You know that meme where it shows a funny face with the caption “Stop giving me your toughest battles,” and the other picture saying, “You are my best solider”?There’s a hilarious alteration where Portland Trailblazers guard Damian Lillard says, “Thank you for giving me your toughest battles. I love the grind!” and the other picture … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Damian Lillard’s Loyalty is Holding Back the Blazers
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Where Are They Now?: Kessler Edwards Shines in NBA Rookie Campaign
Kessler Edwards (No. 14) shoots a floater against the Toronto Raptors on Feb. 28 in the Barclay's Center. The Brooklyn Nets selected Edwards as the No. 44 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Photos courtesy of Nathaniel S. Butler via Getty ImagesIn his journey from role player at Pepperdine Men's Basketball program to a rising star with the Brooklyn Nets, Kessler Edwards turned … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Kessler Edwards Shines in NBA Rookie Campaign
Hot Shots: Kyrie Irving’s Selfishness Will Cost Him Another Ring
Imagine this. You’re in a group project for the final. Your professor has given you two of the smartest people in the class to complete the assignment. You think to yourself, “We’re going to cruise to an A.” Then, one of your peers says, “You know what, if it’s cool with you guys, I’m actually going to do half of the work.” At this point, you’re thinking, “That’s not fair. … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Kyrie Irving’s Selfishness Will Cost Him Another Ring
Hot Shots: Warriors On Pace to Win the 2021-22 NBA Championship
Oh, how quickly they forget. It’s funny how time works, right? It feels like it wasn’t too long ago when the Golden State Warriors completed a dynasty for the ages, winning three championships in five years. Since the departure of current Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, experts have quickly written off the Warriors, especially since Warriors guard Klay Thompson … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Warriors On Pace to Win the 2021-22 NBA Championship
Hot Shots: LeBron James is the NBA GOAT
Art by Autumn Hardwick Michael Jordan is often viewed as the greatest NBA player to ever live, and a poll commissioned by ESPN found 73% of NBA fans believe Jordan is the superior player overall. But they are wrong, LeBron James is the best player to ever live, and it's not even close competition. James has better numbers than Jordan, and people don't realize the amount of … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: LeBron James is the NBA GOAT