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Isaiah Thomas' 2016-17: 28.9 points, 5.9 assists, 3.2 threes per game 31.8 points 6.5 assists, 3.5 threes per 75 possessions +7.3 rTS% +7.75 offensive BPM (top 40 all time) +4.5 NetRtg (+4.3 swing) 5th in MVP voting 2nd in 4th quarter scoring

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Dropping 53 points, 29 in the 4th/OT, right after your sister died (and an oral surgery) is honestly one of the greatest performances I’ve ever seen.

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@DaHSscoop I feel like Isaiah Thomas should be inducted into the NBA hall of fame solely because the feats he accomplished in his prime at his size are undeniable greatness in the sport. I don't know if we will ever see a player dominate the game at this height again

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Some of my most fond moments as a C’s fan

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Celtics screwed him over and they’ve been deservedly cursed since @frenchdipset.

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Washington fans blamed John Wall for this, but dude was cooking 🍳 EVERYONE that year. And they momma.

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One of my most favorite celtics memory literally because of IT4 and that group in general was just outright FUN. 💚☘️

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The Celtics did him dirty

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That pass to Crowder 😱

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Such a fun squad that year

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GREATEST SCORER EVER 🐐🐐 55 points in a half 62 points in 3 quarters 50+ points in 3 quarters on 6 different occasions Outscored an entire NBA Finals-bound team through 3 quarters 81 points in a single game 12 three-pointers in one game 9 straight 40-point games 4 straight 50-point games 6 60-point games (more than Durant, LeBron, Jordan, and Kareem combined) 28–30 point halves 2 30-point quarters NBA record 11–20 point 4th quarters! 36–20 point quarters NBA record: 715 points in the 4th quarter in one season 13 straight 35-point games 23 consecutive points in an NBA Finals Averaged 40+ points for an entire month – and he did it 4 DIFFERENT TIMES Jordan, LeBron, Curry, Kareem, Durant, McGrady, Carmelo, Shaq, and Iverson never managed even once Scored 36.5% of his team’s points in one season – a modern NBA record SCORING LEADERS BY DECADE 1960s: Wilt Chamberlain – 28,858 points 2000s: Kobe Bryant – 25,724 points 1990s: Karl Malone – 24,592 points 2010s: LeBron James – 24,522 points 1970s: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 24,484 points 1980s: Alex English – 22,395 points 1950s: Dolph Schayes – 15,079 points 2020s: Jayson Tatum – 11,059 points 1940s: Joe Fulks – 4,929 points TEAM SCORING AVERAGES BY ERA: 1960–1972 (Wilt era): 114.6 PPG 1969–1989 (Kareem era): 109.0 PPG 1979–1992 (Magic & Bird era): 108.7 PPG 1984–1998 (Jordan era): 105.1 PPG 2009–2022 (Curry era): 103.9 PPG 2003–2022 (LeBron era): 101.8 PPG 1996–2016 (Kobe era): 97.6 PPG Adjusted to 2024 pace: Kobe would boast the highest PPG in NBA history SCORING KINGS ACROSS ERAS – ADJUSTED TO A PACE OF 114.6 PPG Let’s level the playing field If every player’s team averaged 114.6 points per game here’s what their scoring totals would look like. This gives true perspective on who the most dominant scorer really was 1940s – Joe Fulks • Actual: 4,929 points • Team Pace: ~75 PPG • Adjusted Total: ~7,531 points 1950s – Dolph Schayes • Actual: 15,079 points • Team Pace: ~85 PPG • Adjusted Total: ~20,357 points 1960s – Wilt Chamberlain • Actual: 28,858 points • Team Pace: 114.6 PPG • No Adjustment Needed: 28,858 points 1970s – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar • Actual: 24,484 points • Team Pace: ~109 PPG • Adjusted Total: ~25,708 points 1980s – Alex English • Actual: 22,395 points • Team Pace: ~105.1 PPG • Adjusted Total: ~24,411 points 1990s – Karl Malone • Actual: 24,592 points • Team Pace: ~105.1 PPG • Adjusted Total: ~26,805 points 2000s – KOBE BRYANT • Actual: 25,724 points • Team Pace: ~97.6 PPG (lowest of all eras!) • Adjusted Total: ~30,200 points — HIGHEST OF ALL TIME! 2010s – LeBron James • Actual: 24,522 points • Team Pace: ~101.8 PPG • Adjusted Total: ~27,615 points 2020s – Jayson Tatum (and counting) • Actual: 11,059 points • Team Pace: ~100 PPG Adjusted Total: ~12,674 points When adjusted for scoring pace, KOBE BRYANT not only holds his ground—he DOMINATES all eras. His adjusted decade scoring total of ~30,200 points puts him above Wilt, Kareem, Malone, and LeBron. And he did it in the slowest, most defensively grueling era with the lowest pace of all. (40+ PPG Over an Entire Month – Kobe Achieved This 4 Times): February 2003: • 40.6 PPG • 4.9 RPG • 3.6 APG • FG%: 47 • 3PT%: 43 • FT%: 85 • TS%: 58.4 January 2006: • 43.4 PPG • 5.6 RPG • 4.1 APG • FG%: 48 • 3PT%: 40 • FT%: 90 • TS%: 61.1 April 2006: • 41.6 PPG • 5.5 RPG • 3.6 APG • FG%: 51 • 3PT%: 41 • FT%: 82 • TS%: 62.1 March 2007: • 40.4 PPG • 6.2 RPG • 4.5 APG • FG%: 46 • 3PT%: 37 • FT%: 87 • TS%: 57.5 DOMINATING IN THE TOUGHEST ERA EVER: Kobe’s scoring transcends raw numbers he was iconic, legendary, and graceful. With a refined, multidimensional skill set spanning post moves, fade-aways, mid-range jumpers, and off-hand finishes, he kept defenses off-balance at every turn. In an era marked by relentless, elite defenders, Kobe’s diverse and masterful scoring approach cements his status as the Greatest Scorer of All Time
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OKC drafted Kevin Durant in 2007. Russell Westbrook in 2008. James Harden in 2009. Three top picks. Three future MVPs. One small market team. In 2012 they reached the NBA Finals together. The greatest young core in basketball history. Then they lost all three. First Harden. OKC refused to pay him $4.5 million more per year. Traded him to Houston for role players and picks. Harden went on to win MVP in 2018 and score more points than anyone in the NBA over the following decade. Then Durant. Left for Golden State in 2016, joining the team that just beat them in the playoffs. Thunder fans never forgave him. Then Westbrook. His supermax became unmovable. Six teams. Six years. Never worked anywhere. Three MVPs. All gone. Most franchises never recover from losing one superstar. OKC lost three. But Sam Presti kept drafting. Kept developing. Kept accumulating picks. He used assets from those departures to build an entirely new dynasty. He drafted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Drafted Chet Holmgren. Developed Jalen Williams. SGA just won NBA MVP averaging 32.7 points per game then signed a $285 million extension. Holmgren signed $250 million. Jalen Williams signed $287 million. $822 million committed to three players built entirely from scratch. OKC won the NBA championship in 2025 - the youngest team ever to do it. Tonight they beat LeBron James in Game 1 of the Conference Semifinals. They lost Durant. They lost Harden. They lost Westbrook. And built something better than all three. Is OKC the greatest rebuild in sports history?
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OKC drafted Kevin Durant in 2007. Russell Westbrook in 2008. James Harden in 2009. Three top picks. Three future MVPs. One small market team. In 2012 they reached the NBA Finals together. The greatest young core in basketball history. Then they lost all three. First Harden. OKC refused to pay him $4.5 million more per year. Traded him to Houston for role players and picks. Harden went on to win MVP in 2018 and score more points than anyone in the NBA over the following decade. Then Durant. Left for Golden State in 2016, joining the team that just beat them in the playoffs. Thunder fans never forgave him. Then Westbrook. His supermax became unmovable. Six teams. Six years. Never worked anywhere. Three MVPs. All gone. Most franchises never recover from losing one superstar. OKC lost three. But Sam Presti kept drafting. Kept developing. Kept accumulating picks. He used assets from those departures to build an entirely new dynasty. He drafted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Drafted Chet Holmgren. Developed Jalen Williams. SGA just won NBA MVP averaging 32.7 points per game then signed a $285 million extension. Holmgren signed $250 million. Jalen Williams signed $287 million. $822 million committed to three players built entirely from scratch. OKC won the NBA championship in 2025 - the youngest team ever to do it. Tonight they beat LeBron James in Game 1 of the Conference Semifinals. They lost Durant. They lost Harden. They lost Westbrook. And built something better than all three. Is OKC the greatest rebuild in sports history?

