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Record-Breaking LeBron James Card Sale Adds Momentum to Surging Industry
Getty LeBron James speaks during Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 on May 16, 2020. Thesports card industry is taking off, if you haven’t already noticed. This past week, a LeBron James rookie card went for a recird $1.8 million and during the Last Dance, a Michael Jordan card broke records, too. After the record sale of the LeBron card, James commented on the sale mentioning that he had some of the same cards.
How Kobe Bryant Dished Out the Assist in Corey Maggette’s Injury Comeback
Getty Kobe Bryant & Corey Maggette. Week one in the inaugural BIG3 season, Power captain Corey Maggette was on a tear scoring 15 of his team’s first 34 points. All tied up at 34 against Tri-State, Maggette took the ball at the top of the 3-point line, pump-faked and had his man beat. As it looked like he was about to explode down the lane, Maggette’s legs appeared to stop in motion. The ball in his hands as he came down, he let go of it as he landed.
Greg Oden’s Basketball Career Created A Bond Between Friends And Community
Greg Oden’s basketball career is one that has been well documented. A high-school phenom and a player his good friend Mike Conley says was “the most ...(Read more) Oliver Maroney | September 9th, 2019 93 Views | Exclusive Podcast Legend Everything @TheBig3 | Positionless | @ballislife | Formerly Dime Mag & Basketball Insider Follow @Oliver Maroney Greg Oden’s basketball career is one that has been well documented.
Shams Charania Discusses The Latest Free-Agency News And His Career Progression On “Positionless” Podcast.
Within the past ten or so years, the NBA has turned into a year-round, 365 day, 24-7 sport. With the NBA Draft, season, summer league, free-agency, ...(Read more) Oliver Maroney | June 26th, 2019 | 2 Views | Exclusive Follow @Oliver Maroney Within the past ten or so years, the NBA has turned into a year-round, 365 day, 24-7 sport. With the NBA Draft, season, summer league, free-agency, trade deadline, award shows, All-Star events and more, there’s never a day off.
Meet The NBA Trainer Working With Carmelo Anthony And D’Angelo Russell
It’s well past midnight, and newly acquired Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell landed in New York after being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers. One of his first text messages he sends after he turns his phone off airplane mode is to Chris Brickley. On this particular day, Brickley just got home after eight workout sessions with numerous NBA players ranging from the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Getting back to his house, he dropped his stuff off, ate a quick meal and hopped in the shower.
NBA Expected To Have John Collins, Derrick Jones Jr., Miles Bridges in 2019 Dunk Contest
Being told that John Collins and Derrick Jones Jr are also expected to be in the 2019 NBA All Star Dunk Contest, per sources. Adding to Miles Bridges (@ChrisBHaynes first to report Bridges) The 2019 NBA All-Star festivities are just around the corner and we may have our first big news of one of the main events, the dunk contest.
We Asked Experts Who Their Top-10 NBA Players Were And Here’s What They Said
The NBA season is fast-approaching and as NBA fans look forward to the start of the season, we see the demand being met with lists, ratings, rankings and reviews. Lineups decided to poll a number of NBA analysts, writers and former and current players to see the differences and similarities of their respective Top-10 NBA players. Here is the average ranking of each player and then below that is the individuals lists. Irving was a huge reason for the Cavaliers winning the championship in 2016.
Andrew Jones Fought Leukemia And Has A New Outlook On Life And Hoops
University of Texas guard Andrew Jones hadn’t sat out a game for as long as he can remember. Jones had a promising freshman season, finishing tied for the team lead in assists, second in steals, and produced double-digit scoring performances in 22 of his 33 appearances, coming on especially strong in the second half of the season. Entering his sophomore season, he was set to be a key cog in Shaka Smart’s Texas team, but just weeks into his second year in Austin, everything changed.
We Asked Euroleague Players For A Scouting Report On Luka Doncic
The NBA Draft is a risky venture, as you’re basing your franchise’s future on the hopes that someone that’s 19 or 20 years old will be capable of fully tapping into their potential. No matter the player’s pedigree, there’s never a completely sure thing. With European and foreign born players, there’s an added stigma and bad selections are held against teams moreso than busts out of college. For every success story like Kristaps Porzingis, an Andrea Bargnani is brought up as a cautionary tale.
Rey-Rey Is Fundamental #78: Explanations (ft. Oliver Maroney)
Hey, look! It’s the Rey-Rey Is Fundamental podcast for the second time in three days. The podcast is usually about NBA talk. We also dabble on other things such as other sports, video games, pop culture, social issues, dating, life in general because Rey-Rey likes to keep it fundamental. But for this ep, we shall stick to mostly NBA. Oliver Maroney (@OMaroneyNBA) of Dime and host of the Big 3 Show stopped by to talk a whole mess of basketball.
