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Much Ado About Melo?
Pre-Script: I had actually written this article weeks ago, but didn't feel like releasing it because I didn't think it had enough substance. Then I saw Mike Korzemba's video on Melo, and I couldn't have said it any better than he did. Now enjoy!
By Olamide Olatunbosun7 years ago in Unbalanced
All Around Update
Manu Ginobili, one of the most iconic San Antonio Spurs players, retires at the age 41. Manu Ginobili, a 4fourtime NBA Champion, who played alongside superstars Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Kawhi Leonard, has retired after 16 NBA Seasons. Being from Argentina, Ginobili classifies as one of the most elite international players to compete in the NBA. He played in the Olympics for Argentina, winning Gold in 2004 and Bronze in 2008. He was a 2-time league MVP, and a major contributor to the game. While he didn't entirely "invent" the eurostep, Ginobili crafted and perfected this dazzling move in his career, with it becoming his signature move. A favorite to eventually be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame, Manu Ginobili will be greatly missed by Spurs fans and other fans throughout the league.
By Kolby Gourley7 years ago in Unbalanced
Manu Ginobili: Hall of Fame?
So Manu Ginobili just announced his retirement the other day and NBA fans everywhere are crying. Even my sister texted me saying, “Noooooooo. He’s supposed to play until he’s 100 at least,” followed by crying emojis. Question is, do you think he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame?
By Shandon Pendleton7 years ago in Unbalanced
Road to the Hall
Manu Ginobili announced his retirement from the NBA a few days ago. Like most of us who follow sports when a player’s playing days are finished, we put their career in a historical context. We do this with just about everything. Sports, politics, music etc. We cannot help but doing so. Lebron and Kobe, as great as they are and were, will never escape the Jordan debate. As great as Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady are they will not escape the Joe Montana comparison. It is what we do.
By Kyle Jordan Ferguson7 years ago in Unbalanced
Donovan Mitchell vs. Ben Simmons
I love basketball. Basketball has been a huge part of my life growing up, and I love to express my opinion on the NBA. I constantly see posts on social media about the NBA and people’s opinions on the players, games, organizations, and other matters. I love reading through the comments and seeing what people think. Sometimes, someone will say something that I really agree with, and, sometimes, someone will say something that I think is absurd. Instead of commenting and getting into thread arguments or receiving backlash, I can post my opinions here and express how I feel about the NBA.
By Shandon Pendleton7 years ago in Unbalanced
Watch Your Head
Before I even say anything, just watch this video. Just do it. Done? Ok, cool. So yeah, Dennis Smith Jr. is athleticism personified. He's only 6'3" and has tied the NBA-record for the highest vertical leap in NBA history. His explosive, exciting play-style has been wowing people from his high school days in Fayetteville, North Carolina (famous for being the hometown of rapping sensation J Cole). He went to college at NC State (alma mater of fellow sky-walker NBA legend David Thompson) and where he continued to electrify crowds and impress scouts with his athleticism and scoring prowess. In the 2017 NBA Draft, he was drafted 9th overall by the Dallas Mavericks—the New York Knicks foolishly passed on Smith Jr. even though they needed a point guard—and was immediately labelled as the steal of the draft. While Donovan Mitchell and Kyle Kuzma likely stole that title from him, Smith Jr. had a decent rookie season that should leave Mavericks fans excited for the post-Nowitzki era.
By Olamide Olatunbosun7 years ago in Unbalanced
Byram Hills Advances to Section Finals With 44-34 Win Over Somers
Wednesday night at the County Center, Byram Hills Boys Basketball Team advanced to the Section One, Class A Final with a 44-34 victory over the Somers Tuskers. But the ten point margin does not reflect how the Somers’ defense frustrated the well established Bobcat offense.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Unbalanced
Warriors of the West
The small things can make a big difference in sports. Small changes and minor adjustments can change the trajectory of history. NBA fans have experienced this first hand over the past few years and it has resulted in the Warriors winning three of four titles. Dynasties contrary to the angry fans that oppose them are good for sports.
By Kyle Jordan Ferguson7 years ago in Unbalanced
The Fresh Prince
I looked up the number of players who have worn the number 25 in the NBA. It seemed to be a fairly obscure number; the lone people I could think to sport the number were Ben Simmons and Derrick Rose. Turns out 213 players (including 16 active players) have worn the number 25, including legends Gail Goodrich, Mark Price and Robert Horry—there was also a Seattle Supersonics player named Michael Phelps who wore 25... I don't know what to make of that.
By Olamide Olatunbosun7 years ago in Unbalanced
Should Orlando Trade Vucevic?
The NBA 2018-2019 season is approaching quickly, and while many teams have made big trades and moves already, one team that has kept relatively quiet in this offseason is the Orlando Magic. Of course, they drafted Mo Bamba, a center who could come into the league already a polished defensive anchor with tremendous upside on the offensive end, but they haven't really made any other big moves.
By Bryce Bailey7 years ago in Unbalanced
The People's Champ. Top Story - August 2018.
Let me be clear: I believe Ben Simmons was the best rookie (yes, he was a rookie; this is not up for debate) and deserved to win the Rookie of the Year award. However, Donovan Mitchell came out of nowhere and made it a much tighter race than anyone anticipated heading into the season. The Utah Jazz had been written off by many following Gordon Hayward's departure for the Boston Celtics, but as the year progressed, Mitchell began to show flashes of greatness; those flashes turned into stretches and those stretches turned into wins, playoff wins in fact. And while the return of eventual Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert helped the Jazz's case, it is indisputable that he carried the team offensively and they would have been lottery-bound without him.
By Olamide Olatunbosun7 years ago in Unbalanced
