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It’s no secret that the Knicks have been one of the laughing stocks of the league for the last couple of years. They haven’t won a playoff series since 2013. They don’t have a winning culture yet refuse to participate in a true rebuild. Even though the Knicks are the least successful of the […] READ MORE
Chris Paul has been seen as a generational winner throughout his career. He’s a true culture changer as he has given 4 teams their best records of all time. He has given the best winning seasons to the Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, New Orleans Hornets, and most noticeably, the LA Clippers. When Paul joined the […] READ MORE
Professional basketball players in the NBA come and go. Phenomenal hoopsters seldom present themselves in the limelight with the likes of Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James to name a few. Then comes the latest of them all, the unguardable Luka Doncic. The Unguardable Luka Doncic Doncic landed his first […] READ MORE
Kobe Bryant‘s Hall of Fame induction will take place on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant will be speaking at the ceremony as well as his presenter, Michael Jordan. Few players have as strong a hall of fame case as the black mamba, even amongst his own 2020 hoops hall class which includes […] READ MORE
A year later, it still doesn’t feel real. Kobe Bryant. Gianna Bryant. Payton Chester. Sarah Chester. Alyssa Altobelli. Keri Altobelli. John Altobelli. Christina Mauser. Ara Zobayan. All nine died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas one year ago today. They’ll be remembered forever. Remembering Kobe Bryant; A Year of Reflection Last Word Staff Remember Kobe Bryant To commemorate the […] READ MORE
The NBA season is set to begin in just over a week, and the Los Angeles Lakers are set to begin their journey for a repeat. Is it possible? Of course. The Lakers are still celebrating their trophy heist, and are already preparing for the beginning of the year. Thanks to COVID-19 changing the schedule and […] READ MORE
In just his second season in purple and gold, LeBron James has carried the Los Angeles Lakers to its first NBA Finals appearance since 2010. One step closer to the promised land of an NBA Championship. The Lakers won the title in 2010, with a seven-game series win over the Boston Celtics. Well, it’s safe […] READ MORE
When comparing NBA greats, one of the stats that come up most frequently is points per game (PPG). Fans are enamored with scoring, and rightfully so, as it’s arguably the most important aspect of basketball. However, stats such as PPG are often misleading without context since the raw numbers can be deceiving. As you shall […] READ MORE
Damian Lillard has been revealed as the newest cover athlete for current-generation consoles for the monster video game franchise that is NBA 2K. Zion Williamson has been named as the cover athlete for NBA 2k21 for next-generation consoles. Lillard will join a long list of illustrious athletes to grace the cover. But is there any […] READ MORE
If there is one player in the NBA right now that has a legacy that is completely solidified, it’s LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. If James retired tomorrow, he would go down as one of the greatest to ever pick up a basketball. Yet, he may actually be the player that would benefit […] READ MORE