAMS

 

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