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Kevin Durant Deserves to be Mocked for Lying About His Height
I’ve never understood completely why Kevin Durant lies about his height and insists on being written down as a 6’9 forward. Good thing that a 6’11 point-forward like Giannis Antetokounmpo can point out the silliness in it.
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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Embracing Being the Villains
Next season, whether it makes sense or not, the Golden State Warriors will be the villains of the NBA. Draymond Green and Kevin Durant will be the main recipients of jeers, boo and whatever version of hate NBA fans can come up with. The 2015 champions and 2016 finalists seem to be ready for it.
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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Need to Forget About the 2016 Finals
What have you done for me lately has always been part of sports culture. What happened in the past matters, but it has an expiration date. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been basking in the glory of their sorta improbable championship from over three months ago, but it’s time to forget all that ever happened.
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Jeremy Lin: Stats, Charts & Proof the Brooklyn Nets Have a Great Starting Point Guard
The Brooklyn Nets are expected to be one of the weaker teams in the NBA this season. Jeremy Lin will has been given the keys to the offense, finally presented with a starting point guard position and main playmaker role right off the bat. That’s not just a game changer in his career, but for the Nets as well.
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NBA Rumors: Josh Smith So Desperate to Stay in the League He’s Actually Willing to Change
It’s been a rough few years for Josh Smith, as rough as it can be for someone who was once a borderline All-Star, and now doesn’t have an NBA team that’s interested him.
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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Want to Make it Easier for Carmelo Anthony
The New York Knicks still see Carmelo Anthony as their best player, but they know things need to be easier for him next season. Derrick Rose, Brandon Jennings and Kristaps Porzingis are supposed to help with that.
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Best Photos of the 2016 NBA Media Day
What is NBA Media Day? A chance for the teams to roll out their players, make them pose for the camera, crack a few smiles, maybe display a new jersey, and most importantly, get the training camps and preseason going. Here are the best photos from the 2016 media day across the NBA, one from each team session.
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat, Pat Riley Always Wanted to Move on From Chris Bosh & Dwyane Wade
The Miami Heat and the man pulling all the strings, Pat Riley, are trying to make it seem like they’re torn and broken up about Chris Bosh being unable to return after another blood clot turned up in exams. They seemed hurting and apologetic for not being able to hold on to Dwyane Wade. But don’t believe the tears or the soft spoken words: The plan all along was to move on from the two.
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Kevin Garnett: A Career in Photos
A good way to summarize a hall of fame career like Kevin Garnett had is through moments caught through the camera, and saved forever. From his days playing high school in Chicago, to his rookie year and relative success on the Minnesota Timberwolves. To the highs and lows with the Boston Celtics, until the inevitable decline on the Brooklyn Nets, and emotional return to the team it all started with.
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Kevin Garnett: Not That Great, But Incredibly Influential
Few would argue that Kevin Garnett is the best player of all-time, or even in the top 20. He’s not the best player in his position (power forward), didn’t revolutionize the center position when he moved to it. Despite his MVP award, he might never have been the best player in the NBA at one particular moment in time. But after 21 NBA seasons, including one championship with the Boston Celtics, it’s safe to say Garnett is one of the more influential players, especially in the last 20 years.