about 2 months ago

Paul Pierce Says the Lakers Fit Better Around Luka Doncic Without LeBron

Pierce argued the Lakers are “better off” without James because Luka and LeBron have overlapping styles. He said LeBron, now 41, isn’t the same defensive fit and that role players slot more naturally around Doncic’s game. Pierce added Austin Reaves gets freer offensively without James, while Danny Green disagreed, saying Los Angeles is still deeper with LeBron.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Charlie Villanueva Explains Why Jokic, Luka and Giannis Never Force Their Way Out

Villanueva argued international stars are built differently when it comes to loyalty. He pointed to Luka never wanting to leave Dallas, Giannis being pushed out rather than choosing to go, and SGA staying put. "These international players don't have the same mentality as US-born players," Villanueva said. "Where things go wrong, they want to fix the problems, not leave."

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Draymond Green Had No Idea How Long He Choked Out Rudy Gobert

Draymond admitted he had no idea how long he had Gobert in a chokehold until he watched it back in the locker room. "I did not realize I was choking him that long," Draymond said. "When I got back to the locker room, I was watching this, and I was like 'damn, this is bad,'" he added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Reggie Miller Ranks Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan Over LeBron James

Reggie ranked MJ first in the GOAT debate, calling Kobe "Mike on steroids" with a better jump shot. He credited LeBron with the best career due to eight straight Finals appearances. "Stack for stack as a player, it is MJ, Kobe, then LeBron," Miller said. "I got tattooed by MJ and by Kobe at a high level," he added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Jimmy Butler Recruits Coco Gauff To Root For Warriors

At the BNP Paribas Open, Jimmy met up with Coco Gauff and recruited her to the Warriors' fanbase, away from the Heat. "By the way, your team hurt me, by the way. The Heat hurt me. Yeah, the Heat hurt me. I just wanna say. Switch alliances. And remember, Steph is on my team now so like, everybody love Steph."

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Mark Daigneault Addresses Lu Dort-Nikola Jokic Feud From Previous OKC-Nuggets Game

Dort was ejected for his Flagrant foul on Jokic in their last meeting, leading to Daigneault defending his player. Prior to tonight's game, Mark said, "Lu acknowledged the play was unnecessary. I don’t think my (postgame) comments, if I’m being honest, helped. The timing of them was insensitive." The Nuggets reportedly took issue to Daigneault's previous comments as well.

By Samir Mehdi

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