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Why Loyalty Is Overrated in the NBA

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe NBA community loves loyalty. Legends like Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan, and Kobe Bryant are praised for staying with one organization throughout their careers. On the other hand, when players like LeBron James and Kevin Durant left their respective teams, their jerseys were burned, their posters were torn down, and their names were slandered and ridiculed. Loyalty is overrated, and it shouldn’t be the determining factor in how someone’s legacy is viewed. The perfect example of this is Udonis Haslem, who is known for his loyalty and his long tenure with the Miami Heat. After going...

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The NBA’s Death Sentence

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Achilles tendon is located in the lower half of the calf and is connected to the heel. Often a torn Achilles is very painful and even prevents you from walking properly. For an NBA player, a torn Achilles means you are sidelined for a minimum of 9 months and often over a year to recover. When players can’t walk correctly for months, it is difficult for players to come back to full strength. Players often have to be careful as it becomes easier to reaggravate the injury. Yet there are two superstar level players who...

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Why Darius Garland is a Future Star

Reading Time: 2 minutesDarius Garland is a future star. Darius Garland averaged 12.3 PPG, 3.9 APG,  and 2.6 TPG on 40% FG. Garland had an up and down 2019-20 season. He showed flashes of potential and is a great comparison to Damian Lillard. Garland was not utilized right under John Beilein. Sexton on the court with Garland led to terrible playmaking and selfish play as they both needed the ball. Sexton is a better finisher and a scorer while Garland is a better shooter, playmaker, and passer. Sexton’s selfish play led to frustrations from the team. As stated before,...

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Why The Toronto Raptors Championship Should Not Have An Asterisk

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 2019 Raptors featured a strong and deep team lead by superstar Kawhi Leonard. They were successful all year and came out as NBA champions. However, many people put an asterisk next to this championship due to injuries suffered by the Golden State Warriors. I disagree with the notion the asterisk is justified, and this is why: The Toronto Raptors came into the year having just traded for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green in exchange for DeMar DeRozan and others. It was amazing to watch Leonard adapt to a totally new system under a brand new...

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Biggest Threats to the Milwaukee Bucks: Analyzing All Competitors

Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter the NBA announced their plan to return, it was decided that 22 teams would play in Orlando with a chance to make the playoffs and win the NBA Championship. Out of those 22 teams, 9 of them are in the Eastern Conference. Currently, the Milwaukee Bucks are at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 53-12 record and they will most likely not fall. The question which arises is which teams pose the greatest threat to NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks? 5. Indiana Pacers: Indiana has a chance to face their division rivals...

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