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Should The NBA Had Honored Bill Russell Before His Passing?

The death of any athletic legend is always heartbreaking since those who admire them always wish they could live forever. When the legendary basketball player Bill Russell passed away earlier this month, heartbreak took the form of love and respect for the former Boston Celtics center who touched so many lives and gave so much …

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Houston Rockets Court

You Won’t Believe What The Houston Rockets Have Added To Their Court

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and one photo of the Houston Rocket’s practice court may be worth a thousand points to the team in the coming years. That’s because the team has added something to their practice court that may become a staple across NBA arenas during the regular and postseason. …

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Larry Bird Steph Curry

Could Larry Bird Have Done What Steph Curry Is Doing?

The NBA has changed over the years but unlike other sports where athletes are able to show off their sculpted physiques and the results of their advanced training, basketball has removed much of the contact once permitted in the sport. One of the players credited (or blamed) for this is Steph Curry of the Golden …

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Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving

Did The Brooklyn Nets Treat Kyrie Irving Fairly?

In the same week that nearly three-quarters of the league’s general managers picked them to win the NBA Finals, the Brooklyn Nets announced that point guard Kyrie Irving will not be allowed to play with the team until he is vaccinated for Covid. Their announcement also came on the heels of the NBA and the …

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NBA Players Vaccinated

Will Local Governments Force NBA Players To Get Vaccinated?

There was some interesting news to begin September for three NBA teams, as the local governments in New York City and San Francisco have implemented a Covid protocol for games played at indoor arenas. The rules might prohibit players from the Knicks, Nets and Warriors from playing on their own home floor if they are …

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NBA Hard Knocks

Does The NBA Need Its Own Hard Knocks Show?

As Dallas Cowboys fans enjoy their finals few preseason peeks at the team thanks to HBO’s Hard Knocks, one famous fan of “America’s Team” is lobbying for the NBA to start the same type of show the NBA. That fan, LeBron James, is likely speaking more like someone who would be sitting on the couch …

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Dennis Schroder

4 Reasons Dennis Schroder Did Not Secure The Bag

Dennis Schroder didn’t get the huge contract he was expecting this offseason. Instead he had to settle for less. Way way less. Everyone has been having a lot of fun with this topic and everyone has had an opinion on this topic. However, not everyone is correct when it comes to the reasons Dennis Schroder …

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LeBron Best Player

3 Reasons LeBron Got No Votes As Best Player Of The NBA

There’s was a ton of debate over the recent vote by NBA execs on evaluating who the best player in the NBA going into next season is. In this meaningless vote, no one voted for LeBron James. Obviously this caused a bit of an uproar, however I’m here to explain why LeBron James got no …

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NBA Christmas

NBA Disrespects Bucks With 2021 Christmas Schedule

The NBA released the ten teams that will be playing on Christmas, the unofficial opening day of the season. The Christmas day schedule features a playoff rematch, both conference champions from last season, and other 2022 NBA Finals favorites. The one problem is that the league dissed the champions from last season to placate the …

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Carmelo Anthony Lakers

Does Carmelo Anthony Increase The Lakers 2022 Title Hopes?

Does Carmelo Anthony Increase The Lakers 2022 Title Hopes? | Sports Takes & News | TooAthletic.com [tps_start_button label=”Click Here For The Best Twitter Reactions” style=”” class=””] [tps_header]Click Next For Twitter Reactions[/tps_header] The pairing that has been talked about for two decades was made official this past week as Carmelo Anthony joined the Los Angeles Lakers, …

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Russell Westbrook Traded

Why Does Russell Westbrook Keep Getting Traded?

Why Does Russell Westbrook Keep Getting Traded? | Sports Takes & News | TooAthletic.com [tps_start_button label=”Click Here For The Best Twitter Reactions” style=”” class=””] [tps_header]Click Next For Twitter Reactions[/tps_header] When a Most Valuable Player is traded in most sports, it is normally big news. For the NBA’s 2017 MVP Russell Westbrook, being traded has become …

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L.A.

Better L.A. Acquisition: Max Scherzer or Russell Westbrook

Better L.A. Acquisition: Max Scherzer or Russell Westbrook | Sports Takes & News | TooAthletic.com Two Los Angeles sports team made trades last week in an effort to secure another championship as the city welcomed a pair of future Hall of Famer players, starting pitcher Max Scherzer and guard Russell Westbrook. While SoCal hopes fans …

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USA Men’s Basketball

USA Men’s Basketball Team Can Be Beat

USA Men’s Basketball Team Can Be Beat | Sports Takes & News | TooAthletic.com [tps_start_button label=”Click Here For The Best Twitter Reactions” style=”” class=””] [tps_header]Click Next For Twitter Reactions[/tps_header] The first day of the Summer Olympic didn’t go well for the USA Men’s Basketball Team as they lost to France on Sunday 83-76. After the …

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Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo Takes Aim At Super Teams

Giannis Antetokounmpo Takes Aim At Super Teams | Sports Takes & News | TooAthletic.com [tps_start_button label=”Click Here For The Best Twitter Reactions” style=”” class=””] [tps_header]Click Next For Twitter Reactions[/tps_header] When you reach the mountaintop in sports, your voice can be heard the loudest and clearest. For Giannis Antetokounmpo, the superstar of this year’s NBA championship team, …

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Will The Brooklyn Nets Soon Be Under An NBA Investigation?

Will The Brooklyn Nets Soon Be Under An NBA Investigation? | Sports Takes & News | TooAthletic.com There are reports that the Brooklyn Nets broke Covid-19 rules during the season and even violated the league’s salary cap and collective bargaining agreement, which may, if proven true, force Adam Silver to declare the contracts of at …

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US Men’s Basketball Team

Is The US Men’s Basketball Team Soft Compared To The Rest Of The World?

Is The US Men’s Basketball Team Soft Compared To The Rest Of The World? | Sports Takes & News | TooAthletic.com [tps_start_button label=”Click Here For The Best Twitter Reactions” style=”” class=””] [tps_header]Click Next For Twitter Reactions[/tps_header] The United States Men’s Basketball Team have not begun their quest for another Gold Medal in the Summer Olympics …

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Athletes Recruiting

Should Athletes Be Banned From Recruiting Talent?

Should Athletes Be Banned From Recruiting Talent? | Sports Takes & News | TooAthletic.com As the end of the NBA season approaches, the behind-the scenes recruiting of potential teammates has also begun. While basketball and other leagues frown upon owners, general managers and coaches discussing players from other teams, the interactions between players are no …

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Trust The Process

Should The 76ers Continue To Trust The Process?

Should The 76ers Continue To Trust The Process? | Sports Takes & News | TooAthletic.com [tps_start_button label=”Click Here For Twitter Reactions” style=”” class=””] [tps_header]Click Next For Twitter Reactions[/tps_header] “Trust The Process” is at an all-time low in Philadelphia after the 76ers were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs this past weekend despite having game seven on …

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