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Last Chance U: Basketball Preview

On March 10, The series Last Chance U enters a new season, but of course, there’s a twist. Instead of hitting the gridiron, the series centers on the hardwood of Junior College basketball. The series visits The East Los Angeles College Huskies basketball program with

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The Death of George Floyd and the NBA

On March 25th,  an African-American man by the name of George Floyd was killed while being in police custody. The cause of death was when officer Derek Chauvin put his knee on Floyd’s neck causing him to go unconscious and eventually passing away. This event

The Five Best Rappers at Basketball

The worlds of hip-hop and basketball intersect constantly. You can see the world’s best rappers at basketball games pretty much on a nightly basis. Drake even takes a business role with the Toronto Raptors as their Global Ambassador. That goes both ways. Kevin Durant and

Making Star Wars/NBA Player Comparisons

May 4th is National Star Wars Day (may the fourth be with you), which means absolutely nothing to some sports fans. Star Wars and the NBA have no association, nor do the films have any sports in them (Han Solo playing driveway-pickup against Chewbacca would

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Most Iconic SLAM Magazine Covers of All Time

SLAM Magazine, also known as the Bible of Basketball, has been putting out some of the best basketball content available since 1994. Some of the best and most eye-catching content can even be found right on the cover! Here is a look at some of

Basketball Movies to Watch During the NBA Hiatus

The sporting world has come to a halt due to COVID-19 and the NBA was the first to suspend the season.  In the days following the NBA’s suspension of the season, the other major sporting leagues soon followed suit. Thousands of NBA fans feel lost

The NBA, Mental Health, and Delonte West

The importance of mental health wellness in the NBA is hugely important. The initiatives, programs, and regulations adopted by the league to ensure the players and staff have the proper mental health support are becoming increasingly better. The NBA leads the sporting industry in providing