If it was not clear before, it is certainly clear now. LeBron James has been dominating the NBA for as long as most undergraduate students at Pepperdine have been alive. Entering his 21st NBA season, the fans still expect nothing less than James leading the Lakers to another championship. Never in history has a player in their 21st season been expected to carry such a … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: NBA Season Solidifies LeBron James as the GOAT
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Max Lewis Pursues Dream of Playing in the NBA
Lewis officially signed with the Lakers on July 9, to a four-year contract, according to a report by Khobi Price on Twitter. Lewis made his NBA Summer League debut July 3, against the Heat, according to USA Today. The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Max Lewis, former Pepperdine Men’s Basketball sophomore forward, with the 40th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft according to the NBA. Lewis … [Read more...] about Max Lewis Pursues Dream of Playing in the NBA
Hot Shots: Lakers Will Return to Playoffs, Courtesy of Patrick Beverley
It’s been a rollercoaster of an offseason for Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley.We all remember the show he put on after winning a play-in game against the Los Angeles Clippers last season. How could anyone forget the image of him standing on the scorer’s table, embracing the Minnesota crowd à la Kobe Bryant after winning his fifth and final … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Lakers Will Return to Playoffs, Courtesy of Patrick Beverley
S2E7: Pepp Basketball Ends, NBA MVP Race and Calvin Ridley Suspension (Jerry Jiang Guests)
Editor’s note: This episode mentions Deshaun Watson's pending grand jury case. Since recording the episode, the grand jury decided not to pursue charges in the nine criminal complaints against Watson.SportsWaves is back after spring break, and there is plenty of pro and collegiate sports action to discuss. The battle for NBA Most Valuable Player is heating up, and trades … [Read more...] about S2E7: Pepp Basketball Ends, NBA MVP Race and Calvin Ridley Suspension (Jerry Jiang Guests)
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
