4 months ago

“Not Super Happy”: Dirk Nowitzki Jokes About Durant Passing Him on All-Time Scoring List

Nowitzki joked that he wasn't all that happy about Durant passing him for 6th all-time on the scoring list before acknowledging his achievements. "He is one of the purest, smoothest scorers the game has ever seen," Nowitzki said. He added that Durant was basically a seven footer with the shot-making and game of a two-guard.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Lakers’ Transition Surge Hasn’t Fully Translated to Wins

Lakers have outscored opponents in transition in five straight games and seven of their last eight. While they rank 23rd in fast-break points this season, they’re seventh over that stretch by selectively pushing after misses and makes. They have won only three of those 7 games and sit sixth in the West at 25–16.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Drew Timme Explains His “Sexual Tyrannosaurus” Tee in Lakers’ Post-Game Conference

After the Lakers’ 110-93 win over Toronto, two-way big Timme got asked about his shirt. “I’m not big into fashion,” he said, then laughed when told otherwise. “It looks like a Predator movie reference on the helicopter. This is my fashion,” Timme added. “I like just some tees, I guess.” Timme had 3 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Paul Pierce Blames Luka Doncic's Defense For Blocking Best-Player Status

Pierce believes Luka will capture MVP honors eventually but insists defensive limitations prevent him from reaching the league's pinnacle. "We have never said Luka was the best player in the league because of his defense," Pierce explained. If Luka elevated his defensive intensity, "we would be talking about him being the best in the league."

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Danny Green Admits Clippers Only Team That Could've Beaten 2020 Lakers

Green revealed the Lakers would have been underdogs against the Clippers in a playoff matchup. "Most of that year they beat us, so if we would've matched up in the playoffs that was the only team I feel like we wouldn't have been favored against," Green explained. Despite "Mickey Mouse ring" critics, he maintained the Lakers were the league's best team. "The Clippers were the only problem we had."

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Steph Curry-Steve Kerr Hit 513 Wins; Draymond-Kerr Near NBA’s Top 10 Player-Coach Duo Wins

Curry and Kerr logged their 513th regular-season win together, moving to ninth all-time among player-coach duos and passing Cooper-Riley at 512. Kerr and Green sit 11th with 511, one back of the top 10. Tim Duncan and Gregg Popovich(1,001), Tony Parker and Gregg Popovich(862) lead the way. Malone-Sloan, Stockton-Sloan, and Ginobili-Popovich are also on the top-10 board.

By Raahib Singh

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