NBA fans have become familiar with a running joke about Nikola Jokic: that he treats basketball like a 9-to-5 job, counting down the days until he can return to Serbia and his horses. His subdued reaction to winning the NBA championship—especially compared to his euphoric celebration after capturing Olympic bronze in Paris—only reinforces the narrative that his heart and … [Read more...] about Another Disappointing Chapter in Nikola Jokic’s FIBA Career
Nets Arrival Doesn’t Know ‘How Much Longer’ He Wants To Play
Brooklyn Nets fans must feel like they’ve lived many lives in one. After relocating from New Jersey, the franchise has made every effort to win a championship, all for each iteration of their contending squad to fail, at times miserably. The latest Big Three that they put together —Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving –left such an acrid taste on the front office’s mouth … [Read more...] about Nets Arrival Doesn’t Know ‘How Much Longer’ He Wants To Play
Nikola Jokic is an Early Favorite to Make History Next Season
Last season, Nikola Jokic finished second in MVP voting and made history. He became the first player after Larry Bird to finish second in MVP voting in five consecutive seasons. During that period, Bird won three MVPs, and Jokic won three as well. According to a new survey by ESPN, which includes coaches, insiders, and executives, the Joker is the frontrunner to win the MVP … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic is an Early Favorite to Make History Next Season
Former All-Star Names Nearly Unbeatable World Team
The NBA has been trying to get players to show a commitment to the All-Star Game for several years. Last season, they changed the format to four teams, yet the result was the same. Players do not show any effort and only jack up threes. Fans were mad that there were more commercials than actual game played. So, this season, the NBA is trying something new, something that fans … [Read more...] about Former All-Star Names Nearly Unbeatable World Team
Mt. Rushmore No More: Who Are The 6 NBA Godfathers?
Now one of the most popular and recognizable sports leagues in the world, the National Basketball Association (NBA) was founded in 1949 as a merger of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and National Basketball League (NBL). The NBA would retroactively claim the BAA’s inaugural year, 1946, as their own. As a result, when they honored their 75th anniversary by announcing … [Read more...] about Mt. Rushmore No More: Who Are The 6 NBA Godfathers?