People often say there are defining moments during a professional athlete’s career. In the case of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, that moment came last season right after the All-Star break. Embed from Getty Images The Greek Freak had a reputation for being one of the best young players in the league. But that wasn’t enough,… Continue reading The Rise Of Giannis Antetokounmpo As A Bonafide MVP Candidate

Isaiah Thomas and Kemba Walker have been nothing short of spectacular this season, and that simply can’t be denied. The two point guards have been excellent this campaign for the Boston Celtics and the Charlotte Hornets, respectively. And both have been performing at a very high level of late, to the point they’re making a… Continue reading Isaiah Thomas and Kemba Walker Must Be All-Stars This Season

Their record might not show it, but the Mnnsota Timberwolves are clearly on the right path. No one said things will be easy, though. And considering the franchise hasn’t made the playoffs since 2004, fans would be wise to wait a few more years. They are set to become one of the best teams in… Continue reading Despite The Struggles, The Timberwolves Are On The Right Path To Success

There aren’t enough words to describe the kind of season Russell Westbrook is having this year. The Oklahoma City Thunder star has been even better than expected and he’s the clear front-runner for the MVP award. The departure of Kevin Durant has allowed him to become the alpha dog for the Thunder. And he’s been… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Could Easily Average A Triple-Double This Season

After losing the season opener against the San Antonio Spurs everyone started to criticize the Golden State Warriors. Some experts even said the team was never going to live up to the expectations set for them during the offseason. It took them a few weeks, but the Warriors are finally who we thought they were.… Continue reading The Golden State Warriors Are Finally Living Up To The Expectations

DeMar DeRozan is truly a special player. The Toronto Raptors guard is one of the best scorers in the league. But at the same time he receives a lot of criticism due to his one-dimensional style of play. He can score from many areas on the floor, but his three-point shot is non-existent. He must… Continue reading DeMar DeRozan’s Scoring Run Is Here To Stay

Don’t look now, but James Harden is a real MVP candidate. The Houston Rockets star entered the season as a bonafide candidate, and he’s answering the call early on. The arrival of Mike D’Antoni and his positional change to point guard has done nothing but good things for him. Harden is pacing the league in… Continue reading James Harden Making A Case To Win The MVP Award

There’s no question Derrick Rose is a talented basketball player. But to be honest, everyone who ever makes it to the NBA has talent. But Rose is not an ordinary player. He’s always been special. He’s always been considered an out-of-this-world talent. That’s exactly the reason why it’s so sad to watch him play right… Continue reading Derrick Rose, The Man Who Couldn’t Win The Battle Against Himself

There’s a lot of talk about how the San Antonio Spurs do things “the right way”. Whether it’s their coaching, their development of players or their style of play, San Antonio often receives praise. And for good reasons, as they’ve been one of the most consistent, competitive teams in the NBA over the last 20… Continue reading Jonathon Simmons, The Spurs’ Latest Gem

Everybody thinks Stephen Curry will win the 2016-17 NBA MVP Award for the third straight season. There’s also Kevin Durant in the Golden State Warriors. And we can’t count LeBron James out either. But the Cavaliers star tends to slow things down in the regular season. It’s safe to say he might not win an MVP award… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Is The Clear Favorite To Win The 2017 NBA MVP Award