Dirk Nowitzki Recalls Kobe Bryant Elbowing Him Despite All-Star Friendship

3 months ago

Dirk Nowitzki Recalls Kobe Bryant Elbowing Him Despite All-Star Friendship

After a meaningful All-Star together, Dirk thought he had built a friendship with Kobe. Two weeks later at Staples Center, Dirk gave him a big hug before tipoff. "The jump goes up and he elbows me so hard in the ribs. He just wanted to set the tone. Whatever happened two weeks ago was completely gone."

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Luka Doncic Forces Lakers Staff To Do Push-Ups After Draining His Signature Pregame Shot

Luka, prior to every game, challenges LAL's coaching staff to a battle of half-court shots. Given his range, he usually makes it. He made it today in Dallas and it led to the coaching staff having to do push-ups. This is quite the confidence booster for Doncic as he's back in Dallas for the first time this season.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

JJ Redick Evaluates Cooper Flagg's Rookie Season So Far

After a slow start to his rookie campaign as Dallas's PG, Flagg's found his footing. He's averaging 18.8 and 6.4 on 47.7% shooting. "He crashed and defended and ran and was physical," said JJ, comparing Flagg's Duke play to his NBA play. "For a rookie, the big shoulder playing off two feet," continued JJ on Flagg's physicality.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Luka Doncic Drains Stepback 3 For 12 Points In Nine Minutes Against Dallas

Luka is back in Dallas for the first time in the 2025-26 season. As the league's first quarter scoring leader (12.1ppg), he's right on the money tonight. He went 2-3 from beyond the arc including a beautiful stepback 3. He's also 6-6 from the free throw line to bring his 1Q total to 12 points.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Jason Kidd Jokes About Making Anthony Davis Play Point Guard Upon His Return

AD avoided surgery on the ligament on his left hand as he's now progressed to on-court work while wearing a glove. "He’s working extremely hard," said Kidd before "joking" about his idea for Davis's new role upon return. "He should be the next one if we don’t have a PG." This is a reference to Flagg's unfortunate time as PG.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

LeBron James' Head Nearly Touches Backboard On Missed Lob Dunk

LeBron is almost a month into being 41. Yet, he caught a lob pass from Luka on the right baseline and nearly put Naji Marshall on a poster. What's even more impressive is that Bron's head nearly touched the backboard. He would missed the dunk attempt but get his own rebound and lay the ball in for the easy two.

By Samir Mehdi

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