Lauri Markkanen, Santi Aldama Explain Why Giannis Is So Hard to Stop

9 months ago

Lauri Markkanen, Santi Aldama Explain Why Giannis Is So Hard to Stop

Markkanen called Antetokounmpo “really difficult to play one-on-one,” noting even with a scouting report, “he has some tricks in his bag that makes it really hard to guard.” Aldama added Giannis is on another level with Greece: “Seeing an MVP-level player play as hard as he does every day…it’s different when he plays for his country.”

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Scottie Pippen Posts Emotional Tribute to Kobe Bryant

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Scottie Pippen Posts Emotional Tribute to Kobe Bryant

"Them: You must've had a good dream, you were smiling," wrote Scottie as a tribute to Kobe on his birthday. He continued, "The dream:" which led into an emotional video of Kobe's final 60 point game against the Jazz. Scottie has always loved Kobe, saying earlier, "I'll remember [Kobe] as one of the greatest Lakers ever, right next to [Magic]."

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Adidas Drops News On Anthony Edwards' AE2 Shoes

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Adidas Drops News On Anthony Edwards' AE2 Shoes

"Nike could never,” said one fan regarding Adidas' brilliant market. “They let Jordan get away in the 80s, they're not going to make the same mistake again," said another in response to Adidas dropping a 'you ready?' advert for the AE2s. The release date is slated between late 2025-early 2026. Price is rumored to be about $130.

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Shaquille O'Neal Hypes Up Mike Bibby's Physical Transformation

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Shaquille O'Neal Hypes Up Mike Bibby's Physical Transformation

"Damn Mike, you on that creatine, ain't you," riffed Shaq. Bibby's transformation came in 2018, when he said, "I've always had this build. Teams didn't want me to lift heavy." Being a point guard, having a ton of muscle mass would affect speed and agility. "I do full-body lifts - three days a week with weights, and two days with bands."

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Charles Barkley Gushes Over Mavericks' Potential

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Charles Barkley Gushes Over Mavericks' Potential

"They [Mavs] might be the second best team in the West," exclaimed Chuck. His caveat? "If they could ever get healthy." Kyrie Irving tore his left ACL while Anthony Davis has been dealing with adductor and groin issues. AD recently had surgery on his retina. Barkley is optimistic however for 2025-26. "That boy Cooper Flagg, he's the real deal."

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Charles Barkley Suggests LeBron James Should Leave The Lakers

9 months ago

Charles Barkley Suggests LeBron James Should Leave The Lakers

"LeBron's going to have to move on," said Chuck. "Even though he's been putting up good numbers, they haven't been successful in four years." James at 40 averaged 24.4/7.8/8.2 and the furthest he's taken the Lakers since 2020 has been getting swept in the 2023 WCF against Denver. He's in final contractual year in LA, earning $52.6M.

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