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NBA Players With The Most Technical Fouls Every Season Since 2007
Every season, we watch as certain NBA players earn themselves the titles of hothead or villain due to their actions and reactions on the basketball court. As a result of those actions, those players are usually hit with a technical foul, which rewards their opponents two free throws and possession of the ball. If a player accumulates 16 of these technical fouls throughout an entire season, they face a one-game suspension by the league.
The 10 Greatest NBA Centers Of The 2010s
Historically speaking the 2010s is one of the “weakest” eras for centers in the history of the league. Although there is plenty of evidence to support that claim, it also remains true that there was elite talent at the position during the decade as well. The following 10 players defined what it meant to be a center in the 2010s as the NBA was evolving into the more perimeter-based league as we know it today. 1.
The Charlotte Hornets All-Time GOAT Pyramid Original
We have come to a bittersweet time in our all-time GOAT pyramid series. The end has arrived with our final NBA franchise, the Charlotte Hornets, as we travel through time and break down the players that make up the top five tiers in franchise history. Since 1989, the Hornets have built their legacy from the ground up, and although it hasn't resulted in the ultimate prize of an NBA championship, their story needs to be told. It is as important as any other franchise in league history.
The 10 Greatest NBA Power Forwards Of The 2010s
The 2010s decade in the NBA was filled with elite talent at every position just as we have already covered with the point guard, shooting guard, and small forward positions in previous months. Next up are the power forwards who defined the decade with numerous NBA champions, Finals MVPs, and MVPs making their presence known across the league’s landscape. As the position began to evolve and advance, these 10 power forwards emerged as the ones who would define the era forever. 1.
10 NBA Stars Who Retired Early
As NBA fans, we would love to see our favorite NBA players play forever. Unfortunately, that is never the case due to injuries, age, and other factors. There is an especially empty feeling when we see talented stars forced to retire early for the same reasons. The following players were forced to end their basketball careers at the age of 32 years or younger, far before they should have ever been hanging up their shoes for good. 1.
The Worst Draft And Trade Mistakes In Boston Celtics History Original
The Boston Celtics are widely recognized as one of the most successful franchises in NBA history with 17 NBA championships, the most in NBA history, as their biggest piece of evidence. While it takes a special and beyond-intelligent organization to achieve such things in the NBA, mistakes have been made along the way, whether through the draft or via trade over time. No NBA team is perfect and the Boston Celtics are no exception.
Every NBA Team’s Active Player Who Is Highest On Their Franchise Scoring List Original
With the offensive explosion in the NBA over the last few years, several scoring records are seeing new players take ownership at an exponential rate. We have already seen more 50, 60, and 70-point games in the 2020s than we have in previous decades while the all-time three-point and all-time scoring record have both fallen in the last few seasons.
The Memphis Grizzlies All-Time GOAT Pyramid Original
In 1995-96, an NBA franchise was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Vancouver Grizzlies remained in their home North of the Border through the 2001-01 season until they made the permanent move to Memphis in 2002. In the last 29 seasons, the Grizzlies have made just 13 playoff appearances and are one of 10 teams that remain without having won an NBA championship.
The Lowest-Scoring NBA Games Of The Last 20 Seasons
On Sunday night, the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks ended up on the wrong side of NBA history when the two teams combined for 152 points with the final score being 79-73 in favor of Philadelphia. It marked the first time since 2016 that two NBA teams scored less than 80 points in a game. The historically bad debacle between these two teams inspired a thought process that led me to investigate the lowest-scoring NBA games in terms of combined team scores over the last 20 years.
The Lowest-Scoring NBA Games Of The Last 20 Seasons
On Sunday night, the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks ended up on the wrong side of NBA history when the two teams combined for 152 points with the final score being 79-73 in favor of Philadelphia. It marked the first time since 2016 that two NBA teams scored less than 80 points in a game. The historically bad debacle between these two teams inspired a thought process that led me to investigate the lowest-scoring NBA games in terms of combined team scores over the last 20 years.
NBA Center Tiers 2023-24
After compiling the top 25 players at every position, from point guard to power forward , we have finally arrived at the final edition of our 2023-24 positional rankings by tiers. The center position in the NBA today is as loaded as it’s been in two decades featuring dominant forces on both sides of the ball who are champions and MVPs of the league. The 25 centers below represent the best that the position has to offer in today’s game.
13 Players Who Won An NBA Championship Without Scoring Any Points In The Playoffs
In NBA history, NBA championship teams have always been comprised of players ranging from superstars to unsung heroes who make their magical run to glory possible. Then, there is another group of players who contribute almost nothing offensively but still earn the label of being an NBA champion for the rest of their lives.
