The focus intensifies as Team USA edges towards a potential fifth consecutive gold medal at the Olympics. The tactical changes made by Steve Kerr, the head coach, are also under scrutiny. The tournament opener did not feature Jayson Tatum, who has five All-Star selections and three straight seasons on the All-NBA First Team, which raised…
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James with their second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Reactions to the move have been mixed. Most recently, one of Bronny’s Lakers teammates called him out for being lazy. Bronny, for his part, seems to be ignoring all the outside noise. Instead he is focusing on his looming rookie…
Former Golden State Warrior Klay Thompson has had an eventful offseason highlighted by his move to the Dallas Mavericks. Now, he is spending his time enjoying with the people of Cameroon. Known for his chill demeanor, Klay Thompson is making the most of his offseason activities. In a video shared by his former teammate, the sharpshooter is…
Over the past five years, Gordon Hayward was known more for missing games than playing them, but when he was in his prime, he was a valuable scorer and even an All-Star. Now, at the age of just 34, Hayward is hanging up the sneakers. “Today, I am officially retiring from the game of basketball,”…
Joel Embiid has been a fixture in the starting lineup for Team USA all summer but did not play in their group-stage game against South Sudan. The US still won, 103-86, and advanced to the knockout rounds, but head coach Steve Kerr’s decision to bench Embiid left fans and analysts puzzled. Kerr explained his reasoning…
Recently, on his podcast, Dan Le Batard took an opportunity to equalize Lakers icon LeBron James with the modern Muhammad Ali, whom James was seen carrying the flag of America during the opening of the Olympic games. This comparison has led to new debates among sports fanatics about how players’ legacies have evolved and extended beyond the…
Since his career started, the controversial but talented Ben Simmons has always been in the news. Recently, one of his former Philadelphia 76ers teammates, Georges Niang, revealed what their relationship was like. Niang explained why he distanced himself from the former No. 1 overall pick. “So he would roam around through the facility and you’d…
Nikola Jokic’s near triple-double performance consisting of 14 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists helped Serbia beat Puerto Rico by 107-66 at Pierre Mauroy Stadium, Lille, in their second game of the preliminary round Group C. After losing to the US team in their opening Group C match, Serbia adjusted for a different game against Puerto Rico…
By defeating South Sudan, Team USA has therefore qualified for the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics after winning that match 103-86. This group of Americans showed their depth and versatility, with Bam Adebayo leading them, scoring 18 points and Kevin Durant contributing 14 to their collective cause. From the start, Team USA dominated by going on an…