Jason Kidd Wants Cooper Flagg’s Rookie of the Year Push Taken Seriously

about 2 months ago

Jason Kidd Wants Cooper Flagg’s Rookie of the Year Push Taken Seriously

Kidd made it clear Dallas views Rookie of the Year as more than a side race. “It’s a big priority,” he said, calling the award meaningful because “you’re only a rookie once.” Kidd argued Flagg’s season is “historic” and said that, by pure production, “it’s not even close,” while warning that popularity and trends can still sway voters.

By Raahib Singh

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Charles Barkley Roasts Purdue Ahead Of Elite Eight Vs Arizona

Given that Chuck lives in Arizona, he's rooting for the Wildcats in their Elite 8 bout versus the Boilermakers. "There's a big gap, it's called the Grand Canyon," said Chuck when discussing how much better Arizona is than Purdue. "We gotta attack Braden Smith. Don't let him control the tempo. Bradley and Krivas are out two secret sauces."

By Samir Mehdi

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Michael Jordan Stared At A Blank TV Before Hitting "The Shot" Vs Cavs, Says Howard White

Jordan dropped 50 in Game 4 of Cavs-Bulls 1989 but missed 5 FTs in doing so. Nike exec, Howard White, recalls MJ "simply staring into the television" when there was nothing on the night before Game 5. "Was that fate?" asks White with MJ hitting a free-throw line shot for "The Shot", essentially redeeming himself for his previous FT flubs.

By Samir Mehdi

Devin Vassell Stays Calm About Spurs’ Achievements Despite 56–18 Record This Season

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Devin Vassell Stays Calm About Spurs’ Achievements Despite 56–18 Record This Season

Following the Spurs' 127-95 win vs. Nets, Vassell didn't have any sense of achievement, with the main goal still in sight. "We haven’t accomplished anything yet," Vassell said. Despite this Spurs team being young, their aim is to compete for a championship. For Vassell, this one win against the Nets isn't something to celebrate, with the season ongoing.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Eric Collins Takes Shots At Joel Embiid: "He's A Free Throw Merchant"

As the third quarter winded down, Embiid drove from the top of the key into the lane. He tried to draw contact but fell to the floor. He was awarded free throws. "This guy is an absolute merchant... he's a free throw merchant," said Collins on the broadcast. Embiid's shot 11 free throws with 6 minutes left in the 4th.

By Samir Mehdi

Illinois Avoid Upset Vs Iowa, Move On To Final Four

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Illinois Avoid Upset Vs Iowa, Move On To Final Four

Iowa led with 7:27 left in the second half after Bennett Stirtz hit two FTs. Illinois, however, regained the lead and never relinquished it, avoiding an upset against 9-seeded Iowa. Keaton Wagler led the way with 25 points in the 71-59 win as Illinois entered the Final Four, where they will face the winner of Duke vs. UConn.

By Samir Mehdi

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