The Most Player Of The Month Awards: LeBron Has More Than Kobe And Jordan Combined Original
The NBA’s Player of the Month award was created in 1979-80 with Moses Malone becoming its inaugural recipient. From 1980 through 2001, the award was given to just one player around the NBA for their monthly performance until it switched to the East/West format it is known for today. For the most part, the award is talked about for 24 hours before it becomes an afterthought.
Largest Single-Game Defeats Of Greatest NBA Stars
This past weekend, we saw one of the greatest players in NBA history, Stephen Curry , take the worst of his career when the Boston Celtics trounced the Golden State Warriors 140-88. The 52-point loss was by far the largest margin of defeat in the four-time champion’s 15-year career. This led us to dive into the worst losses of the 20 greatest players in NBA history to see how these defeats stack up against one another.
The New Orleans Pelicans All-Time GOAT Pyramid Original
Just three franchises remain in our ongoing GOAT pyramid series where we rank the greatest players in all 30 NBA teams' history by tiers. Today, we have one of the youngest franchises in the NBA to break down for you, the New Orleans Pelicans. The franchise debuted in 2002-03 as the New Orleans Hornets before taking on the Pelicans nickname for good in 2013-14. While their legacy as a franchise is still very much being written, the players who have shaped their path so far are clear.
Largest Single Game Defeats Of Greatest NBA Stars
This past weekend, we saw one of the greatest players in NBA history, Stephen Curry, take the worst of his career when the Boston Celtics trounced the Golden State Warriors 140-88. The 52-point loss was by far the largest margin of defeat in the four-time champion’s 15-year career. This led us to dive into the worst losses of the 20 greatest players in NBA history to see how these defeats stack up against one another.
NBA Power Forward Tiers 2023-24
After breaking down the best NBA players in 2023-24 at the point guard, shooting guard, and small forward positions by tiers, we have arrived at one of the most talented, and controversial positions in 2023-24, the power forward. As the NBA continues down the path of positionless basketball, the line between players being considered small or power forwards has become even more blurry. Take Paul George for example.
10 Best NBA Players Who Won Five Championship Rings
Over the last few months, we have been counting down the best NBA players to win a certain amount of NBA championship rings in their careers. From one championship ring to four championship rings , we revealed the 10 greatest to win each amount. Now, we have arrived at a group of players who are among a small number of those to ever win an astounding five NBA championships, ranking them based on their total career stats, achievements, and impact on overall team success.
10 Best NBA Players Who Won Five Championship Rings
Over the last few months, we have been counting down the best NBA players to win a certain amount of NBA championship rings in their careers. From one championship ring to four championship rings, we revealed the 10 greatest to win each amount. Now, we have arrived at a group of players who are among a small number of those to ever win an astounding five NBA championships, ranking them based on their total career stats, achievements, and impact on overall team success.
10 Best NBA Players Who Won Five Championship Rings
10 Best NBA Players Who Won Five Championship Rings Over the last few months, we have been counting down the best NBA players to win a certain amount of NBA championship rings in their careers. From …
NBA Players Who Scored The Most 50-Point Games Against Every NBA Team Original
It wasn’t that long ago that a 50-point game in the NBA was a special feat. As the game has evolved and shots continue to rain down from beyond the three-point line, 50 points in a game has become more and more common. Today, we are going to show you every NBA team’s arch-nemesis throughout history by revealing which players tallied the most 50-point games against them in their careers.
NBA Small Forward Tiers 2023-24 Original
After revealing what the 25 best point guards and shooting guards in the 2023-24 season look like being separated into tiers, we have reached one of the most talented positions in the game today, small forward. The 2023-24 season has seen many elite small forwards reach new levels with their game.
All-Time Left-Handed Three-Point Leaders For Every NBA Franchise Original
When NBA fans often chat about the greatest left-handed players in NBA history, the usual suspects like Bill Russell, David Robinson, and James Harden always make their way to the top of the conversation. Lost in that same conversation, however, are the proficient and awe-inspiring lefty shooters that have also graced the court throughout history. Today, we will go team by team to reveal the greatest left-handed three-point shooter from all 30 NBA franchises.
The Best NBA Players By Age For The 2023-24 Season Original
In the NBA, age has always been a good measurement of what a player has accomplished and a gauge of what that same player could accomplish in the future. Young stars such as Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Victor Wembanyama still have their entire careers ahead of them while aging superstars like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James are nearing the finish line regarding their playing days.
Longest Streaks Of 10+ Points In NBA History: LeBron James Is King with 1,202 Straight Games Original
As the old saying goes, “Records are made to be broken”. In the last three seasons alone in the NBA, we have seen two major records fall when Stephen Curry broke the all-time three-pointers made record and when LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. An underrated record whose top streak still runs today is the consecutive games with at least 10 points record.
