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Pandemic be Damned, NBA Opening Night Was a Win for Everybody But COVID-19
I don’t know how you spent your Tuesday night, but since the coronavirus won’t let any of us be great, I hope you stayed your ass home and watched NBA basketball like the rest of us. But in the unfortunate event that you were off running the streets and being a super spreader like a…
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Once Again It's On: Here Are the Storylines to Keep an Eye On as the NBA Makes Its Triumphant Return
Damn, the NBA is back already?! I know, I know. It’s only been 72 days since the Lakers emerged victorious over the Miami Heat, but when your 2019-20 season is derailed by a global pandemic, you’ve gotta make some major sacrifices to get the NBA schedule back on track. And in this case, that means…
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Kyrie Irving's War With the Media Won't End Well: 'I Do Not Talk to Pawns'
Whether the NBA likes it or not, Kyrie Irving is undergoing a metamorphosis. The bubbly, harmonious neophyte of yesteryear has been replaced by a battle-tested superstar who’s tasted the spoils of championship victory, as well the criticism of his peers. Now on his third team in only nine seasons, he’s survived quarrels with LeBron James,…
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LeBron Reveals the Secret Ingredient to the Lakers' Success—and May Have Clapped Black at Kyrie Irving in the Process
LeBron James is only three wins away from his fourth NBA championship. And at nearly 36-years-old, he’s far too successful and experienced with media manipulation to entertain nonsense. This is a valuable lesson that Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, a professional hypocrite, learned when he came for King James in Septemeber and got his…
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Actually No, Kyrie. You Weren't the Best Option for Every Team You've Played for Down the Stretch
I want to preface everything I’m about to say by acknowledging the fact that Kyrie Irving is really fucking good at basketball. He’s got one of the coldest handles in the history of the league, he’s an explosive scorer from damn near anywhere on the floor and it’s virtually impossible for defenders to stay in…
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White Privilege Strikes Again: Nets Ignore Bevy of Qualified Black Coaches in Order to Hand Steve Nash the Keys to the Kingdom
For 15 years, Patrick Ewing languished in NBA purgatory as an assistant coach. From the Washington Wizards to the Rockets, then onto the Magic and eventually the Hornets, he was routinely praised for his coaching acumen while inexplicably never being offered a head-coaching gig—despite his wealth of experience on the sidelines. Year after year, coaching…
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I Hate to be the Bearer of Bad News, But Your Team Isn't Winning an NBA Title This Year. Here's Why
You still upset about the headline? You can bitch and moan all you want, but your team still ain’t winning shit. So once you’re done with your temper tantrum, I’ll happily explain why. You done? Cool. Let’s go. When last they left us: 43-21, 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference. How did they get here?…
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Kevin Durant One of Four Nets Players Who Tested Positive for COVID-19
If there is one thing that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has proven it’s that no matter who you are or what you do, you can catch it. CBS Sports reports that Kevin Durant is one of four Brooklyn Nets players who have tested positive for COVID-19. The Nets released a statement revealing that Durant and…
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March Coronavirus Madness: Warriors, NCAA to Play Games Without Audiences
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has disrupted schools, festivals and whole ass countries. We can now add sporting events to the list of things affected by the emerging pandemic. March Madness is a beloved springtime tradition among college sports enthusiasts. Unfortunately, the month-long tournament will be held in empty arenas according to The Hill. The NCAA…
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We Need to Talk About Brooklyn Nets Guard D'Angelo Russell and Not Just His Weed Arrest
I’m worried about D’Angelo Russell. I was worried about him back when he was the then-Los Angeles Lakers guard and recorded then-teammate Nick Young talking about cheating on then-girlfriend Iggy Azalea and the video somehow got leaked. Russell was then iced out by all his teammates who found the offense akin to snitching and he…