BILLIONAIRE UNIVERSITY®

41,889 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

$100 to One Person who LIKES ❤️ + RETWEETS ♻️ Must be following Flex Props 💎 ✅ Recap 💰 Yesterday’s PROFIT: +$750 to $800+ (for $100 bettors) 💰 ✅ 📈 MONSTER GREEN DAY — one of our biggest single-day runs ⸻ 🚨 ABSOLUTE HEATER DAY 🚨 We went CRAZY yesterday… wins across NHL, NBA, Soccer & Ladders 🔥 Up a TON of units in ONE DAY and stayed disciplined 💯 ⸻ ✅ CASHED PLAYS ✅ 🏒 Bruins vs Wild Over 1.5 2nd Period Goals | -180 | 2U 💣 FREE BOMB ✅ ⚽️ Red Bull Salzburg vs RZ Pellets WAC Over 2.5 Goals | -165 FanDuel | 2U ✅ 🏒 Canucks vs Devils Goal in First 10 Minutes of 3rd Period | +132 FanDuel ✅ 🏒 Löwen Frankfurt vs Straubing Tigers Over 0.5 1st Period Goals | 2U ✅ Collab NBA 🏀 Parlay | +151 FanDuel • Jalen Smith 5+ Points • Deandre Ayton Over 3.5 1st Q Points ⸻ 🪜 LADDER PLAY RUN 🪜 ✅ Play 1️⃣ $77.78 ➡️ $157.12 ✅ Play 2️⃣ $157.12 ➡️ $246.90 ✅ Play 3️⃣ $246.90 ➡️ $367.07 🔥 Ladder Profit: +$289.29 ⸻ ✅ MORE CASH ✅ Moses Moody Over 7.5 Points -141 | 2U ✅ 76ers vs Hawks Over 224.5 -110 | 2U ⸻ ❌ LOSSES (CONTROLLED) 🤮 Jalen Smith Over 7.5 Points | 2U 🤮 Trey Murphy Over 3.5 Assists | 1U 🤮 Rui Hachimura Over 1.5 Threes | 1U ⸻ 💰 $100 BETTOR SUMMARY If you played $100 per play (no unit scaling): ➡️ Up approximately $750–$800+ on the day ➡️ Even with losses, ROI was 🔥 thanks to ladders & plus-money hits 💎 VIP 85% OFF | 3 MONTHS $15 👇 DubClub: 📊 All Data Researched on HOF. Use my code “FLEXPROPS” and get a free week + 50% Off after trial.
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$100 to One Person who LIKES ❤️ + RETWEETS ♻️ Must be following Flex Props 💎 ✅ Recap 💰 Yesterday’s PROFIT: +$750 to $800+ (for $100 bettors) 💰 ✅ 📈 MONSTER GREEN DAY — one of our biggest single-day runs ⸻ 🚨 ABSOLUTE HEATER DAY 🚨 We went CRAZY yesterday… wins across NHL, NBA, Soccer & Ladders 🔥 Up a TON of units in ONE DAY and stayed disciplined 💯 ⸻ ✅ CASHED PLAYS ✅ 🏒 Bruins vs Wild Over 1.5 2nd Period Goals | -180 | 2U 💣 FREE BOMB ✅ ⚽️ Red Bull Salzburg vs RZ Pellets WAC Over 2.5 Goals | -165 FanDuel | 2U ✅ 🏒 Canucks vs Devils Goal in First 10 Minutes of 3rd Period | +132 FanDuel ✅ 🏒 Löwen Frankfurt vs Straubing Tigers Over 0.5 1st Period Goals | 2U ✅ Collab NBA 🏀 Parlay | +151 FanDuel • Jalen Smith 5+ Points • Deandre Ayton Over 3.5 1st Q Points ⸻ 🪜 LADDER PLAY RUN 🪜 ✅ Play 1️⃣ $77.78 ➡️ $157.12 ✅ Play 2️⃣ $157.12 ➡️ $246.90 ✅ Play 3️⃣ $246.90 ➡️ $367.07 🔥 Ladder Profit: +$289.29 ⸻ ✅ MORE CASH ✅ Moses Moody Over 7.5 Points -141 | 2U ✅ 76ers vs Hawks Over 224.5 -110 | 2U ⸻ ❌ LOSSES (CONTROLLED) 🤮 Jalen Smith Over 7.5 Points | 2U 🤮 Trey Murphy Over 3.5 Assists | 1U 🤮 Rui Hachimura Over 1.5 Threes | 1U ⸻ 💰 $100 BETTOR SUMMARY If you played $100 per play (no unit scaling): ➡️ Up approximately $750–$800+ on the day ➡️ Even with losses, ROI was 🔥 thanks to ladders & plus-money hits 💎 VIP 85% OFF | 3 MONTHS $15 👇 DubClub: 📊 All Data Researched on HOF. Use my code “FLEXPROPS” and get a free week + 50% Off after trial.

Flex Props 💎

11,843 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

Want MORE proof?? I dare anyone to watch this, then tell me they aren’t running an anti-Luka Doncic campaign. “He had 8 threes, and I’m guessing at least 4 of those were step-backs because that’s the only way he can kind of make shots” - Danny Green THE ONLY WAY?? He’s talking about the guy who is 3rd all time in points-per-game behind ONLY Michael Jordan & Wilt!! Then they discuss which player will determine the Lakers ceiling, and NONE take the MVP candidate— “I’m going to say LeBron because he brings the FEAR-FACTOR 🤓🤓” -Chiney Then they close with the token-white on the show who doesn’t have an opinion saying “Interesting that no one said Luka Doncic” Is it really INTERESTING, or has this been a pattern now for 8 years?? 🤡🤡
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Want MORE proof?? I dare anyone to watch this, then tell me they aren’t running an anti-Luka Doncic campaign. “He had 8 threes, and I’m guessing at least 4 of those were step-backs because that’s the only way he can kind of make shots” - Danny Green THE ONLY WAY?? He’s talking about the guy who is 3rd all time in points-per-game behind ONLY Michael Jordan & Wilt!! Then they discuss which player will determine the Lakers ceiling, and NONE take the MVP candidate— “I’m going to say LeBron because he brings the FEAR-FACTOR 🤓🤓” -Chiney Then they close with the token-white on the show who doesn’t have an opinion saying “Interesting that no one said Luka Doncic” Is it really INTERESTING, or has this been a pattern now for 8 years?? 🤡🤡