New York Knicks All-Time Team: Starting Lineup, Bench, And Coach
The New York Knicks are one of the oldest and most storied franchises in the history of the NBA. Although it hasn't always been a resounding success, the Knicks have remained a franchise with as much value and as much relevancy as any other in the NBA during the same time. This is thanks to the countless NBA legends who have made Madison Square Garden over the years, forming one of the more daunting all-time lineups in the league.
NBA Shooting Guard Tiers 2023-24 Original
One position that has had no shortage of elite performers so far during the 2023-24 NBA season is the shooting guard position. From the three stars at the top who remain in the MVP conversations late in the season to the elite role players who have had an immeasurable impact on their team’s success, the shooting guard position is alive in 2023-24.
The Most Valuable NBA Franchises From 2000-2023 Original
In the NBA, the value of a franchise can be broken down into four categories. The market each franchise resides in, their arena, their on-court results, and their overall brand. This is why teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and New York Knicks usually top Forbes’ list of most valuable NBA franchises year after year.
NBA Point Guard Tiers 2023-24 Original
So far during the 2023-24 NBA season, the point guard position has been among the best in the league. From a pair of serious MVP hopefuls to the gritty two-way players making a subtle yet favorable impact on their team’s playoff chances, the point guard spot is as strong as it has been in the last two decades.
10 Best NBA Shooting Guards Drafted In The Last 10 Years Original
In the last 10 years, the talent pool around the NBA has begun to burst at the seams with players at every position who have elevated their games to rank among the best in the league. One position that has seen an impressive collection of players rise to the top is the shooting guard position featuring stars such as Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards, Donovan Mitchell, and more.
Only NBA Players Who Won An All-Star MVP, Regular Season MVP, Finals MVP, And An NBA Championship In The Same Season Original
Winning an NBA championship, Finals MVP, and regular season MVP is a rare feat to accomplish in the NBA. It is so rare in fact, that only a handful of players have ever accomplished it. When you add the stipulation of an All-Star Game MVP into the mix in the same season, there have been only four players to capture all four trophies in a single season in 77 years of NBA history.
The 10 Greatest Canadian NBA Players Of All Time
In the history of the NBA, there have been 54 basketball players from the country of Canada to make their way to the professional ranks. Of those 54 players, 30 are currently in the NBA or have appeared in at least one game in the 2023-24 season. The clear best player from this group is All-Star and serious MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous Alexander who was recently touted as the greatest player ever from Canada by former NBA point guard Stephon Marbury.
The 10 Greatest Canadian NBA Players Of All Time
In the history of the NBA, there have been 54 basketball players from the country of Canada to make their way to the professional ranks. Of those 54 players, 30 are currently in the NBA or have appeared in at least one game in the 2023-24 season. The clear best player from this group is All-Star and serious MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous Alexander who was recently touted as the greatest player ever from Canada by former NBA point guard Stephon Marbury.
2024 NBA Free Agency: 10 Best Players At Every Position
This summer, the 2024 NBA free agency class is going to make some serious noise. At every position, there is at least one game-changing playmaker, scorer, rebounder, and defender ready to sign for big money and write the next chapter of their legacy, whether it be with the team they are currently with or elsewhere. Today, we are going to take an in-depth look at the 10 best potential free agents becoming available this summer in the NBA per position.
Comparing Jokic, Shaq, Kareem, And Olajuwon During Their First 8 Seasons Original
Two-time MVP and NBA champion Nikola Jokic has been a dominant force in the NBA since 2020, winning two MVP awards, an NBA title, and a Finals MVP in the first eight seasons of his career. Today, we will take a look at Jokic’s first eight seasons in comparison to Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Hakeem Olajuwon’s. It will not only show how he fits among some of the league’s greatest big men but also what kind of trajectory he is on as far as his legacy and career go. Best Stats 1.
The Chicago Bulls Have Spent $1.8 Billion In The Last 20 Years: 0 NBA Finals, And Just 1 Conference Finals Original
In recent weeks, we have taken a close look at how teams such as the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, and Philadelphia 76ers have spent their money over the last 20 seasons. The one thing they all share in common during that time is a lack of an appearance in the Finals, let alone an NBA championship.
Los Angeles Lakers All-Time Team: Starting Lineup, Bench, And Coach Original
In many ways, the Los Angeles Lakers are the gold standard for success in the NBA. They are tied with the Boston Celtics for the most NBA championships with 17 and have built their brand into one of the most recognizable in the world over the last 77 years. To reach this level of success, the Lakers have been a place where NBA legends build their legacies and live in the spotlight of Hollywood simultaneously.
The Atlanta Hawks All-Time GOAT Pyramid
Fadeaway World’s all-time GOAT pyramid series for every NBA franchise has reached its final stretch with just four teams remaining to be revealed from the field of 30. Today’s franchise is one of the oldest and most recognized franchises in the NBA today, the Atlanta Hawks. As one of the oldest franchises in NBA history, the Atlanta Hawks have a long and storied history.
