And yet Dončić’s gripes weren’t about Brooks or his approach, but for how lenient the officials were with all of Brooks’ bumps and whacks and taunts. “A lot of people don’t like [Dillon Brooks],” Luka Doncic said postgame. “But I respect him for what he does.”
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports
Tatum is 25 and closing in on 10,000 career points. More than raising a banner in a city that has come to feel like home, he wants to change how fans talk about him. He wants to be mentioned in the same breath as the likes of Bill Russell and Larry Bird. “I would love to be on the Mount Rushmore of Celtics,” Tatum says. “Bird, Russell, Paul Pierce and those guys. They paved the way. The one thing all those guys have is chips. I have to get to the top of the mountain to even be considered as one of those guys. Читать дальше...
In the Finals, many felt he was out-coached by the Heat’s Erik Spoelstra. Tatum doesn’t want to hear it. He wants all of the criticism to fall on his shoulders. “I think it was unfair. I don’t know what more Joe could have done,” Tatum says. “He wasn’t out there turning the ball over and missing free throws. That was us.”
Source: Jeff Goodman @ The Messenger
Christos Tsaltas: “I’m the best perimeter defender in this tournament, in the world, in the NBA!” Dillon Brooks opened up on his mindset going to the FIBA World Cup semifinal, the match-up with Luka Doncic, his defensive effort and more. #FIBAWC #Canada #Rockets Exclusive:sportal.gr/basket/article…
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is currently balling with the Canadian National Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The Thunder guard is the frontrunner to win the MVP award after leading Canada to the semifinals of the tournament.
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In HoopsHype’s Team Asset Rankings, we assess and rank teams according to the combined value of their assets. This evaluation not only considers a team’s top players but also estimates the potential trade returns based on recent market trends and comparable player trades. Additionally, we weigh the team’s overall draft capital, as draft picks often serve as essential currency in trade negotiations. Essentially, this ranking answers the question, “Which team holds the most present value with the... Читать дальше...
Just hours after the complains of Luka Doncic about the officiating in the game between Slovenia and Canada, coach Jordi Fernandez was asked if he expects a similar situation created by the Serbian national team in the semifinal and indirectly gave an answer about what happened with Slovenia. “I don’t know what they’re going to do and I don’t care”, said the Spanish coach of the Canadian national team, giving once more full support to Dillon Brooks: ” If they complain, they complain. We have to... Читать дальше...
The early expectation is that Wood will come off the bench with Rui Hachimura the likely frontcourt starter next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis, according to team sources. At a minimum, Wood will be the primary backup center behind Davis while occasionally teaming with him in two-big lineups. He should average around 20 minutes per game when everyone is healthy.
Source: Jovan Buha @ The Athletic
During an appearance on The Lowe Post podcast, ESPN’s Bobby Marks speculated that Doncic could make an astronomical annual salary when he signs his next contract. “Luka’s gonna be probably the first 80-million-dollar guy,” Marks said at the 1:17:15 mark.
Source: Doric Sam @ Bleacher Report
Jovan Buha: The Lakers have officially signed Christian Wood. pic.twitter.com/vk7SCVxRZA
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Clutch Points: “If anybody know him, he gets bored fast… Now, you have to go [to Los Angeles] with a respect for the organization, the legacy & all the championships and the players.” Rich Paul on why LeBron James left the Cavs for the Lakers. (via @GilsArenaShow) pic.twitter.com/eWIXeiDB70
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Clutch Points: James Harden says the recent reports on his future with the Sixers and that he was pouting over All-Star Game votes are not true 👀 (via @JHarden13 / IG) pic.twitter.com/detRZLMDR6
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