Get Prepared For The 2018 BIG3 Season With Our Mock Draft
After a very successful first season, Ice Cube’s 3-on-3 professional basketball league the BIG3 just announced its plans for season two. Along with adding cities to which they’ll travel, Cube and company revealed a list of some marquee names to the already star-studded and competitive league.
We Asked Around The NBA To Find Out Who’s The Rookie Of The Year
Award debates have started to heat up across NBA circles. In an interesting twist, though, the debate over the league MVP doesn’t seem especially controversial — it seems like Rockets star James Harden is in line to take home the award for the first time in his wildly productive career. But in recent weeks, the Rookie of the Year race has become fascinating. On one hand, we have Ben Simmons, who was viewed as a frontrunner coming into the season and has looked the part all year long.
Meet NBA Twitter’s Adopted Show With Rob Perez and Cassidy Hubbarth
Just a little over eight years ago, one of the founding fathers behind NBA Twitter and its popularity, Rob Perez, was skimming through a New Orleans phonebook selling tickets for the then-New Orleans Hornets. After graduating college from University of North Carolina, Perez was working a job in the NBA and at the time, that was all he wanted in life. “I loved it,” Perez told DIME.
The Five Players Who Could Make This Year’s Dunk Contest Great
NBA All-Star Weekend is just around the corner. With a new format for picking the teams, along with a sensational rookie class that’ll make it must-watch television, the Sprite Slam Dunk Competition should not and will not be an afterthought. Last year, Glenn Robinson III took home the crown, while high-flying Derrick Jones Jr. and Aaron Gordon missed some costly first attempts. Ultimately, it led to some general disappointment despite the high-degree of difficulty in dunks compared to other years.
Blazer Legend Terry Porter Is Embracing Coaching Again In Portland
The baseline is lined with purple and white uniforms as one player steps to the free throw line, ball in hand. “Damn,” he says as the ball caroms off the rim, sealing the fate of his teammates. “Alright, let’s go.” Terry Porter, the second year head coach of the University of Portland Pilots and former NBA player and coach says. It’s like a horse race just started as the multicolored wood-grain court at the Chile’s Center is vibrating.
The PK80 Brought Some Madness And An NBA Draft Preview To Thanksgiving
In celebration of Phil Knight’s 80th birthday, 16 Nike-sponsored college basketball teams traveled to Portland to play in a college basketball tournament that was broadcast on ESPN throughout Thanksgiving weekend. The tournament featured the likes of Duke, North Carolina, Michigan State, Gonzaga, and Florida. It felt like a mini-NCAA Tournament in November, as fans from all over brought their Thanksgiving fever to the hardwood.
Dave Joerger’s Journey To The NBA Is Shaping His Time With The Kings
In 2002, the Sacramento Kings controversially missed the NBA Finals. They were one game away from what would’ve been the Kings’ first Finals appearance and, potentially, championship in their history. The team went 61-21 and featured the likes of Vlade Divac, Chris Webber, Peja Stojakovic, and Mike Bibby. Sacramento took the NBA by storm and the cowbells that rang throughout ARCO Arena were as noisy as they’ve ever been.
Will Barton Carried Off Court After Suffering Ankle Injury in Practice
Denver Nuggets swingman Will Barton suffered an injury during practice Monday and needed to be carried off the court, BSNDenver.com's T.J. McBride reported. According to McBride, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone believes Barton injured his ankle. The injury comes two days before Denver opens the 2017-18 regular season on the road against the Utah Jazz. Barton appeared in all 82 games during his breakout 2015-16 campaign, but he was hampered by persistent ankle issues last year.
Kyrie Irving Reportedly to Be Honored by Cavaliers on Opening Night vs. Celtics
Despite his ugly departure from the team this summer, the Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly will honor former point guard Kyrie Irving during their season opener against the Boston Celtics. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, the team intends to show a video tribute to its fans at some point during the Oct. 17 matchup. Irving requested a trade out of Cleveland in July and was eventually dealt to the Celtics in August for a package headlined by Isaiah Thomas.
Kay Felder Reportedly Claimed by Bulls After Cavaliers Trade, Hawks Release
Kay Felder is headed to the Chicago Bulls after the team claimed the second-year point guard off waivers, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Felder was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Atlanta Hawks this week alongside Richard Jefferson and two future second-round picks. The Hawks waived both players on Saturday. Center Diamond Stone and forward Jarell Eddie were waived to make room for the point guard and set the 15-man roster, per Charania.
