There are certain types of players who thrive under pressure, even more so if that pressure comes from an opposing crowd. Shaquille O’Neal was one of these players during his …
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Exclusive Interview: Tim Hardaway On His Career, Legacy, Toughest Opponents, And His Actual Height
NBA legend Tim Hardaway sat down with Damien Peters of OpenCourt-Basketball, a bottle of water in one hand, a fans’ 90s basketball card in the other, reminiscing about his decorated …
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26 Years Ago, A Monumental NBA Trade Between The Grizzlies, Rockets, And Magic Made Waves
In the annals of NBA history, certain trades stand out as pivotal moments that reshaped the league’s landscape. The year 1999 witnessed one such seismic transaction that sent shockwaves through …
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Celebrating the 97th Birthday of a Basketball Icon On this special occasion, as basketball enthusiasts and fans alike come together to celebrate the 97th birthday of Bob Cousy, it is …
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20 Years Ago Today, The Largest Trade In NBA History Helped Miami Win Its First Championship
19 years ago today, ahead of the 2005-06 NBA season, the largest trade in NBA history was completed, as five teams combine to swap 13 players, topping a 12-player trade …
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A 911 call in Germantown, a suburb of Memphis, Tennessee, in July 2010: “Hey, Goddamn!” “Germantown 911, what’s the emergency? Hello? Hello? Hello? I don’t have nothing but gunshots,“ …
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The moment Pau Gasol took the floor as a 21-year-old rookie with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2001, the NBA world knew they were watching great talent develop in front of …
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Draft night 2003, a night Pistons fans will never forget. It was perhaps the most talented Draft Class we’ve ever seen and the hard working city of Detroit was finally …
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Allen Iverson Once Gave Celtics Ball Boy $2,000 For A Beer Run & Ended Up With Four Cases
Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson is considered to be one of the most groundbreaking players in NBA history. His skills, unique style, and devastating crossover–to go with his 6’0” frame–put …
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Kevin Garnett’s Grandma Pulled Out Shotgun When Recruiter Offered Him Money
31Today is Kevin Garnett’s birthday. Time to throw it back to one of his wildest stories: In high school, Kevin Garnett led his team to a 28–2 record, was named …
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