HeroOfTheDay

54,465 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

🗒️ Unpopular opinion: The Knicks should trade for LaMelo Ball — the PERFECT backcourt mate for Jalen Brunson 🏁. Brunson’s calm leadership would rein in LaMelo’s mistakes, letting both Hoopers’ creativity thrive. LaMelo Ball through 9 games this season: 📊 21.6 PPG | 6.9 RPG | 9.6 APG 🎯 38.5% FG | 29.8% 3PT | 86.7% FT ⏱ 31.3 MPG | TS% 51.4 (his shooting splits in my opinion is a product of being on a bad basketball team, Brunson as a teammate/backcourt mate in Brown system can correct this) 📊 Passing / Creation 🏅 4th in APG: 9.6 🎁 10th in Potential Assists: 13.8 💡 5th in Assist Points Created: 24.2 🔧 5th in Adjusted Assists: 10.9 🚗 14.2 Drives per game | 7.4 FGA off drives 🎯 Assist %: 43.7% (career high) 🔁 AST/TO Ratio: 2.61 🎯 Assist Ratio: 27.9 ⚙️ Usage / Pace / Impact 📊 Usage: 30.9% ⏩ Pace: 104.58 (career high) 📊 Offensive Rating: 120.4 ➕ Net Rating: +4.2 📈 Advanced Metrics (from chart) 📊 TS%: 54% (40th pct) 📊 Shot Quality (SQ): 68.7 (88th pct) 📊 FT Rate (FTr): 25.5% (64th pct) 📊 3PAr: 48% (68th pct) 📊 ORB: 0.2 (74th pct) 📊 cTOV: 8.6% (39th pct) 📊 Load: 66.3 (100 pct) 📊 Creation: 14.7 (99th pct) 📊 Portability: 6 (72nd pct) 📊 Passer Rating: 41.4 (89th pct) 📊 CraftedOPM: 2.6 (96th pct) LaMelo thrives most with another guard 📊 2020–21: Rozier–Washington–Ball–Hayward–Zeller | +7.7 📊 2021–22: Ball–Rozier–Bridges–Washington–Plumlee | +11.9 📊 2022–23: Ball–Rozier–Bridges–Washington–Plumlee | +11.9 📊 2023–24: Ball–Rozier–Thor–Williams–Hayward | +19.7 📊 2024–25: Ball–Jeffries–Green–Williams–Bridges | +20.9 📊 This season: Sexton–Ball–Bridges–Kalkbrenner–Jones | +38.3 🐝 LaMelo Ball as a Hornet per StatMuse ⭐ All-Star 🏆 Rookie of the Year 🎯 Most triple-doubles in franchise history 📊 21.1 PPG (3rd in franchise history) 🏋🏾 6.0 RPG 🧠 7.5 APG (2nd in franchise history) 📊 3.0 3PM (1st in franchise history) #LameloBall #Knicks #NYC #NewYork #newyorkforever #NY #NYK #jalenbrunson #roseroyce #waltfraizer #earlmonroe #NYKnicks
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🗒️ Unpopular opinion: The Knicks should trade for LaMelo Ball — the PERFECT backcourt mate for Jalen Brunson 🏁. Brunson’s calm leadership would rein in LaMelo’s mistakes, letting both Hoopers’ creativity thrive. LaMelo Ball through 9 games this season: 📊 21.6 PPG | 6.9 RPG | 9.6 APG 🎯 38.5% FG | 29.8% 3PT | 86.7% FT ⏱ 31.3 MPG | TS% 51.4 (his shooting splits in my opinion is a product of being on a bad basketball team, Brunson as a teammate/backcourt mate in Brown system can correct this) 📊 Passing / Creation 🏅 4th in APG: 9.6 🎁 10th in Potential Assists: 13.8 💡 5th in Assist Points Created: 24.2 🔧 5th in Adjusted Assists: 10.9 🚗 14.2 Drives per game | 7.4 FGA off drives 🎯 Assist %: 43.7% (career high) 🔁 AST/TO Ratio: 2.61 🎯 Assist Ratio: 27.9 ⚙️ Usage / Pace / Impact 📊 Usage: 30.9% ⏩ Pace: 104.58 (career high) 📊 Offensive Rating: 120.4 ➕ Net Rating: +4.2 📈 Advanced Metrics (from chart) 📊 TS%: 54% (40th pct) 📊 Shot Quality (SQ): 68.7 (88th pct) 📊 FT Rate (FTr): 25.5% (64th pct) 📊 3PAr: 48% (68th pct) 📊 ORB: 0.2 (74th pct) 📊 cTOV: 8.6% (39th pct) 📊 Load: 66.3 (100 pct) 📊 Creation: 14.7 (99th pct) 📊 Portability: 6 (72nd pct) 📊 Passer Rating: 41.4 (89th pct) 📊 CraftedOPM: 2.6 (96th pct) LaMelo thrives most with another guard 📊 2020–21: Rozier–Washington–Ball–Hayward–Zeller | +7.7 📊 2021–22: Ball–Rozier–Bridges–Washington–Plumlee | +11.9 📊 2022–23: Ball–Rozier–Bridges–Washington–Plumlee | +11.9 📊 2023–24: Ball–Rozier–Thor–Williams–Hayward | +19.7 📊 2024–25: Ball–Jeffries–Green–Williams–Bridges | +20.9 📊 This season: Sexton–Ball–Bridges–Kalkbrenner–Jones | +38.3 🐝 LaMelo Ball as a Hornet per StatMuse ⭐ All-Star 🏆 Rookie of the Year 🎯 Most triple-doubles in franchise history 📊 21.1 PPG (3rd in franchise history) 🏋🏾 6.0 RPG 🧠 7.5 APG (2nd in franchise history) 📊 3.0 3PM (1st in franchise history) #LameloBall #Knicks #NYC #NewYork #newyorkforever #NY #NYK #jalenbrunson #roseroyce #waltfraizer #earlmonroe #NYKnicks

🇬🇭State🇬🇭

10,169 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

Joe Mazzulla & 2025-26 Season Playbook Trailer: Using Non-Shooter Bigs in Transition We all know this: A stretch big is indispensable for an effective transition. But what about non-shooter bigs? Beyond using them as rim runners or drag screeners, what else can we do? Joe Mazzulla has another idea; he uses Neemias Queta and Luke Garza (yes, he can shoot) as early flare or stack screeners to counter transition defenses for long close-outs, creating open 3s for Boston's stars. Also, an early screen after a defensive collapse means an early switch. These days, every team tries to find a perfect mismatch to attack. But when the defense is balanced, they can answer that search with early switches or traps, and they can hide the weakest point of their defense. So, when the offensive team starts to play with pace and adds screens like an early flare, they'll catch that perfect matchup more economically. This is because defenses are more adapted to switch all after the first switch happens, and they don't have that safety zone for an early switch. I talked about this point in the Pistol Slip actions that I shared in the Rick Carlisle/Indiana Pacers 2024-25 Season Playbook, which is pinned on my profile. Also, Neemias Queta is currently 6th in the league for Screen Assists (3.8 per game) and 4th for Screen Assist Points (9.2 PPG). This is one of the explanations for why Joe Mazzulla's team ranks 2nd in Offensive Rating, even without Jayson Tatum.
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Joe Mazzulla & 2025-26 Season Playbook Trailer: Using Non-Shooter Bigs in Transition We all know this: A stretch big is indispensable for an effective transition. But what about non-shooter bigs? Beyond using them as rim runners or drag screeners, what else can we do? Joe Mazzulla has another idea; he uses Neemias Queta and Luke Garza (yes, he can shoot) as early flare or stack screeners to counter transition defenses for long close-outs, creating open 3s for Boston's stars. Also, an early screen after a defensive collapse means an early switch. These days, every team tries to find a perfect mismatch to attack. But when the defense is balanced, they can answer that search with early switches or traps, and they can hide the weakest point of their defense. So, when the offensive team starts to play with pace and adds screens like an early flare, they'll catch that perfect matchup more economically. This is because defenses are more adapted to switch all after the first switch happens, and they don't have that safety zone for an early switch. I talked about this point in the Pistol Slip actions that I shared in the Rick Carlisle/Indiana Pacers 2024-25 Season Playbook, which is pinned on my profile. Also, Neemias Queta is currently 6th in the league for Screen Assists (3.8 per game) and 4th for Screen Assist Points (9.2 PPG). This is one of the explanations for why Joe Mazzulla's team ranks 2nd in Offensive Rating, even without Jayson Tatum.

Kemal Serhat Kahraman

102,597 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

WNBA NEWS: Indiana Fever head coach, Stephanie White — is going viral for all the wrong reasons, and rightfully so.., White is getting slammed by WNBA fans for neglecting to acknowledge Caitlin Clark’s efforts after an overtime defeat to the Washington Mystics… CC led a thrilling comeback in the fourth quarter against Washington on Friday night, May 15, hitting five three-pointers and scoring 17 of the team’s 31 points in the final period to erase a nine-point deficit and force overtime…. After the game, White was asked about Clark’s late-game surge that saw her put the team on her back in the fourth quarter to erase a nine-point deficit and force the extra period… While the question was specifically about Clark, White didn’t directly acknowledge her star player and instead chose to talk about the team… “Yeah Steph, what did you think of the rally that your team had in the fourth quarter, really when it comes to Caitlin? I think she had five threes in that fourth quarter, more than her first two games combined. So, just your thoughts on the resilience from her,” the reporter asked… “I thought our whole group showed resilience in that rally. We showed the ability to make tough shots. We had some really good time and score execution moments, offensively and defensively you know in those moments, we just have to have more of it consistently,” she responded… Fans are calling for the Fever to fire White.. White returned to the Fever head coaching position in 2024 after previously coaching the Fever from 2015 to 2016 seasons… During her coaching career, White has achieved notable success, including: 1. Leading the Indiana Fever to the WNBA Finals in her first season as head coach (2015) 2. Winning the WNBA Coach of the Year award in 2023… 3. Coaching the Connecticut Sun to consecutive playoff appearances in 2023 and 2024… Yet, there is no legitimate reason given as to why White has not had longevity as a head coach in the WNBA… Meanwhile, White is a proud member of the LBGT community, and she is in a same gender loving relationship with Lisa Salters, a Black woman — who works as a sideline reporter for ESPN… White has three children from a previous marriage, and she and Lisa Salters raise them together along with Salters' adopted son…They have been together since at least 2016…Story developing 👀👀
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WNBA NEWS: Indiana Fever head coach, Stephanie White — is going viral for all the wrong reasons, and rightfully so.., White is getting slammed by WNBA fans for neglecting to acknowledge Caitlin Clark’s efforts after an overtime defeat to the Washington Mystics… CC led a thrilling comeback in the fourth quarter against Washington on Friday night, May 15, hitting five three-pointers and scoring 17 of the team’s 31 points in the final period to erase a nine-point deficit and force overtime…. After the game, White was asked about Clark’s late-game surge that saw her put the team on her back in the fourth quarter to erase a nine-point deficit and force the extra period… While the question was specifically about Clark, White didn’t directly acknowledge her star player and instead chose to talk about the team… “Yeah Steph, what did you think of the rally that your team had in the fourth quarter, really when it comes to Caitlin? I think she had five threes in that fourth quarter, more than her first two games combined. So, just your thoughts on the resilience from her,” the reporter asked… “I thought our whole group showed resilience in that rally. We showed the ability to make tough shots. We had some really good time and score execution moments, offensively and defensively you know in those moments, we just have to have more of it consistently,” she responded… Fans are calling for the Fever to fire White.. White returned to the Fever head coaching position in 2024 after previously coaching the Fever from 2015 to 2016 seasons… During her coaching career, White has achieved notable success, including: 1. Leading the Indiana Fever to the WNBA Finals in her first season as head coach (2015) 2. Winning the WNBA Coach of the Year award in 2023… 3. Coaching the Connecticut Sun to consecutive playoff appearances in 2023 and 2024… Yet, there is no legitimate reason given as to why White has not had longevity as a head coach in the WNBA… Meanwhile, White is a proud member of the LBGT community, and she is in a same gender loving relationship with Lisa Salters, a Black woman — who works as a sideline reporter for ESPN… White has three children from a previous marriage, and she and Lisa Salters raise them together along with Salters' adopted son…They have been together since at least 2016…Story developing 👀👀

