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Kyrie Irving, Vanessa Bryant Push for Kobe Bryant to Become the NBA's New Logo
Once upon a time, back when black and white TVs were still a thing and the 3-point-line was not, there was a bad motherfucker who played for the Minneapolis Los Angeles Lakers. His name was Jerry West. With his tenacious defense, clutch shooting, and unparalleled work ethic, the East Bank, W. Va., native would go…
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Where Brooklyn At? Collin Sexton Ruins the World Premiere of the Nets' Big 3
If you were to create the perfect point guard, you’d want a floor general with court savvy and a high basketball IQ, who’s a tremendous and willing passer that also plays suffocating defense. Sadly, Cavs guard Collin Sexton possesses exactly none of those traits. But if you want somebody who can score at will and…
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'I’m Grateful for All You Young Leaders': Kyrie Irving Pays Tuition for Students at HBCU Lincoln University
Kyrie Irving is a complicated, if not polarizing, dude. He’s declared war against the media, opened fire at former teammate LeBron James, and once upon a time was a vehement flat-Earther. But despite his shortcomings, he’s also used his tremendous wealth and resources to provide $1.5 million in financial assistance to WNBA players who opted…
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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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The Baffling, Years-Long Beef Between Kyrie Irving and NBA Media, Explained
When it’s a sport’s offseason and an athlete’s name trends as often as Kyrie Irving’s does—well, an athlete not named LeBron James—it’s usually because of an injury, a trade, or perhaps even some legal issue. Kyrie, however, seems to always be in the news because of…a podcast and a couple of creatively punctuated pre-written statements…
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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…