The 2024 NBA draft class certainly hasn’t been considered ‘star-studded’ (although next year shows great promise). In today’s superstar-heavy NBA though, almost every team at least has one franchise guy. In an NBA draft class such as this one, projected high-end role players as rookies should be extremely valuable. This is especially true given the amount of teams in both … [Read more...] about NBA Rookies Projection: 10 Key Role Players
Warriors’ Core Player Reveals When He’ll Retire
Golden State Warriors two-way playmaker Draymond Green has become one of the most vocal players in the league. For fans that have followed his NBA career, Green’s character arc naturally led to that outcome. Intense playoff battles have brought out his fire. Becoming a core member of a dynasty team has added to his self-confidence. Friendships with megastars like LeBron James … [Read more...] about Warriors’ Core Player Reveals When He’ll Retire
The Best Defender on Every Eastern Conference NBA Team
As the famous saying goes defense wins championships. However, defense is largely under-discussed and not fully appreciated in NBA discourse. With that in mind let’s shine some light on some of the NBA’s best defenders. This article will focus on the best defender on every Eastern Conference team. The same list for the Western Conference can be found here. The Best Defender on … [Read more...] about The Best Defender on Every Eastern Conference NBA Team
Joel Embiid Makes ‘Most Hated’ Claim, Here’s Why It’s True
“I’m probably the most hated guy in the league,” Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid tells the Check Ball Show. “I don’t know why…” Embiid thinks he’s the most hated player in the league pic.twitter.com/4kLrQ8F3GI — Sleepi (@EmbiidIsHere) July 24, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js “I’m cool,” he presses. “I don’t know what there is to hate about me. I feel like a … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Makes ‘Most Hated’ Claim, Here’s Why It’s True
Former Clippers Star Gets Brutally Honest About Team
On the most recent episode of his podcast, new Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George spoke about his five-year stint with the Los Angeles Clippers. George said that playing for the Clippers instead of the Los Angeles Lakers felt like playing for “the B Team.” Paul George: “I think initially, coming back to LA that was home. But it’s not the same love. Because when I was in LA, … [Read more...] about Former Clippers Star Gets Brutally Honest About Team