3 months ago

Kendrick Perkins: New All-Star Format Silenced Critics With Actual Competition

Perkins said, "The whole conversation...has been about guys competing. Well, damn it. We got there yesterday and it wasn't just an all-star game. Guys were actually playing basketball...playing defense." He credited Wembanyama for setting the tone early and applauded NBA Commissioner, "Adam Silver has now laid the foundation and...found the recipe going forward."

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Stephen A. Smith: “Ant-Man Is Going to Be the Face of the NBA”

Smith pointed to Edwards’ skill package and star appeal: “handle, the shot, the athleticism, the swag.” He argued fans relate more to Edwards than a “7 feet 5” outlier, then rattled off numbers: 31.9 points per game in 20 games vs winning teams, plus 59% on 71 clutch shots, and four series wins in six playoff matchups.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

2026 All-Star Game Averaged Most Viewers Since 2011

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game had 8.8 million viewers on average which is the most since the 2011 All-Star Game. The format finally indulged in the USA vs the World concept with two out of the four games having this. Aside from the actual Stars vs Stripes championship game, all games were incredibly competitive so the numbers make sense.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Alperen Sengun Asked About Kevin Durant's Excessive Phone Usage At The All-Star Game

Mike from 'Numbers on the Board' asked Alpy at the ASG how often did he see his Rockets teammate KD on his phone during the game. "I don't talk about locker room stuff," said Sengun with a chuckle. This, of course, is in reference to Durant reportedly being outed for disparaging his own teammates on an anonymous group chat.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

VJ Edgecombe Gushes Over Joel Embiid And His Skills

"He cool as hell, bro. He just chill. He be in his own little world," said Edgecombe on why he's close to Embiid off the court. On the court? "I swear I never seen someone like really that good. I ain’t going to lie." Embiid's averaging 26.6 points on 49.4% shooting from the field and 85% free throw shooting.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Danny Green Analyzes Giannis Antetokounmpo 'Committed To Bucks' Comment

Giannis revealed he's committed to the Bucks "as of today". Green read this as him telling Milwaukee to get him good players t compete with. "[Giannis] is very calculated in what he's saying. If you can get a player like Kawhi, or someone similar to that, that can keep Giannis home." It's unclear who Milwaukee can lure in the offseason.

By Samir Mehdi

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