10 NBA Players Who Get The Worst Whistle From Referees In 2023-24
A few weeks ago, we revealed NBA stars who got the best whistle from referees so far during the 2023-24 season . These 10 talented scorers have mastered the art of manipulating their way to the free throw line and are thriving this season because of it. Today, we take a different approach. Below, we will take a look at 10 NBA stars who are excelling as scorers this season despite getting a bad whistle from referees and taking far fewer trips to the free throw line.
10 NBA Players Who Could Be Traded This Summer After Surviving The 2024 Trade Deadline
The 2024 NBA trade deadline was uneventful for a lack of better words. The Knicks and Mavericks came out big winners while the other 28 teams made smaller moves or stood pat and did nothing. Despite all the rumors, this left a long list of players who could be switching addresses this summer as teams look to improve outside of the draft and free agency in the offseason.
10 Best NBA Players Who Won Four Championship Rings Original
As we continue with our series counting down the best players ever to win a certain number of NBA championships, we find ourselves entering elite space this time. After presenting the greatest players with one, two, and three championships, we now move on to the NBA legends who have won exactly four NBA championships. Only 18 players in NBA history have ever won exactly four NBA titles in their careers and only 26 players have won more than four.
NBA Teams That Drafted The Most 20,000-Point Scorers Original
In NBA history, there have been exactly 51 players to reach the 20,000 points scored mark in their careers. Of those 51 players, eight are currently active, still looking to add to their totals and improve their status on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. It all began with a team willing to take a chance on them in the NBA Draft, whether it was as a part of their plans or if they were just used as a trade chip in another roster move.
Comparing Luka Doncic, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, And Kobe Bryant During Their First 5 Seasons Original
In recent weeks, Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd made some controversial comments when asked about star point guard Luka Doncic. Kidd boldly claimed that Doncic was already on the same level as NBA legends such as Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. As outlandish as this seems from Kidd, we decided to compare these four superstars through their first five seasons in the NBA.
Kevin Durant vs. Larry Bird Career Comparison: Which NBA Legend Is The Greater Player? Original
Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas and the roundtable of various former players and personalities that appear on his “Gil’s Arena” podcast are infamous for their hot takes and shocking declarations, especially as of late. One particular recent take by Arenas himself caught our attention when the former point guard exclaimed, “Kevin Durant is better than Larry Bird.
NBA Daily Picks: Lakers Need A Win Against Pelicans; Nuggets And Kings Clash In Sacramento Original
The chaos of the NBA trade deadline has passed with little action compared to what was expected. Fadeaway World ushered in the post-deadline season with a 5-4 record in our predictions last night, bringing our overall record to 204-103. With a success rate of 66.4%, we take a look ahead at Friday night’s six-game slate in what is sure to kick off a huge weekend in sports the right way.
20 NBA Stars Who Are Already Ineligible To Win An Award This Season
In 2023-24, load management is once again dominating the conversation in the NBA but this time, for a much different reason. To curb the NBA’s epidemic of star players missing games for unknown or “illegitimate” reasons over the last few seasons, Commissioner Adam Silver and the league implemented a rule in which all players must play at least 65 games to be considered for awards such as MVP and All-NBA Team selections among others.
Philadelphia 76ers Have Spent $1.9 Billion In The Last 20 Years Without Even Playing In The NBA Finals Original
In recent months, we have taken a close look at certain NBA franchises and their spending over the last 20 seasons such as the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers. Upon further examination, another team that fits the same mold as those two organizations is the Philadelphia 76ers. Since the 2004-04 season, the Philadelphia 76ers rank 13th in the NBA in payroll. They have spent $1.9 billion on players during that time without advancing to the Eastern Conference or NBA Finals.
10 Best NBA Point Guards Drafted In The Last 10 Years Original
One of the more exciting trends in the NBA over the last decade has been the increasingly impressive point guard play. At the point guard position since 2014, NBA teams have done a tremendous job of setting their franchises up for future success with the selection of some of the NBA’s top talent as the point guard position. NBA stars such as Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have all emerged as the point guards of the future in the NBA.
The NBA Players With The Most Points In A Game At 40+ Years Old Original
When looking back on NBA history, there are very few performances by players over the age of 40 years old that are worth remembering. There have only been five times in which a player over 40 scored at least 30 points in a game and only 14 times that a player of that age scored at least 25 points.
The 10 Greatest Trades In Boston Celtics History Original
As the Boston Celtics approach the trade deadline in 2024 with an NBA-best 37-12 record, there is little we expect them to change about their roster now. Still, the Celtics remain one of the craftiest teams in NBA history in regards to what they have accomplished on the trade market from the days of Red Auerbach to Danny Ainge and into the modern era with Brad Stevens, all as masterminds of Boston’s roster construction over the years.
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