HarrietEve9

28,580 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

CONCEPTUALLY THINKING BASKETBALL: PHS Girls Basketball All Iowa Attack Girls Addison Bjorn 5⭐️ TOP-10 ADDISON BJORN (2026) - PARK HILL SOUTH HS (MISSOURI) 6’2” Shooting Guard/Wing | All Iowa Attack EYBL Elite Five-Star Two-Way Wing with Systematic Defensive Excellence Addison Bjorn’s recruitment represents the convergence of elite physical tools and systematic basketball preparation. Her top-10 national ranking isn’t inflated recruiting hype—it’s validated through production against EYBL competition and backed by defensive event creation that translates directly to collegiate winning. What separates Bjorn from measurement-based prospects is her 5.9 combined stocks per game, signaling anticipation and competitive engagement that predicts long-term success better than any combine metric. PRODUCTION ANALYSIS: Volume Scoring with Defensive Impact Bjorn’s 22.1 points per game demonstrates scoring capability, but smart programs focus on the efficiency behind the volume. The 11.5 rebounds from the wing position indicates relentless pursuit and positioning discipline. Her 3.4 assists reveal court awareness beyond her primary scoring role. The critical indicators: 3.4 steals and 2.5 blocks per game create a defensive event creation rate that places her in elite company nationally. DEFENSIVE DISRUPTION: Elite Event Creation and Versatility This defensive versatility allows coaching staffs to deploy her across multiple positions and defensive schemes. She can guard primary ball handlers on the perimeter while providing weakside rim protection. Programs building switch-heavy defensive systems value this positional flexibility as force multipliers for defensive efficiency. RECRUITMENT MARKET ANALYSIS: Blue Blood Validation Her finalist list—Iowa, UConn, Notre Dame, North Carolina, Duke, Texas, Kansas—represents systematic validation from elite program infrastructure. These coaching staffs don’t chase recruiting rankings. They identify prospects whose skill sets translate to their defensive systems and offensive philosophies. COMPETITIVE INFRASTRUCTURE: All Iowa Attack EYBL Development Bjorn’s production within this competitive environment validates her ability to compete at the highest levels. The program’s EYBL standing ensures exposure to diverse defensive schemes and top-tier athletic profiles. PHYSICAL PROJECTION: Collegiate-Ready Frame with Continued Development At 6’2”, Bjorn possesses ideal wing size for modern basketball systems. Her length allows her to contest shots without leaving her feet while her frame suggests continued strength development through collegiate training programs. The rebounding and shot-blocking production indicate she already uses her physical tools effectively rather than relying on unrealized potential. SYSTEM FIT EVALUATION: Versatile Across Multiple Philosophies Bjorn’s skill set translates across tempo-based and half-court systems. Her defensive versatility allows deployment in switch-everything schemes or traditional defensive structures. Offensively, she functions as a primary scoring option or complementary wing depending on program needs. THE Derrick Beechum VERDICT Addison Bjorn represents legitimate five-star value backed by systematic preparation and competitive validation. Her top-10 national ranking isn’t recruiting service inflation—it’s earned through elite defensive production and versatile offensive capability. The finalist list reflects smart program evaluation of her translatable skills rather than hype-based recruitment. @ARCSportsPerf Ryan Deppen Grind House Basketball #OWUEvalDay #ConceptuallyThinking [Jeremy Brooks ] [NXTPRO Hoops Girls] [Jr. All-Star Girls Basketball] [] [Premier Recruiting Service girls basketball [World Exposure Report Women’s Basketball] [Blake Derrick] [Winston Kelly] [Sidney A. Johnson, Ph.D.] [Chuck Thompson] [OWU: Talent Projection ] [Prep Girls Hoops Missouri ] [Iowa Jr. All-Star GBB ] 🎥Courtside Films
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CONCEPTUALLY THINKING BASKETBALL: PHS Girls Basketball All Iowa Attack Girls Addison Bjorn 5⭐️ TOP-10 ADDISON BJORN (2026) - PARK HILL SOUTH HS (MISSOURI) 6’2” Shooting Guard/Wing | All Iowa Attack EYBL Elite Five-Star Two-Way Wing with Systematic Defensive Excellence Addison Bjorn’s recruitment represents the convergence of elite physical tools and systematic basketball preparation. Her top-10 national ranking isn’t inflated recruiting hype—it’s validated through production against EYBL competition and backed by defensive event creation that translates directly to collegiate winning. What separates Bjorn from measurement-based prospects is her 5.9 combined stocks per game, signaling anticipation and competitive engagement that predicts long-term success better than any combine metric. PRODUCTION ANALYSIS: Volume Scoring with Defensive Impact Bjorn’s 22.1 points per game demonstrates scoring capability, but smart programs focus on the efficiency behind the volume. The 11.5 rebounds from the wing position indicates relentless pursuit and positioning discipline. Her 3.4 assists reveal court awareness beyond her primary scoring role. The critical indicators: 3.4 steals and 2.5 blocks per game create a defensive event creation rate that places her in elite company nationally. DEFENSIVE DISRUPTION: Elite Event Creation and Versatility This defensive versatility allows coaching staffs to deploy her across multiple positions and defensive schemes. She can guard primary ball handlers on the perimeter while providing weakside rim protection. Programs building switch-heavy defensive systems value this positional flexibility as force multipliers for defensive efficiency. RECRUITMENT MARKET ANALYSIS: Blue Blood Validation Her finalist list—Iowa, UConn, Notre Dame, North Carolina, Duke, Texas, Kansas—represents systematic validation from elite program infrastructure. These coaching staffs don’t chase recruiting rankings. They identify prospects whose skill sets translate to their defensive systems and offensive philosophies. COMPETITIVE INFRASTRUCTURE: All Iowa Attack EYBL Development Bjorn’s production within this competitive environment validates her ability to compete at the highest levels. The program’s EYBL standing ensures exposure to diverse defensive schemes and top-tier athletic profiles. PHYSICAL PROJECTION: Collegiate-Ready Frame with Continued Development At 6’2”, Bjorn possesses ideal wing size for modern basketball systems. Her length allows her to contest shots without leaving her feet while her frame suggests continued strength development through collegiate training programs. The rebounding and shot-blocking production indicate she already uses her physical tools effectively rather than relying on unrealized potential. SYSTEM FIT EVALUATION: Versatile Across Multiple Philosophies Bjorn’s skill set translates across tempo-based and half-court systems. Her defensive versatility allows deployment in switch-everything schemes or traditional defensive structures. Offensively, she functions as a primary scoring option or complementary wing depending on program needs. THE Derrick Beechum VERDICT Addison Bjorn represents legitimate five-star value backed by systematic preparation and competitive validation. Her top-10 national ranking isn’t recruiting service inflation—it’s earned through elite defensive production and versatile offensive capability. The finalist list reflects smart program evaluation of her translatable skills rather than hype-based recruitment. @ARCSportsPerf Ryan Deppen Grind House Basketball #OWUEvalDay #ConceptuallyThinking [Jeremy Brooks ] [NXTPRO Hoops Girls] [Jr. All-Star Girls Basketball] [] [Premier Recruiting Service girls basketball [World Exposure Report Women’s Basketball] [Blake Derrick] [Winston Kelly] [Sidney A. Johnson, Ph.D.] [Chuck Thompson] [OWU: Talent Projection ] [Prep Girls Hoops Missouri ] [Iowa Jr. All-Star GBB ] 🎥Courtside Films

