By Matt Osborne, Staff Writer Playing with fiery passion and emotion, Golden State Warriors forward, Draymond Green, has unquestionably made an impact on many of the franchise’s championship teams. As is often the case, however, Green’s biggest strength has also turned out to be his kryptonite. While Green’s emotional playing style has landed him in trouble with the NBA league offices numerous times in the past, his tumultuous outbursts seem to have hit newfound heights this season. Green, who has been ejected from three of the 15 contests in which he…
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Empathy for an Enemy
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Playing With Passion
Continue ReadingBy Matt Osborne, Staff Writer The inaugural title game in the NBA’s new in-season tournament has been officially set, as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Indiana Pacers to determine a champion on Saturday. While both teams equally earned their way into the finals in Las Vegas, the semifinal contests determining the matchup went much differently. The Pacers relied upon clutch plays down the stretch (primarily from star guard, Tyrese Haliburton) to edge out Milwaukee 128-119 in its semifinal matchup. Conversely, the Lakers routed the New Orleans Pelicans by a score…
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“Family Over Everything”
Continue ReadingBy Matt Osborne, Staff Writer Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has finally been cleared by doctors to play basketball at USC after suffering a cardiac arrest in July. A family representative stated that Bronny (currently, a freshman) would begin practicing with his teammates next week and likely return to games shortly afterward. Naturally, LeBron is very excited about the prospect of watching his son play his first collegiate game and has acknowledged he’d be willing to miss his own game with the Los Angeles Lakers to be at his son’s debut. James…
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A Ring Earned vs. A Ring Unearned
Continue ReadingBy Matt Osborne, Staff Writer The NBA regular season officially tipped off last night, as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-107 in front of a raucous home crowd. The atmosphere in the Mile High City was even more electric than usual, as the Nuggets were honored for last season’s NBA championship during a special pregame ceremony, which included the revealing of a banner in the rafters and a ring presentation for members of last season’s team. The ring presentation is always a special part of the opening…
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Warring With Complacency
Continue ReadingBy Matt Osborne, Staff Writer With football season in full swing, the 2023-2024 NBA regular season is just a few short weeks away. Per usual, there are plenty of intriguing storylines to keep fans engaged in conversation as we await the action to start on the hardwood. At least one noteworthy storyline involves an elite player who has been in the headlines for more than two decades. Los Angeles Lakers star, LeBron James, is preparing to embark on his 21st season as a professional basketball player. This is an incredible feat considering the…
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Movie Monday: Air – Michael Jordan
Continue ReadingToday we will unpack the new sports movie, Air, based on the true story of Nike recruiting Michael Jordan to represent their brand. The lead character in this fascinating movie is marketing executive Sonny Vaccaro, played by Matt Damon. His role is to pursue Michael Jordan as he enters the NBA and get his commitment to endorse a struggling basketball division at Nike. Vaccaro pitches Jordan on a signature shoe “Air Jordan,” which turns out to be the start of his iconic Jordan brand and partnership with Nike. In Air, it’s not as much about Michael the basketball star,…
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Movie Monday: Space Jam
Continue ReadingMichael Jordan did it all on the basketball court while winning NBA Championships and MVPs, but he also proved he could hang on the big screen by starring in his Blockbuster hit, Space Jam. I still enjoy watching this movie which includes Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes, along with Bill Murray, Larry Bird, and Wayne Knight. I love how it goes back and forth between animation and live-action and it’s filled with good one-liners. The movie’s plot centers around Michael Jordan having to save the Looney Tunes by taking on alien cartoons in a…
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Knowing the Attributes
Continue ReadingBy Staff Writer, Matt Osborne The 2023 NBA Draft took place on Thursday evening, with 58 young men realizing their dreams of hearing their names called from the platform. The obvious headline from yesterday’s event was the San Antonio Spurs selecting French phenom, Victor Wembanyama, with the first overall pick. Wembanyama has been labeled by some as the best professional basketball prospect in history, and his selection certainly sets the Spurs on a trajectory toward eventual contention. Although Wembanyama was the talk of last night’s festivities, the reality is that…
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You’ve Been Called
Continue ReadingThursday night’s NBA Draft will feature prospects from around the world hearing their name called by the commissioner, Adam Silver. Players expected to be drafted with the top three picks are Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, and Brandon Miller. In total, 58 players will have their names called during the draft this year. Each player selected will discover what team they’re heading to and will soon find out their role. Once a player’s name is called, they become a member of the NBA fraternity and fulfill their lifelong dream. Draft night, of course,…
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The Decision That Changed Their Course
Continue ReadingAfter years of patience, key decisions, and growing as a team, the Denver Nuggets won their first NBA Championship on Monday night by defeating the Miami Heat. The Nuggets were the best team in the NBA for most of the season and they were especially impressive in the playoffs. As we reflect on their journey to becoming worthy NBA Champions, a pivotal moment happened ten days before Christmas in 2016. According to Ohm Youngmisuk on ESPN.com, “Denver Nuggets coach, Michael Malone, was ‘racking’ his brain for solutions to jump-start his team, which was sputtering to a 9-16…
