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NBA: Kyrie Irving Chose Brooklyn to “Play at Home”
Welcome NBA fans! Kyrie Irving is a member of the Brooklyn Nets. Irving will be joining his close friends, Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan in Brooklyn. There has to be a reason why Kyrie and his friends are teaming up together. Maybe they wanted to be closer to their loved ones and enjoy playing for each other.
By Michael Reynoso7 years ago in Unbalanced
NBA Free Agency: Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, & DeAndre Jordan Sign with Brooklyn Nets
Welcome NBA fans! In a remarkable turn of events on the first day of free agency, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN "confirmed" that Kevin Durant (signs a 4-year $164 million deal), Kyrie Irving, and DeAndre Jordan will sign with the Brooklyn Nets.
By Michael Reynoso7 years ago in Unbalanced
What Kind of Player Do You Think Kawhi Leonard Is?
On Monday, June 17, an estimated 1.5 million Raptor die-hards packed into the streets of “the 6” to celebrate the city’s first ever NBA championship. Toronto fans were not only there to celebrate their first ever NBA Championship, but the city’s first title in over 25 years. Many laughed at the idea of Toronto dethroning Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and the other great players that made up the Golden State Warriors; but, as we now know, Kawhi and Toronto got the last laugh. For his contribution, it's shocking to hear many people questioning others, "What kind of player do you think Kawhi Leonard is?" Still, this is an important question, and one that should be addressed before considering his impact on NBA Finals, as well as his future in the NBA as a whole.
By Kyle Finkel7 years ago in Unbalanced
NBA: Kevin Durant ‘Reportedly’ Sells His California Home and Bought One in New York
Welcome NBA fans! Kevin Durant is his own man. Durant doesn’t need any team to recruit him and being persuaded to join a team. Furthermore, Durant wants to join a team that fits his personality. What Kevin needs is a team like the Brooklyn Nets that embodies basketball in its “purest form.” This team can provide a “drama free” zone where you can only focus on just playing basketball.
By Michael Reynoso7 years ago in Unbalanced
NBA: LeBron James Is Giving Anthony Davis His No. 23 Jersey
Welcome NBA fans! Everything is going well for the Los Angeles Lakers. They acquired a legitimate top five superstar in Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans. Then, the Lakers traded their remaining players to the Washington Wizards to clear more cap space. As a result, the Lakers now have $32 million in cap space to work with, which is genius from Rob Pelinka.
By Michael Reynoso7 years ago in Unbalanced
NBA Rumor: Klay Thompson “Considers” Clippers if Not Offered Max from Warriors
Welcome NBA fans! It is not even July yet and there have been tons of moves happening as of late. The latest saga involves Kevin Durant either getting a max offer from the Warriors or leaving them for good. In Klay Thompson’s case, he is counting the days until free agency begins to get a max offer from his franchise.
By Michael Reynoso7 years ago in Unbalanced
NBA: Kevin Durant Is 'Officially' a Free Agent
Welcome NBA fans! We all knew that before free agency starts, two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant would opt out of his final contract with the Golden State Warriors. The reason why Durant can opt out is to sign a $38.2 million max deal either with the Warriors or another team (New York or Brooklyn) in free agency.
By Michael Reynoso7 years ago in Unbalanced
NBA Free Agency: Kawhi Leonard to Meet with Clippers on July 2
Welcome NBA fans! NBA Free Agency is around the corner, and there will be tons of rumors swirling about where our favorite players will either land or stay. In this case, the most coveted free agent, newly-crowned NBA champion Kawhi Leonard, is set to meet up with the Los Angeles Clippers. Ever since Kevin Durant ruptured his Achilles in the NBA Finals, Kawhi has been the only superstar whom teams are going after.
By Michael Reynoso7 years ago in Unbalanced
NBA Awards Recap: The ‘Greek Freak’ Wins MVP
Welcome NBA fans! The 3rd annual NBA Awards took center stage in Los Angeles and the event was spectacular for players who come together and supported each other’s accomplishments. This night was emotional for the new MVP winner, Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
By Michael Reynoso7 years ago in Unbalanced
Determined to Be the "One"
The 2018-2019 NBA season has finally reached its ending point after the 2018-2019 NBA awards were presented on Monday, June 24, 2019. In a season where LeBron James missed the NBA playoffs, Stephen Curry did not win an NBA title, and Kevin Durant experienced a catastrophic injury, many fans can feel the change in the air. One of the most exciting things about the sport of basketball is that nothing is for certain at any given moment. When players compete and work hard, on and off the hardwood, anything could happen. As a result, the ongoing debate for who the top five performers at each position are is a continuous conversation that has now carried into the off-season. After watching the 2018-2019 NBA season, I believe that the top five point guard rankings in the NBA have been re-ordered. With the 2019-2020 season quickly approaching, I believe that these players will be some of the league's most talked about athletes as they continue to compete for an NBA title.
By Thuurd .I7 years ago in Unbalanced
NBA Draft Recap: Zion Williamson is Pelicans No. 1 NBA Draft Pick
On NBA Draft night, the Pelicans drafted Duke phenom and No. 1 NBA Draft pick, Zion Williamson from Duke. The night was spectacular. Zion’s named was called first, and he shook NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's hand with a great deal of joy. Then he spoke to TV cameras about being drafted and the journey it took him to get this far.
By Michael Reynoso7 years ago in Unbalanced
Reason First: ESPN Drops Ball
If you’re going to ban LaVar Ball, do it for the right reason. Do it because he is slightly deranged and out-of-control when it comes to evaluating all of his sons’ basketball skills. In a decision made by ESPN, Ball may no longer appear on any of its network programs due to a comment he uttered to sports anchor and moderator Molly Qerim. The quote from Ball to Qerim was that she could "switch gears with [Ball] anytime.” Qerim (who is married to former NBA player and fellow ESPN co-worker Jalen Rose) and the network took offense to the line and have barred him indefinitely. In the video, Qerim took the language in stride. She actually switched gears! Ball is a fool and a delusional dad who says and does things without a filter. What he said may have been off the cuff but his statements about how son Lonzo Ball is better than Steph Curry and Lebron James was particularly ghastly. He was wrong about the UCLA Bruins winning the NCAA championship. Though he was right about Lebron James going to the Lakers. Fast forward and one finds LaVar Ball in the most trouble for words that he spoke.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Unbalanced