Derrick Beechum

36,826 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

Lebron Fans Always Ask Me What has Kobe done that LeBron hasn't? The answer: ✅Have a winning Finals record ✅Win 5 rings ✅Defeat 20+ 50 wins teams ✅Score 81 points in a game ✅Have more 40, 50, 60 point games ✅Win titles without a super team ✅Three-peat ✅Win a title without a 20+ ppg second leading scorer ✅Beat the Celtics without a super team ✅Beat the 2009 Orlando Magic ✅Average 35 ppg for a season ✅Selected to 12 All- Defensive teams ✅Win more than 1 scoring title ✅Average 30+ ppg vs on a playoff series vs Spurs at 22 years old ✅Shot over 80% FT for career ✅Average 30+ ppg in three seasons ✅Play 82 games four times in career ✅Make 10+ threes in a game ✅Win 23 Finals games ✅180+ Steals In A Season ✅30 BLOCKS & Steals In 1 Playoff Run A FEW reasons why Kobe is better than LeBron: ✅Better mid range shooter ✅Good FT shooter ✅Excellent footwork, coordination and balance ✅Can score from anywhere on the floor. ✅Doesnt need a system centered around him to hide his flaws like LeBron ✅Won titles w/out a super team ✅Mamba mentality ✅Better on ball defender ✅Better post fadeaway shot ✅Ability to create space off the dribble ✅Can pull up, work off the ball, catch and shoot. ✅less TOVs , Better STL/TOV RATIO , Better FT% , better 3-10 FT %, Better 10-16feet%, better 16feet-3pt%, less TOVs per game , better sloppy stats, more PPG in contextualized stats, more STLs in contextualized stats, more 1st team All-League selections, more Ist All-Def, more ASG MVPs, a slam dunk champ, more scoring titles Kobe will forever be better than LeBron
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Lebron Fans Always Ask Me What has Kobe done that LeBron hasn't? The answer: ✅Have a winning Finals record ✅Win 5 rings ✅Defeat 20+ 50 wins teams ✅Score 81 points in a game ✅Have more 40, 50, 60 point games ✅Win titles without a super team ✅Three-peat ✅Win a title without a 20+ ppg second leading scorer ✅Beat the Celtics without a super team ✅Beat the 2009 Orlando Magic ✅Average 35 ppg for a season ✅Selected to 12 All- Defensive teams ✅Win more than 1 scoring title ✅Average 30+ ppg vs on a playoff series vs Spurs at 22 years old ✅Shot over 80% FT for career ✅Average 30+ ppg in three seasons ✅Play 82 games four times in career ✅Make 10+ threes in a game ✅Win 23 Finals games ✅180+ Steals In A Season ✅30 BLOCKS & Steals In 1 Playoff Run A FEW reasons why Kobe is better than LeBron: ✅Better mid range shooter ✅Good FT shooter ✅Excellent footwork, coordination and balance ✅Can score from anywhere on the floor. ✅Doesnt need a system centered around him to hide his flaws like LeBron ✅Won titles w/out a super team ✅Mamba mentality ✅Better on ball defender ✅Better post fadeaway shot ✅Ability to create space off the dribble ✅Can pull up, work off the ball, catch and shoot. ✅less TOVs , Better STL/TOV RATIO , Better FT% , better 3-10 FT %, Better 10-16feet%, better 16feet-3pt%, less TOVs per game , better sloppy stats, more PPG in contextualized stats, more STLs in contextualized stats, more 1st team All-League selections, more Ist All-Def, more ASG MVPs, a slam dunk champ, more scoring titles Kobe will forever be better than LeBron

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Lebron Fans Always Ask Me What has Kobe done that LeBron hasn't? The answer: ✅Have a winning Finals record ✅Win 5 rings ✅Defeat 20+ 50 wins teams ✅Score 81 points in a game ✅Have more 40, 50, 60 point games ✅Win titles without a super team ✅Three-peat ✅Win a title without a 20+ ppg second leading scorer ✅Beat the Celtics without a super team ✅Beat the 2009 Orlando Magic ✅Average 35 ppg for a season ✅Selected to 12 All- Defensive teams ✅Win more than 1 scoring title ✅Average 30+ ppg vs on a playoff series vs Spurs at 22 years old ✅Shot over 80% FT for career ✅Average 30+ ppg in three seasons ✅Play 82 games four times in career ✅Make 10+ threes in a game ✅Win 23 Finals games ✅180+ Steals In A Season ✅30 BLOCKS & Steals In 1 Playoff Run A FEW reasons why Kobe is better than LeBron: ✅Better mid range shooter ✅Good FT shooter ✅Excellent footwork, coordination and balance ✅Can score from anywhere on the floor. ✅Doesnt need a system centered around him to hide his flaws like LeBron ✅Won titles w/out a super team ✅Mamba mentality ✅Better on ball defender ✅Better post fadeaway shot ✅Ability to create space off the dribble ✅Can pull up, work off the ball, catch and shoot. ✅less TOVs , Better STL/TOV RATIO , Better FT% , better 3-10 FT %, Better 10-16feet%, better 16feet-3pt%, less TOVs per game , better sloppy stats, more PPG in contextualized stats, more STLs in contextualized stats, more 1st team All-League selections, more Ist All-Def, more ASG MVPs, a slam dunk champ, more scoring titles Kobe will forever be better than LeBron
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Lebron Fans Always Ask Me What has Kobe done that LeBron hasn't? The answer: ✅Have a winning Finals record ✅Win 5 rings ✅Defeat 20+ 50 wins teams ✅Score 81 points in a game ✅Have more 40, 50, 60 point games ✅Win titles without a super team ✅Three-peat ✅Win a title without a 20+ ppg second leading scorer ✅Beat the Celtics without a super team ✅Beat the 2009 Orlando Magic ✅Average 35 ppg for a season ✅Selected to 12 All- Defensive teams ✅Win more than 1 scoring title ✅Average 30+ ppg vs on a playoff series vs Spurs at 22 years old ✅Shot over 80% FT for career ✅Average 30+ ppg in three seasons ✅Play 82 games four times in career ✅Make 10+ threes in a game ✅Win 23 Finals games ✅180+ Steals In A Season ✅30 BLOCKS & Steals In 1 Playoff Run A FEW reasons why Kobe is better than LeBron: ✅Better mid range shooter ✅Good FT shooter ✅Excellent footwork, coordination and balance ✅Can score from anywhere on the floor. ✅Doesnt need a system centered around him to hide his flaws like LeBron ✅Won titles w/out a super team ✅Mamba mentality ✅Better on ball defender ✅Better post fadeaway shot ✅Ability to create space off the dribble ✅Can pull up, work off the ball, catch and shoot. ✅less TOVs , Better STL/TOV RATIO , Better FT% , better 3-10 FT %, Better 10-16feet%, better 16feet-3pt%, less TOVs per game , better sloppy stats, more PPG in contextualized stats, more STLs in contextualized stats, more 1st team All-League selections, more Ist All-Def, more ASG MVPs, a slam dunk champ, more scoring titles Kobe will forever be better than LeBron

