Tag: Basketball

Damian Lillard Says Today’s NBA Has an Entitlement Problem

Brandon King

Lillard is drawing a line between talent and experience. He praised today’s young NBA players as more talented than ever, but argued that organizations are increasingly handing teenagers and early-20s players franchise keys before they’ve learned how to lead, sacrifice or respect the hierarchy of an NBA locker room. His own rookie experience provides the contrast. Lillard entered the league in 2012 and described learning from veterans such as Mo Williams, Earl Watson and Jared Jeffries—even when those players weren’t necessarily major contributors on the court. The biggest difference, according…

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Former USC Star Chad Baker-Mazara Sues, Accuses Eric Musselman of Racially Charged Locker-Room Tirade

Brandon King

LOS ANGELES — A lawsuit filed by former University of Southern California men’s basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara has put USC head coach Eric Musselman under scrutiny over allegations of a profanity-laced and racially charged locker-room confrontation during the 2025–26 season. According to the lawsuit and reports detailing the complaint, Baker-Mazara alleges that Musselman confronted him in the USC locker room following the Trojans’ loss to Washington in the Big Ten Tournament on March 11, 2026. The lawsuit characterizes the confrontation as an aggressive tirade directed at Baker-Mazara and alleges that…

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Channing Frye Sparks Debate by Calling Giannis a “7-Foot Running Back”

Brandon King

Channing Frye has sparked a major NBA debate after offering a blunt assessment of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Speaking on Road Trippin’, Frye described Giannis as a “7-foot running back” and argued that his offensive game is heavily dependent on his physical gifts. “Giannis is a 7’0 running back. He’s just coming at you.” Frye went on to argue that Giannis lacks the perimeter and post skill set that allows other elite big men to remain effective when injuries limit their athleticism. “If his ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, are…

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Nikola Jokić Says He’s Had Enough of Fans Approaching Him in Public: “Enough Is Enough”

Brandon King

image via The New Yorker Nikola Jokić has reached a point where he wants his life away from basketball to remain just that — his life. The Denver Nuggets superstar recently opened up about the growing frustration he feels when fans approach him in public, admitting that his increasing popularity has made everyday life more difficult. “I’m getting more and more bothered by popularity,” Jokić said. “This is going to sound corny, but, I’m getting ruder to people who approach me. Honestly, it’s tiring.” Jokić explained that he has intentionally…

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Olden Polynice Says LeBron James Underachieved and Russell Westbrook’s Triple-Double Season Is a “Stain” on His Legacy

Brandon King

Olden Polynice has sparked a major debate about LeBron James’ legacy after arguing that the four-time NBA champion has underachieved during his legendary career. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Polynice pointed to Russell Westbrook’s historic triple-double season as evidence that James left statistical accomplishments on the table. The former NBA center believes LeBron, given his extraordinary all-around ability, should have been capable of averaging a triple-double—and the fact that Westbrook accomplished the feat before him is something that should be considered when evaluating James’ legacy. That is a bold statement…

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Steve Ballmer Changes Course, Says Clippers Will Accept NBA Punishment

Brandon King

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is changing his approach to the NBA’s punishment of the franchise. In a statement released Sunday, Ballmer said the Clippers will accept the league’s sanctions and move forward rather than continue fighting the NBA over the findings. The change in tone comes after the Clippers previously indicated that they intended to challenge the league’s conclusions. Ballmer said he accepts responsibility as the Clippers’ principal owner and apologized to Clippers fans, employees and his fellow NBA owners. Ballmer: Time to Move Forward Ballmer’s latest statement…

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Dr. J Explains Why LeBron James Is Missing From His All-Time Greats List

Brandon King

LeBron James (L) appears with Julius Erving at the 2003 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, July 16, 2003. (Getty Images) Julius “Dr. J” Erving has explained why LeBron James was not included on his list of all-time great basketball players. The omission immediately caught the attention of NBA fans, considering James has built one of the most accomplished résumés in league history. But according to Erving, the decision isn’t necessarily a knock on LeBron. It’s about when he believes an all-time ranking should be made. “I usually talk about retired…

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Kelsey Mitchell, A’ja Wilson Named WNBA Players of the Month for August

Brandon King

The WNBA has named Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell and Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson its Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for August. For Mitchell, the honor caps a sensational month in which she emerged as one of the league’s most explosive scorers. Mitchell averaged 28.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game during August while shooting 55.6% from the field and 53.4% from three-point range. She scored a league-high 318 points during the month. The Indiana guard was particularly dominant from beyond the…

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Angel Reese Goes Back-to-Back as WNBA Player of the Week After Another Dominant Rebounding Stretch

Brandon King

Angel Reese is on a roll. The Atlanta Dream star has been named the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 14, earning the honor for the second consecutive week as she continues to dominate the boards during her first season in Atlanta. Reese averaged an eye-popping 14.0 points, 17.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game during the award period. She began the week with a 16-point, 16 rebound effort in a 101-83 loss to Portland on August 28 and then chasing that with 15 points and 11…

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Announces Retirement After 2026 Season

Brandon King

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has officially announced that she will retire at the end of 2026, bringing her more than seven-year run as the league’s first-ever commissioner to an end. “After more than seven years at the WNBA and more than 40 total years in business, I have made the decision to retire as WNBA Commissioner,” said Engelbert. “In 2019, I had the privilege of being appointed the league’s first commissioner and to lead a league with enormous potential yet untapped awareness and significant undervaluation. Over the years, it has…

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