For years, Lance Stephenson and Michael Beasley existed in basketball folklore as two of the sport’s great “you had to be there” talents. New York prodigies. Playground legends. NBA characters. …
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J.R. Smith’s Greatest Shot Was The One He Took On Himself
by Len Werleby Len WerleJ.R. Smith has made tougher shots than most basketball players would ever dare to attempt. He made contested threes with a defender in his jersey, momentum dragging him sideways and …
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Karl-Anthony Towns Steps Into The Devil Wears Prada 2
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasKarl-Anthony Towns has made a lot of unexpected appearances this season, but this one belongs to a different universe entirely. The New York Knicks big man has a cameo in …
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Steve Kerr Adds An Oscar To His Résumé With “All the Empty Rooms”
by Abby Cordovaby Abby CordovaSteve Kerr has spent decades building one of basketball’s most decorated résumés, and now it includes an Academy Award. The short documentary All the Empty Rooms, for which Kerr served …
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Gelo Drops “Backyard Ball” Music Video, Continues His Post-Basketball Creative Run
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasLiAngelo “Gelo” Ball is keeping his momentum going in music, releasing the official music video for his new track, “Backyard Ball,” on his YouTube channel. The release extends Ball’s growing …
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Chris Webber Produced Songs For Rap Legend Nas While He Was In The NBA
by Len Werleby Len WerleFormer NBA star Chris Webber, who played for teams such as the Golden State Warriors, the Washington Wizards, and the Sacramento Kings, also is a skilled music producer who has …
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NBA City: The NBA’s First Restaurant Tip-Off And the Long Road To The Final Buzzer
27 years ago today, on February 25, 1999, the NBA took a very late-’90s swing at expanding its brand beyond arenas and television. The league and Hard Rock Cafe International …
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Ayesha Curry Opens Up: “I Never Wanted Kids” And The Struggles Of Balancing Career And Family
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasAyesha Curry, entrepreneur, TV personality, and wife of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, has sparked widespread conversation after candidly admitting that motherhood and marriage were never part of her …
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In 1992 Michael Jordan Taught Michael Jackson How To Play Basketball In Return For Dance Lesson
by Len Werleby Len WerleIn 1992, for the music video for ‘Jam’ the world’s two biggest stars came together, as Michael Jordan, the biggest athlete on the planet, collaborated with the biggest musical artist, Michael …