Is Dwight Howard A Hall Of Famer? We Asked A Bunch Of NBA Experts
The NBA has evolved, changed, and grown into an incredibly fast-paced, unselfish and team-oriented game. With the recent changes, players who were once known as dominant on both ends could still survive, but others (specifically big men) have had to drastically change their roles.
Report: LaMarcus Aldridge, Spurs Agree to 3-Year, $72 Million Contract Extension
The San Antonio Spurs agreed to a contract extension with LaMarcus Aldridge, ESPN.com's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Monday. According to The Vertical's Shams Charania, the deal is worth $72.3 million over three years. Under the terms of his existing contract, Aldridge has a $22.3 million player option for the 2018-19 season.
Jabari Parker, Bucks Fail to Agree on Contract Extension, Will Become RFA
The Milwaukee Bucks have been trying to negotiate a contract extension for Jabari Parker, but Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that no deal will be reached before Monday's deadline. Talks have ended, and the small forward will become a restricted free agent next summer. Parker is recovering from a torn ACL that will cause him to miss the start of this season. His plan is to return by February, per Stephen Watson of WISN 12 News.
Kendrick Perkins Reportedly Agrees to Contract with Cavaliers' G League Team
Two days after the Cleveland Cavaliers waived him, Kendrick Perkins agreed to a deal with the Canton Charge, the Cavaliers' affiliate in the NBA G League, according to ESPN.com's Adrian Wojnarowski. Wojnarowski reported that Perkins sees the move as a way to prove himself worthy of a roster spot on an NBA team and that he declined an offer to join Cleveland's coaching staff. "I'm serious and I'm committed to this [opportunity]," Perkins said to Wojnarowski.
Gregg Popovich: Donald Trump a 'Soulless Coward' for Comment on Fallen Soldiers
Dave Zirin of The Nation reported the news, noting Popovich's comments were in regard to Donald Trump claiming former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush failed to call the families of soldiers who had died. According to Kevin Liptak of CNN, Trump said Monday he wrote letters to and planned on calling the families of four American soldiers who died in Niger in early October.
Blazers’ Damian Lillard Is Much More Than Rapper And Basketball Player
The NBA is the role model for sports leagues around the nation and the world. Now more than ever, the league possesses incredibly mature, smart, and original star players who are encouraged to show their personalities. Players like LeBron James have come from humble beginnings to become superstars that not only give back, but openly discuss topics outside of the gym.
Inside An NBA Player’s Offseason Workout
With the help of social media, we often see our favorite athletes traveling the world, working out and spending time with their respective families. Whether it’s at the pool or by the beach, NBA players appear to enjoy their leisure time during the offseason, but they’re also focusing on cross training in different environments, and on different surfaces. Working out muscles they don’t always use and getting out of their normal routine has become a regular occurrence for many players nowadays.
The Champions League Could Be Getting Sued For Selling Ownership
This summer has been dramatically different from other offseasons in the past. We’ve had tons of buzz around the Hoodie Melo sessions which included the likes of LeBron James, James Harden, Russell Westbrook and other notable names. Ice Cube’s new BIG3 league and a plethora of NBA trades like Kyrie Irving to Boston, Jimmy Butler to Minnesota and most recently, Carmelo Anthony to the Thunder. However, there was one another venture that seems to have stopped before it started.
Meet ‘SC6’ Host Michael Smith, Representing Everything Good About ESPN
Thirteen months following the devastating destruction of Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Saints returned home to the Superdome against the Atlanta Falcons. With roughly 13:30 left in the first quarter, number 37 in black and gold crossed from the right side to the left side of his defensive line. The ball was on the Falcons 20 yard line, it was fourth down and Atlanta had their punting unit out.
Dan Marino And D’Angelo Russell Participate In Fantasy Football Draft
Fantasy football just continues to grow and improve year-in and year-out. Whether you auto-draft, pick your teams by colors, or do all the research and background to locate all the players you want to draft, fantasy football has become a stable in American society due to the wide variety of outcomes and its ability to bring people together.
Mark Cuban Has Thoughts On NBA Rule Changes, The BIG3, And More
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is known as one of the best owners in all of sports. His creative, savvy, and supportive mindset isn’t an agenda, it’s a passion and something he loves. Unlike many sports owners who are cashing a check for the sake of cashing it, Cuban’s winning attitude has instilled a different passion within the city of Dallas and its fans.
Meet Charlotte Hornets GM Rich Cho, ‘Big Time Bites’ Food Site Creator
The NBA is a travel-filled, grueling nine-month season. 82-games. Tens of thousands of miles. And typically, little time to do anything outside of eating. However, even eating is a hassle because you’re in a new city, and often you end up at chains or places you don’t know. Rich Cho, known foodie and General Manager of the Charlotte Hornets, is doing his part in assisting the NBA community and beyond by creating a new site called Big Time Bites.
