The Celtics' Jayson Tatum is having a great season, so why what's up with his MVP odds? Chris Sheridan takes a look.
The Sacramento Kings franchise has had some legendary players compete for their franchise, although they only have one NBA title in their legacy, which came in the 1950-51 season when they were known as the Rochester Royals.
In the NBA, achieving a triple-double in a game is a significant feat, showcasing a player’s versatility and ability to impact the game in multiple facets.
In NBA history, certain achievements transcend mere statistics to become enduring symbols of greatness. From the unparalleled scoring exploits of Michael Jordan to the towering dominance of Wilt Chamberlain, the NBA's 4,000, 3,000, and even the 2,500-point clubs stand as a hallowed sanctuary reserved for the game's most elite scorers.
The special day of leap day comes only once every four years - and on this day in Sacramento Kings history, two Kings put up a legendary stat line. On February 29, 1964, the Cincinnati Royals (now the Kings) took on the Philadelphia 76ers, where teammates Oscar Robertson and Jerry Lucas put up a 40-40 game combined.
Alabama senior guard Mark Sears is finally getting some national attention for his strong season leading the Crimson Tide basketball program. The U.S.
In a remarkable display of skill and perseverance, per Justin Kubatko, Russell Westbrook has etched his name into the annals of NBA history alongside legends such as LeBron James and Oscar Robertson.
During an interview with David Aldridge of The Athletic, NBA legend Oscar Robertson said LeBron James is his “favorite” player. Robertson was an early adopter of player empowerment, with his class action lawsuit allowing high school players to directly enter the NBA Draft. LeBron entered the NBA straight out of high school in 2003.
Isiah Thomas, a legendary point guard himself, recently weighed in on the debate surrounding the greatest point guards of all time, notably omitting Stephen Curry from his list. "I think the list starts with Magic and Oscar.
The storied basketball career of Oscar Robertson is set to be immortalized once again. On Thursday, it was officially announced that the NBA and the Indiana Pacers organization will commission a statue dedicated to the Milwaukee Bucks legend in the Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis as an honor for his legacy.
Bearcats basketball legend Oscar Robertson has a statue outside of Fifth Third Arena and another one just got commissioned in Indianapolis. The statue is going up at his alma mater, Crispus Attucks High School.
The question of the five greatest players of all time by position stirs a lot of debate. Rarely do we have a unanimous consensus over the five players that should be on the team.
Stop us if you've heard this before: Luka Doncic has made more NBA history. It's something the Dallas Mavericks superstar has seemingly done on a nightly basis this season, and his latest bit of history happened on Saturday night in San Fransisco, as Dallas defeated the Golden State Warriors, 132-122.
NBA Hall-of-Famer and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar compiled a laundry list of accomplishments during his 20-year career. While also being one of the most influential athlete activists, he stood apart by using his basketball IQ and thirst for knowledge to become a respected figure in professional sports.
Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar does not think Magic Johnson is the greatest point guard of all time.
The Sacramento Kings snapped a 16-year NBA playoff drought in 2023, which was the longest in sports history. They did it impressively, earning the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and home court advantage in at least the first round.
When talking about some of the greatest players ever, you have to mention Oscar Robertson and his illustrious career. The Big O spent the last few years of his career with the Milwaukee Bucks, becoming a true franchise legend.
NBA Hall-of-Famer and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar compiled a laundry list of accomplishments during his 20-year career. While also being one of the most influential athlete activists, he stood apart by using his basketball IQ and thirst for knowledge to become a respected figure in professional sports.
The 2022 class of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame were (in no particular order) Swin Cash, Larry Costello, Hugh Evans, Manu Ginobili, Tim Hardaway, Del Harris, Lou Hudson, Bob Huggins, George Karl, Radivoje Korac, Theresa Shank-Grentz, Marianne Stanley and Lindsay Whalen.
The new trophies, which are awarded to players and teams for their accomplishments in the postseason, were crafted by Tiffany & Co.
Oscar Robertson has revealed his top 5 favorite NBA players of all time. As one of the greatest point guards of all time, his opinion matters a lot, and
Truth be told, Westbrook probably did not have that strong of an argument for winning MVP on the sub-.500 Wizards next to an elite backcourt partner in Bradley Beal.
What made this performance even more ridiculous is that a post-Achilles Durant played all 48 minutes in a game that the Nets needed to win.
View the original article to see embedded media. Russell Westbrook just passed Oscar Robertson for the most triple-doubles for a player over a career. This is a great achievement for Russell Westbrook because he accomplished a feat that nobody had a chance of doing.
Despite consistently being celebrated by his actual teammates for his leadership qualities, Westbrook does indeed draw unfair criticism often times. Oscar Robertson is standing up for Russ.
Tom Brady is not the GOAT. Sorry, that’s a real nice notion, and I can even see where some people would get suckered in by it. But while he is the best quarterback of all time, and probably the best football player ever, that doesn’t make him the GOAT.
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