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Don’t look for this basketball record to be broken in your lifetime

Brandon King

Lebron James surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the all-time leading scorer was an impressive feat that speaks not only to James’ longevity but high-level production sustained over nearly an unprecedented period. The number 38,227 was an astronomical number that had stood since 1984 and was a mark that was felt by many to be unattainable. However as impressive as this feat is, eventually the record James sets will fall. Contributing to this eventuality is the fact the NBA has overwhelmingly swung the pendulum in favor of the offense, meaning at no…

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DeMar DeRozan chooses prime Kobe over prime LeBron

Brandon King

The LeSychophants will have a new target at which to direct their perverted rancor- DeMar DeRozan.   The Chicago Bulls appeared on Serge Ibaka’s How Hungry Are You podcast and he was asked by the shot-blocking chef and host who would he choose between prime Kobe and prime Lebron. DeRozan’s response will undoubtedly frazzle many in the corps of the LeBron James Society of Apologists. “Imma be biased, I’m still answering your question. I’m biased cuz Kobe is my everything. So imma go with Kobe. I’m answering your question, I’m going with Kobe.…

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Eurohoops News: Former Bull Nikola Mirotic flirting with Olympiacos deal

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Nikola Mirotic and Olympiacos are in constant communication as the Montenegrin star may replace Sasha Vezenkov if he goes to Sacramento Βy Michalis Stefanou/ info@eurohoops.net Keeping Sasha Vezenkov remains at the top of Olympiakos’ priorities, but it’s also wide open, Nikola Mirotic’s name puts the summer market on fire. The Reds desperately want the Euroleague MVP to stay, but at the same time, they are also obliged to prepare for any eventuality. If the 28-year-old forward remains in their ranks, everything will become easier for coach Giorgos Bartzokas, but if Sacramento…

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FIBANews: Rui Hachimura to sit out FIBA World Cup

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Another huge blow for the 2023 FIBA World Cup with Japan’s star Rui Hachimura bowing out of the tournament By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Focusing on free agency, Rui Hachimura will not play for Japan in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. His home country serving among the hosts delivers an additional blow. “I have made the decision to withdraw from this year’s FIBA World Cup,” said the leading star of the Japan national team via the Japan Basketball Association, “It was a very difficult decision, but after the last season stretching into the Playoffs,…

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Coach Prime to go under the knife

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Courtesy of Matt Connolly of on3.com Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is dealing with another serious medical issue, according to Pat McAfee. The sports broadcaster tweeted out Thursday afternoon that Sanders is undergoing emergency surgery on Friday for a blood clot in his groin. McAfee received the news from Adam (Pacman) Jones, who appeared on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday. Jones spoke directly with Sanders, ahead of releasing the news. “There is some news coming out of Colorado about coach Prime — Deion Sanders — and I want to make sure I get this…

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Howard Men’s basketball coach Kenny Blakeney issues statement on tragic death of Tori Bowie

Brandon King

The Bowie family, as well as the track and field world was rocked by the untimely passing of Olympic Gold Medalists Tori Bowie due to complications from child birth. Howard men’s basketball coach Kenny Blakeney issued at statement on Bowie’s tragic death, saying in part ,” I challenge my male colleagues to stand alongside in black women in amplifying this issue in hopes of creating positve change moving forward. The issue of black child birth mortality has been one that he and the Howard basketball team took up this season,…

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Ja Morant sat down for 25 games

Brandon King

When the Memphis Grizzlies tip off the 2023-24 NBA season they will do so without Ja Morant as the NBA announced Friday morning it handed down a 25 game suspension to the star guard due to his penchant for fliahing guns on social media. Ealier in the season, Morant received an unplanned 8-game vacation when brandished a weapon on an Instagram live video. That seemingly did not get Morant’s attention as barely two months later, Morant was captured in another social media video displayiing a weapon. However Morant will not…

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Kyrie Irving says he will play in the Drew League

Brandon King

NBA star guard Kyrie Irving indicated in a recent video that he will take part in the Drew League this summer. Irving can be heard saying “ I will be playing.” and “It’s about Uncle Drew came to the Drew.” Irving was I initially set to debut in the summer pro-am list season but ended working with youngsters at Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy’s basketball camp. Law Murray of The Athletic offers some additional insight, a sharing the team Irving could take the court with. Started in 1973, the Drew…

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June 7, 2023 NBA Finals StatCap : Big nights for Murray and Jokić put Denver up 2-1

Brandon King

Player Spotlight – Nikola Jokić and Christian Braun Nikola Jokić showed up and showed out in Game 3. Unlike the previous contest, where he did pour in 43 points, Jokić did not affect the game in the myriad of ways he does on the offensive game. That was not the case Wednesday night as Jokić did put in 32 points but he also pulled in 21 rebounds and dished out ten assists, becoming the first player to turn in a 30+point, 20+rebounds and 10+ assists in a NBF Finals Game.…

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