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LeBron James: ‘Of Course’ Lakers Can Win Another NBA Title Before I Retire
LeBron James is confident he can win another title with the Los Angeles Lakers before his retirement from the NBA. “Of course,” James told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin when asked if he believed he could win again with the Lakers. When McMenamin asked him what gave him that confidence, James answered, “‘Cause we’ve done it before.” […]
Jerry West-Kobe Bryant relationship, explained: How Lakers legends became friends after NBA Draft workout
As two of the greatest talents for the greatest brand in basketball history — the Lakers — Jerry West and Kobe Bryant were practically royalty within NBA circles. West was the wily veteran, a man who had already captured basketball’s grandest prize, not to mention a slew of other accomplishments, during his playing days. West had […]
Remembering Jerry West: LeBron James, Adam Silver and others honor the NBA icon
Jerry West, a former NBA champion who was immortalized in the NBA logo, died at the age of 86 this week. West will go down as one of the largest contributors to the game of basketball after making his mark on the sport for several decades. The Hall of Fame guard won nine NBA titles during his time as a player […]
Luka Doncic vs. LeBron James: Chasing a Record Beyond Reach?
Kevin Garnett’s recent claim about Luka Doncic being the only player capable of breaking LeBron James’ scoring record has ignited a fiery debate in basketball circles. But let’s break it down in simple terms. Imagine LeBron James plays two more seasons, maintaining his average scoring pace before retiring. Even then, his record would stand at […]
2024 NBA Finals TV schedule: Where to watch Celtics vs. Mavericks, times, odds with Game 3 on Wednesday
The 2024 NBA Finals are here, and the Boston Celtics have the chance to go up 3-0 against the Dallas Mavericks. Boston pulled out a second straight win to open their best-of-seven series against Dallas. It was the ninth time the Celtics have won the opening pair in the Finals. Boston had five players score in double […]
Finals MVP Ladder: In series of stars, Jrue Holiday still stands out
Dallas coach Jason Kidd called Jaylen Brown Boston’s “best player” ahead of Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals, but Jrue Holiday proved Sunday in Beantown that the role is interchangeable. The 33-year-old busted the Mavericks for 26 points and 11 rebounds in Boston’s 105-98 Game 2 victory at TD Garden despite Luka Doncic producing a game-high 32 points with […]
What did Celtics owner say to Luka Doncic? Mavericks superstar has words for Wyc Grousbeck during NBA Finals
As a competitor, Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is wired differently than most. Having played in front of ruthless crowds in his native Europe, Doncic is fueled by jeers and hostility. With Doncic and the Mavericks in Boston’s hostile environment for Games 1 and 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals, the 25-year-old’s competitive fire is on […]
Kristaps Porzingis’ injury update after leaving Game 2 of NBA Finals, “I will die out there”
It sounds like Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis has avoided another serious injury. Porzingis appeared to tweak his leg after bumping into Dallas’ P.J. Washington on a driving layup by the Mavs power forward in the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals Sunday night. He was clearly limping after the play, but […]
Kyrie Irving Trolls Celtics Fans After Loss: Thought It Was Gonna Be a Little Louder
There was no doubt the Boston Celtics fans at TD Garden were not exactly going to be welcoming to Kyrie Irving during Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Thursday, but the Dallas Mavericks star expected more. “It’s basketball at the end of the day,” he told reporters following his team’s 107-89 loss. “Being […]
It’s finally game day! Celtics to face Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA Finals
The day has finally arrived. Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks tips off Thursday night. All is quiet inside of TD Garden on Thursday morning. But all of the streets are covered in green and white T-shirts reading, “You got Boston.” The Celtics dominated their Eastern Conference opponents, […]