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Ten Takeaways From 10/21/25 ONE) NBA on NBC Hello, friends. Welcome to the 2025-26 NBA season. It’s been a minute, hasn’t it? A whole lot has changed since we last spoke. We were reintroduced to the NBA on NBC. Can’t believe it’s been almost 25 years, but here we are again. They absolutely crushed it after having some early audio difficulties. I get how cliché it is, but I seriously got chills once “Roundball Rock” started playing. Thought Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady had contagious energy in the pre-game coverage. The graphics are clean and straightforward. Really like the team fouls tracking in the score bug—just a very pleasant experience. Looking forward to the “Prime” experience. God, can’t believe it costs $650 to watch basketball now. We need to talk about the MJ segment, though. If you’ve been living under a rock, NBC shocked the world and somehow convinced Michael Jordan to sign on as a “special contributor”. “Insights to Excellence” is sadly everything I thought it would be… nothing. He wasn’t in the studio or anything. Looked like some pre-recorded interview with Mike Tirico from who knows when at his house, talking about why he’s come out of hiding. The thing lasted about three and a half minutes. “To pay it forward. I had the obligation to basketball.” - MJ on the decision to join NBC Okay Mike. Hoping for some actual insight in future recordings. TWO) Champs Are Here OKC received their rings and raised their banner before the game. Vibes were immaculate. Dillon Jones was even in attendance. Good thing the Wizards waived him just in time for him to make his flight. Rockets weren’t having it, though. Ime Udoka said that they didn’t watch the ceremony and were instead focused on trying to ruin their night. Kevin Durant came out for warmups to loud boos, and so he booed them back. Everyone laughed. Meanwhile, Steven Adams still gets loud cheers because, well, who doesn’t love Steven Adams? It was a rough go-around for all Thunder not named Chet Holmgren (28 points, 11-17 FG) to start, especially SGA. He had just five points at the half on 40.0% shooting (2-5 FG), but you can only contain the league and Finals MVP for so long. He scored 24 of his 35 points in the 4th quarter and overtimes. What’s up with the four missed free throws (10-14 FT)? "I'm glad the guys enjoyed the ceremony. That's a great, great life event they had." - Mark Daigneault "It was surreal. I don't know how to describe it besides that. Seeing the banner raised was cool too... I'll remember it for the rest of my life." - SGA on the pregame ceremony THREE) Thunder Starters One of the more critical questions going into Opening Night was, “Who’s the 5th Thunder starter?” as we wait for JDub’s wrist to get right. SGA, Dort, Chet, and IHart felt obvious. Between Alex Caruso, Aaron Wiggins, and Cason Wallace, I leaned Cason mainly because of the bigger picture. Didn’t make sense to start Alex after managing him all last year, but then he started in every preseason game he played. Had to give that some sort of credit (and we did). Well, they ended up doing what they did a lot last year: change it up midway. Wallace started, and then Caruso started the second half… for Hartenstein. Here we go again. Cason’s playmaking looks improved. Daigneault went 11 deep (!!!) in the first quarter. Rookie, Brooks Barnhizer was the fourth sub off the bench, played about two minutes, and was never seen again. Part of that reason is Ajay Mitchell, who checked in after him (for Shai). There’s been some buzz, going back to his standout Summer League (19.8 ppg, 5.3 apg, 4.8 rpg, 1.5 spg). He scored 12 of his 16 points in the second quarter. “Not surprised. He was playing like this before he got hurt last year.” - Mark Daigneault on Ajay Mitchell FOUR) Jumbo Lineup It’s not much of a surprise to see Udoka start with the Steven Adams/Alperen Sengun pairing after how dominant they looked at the end of last season (+29.9 net rating, 162 minutes)—especially given the matchup, with Holmgren and Hartenstein on the other side. The real shocker is how much they leaned into it. Alpi and Adams shared the court for over 30 minutes (+8). LIKE WTF?!!! This was Adams' first time touching 37 minutes since November 9, 2022. They did just sign him to a three-year extension. You’d think they might wanna be careful with their investment. The average height of this Rockets' starting lineup is 6'10 (Thompson, Durant, Smith, Sengun, Adams), LMAO FIVE) Alpi Dominance Continues Maybe what Sengun was doing at EuroBasket 2025 (21.6 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 6.6 apg, 1.0 spg, and 1.1 bpg) translates over? Not gonna lie, I certainly had my doubts, but no… he’s looking just as dominant (I know, one game). Alperen Sengun vs Thunder: 39 PTS 11 REB 7 AST 2 STL 5-8 3P (career-high) 10-11 FT 27.7% USG Yeah, I see it too. Second time in his career, he’s attempted eight threes. Dude averaged 1.2 attempts per game last year. The hitch in his shot appears to be gone, so hey, this could be real (doubt it). All I know is that if it is, it’ll do wonders for his ceiling on sites that reward threes (DK). Also, going 10 of 11 from the line is something worth paying attention to. He was a 69.2% free-throw shooter last season. On the flip side, Amen Thompson (18 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast) had seven attempts from behind the arc and missed them all. Sucks, but his shot still looks flat. There’s no lift. While we’re here on Thompson, he had to leave the game late because of cramps. SIX) The Reed Conundrum I’ll give Reed Sheppard (9 pts, 4 ast, 37.9% TS, 28 min) this; he’s a confident motherfucker, and I love that about him (in a cute way). It’s hilarious how many times he looked off KD in this game. He’s gonna have stretches where he’s feeling it and looks automatic, but is it really gonna be worth it if his defense looks this dreadful? He can’t stay in front of anyone. The Thunder hunted and won that matchup with ease all night. Amen getting cramped up in OT1 really salvaged his minutes, cause I didn’t think he was gonna see the court again. Again, I know it’s only one game, but a couple more performances like this and things could get ugly. SEVEN) KD Gets Away With One Or should that say gets away with none? Kevin Durant (23 points, 9 rebounds) made his Rockets debut, and there’re gonna be two things you take away from it. Why’d you trade for him again? He was pretty much non-existent when they needed him most down the stretch, with a 12.5 USG% in both OT’s. There shouldn’t have been a second overtime. KD was clearly seen calling for a timeout after a rebound with about a second left on the clock. The problem is, they didn’t have any–He Webber’d it. He should have been T’d up, giving the Thunder a free throw to potentially end the game. Zarba and his buddies even got together to talk it over once the buzzer sounded, but did nothing. Strange, but luckily, it didn’t end up mattering much since OKC won in the second overtime. “Kevin definitely called timeout 3 times… They just missed it.” - SGA The Thunder beat the Rockets 125-124. EIGHT) Kuminga Starts Gallagher and I both felt pretty confident (sounds so stupid saying that with Kerr) that had Mosey Moody been available for this one, he would have been named the fifth starter, but his calf’s still bothering him. Steve Kerr decided to start Jonathan Kuminga (17 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 33 minutes) instead, rewarding him for a strong preseason. There might be some more rewards coming because, whew, this is exactly what they’ve been wanting to see from him for the last couple of years, especially the boards. You wouldn’t know it from looking at Luka’s box score, but JK did about as well as you could defending him; he made his threes (4-6 3PT) and consistently found the open man. I’m gonna go ahead and guess that he starts again against Denver on Thursday Let the showcasing begin. “When you ask for opportunity, you must deliver. He’s been very vocal about his opportunity and he delivered.” - Draymond Green on Jonathan Kuminga “I just wanna help JK be great… We’ve been kickin' it. Hanging out. Watching film and just working on our game together. I know how great he wants to be and how great he can be.” - Jimmy Butler on mentoring Jonathan Kuminga NINE) Jimmy Being Jimmy One of the funnier moments of the night came post-game, when Jimmy Butler talked about a bet he made with Draymond Green. The wager is that he’ll have a better free-throw percentage than Steph Curry this season. Deadass, hahaha. He admitted that it’s probably a bad bet but I still love that he does this type of shit. Two years ago, he said he was playfully aiming to shoot 50.0% from three. He obviously didn’t hit that mark, but he did shoot a career-best 41.4% that season. If you’re wondering how the bet is looking to start after Game 1: Jimmy Butler: 16-16 FT (100.0%) Steph Curry: 8-8 FT (100.0%) Will keep you updated as the season goes. Jesus, 16 free throw attempts. “No chance.” - Steph Curry when asked if Jimmy Butler has any shot at winning the bet Before we’re done with GS, a shoutout to Will Richard (5 points, 14 minutes). We tease Kerr all the time about playing these randos, but this kid looks like he can actually play. TEN) All Luka and Austin The Lakers are gonna struggle hard while LeBron’s out. They just don’t have any other guys on the team that can create. Luka Doncic (43 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists, 34.7% USG) and Austin Reaves (26 points, 9 assists, 30.1% USG) scored or assisted on 97 of the Lakers' 109 points. So wild. Marcus Smart (9 points) was the first sub off the bench. As for DeAndre Ayton’s debut (10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 turnovers), let’s just say it didn’t take long for the Lakers’ fan base to turn on him. Poor guy looked lost out there. "We just started. This is probably the second game we've played together." - Rui Hachimura on what the difference was for the Lakers "The trend I see is that we continue to be a terrible third-quarter team." - JJ Redick The Warriors beat the Lakers 119-109.
