Michael Jordan is believed to be the best to play basketball by his fans after gaining six NBA championships for the Chicago Bulls. However, former NBA All-Star player Gilbert Arenas argues that MJ’s championships should not be the only basis for being the greatest. Having won six championships in two three-peats in his 15-year career in the NBA, this feat has become the barometer that many of his loyal fans make as an argument for the ‘GOAT’ wannabes to surpass LeBron James. Gilbert Arenas stressed that championships should not be the metric for determining an NBA player’s greatness. The former…
Author: Ernest Hernandez
Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George opened up about Anthony Edwards’ controversial statement about the playstyle of NBA players during Michael Jordan’s era. The rising star has attracted the attention of many league veterans, including George, who took a stance on the ongoing debate. Edwards sparked a heated debate at the last Fanatics Fest about his insight into Jordan’s era, implying that His Airness is the only player worth noting over others due to his unique achievements. George was disappointed over the Timberwolves guard. In his “Podcast P,” the nine-time NBA All-Star delved into Edwards’ opinion. The nine-time NBA All-Star then called…
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are currently in a race to be this season’s Rookie of the Year, breaking numerous records to stake their claim on the award. However, one social media personality thinks one of them is not on the same level as the other. When WNBA legend Lisa Leslie opined that both Reese and Clark should receive the award, Barstool Sports founding owner Dave Portnoy had a different opinion. “I still see people like that tweet from Lisa Leslie being like, ‘They’re both [Rookie of the Year players.]’ They’re not both Rookie of the Years! They’re not and…
The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly closing in on Chinese basketball star Yongxi “Jacky” Cui, the 21-year-old forward who most recently played for the Guangzhou Long Lions in the Chinese Basketball Association. The Brooklyn Nets are hoping to fill one of their two remaining spots with Cui, who could be debuting in the NBA this upcoming season. If the signing pushes through, he will be the first Chinese basketball player to be signed in the NBA since Zhou Qi and Wang Zhelin in 2016. Cui first caught the eyes of NBA scouts after he graduated from the NBA Global Academy. He…
Paul George went to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason after months of failed contract negotiations with the Los Angeles Clippers. His father Paul George Sr. said that the Clippers’ disloyalty betrayed his son. On Monday’s episode of “Podcast P with Paul George,” George Sr. blasted the Clippers for how they handled his son’s contract negotiations. “I felt like they stabbed us in the back because I thought Paul did a whole lot for the team,” the elder George said. “I think he gave them 110%, and what he was asking, it wasn’t a whole lot. But they saw…
For her seeming refusal to do commentary for Caitlin Clark the Indiana Fever, WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes has been on the receiving end of criticisms over the last week. Stephen A. Smith has been one of the sports personalities who are notably vocal about Swoopes. Smith took issue with Swoopes seemingly refusing to acknowledge Clark’s efforts in helping the Fever rise in the WNBA standings after she only praised Lexie Hull, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston in her “Queens of the Court” podcast. The outspoken ESPN analyst called out the three-time WNBA MVP for failing to mention the rookie guard’s…
WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes is apparently biased against Indiana Fever’s star rookie Caitlin Clark. She was reportedly scheduled to do commentary in the game between the Fever and the Dallas Wings last Sunday, but that didn’t happen. Instead, the NBA TV and Bally Sports Southwest Extra broadcast featured Ron Thulin and Naismith Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman on play-by-play and commentary, and ShaVonne Herndon at courtside. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith said that Swoopes was originally supposed to be part of the commentary team for the Fever-Wings match, but claimed she was removed due to her seeming bias against the…
On Tuesday night, the Atlanta Dream will face the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center for some WNBA action. The Atlanta Dream is currently fifth in the Eastern Conference with an 11-21 record. The Phoenix Mercury is fourth in the Western Conference with an overall record of 16-17 this season. According to the top betting experts, the Atlanta Dream is predicted to win against the Mercury in this matchup. The preview information Date: September 6, Tuesday | Time: 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona TV: AZFamily/Mercury Live/Peachtree TV Stream: NBA League Pass Atlanta Dream vs Phoenix Mercury…
College Park Center will host a WNBA showdown this Tuesday night between the Washington Mystics and the Dallas Wings. The Washington Mystics are at the bottom of the barrel in the Eastern Conference with a measly 9-23. The Dallas Wings are facing a similar situation with 9-23, and are ranked fifth in the Western Conference. The best WNBA betting odds are predicting a win for the Washington Mystics in this game. The preview information Date: September 3, Tuesday | Time: 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time Location: College Park Center, Arlington, Texas TV: BSSWX/MNMT Stream: NBA League Pass Washington Mystics vs Dallas…
On Tuesday night, the Seattle Storm will play the Connecticut Sun at the Mohegan Sun Arena to continue the WNBA schedule for this season. The Seattle Storm are ranked third in the Western Conference with an overall 19-13. The Connecticut Sun are second in the Eastern Conference, just one spot below the reigning Liberty, with 24-8 currently. The Seattle Storm will win this matchup according to the latest WNBA betting odds. The preview information Date: September 3, Tuesday | Time: 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time Location: Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut TV: NBCS-BOS/FOX13+ Stream: NBA League Pass Seattle Storm vs Connecticut…