2 months ago

Nikola Jokic Declares Nikola Topic “The Future of Serbian Basketball”

Jokic, having played a "little bit" with Topic on the Serbian national team, is happy to see him fully recovered from cancer and playing basketball once again. "He's fighting something that is probably more important, most important, and he won it," Jokic said. He added that Topic is the "future of Serbian basketball," eager to see him grow.

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

David Fizdale Suspects Spurs' Foul Play Affected Miami Heat During the 2014 NBA Finals

Fizdale revisited the infamous 2014 Finals AC controversy, claiming the Spurs were suspiciously well-prepared when the air conditioning cut out in San Antonio. "Your a**hole custodian staff all of the sudden air conditioner cuts off in the middle of the Finals," he said. "Our guys were dehydrated, Bron was cramping. Duncan is just like running fine. Something was up."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Jay Williams Doubts Luka Doncic Can Lead a Title Team: “He Has Losing Habits”

Williams called Doncic “one of the most talented” he’s ever seen, but doesn’t trust it translates to winning. He pointed to Luka leading NBA in turnovers and LA being “one of the worst transition defenses.” He added Luka is tied for last in team offensive rating among 13 high-usage players, then cited constant ref complaints and not getting back defensively.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Jay Williams Hits KD With 'Racist Victim Hood Mentality' Charge Over Development Row

Alleging Durant suggested criticism of USA player development was a shot at Black Americans, Williams disagreed sharply. "When you bring race into something it hijacks the conversation," Williams said. "It felt like a racist victim hood mentality." He cited Kobe, who praised European development in 2015 without making it racial. "Critiquing a development system is not critiquing a race."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Jazz Sign Mo Bamba to 10-Day Contract

Utah is signing 7-footer Mo Bamba to a 10-day deal, agents Mark Bartelstein and Greer Love told ESPN, per Charania. Bamba played earlier this season with Toronto before dominating for the Jazz's G-League affiliate, averaging 17 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks. The former lottery pick earns another NBA opportunity with Jaren Jackson Jr. Sidelined with injury.

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Julius Erving on Young Charles Barkley: “Hard-Headed,” “Exceptional,” and Claimed His Spot

Erving said Barkley’s talent made teams live with the attitude. “He was hard-headed… had something to say about everything,” but was “exceptional,” able to rebound, go coast-to-coast, and make plays despite his height. Erving said adding him after a title was “disruptive,” and joked Barkley “almost killed” Marco Iavarone by bullying him out of “my spot.”

By Raahib Singh

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