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Ten Takeaways From 10/21/25 ONE) NBA on NBC Hello, friends. Welcome to the 2025-26 NBA season. It’s been a minute, hasn’t it? A whole lot has changed since we last spoke. We were reintroduced to the NBA on NBC. Can’t believe it’s been almost 25 years, but here we are again. They absolutely crushed it after having some early audio difficulties. I get how cliché it is, but I seriously got chills once “Roundball Rock” started playing. Thought Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady had contagious energy in the pre-game coverage. The graphics are clean and straightforward. Really like the team fouls tracking in the score bug—just a very pleasant experience. Looking forward to the “Prime” experience. God, can’t believe it costs $650 to watch basketball now. We need to talk about the MJ segment, though. If you’ve been living under a rock, NBC shocked the world and somehow convinced Michael Jordan to sign on as a “special contributor”. “Insights to Excellence” is sadly everything I thought it would be… nothing. He wasn’t in the studio or anything. Looked like some pre-recorded interview with Mike Tirico from who knows when at his house, talking about why he’s come out of hiding. The thing lasted about three and a half minutes. “To pay it forward. I had the obligation to basketball.” - MJ on the decision to join NBC Okay Mike. Hoping for some actual insight in future recordings. TWO) Champs Are Here OKC received their rings and raised their banner before the game. Vibes were immaculate. Dillon Jones was even in attendance. Good thing the Wizards waived him just in time for him to make his flight. Rockets weren’t having it, though. Ime Udoka said that they didn’t watch the ceremony and were instead focused on trying to ruin their night. Kevin Durant came out for warmups to loud boos, and so he booed them back. Everyone laughed. Meanwhile, Steven Adams still gets loud cheers because, well, who doesn’t love Steven Adams? It was a rough go-around for all Thunder not named Chet Holmgren (28 points, 11-17 FG) to start, especially SGA. He had just five points at the half on 40.0% shooting (2-5 FG), but you can only contain the league and Finals MVP for so long. He scored 24 of his 35 points in the 4th quarter and overtimes. What’s up with the four missed free throws (10-14 FT)? "I'm glad the guys enjoyed the ceremony. That's a great, great life event they had." - Mark Daigneault "It was surreal. I don't know how to describe it besides that. Seeing the banner raised was cool too... I'll remember it for the rest of my life." - SGA on the pregame ceremony THREE) Thunder Starters One of the more critical questions going into Opening Night was, “Who’s the 5th Thunder starter?” as we wait for JDub’s wrist to get right. SGA, Dort, Chet, and IHart felt obvious. Between Alex Caruso, Aaron Wiggins, and Cason Wallace, I leaned Cason mainly because of the bigger picture. Didn’t make sense to start Alex after managing him all last year, but then he started in every preseason game he played. Had to give that some sort of credit (and we did). Well, they ended up doing what they did a lot last year: change it up midway. Wallace started, and then Caruso started the second half… for Hartenstein. Here we go again. Cason’s playmaking looks improved. Daigneault went 11 deep (!!!) in the first quarter. Rookie, Brooks Barnhizer was the fourth sub off the bench, played about two minutes, and was never seen again. Part of that reason is Ajay Mitchell, who checked in after him (for Shai). There’s been some buzz, going back to his standout Summer League (19.8 ppg, 5.3 apg, 4.8 rpg, 1.5 spg). He scored 12 of his 16 points in the second quarter. “Not surprised. He was playing like this before he got hurt last year.” - Mark Daigneault on Ajay Mitchell FOUR) Jumbo Lineup It’s not much of a surprise to see Udoka start with the Steven Adams/Alperen Sengun pairing after how dominant they looked at the end of last season (+29.9 net rating, 162 minutes)—especially given the matchup, with Holmgren and Hartenstein on the other side. The real shocker is how much they leaned into it. Alpi and Adams shared the court for over 30 minutes (+8). LIKE WTF?!!! This was Adams' first time touching 37 minutes since November 9, 2022. They did just sign him to a three-year extension. You’d think they might wanna be careful with their investment. The average height of this Rockets' starting lineup is 6'10 (Thompson, Durant, Smith, Sengun, Adams), LMAO FIVE) Alpi Dominance Continues Maybe what Sengun was doing at EuroBasket 2025 (21.6 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 6.6 apg, 1.0 spg, and 1.1 bpg) translates over? Not gonna lie, I certainly had my doubts, but no… he’s looking just as dominant (I know, one game). Alperen Sengun vs Thunder: 39 PTS 11 REB 7 AST 2 STL 5-8 3P (career-high) 10-11 FT 27.7% USG Yeah, I see it too. Second time in his career, he’s attempted eight threes. Dude averaged 1.2 attempts per game last year. The hitch in his shot appears to be gone, so hey, this could be real (doubt it). All I know is that if it is, it’ll do wonders for his ceiling on sites that reward threes (DK). Also, going 10 of 11 from the line is something worth paying attention to. He was a 69.2% free-throw shooter last season. On the flip side, Amen Thompson (18 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast) had seven attempts from behind the arc and missed them all. Sucks, but his shot still looks flat. There’s no lift. While we’re here on Thompson, he had to leave the game late because of cramps. SIX) The Reed Conundrum I’ll give Reed Sheppard (9 pts, 4 ast, 37.9% TS, 28 min) this; he’s a confident motherfucker, and I love that about him (in a cute way). It’s hilarious how many times he looked off KD in this game. He’s gonna have stretches where he’s feeling it and looks automatic, but is it really gonna be worth it if his defense looks this dreadful? He can’t stay in front of anyone. The Thunder hunted and won that matchup with ease all night. Amen getting cramped up in OT1 really salvaged his minutes, cause I didn’t think he was gonna see the court again. Again, I know it’s only one game, but a couple more performances like this and things could get ugly. SEVEN) KD Gets Away With One Or should that say gets away with none? Kevin Durant (23 points, 9 rebounds) made his Rockets debut, and there’re gonna be two things you take away from it. Why’d you trade for him again? He was pretty much non-existent when they needed him most down the stretch, with a 12.5 USG% in both OT’s. There shouldn’t have been a second overtime. KD was clearly seen calling for a timeout after a rebound with about a second left on the clock. The problem is, they didn’t have any–He Webber’d it. He should have been T’d up, giving the Thunder a free throw to potentially end the game. Zarba and his buddies even got together to talk it over once the buzzer sounded, but did nothing. Strange, but luckily, it didn’t end up mattering much since OKC won in the second overtime. “Kevin definitely called timeout 3 times… They just missed it.” - SGA The Thunder beat the Rockets 125-124. EIGHT) Kuminga Starts Gallagher and I both felt pretty confident (sounds so stupid saying that with Kerr) that had Mosey Moody been available for this one, he would have been named the fifth starter, but his calf’s still bothering him. Steve Kerr decided to start Jonathan Kuminga (17 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 33 minutes) instead, rewarding him for a strong preseason. There might be some more rewards coming because, whew, this is exactly what they’ve been wanting to see from him for the last couple of years, especially the boards. You wouldn’t know it from looking at Luka’s box score, but JK did about as well as you could defending him; he made his threes (4-6 3PT) and consistently found the open man. I’m gonna go ahead and guess that he starts again against Denver on Thursday Let the showcasing begin. “When you ask for opportunity, you must deliver. He’s been very vocal about his opportunity and he delivered.” - Draymond Green on Jonathan Kuminga “I just wanna help JK be great… We’ve been kickin' it. Hanging out. Watching film and just working on our game together. I know how great he wants to be and how great he can be.” - Jimmy Butler on mentoring Jonathan Kuminga NINE) Jimmy Being Jimmy One of the funnier moments of the night came post-game, when Jimmy Butler talked about a bet he made with Draymond Green. The wager is that he’ll have a better free-throw percentage than Steph Curry this season. Deadass, hahaha. He admitted that it’s probably a bad bet but I still love that he does this type of shit. Two years ago, he said he was playfully aiming to shoot 50.0% from three. He obviously didn’t hit that mark, but he did shoot a career-best 41.4% that season. If you’re wondering how the bet is looking to start after Game 1: Jimmy Butler: 16-16 FT (100.0%) Steph Curry: 8-8 FT (100.0%) Will keep you updated as the season goes. Jesus, 16 free throw attempts. “No chance.” - Steph Curry when asked if Jimmy Butler has any shot at winning the bet Before we’re done with GS, a shoutout to Will Richard (5 points, 14 minutes). We tease Kerr all the time about playing these randos, but this kid looks like he can actually play. TEN) All Luka and Austin The Lakers are gonna struggle hard while LeBron’s out. They just don’t have any other guys on the team that can create. Luka Doncic (43 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists, 34.7% USG) and Austin Reaves (26 points, 9 assists, 30.1% USG) scored or assisted on 97 of the Lakers' 109 points. So wild. Marcus Smart (9 points) was the first sub off the bench. As for DeAndre Ayton’s debut (10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 turnovers), let’s just say it didn’t take long for the Lakers’ fan base to turn on him. Poor guy looked lost out there. "We just started. This is probably the second game we've played together." - Rui Hachimura on what the difference was for the Lakers "The trend I see is that we continue to be a terrible third-quarter team." - JJ Redick The Warriors beat the Lakers 119-109.

