Jalen Williams’ Draft Comparisons Didn’t Boost His Confidence While Leaving Santa Clara

11 months ago

Jalen Williams’ Draft Comparisons Didn’t Boost His Confidence While Leaving Santa Clara

Williams said, "They weren't what would make me leave, I got like Joe Ingles." Tony Allen was outraged by the comparison, but J-Dub admitted Ingles was a good player. Williams was happier having James Harden as his projected ceiling. Far outplaying Ingles comparisons, J-Dub averaged 21.6 ppg and earned All-NBA Third Team honors enroute to winning the 2025 NBA championship.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Jeannie Buss Breaks Down Luka Doncic’s Reaction to Shocking Lakers Trade

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Jeannie Buss Breaks Down Luka Doncic’s Reaction to Shocking Lakers Trade

Buss revealed that the trade was a complete secret and that Doncic didn't know about it. She said, "I have never had a player come to the Lakers and be as sad as he was. The trade was a huge surprise to him." However, she's convinced Luka has embraced the Lakers, his recent 3-year $165 million extension proving his acceptance.

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Jalen Williams Fears NIL Could Ruin Desire to Join the NBA

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Jalen Williams Fears NIL Could Ruin Desire to Join the NBA

Williams said, "When I was there, I don’t have money and I don’t want to keep asking my parents." So his first thought was "let's get to the League" and start earning, but for players making up to millions with the NIL it could ruin the NBA's allure. J-Dub suggested, "There needs to be some kind of cutoff."

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Luka Doncic Touched by Jeannie Buss and Rob Pelinka’s Support at EuroBasket

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Luka Doncic Touched by Jeannie Buss and Rob Pelinka’s Support at EuroBasket

Buss and Pelinka travelled to Poland to watch Slovenia's final practice before their opening EuroBasket game. Luka said, "It’s a long flight. I think it’s like 11, 12 hours, so it means a lot for them just to be here to support me." Their encouragement worked, with Doncic scoring 34 points against Poland, but unfortunately Slovenia lost their opener 105-95.

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Jalen Williams Reveals How He Emulated an NBA Role Player’s Game Instead of Kobe's

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Jalen Williams Reveals How He Emulated an NBA Role Player’s Game Instead of Kobe's

"At a young age 'cause I grew late, I was a huge Kobe fan,', Williams admitted. Despite this, J-Dub he wouldn't be able to emulate the Mamba after seeing his fadeaway jumper. Instead, Williams emulated Andre Miller, an NBA role player he watched growing up. J-Dub said, "That was someone that I look, pace wise to just play like."

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Shaquille O’Neal Admits Lakers GM’s Sly Maneuver In 2004 Had Him Heated

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Shaquille O’Neal Admits Lakers GM’s Sly Maneuver In 2004 Had Him Heated

"I was going to kill that dude," said Shaq on Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak after he was traded without prior intimation. "I understand the business, but show me a little more respect." Shaq and Kobe's feud was at an all time high so separating them was priority number one. Interestingly enough, reports from 2004 suggest Shaq requested a trade.

By Samir Mehdi

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