3 months ago

Dominique Wilkins Recalls Being in “Awe” During His First Dunk Contest

Wilkins said participating in the dunk contest was his way of seeing how he stacked up against the greatest dunkers. "I think I was in awe my first dunk contest. So I didn't really do what I should've done," Wilkins said, recalling competing against Julius Earning and Larry Nance in 1984. However, in his second contest, in 1985, he won.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Kristaps Porzingis Plays Coy on Making His Warriors Debut vs. Celtics

Listed questionable, Porzingis dodged a direct yes on facing Boston, saying, “I don’t know how much I can say, but it sounds like that’s your plan.” He added he’s “feeling good, ready to go” after six weeks out, stayed active through All-Star break, and wants to “finish the year really strong.” Golden State hosts the Celtics Thursday night.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Carmelo Anthony Calls Stephen Curry a “Game Changer”

Asked what separates Curry from other greats, Anthony said, “Steph changed the game.” He added, “I just think he’s a game changer.” Anthony credited Curry with “extend[ing] the three point line from the actual three point then to have court,” forcing new coverages. On Warriors’ playoff chances, he said, “As long as Steph is Steph,” they’ll “compete and fight.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Joel Embiid Would Trade His MVP for One Healthy Playoff Run

The 2023 MVP said he’d swap his award for one healthy playoff run. “I would trade my MVP for one healthy postseason run because I think that if I’m healthy, I’m dominant enough that I would carry us to win a championship.” This highlights how injuries have shaped his postseason track record and keeps the focus on availability over accolades.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

If Jayson Tatum Returns, Celtics Become a Dark Horse to Win It All: Kendrick Perkins

Asked about Boston's odds without Tatum, Perkins said, "This team has a culture." He added, "Jaylen Brown is the best two-way player in the game," citing top-five scoring and top-five opponent FG%. Plus, White and Pritchard are balling. Perkins believes "You get JT back, even if he's 75%, and it's going to be hell and hot water."

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Roasts LeBron James’ Lakers Take: “Who the Hell Don’t Know That?”

After James said the Lakers’ “number one important thing” is staying healthy, Smith wasn’t impressed on First Take. “The most important thing is health,” he said, then added, “Wow. Who the hell don’t know that?” Smith argued former players should “throw in the nugget of something we don’t know” when talking hoops. He pointed to injured stars across the league.

By Raahib Singh

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