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⬛ Austin Ekeler: From D2 to the League He ran for 5,857 yards at Western Colorado Football. Signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent. Led the NFL in touchdowns twice. Now with the Washington Commanders and still producing strong. He’s one of the best to ever come out of Division II. ⬇️ Western State, now Western Colorado, was the only program that offered him a shot at running back. He stayed four full years and became one of the most productive players the RMAC has ever seen. He averaged 146 rushing yards and 1.6 touchdowns per game over 40 starts. He put together one of the strongest careers in D2 history...and he didn’t have to leave to do it. At Western, Ekeler dominated. He averaged more than 100 rushing yards per game across four seasons, led the country in all-purpose yards in 2015, and earned academic honors alongside his on-field production. By the time he wrapped up his senior year, he was a Harlon Hill finalist with nearly 6,000 rushing yards to his name. His work was undeniable. But he still didn’t get a Combine invite. The draft came and went. No calls. Then the Los Angeles Chargers brought him into camp on a rookie deal and gave him a shot. He took it from there. He made the roster as a rookie and started producing immediately. First as a change-of-pace option. Then as a third-down threat. Then as the guy. In 2021 and 2022, he led the NFL in total touchdowns. He stacked back-to-back seasons with more than 1,500 scrimmage yards and at least 15 total scores. He caught 107 passes in 2022, the most by any running back in Los Angeles Chargers history. The production hasn’t slowed down. In 2024, he signed with the Washington Commanders. He’s still outworking people. Division II didn’t slow him down. It prepared him. The hours. The discipline. The ability to carry the weight of a program while juggling everything else college throws at you. That’s what this level teaches. That’s why it sticks. There are players right now doing the same thing. Grinding through the spring, stacking film, putting together complete seasons. Some will make it. Not because someone finally believed in them, but because they never stopped believing in themselves. That’s what turns a D2 shot into an NFL career. ⬛ College Career 🔹 5,857 rushing yards, 63 total touchdowns 🔹 4× First-Team All-RMAC Sports 🔹 2013 RMAC Offensive Freshman of the Year 🔹 Led D2 in all-purpose yards per game (203.9) in 2015 🔹 2016 Harlon Hill Trophy Finalist 🔹 First-Team Academic All-America (CoSIDA) 🔹 RMAC Academic Player of the Year (2014) 🔹 2018 Western Colorado Alumni Award of Excellence ⬛ NFL Career 🔹 Signed by Los Angeles Chargers in 2017 (UDFA) 🔹 NFL leader in total touchdowns: 20 (2021), 18 (2022) 🔹 Only player with 10+ rush and 5+ receiving TDs in back-to-back seasons since Marshall Faulk 🔹 One of two UDFAs with 1,500+ scrimmage yards and 15+ TDs in two straight years (with Priest Holmes) 🔹 107 catches in 2022, most by a running back in Los Angeles Chargers history 🔹 PFF Second-Team All-Pro (2019) 🔹 NFL Top 100: Ranked #21 in 2023 🔹 AFC Offensive Player of the Week (Week 17, 2022) 🔹 Over 7,000 scrimmage yards and 70+ career touchdowns 🔹 Signed with the Washington Commanders in 2024 ⬛ Off the Field 🔹 Owns more than 115 rental properties in Colorado and Missouri 🔹 Built the Eksperience app to connect athletes and fans 🔹 Co-founded Gridiron Gaming Group 🔹 75+ endorsement deals (Adidas, Chipotle, Frito-Lay, more) 🔹 Founded the Austin Ekeler Foundation in 2021 🔹 Former host of “Ekeler’s Edge” with Yahoo Sports Ekeler’s story isn’t rare because he came from Division II. It stands out because he stayed in it, believed in it, and maxed it out. That’s what this level does when the right player buys in. Who’s next? #D2Football #AustinEkeler #WesternColorado #RMAC #NFL #Undrafted #Division2 #D2Built #D2ToTheLeague
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⬛ Austin Ekeler: From D2 to the League He ran for 5,857 yards at Western Colorado Football. Signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent. Led the NFL in touchdowns twice. Now with the Washington Commanders and still producing strong. He’s one of the best to ever come out of Division II. ⬇️ Western State, now Western Colorado, was the only program that offered him a shot at running back. He stayed four full years and became one of the most productive players the RMAC has ever seen. He averaged 146 rushing yards and 1.6 touchdowns per game over 40 starts. He put together one of the strongest careers in D2 history...and he didn’t have to leave to do it. At Western, Ekeler dominated. He averaged more than 100 rushing yards per game across four seasons, led the country in all-purpose yards in 2015, and earned academic honors alongside his on-field production. By the time he wrapped up his senior year, he was a Harlon Hill finalist with nearly 6,000 rushing yards to his name. His work was undeniable. But he still didn’t get a Combine invite. The draft came and went. No calls. Then the Los Angeles Chargers brought him into camp on a rookie deal and gave him a shot. He took it from there. He made the roster as a rookie and started producing immediately. First as a change-of-pace option. Then as a third-down threat. Then as the guy. In 2021 and 2022, he led the NFL in total touchdowns. He stacked back-to-back seasons with more than 1,500 scrimmage yards and at least 15 total scores. He caught 107 passes in 2022, the most by any running back in Los Angeles Chargers history. The production hasn’t slowed down. In 2024, he signed with the Washington Commanders. He’s still outworking people. Division II didn’t slow him down. It prepared him. The hours. The discipline. The ability to carry the weight of a program while juggling everything else college throws at you. That’s what this level teaches. That’s why it sticks. There are players right now doing the same thing. Grinding through the spring, stacking film, putting together complete seasons. Some will make it. Not because someone finally believed in them, but because they never stopped believing in themselves. That’s what turns a D2 shot into an NFL career. ⬛ College Career 🔹 5,857 rushing yards, 63 total touchdowns 🔹 4× First-Team All-RMAC Sports 🔹 2013 RMAC Offensive Freshman of the Year 🔹 Led D2 in all-purpose yards per game (203.9) in 2015 🔹 2016 Harlon Hill Trophy Finalist 🔹 First-Team Academic All-America (CoSIDA) 🔹 RMAC Academic Player of the Year (2014) 🔹 2018 Western Colorado Alumni Award of Excellence ⬛ NFL Career 🔹 Signed by Los Angeles Chargers in 2017 (UDFA) 🔹 NFL leader in total touchdowns: 20 (2021), 18 (2022) 🔹 Only player with 10+ rush and 5+ receiving TDs in back-to-back seasons since Marshall Faulk 🔹 One of two UDFAs with 1,500+ scrimmage yards and 15+ TDs in two straight years (with Priest Holmes) 🔹 107 catches in 2022, most by a running back in Los Angeles Chargers history 🔹 PFF Second-Team All-Pro (2019) 🔹 NFL Top 100: Ranked #21 in 2023 🔹 AFC Offensive Player of the Week (Week 17, 2022) 🔹 Over 7,000 scrimmage yards and 70+ career touchdowns 🔹 Signed with the Washington Commanders in 2024 ⬛ Off the Field 🔹 Owns more than 115 rental properties in Colorado and Missouri 🔹 Built the Eksperience app to connect athletes and fans 🔹 Co-founded Gridiron Gaming Group 🔹 75+ endorsement deals (Adidas, Chipotle, Frito-Lay, more) 🔹 Founded the Austin Ekeler Foundation in 2021 🔹 Former host of “Ekeler’s Edge” with Yahoo Sports Ekeler’s story isn’t rare because he came from Division II. It stands out because he stayed in it, believed in it, and maxed it out. That’s what this level does when the right player buys in. Who’s next? #D2Football #AustinEkeler #WesternColorado #RMAC #NFL #Undrafted #Division2 #D2Built #D2ToTheLeague

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