Jazz Rookie Donovan Mitchell Is Ready to Make An Instant Impact
A combination of talent, work ethic and maturity is needed in order to make an instant impact as a rookie in the NBA. With players exposed to so much more external distractions like social media, viral videos and public knowledge of their lives, teams have a tough task of finding the perfect mix of talent and maturity at the ages of 18 and 19. Of course, it makes a lot of sense to bring in potential talent as early as you can, to help mold and create the player you need.
The Writer's Block With @AlexKennedyNBA — Alex Kennedy and Oliver Maroney discuss writing techniques, interviewing, relationship building and more!
The Writer's Block With @AlexKennedyNBA - Alex Kennedy and Oliver Maroney discuss writing techniques, interviewing, relationship building and more!
Gary Payton On Coaching The BIG3 And Seattle Needing Basketball Back
The BIG3 had its biggest week of the year in Los Angeles after all the stars showed out for the last week of the regular season. Chris Brown, Dwyane Wade, Jeanie Buss, Oscar De La Hoya, Nipsey Hussle, Snoop Dogg, Martin Lawrence, and more were in attendance at Staples Center this past Sunday, as was LaVar Ball for his shootout with Ice Cube (that he lost).
The Toronto Raptors Will Sign Kyle Wiltjer To A Non-Guaranteed Deal
The Toronto Raptors continue to fill out their training camp roster with the addition of former Gonzaga star Kyle Wiltjer to a one-year, $1.3 million dollar non-guaranteed deal. The second-year man will join the Raptors on non-guaranteed contract to compete for one of the final roster spots for the 15-man roster. Wiltjer, a Canadian-American, played for Canada when he was 16 years old playing in the 2011 Nike Hoops Summit.
Terrence Jones Talks Kentucky, NBA Dream, Pelicans, China Deal
Last offseason, Terrence Jones signed a one-year veteran minimum deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. The former first-round pick out of Kentucky was considered one of the best values in the free-agency market based on his age and ability. After playing with the Houston Rockets from 2012 to 2016, Jones had some very promising moments in his rookie and sophomore campaigns but fell out of favor with then coach Kevin McHale.
How One BIG3 Star’s Winding Road Ultimately Led To Validation
Andre Owens is a name not familiar to the general or even hardcore basketball fan. Picked second overall in the inaugural BIG3 draft by Allen Iverson’s 3’s Company, Owens had a particularly abstract road to get to where he is today. Born with five brothers and a mother and father that rarely saw each other due to conflicting work schedules, Owens grew up in a small home with limited resources based on the size of their family.
Kenny Smith Says 1994 Rockets Would Beat Bulls With Michael Jordan
Getty Image Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls began their dominance in 1991 facing Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. That began a run of something special with Jordan as he and head coach Phil Jackson began their first three-peat, beating Clyde Drexler and the Portland Trail Blazers, as well as the Suns with Charles Barkley, Kevin Johnson, and “Thunder” Dan Majerle. Then suddenly, Michael Jordan retired after the death of his father.
These Are The Unofficial Rules Of Pickup Ball From NBA Insiders
Pickup basketball is the birthplace of many NBA greats. It’s where legendary players built up their skills and learned to play with the best. From Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to Damian Lillard and Jimmy Butler, at one point or another, every player plays pickup basketball either in a park or gym. However, different from a professionally officiated NBA game, pickup basketball has many variations of rules and regulations to play by.
Meet The NBA Comedians Who Have Taken Over Your Social Media Feed
Getty Image / Whistlesports Brandon Armstrong and Famous Los are two of the funniest dudes you’ll ever meet. Scroll your social media feed on a random NBA night and you’re sure to see their videos dominating across a bunch of platforms. But it wasn’t that long ago that the two former college teammates turned internet sensations met via Facebook Messenger before arriving on campus to play basketball at Lincoln Memorial University.
The Trail Blazers Star Is Wired Differently
C.J. McCollum had a different mindset than many kids growing up. “I was obsessed with basketball,” McCollum told DIME. “Some kids played it because it was fun or they got to be around their friends, I played it because I loved it.” The guard’s passion led him to playing against players almost twice his size and age. “He was the freshman hanging out with all seniors,” Errick McCollum, C.J.’s brother said. “It was a big advantage for him.
Meet Player Liaison and Marketing Influencer Randy Osei
Randy Osei is very different from any other person you know. He stays behind-the-scenes but has created a unique niche in a very structured sports community. From George Hill to Norman Powell, Randy has helped them all in a variety of ways. His management company called Rozaay Management combines marketing with many other facets of business and has become a staple in the sports community.
Meet Brand Ambassador & Player Manager Randy Rozaay
Randy Osei is very different from any other person you may know. He stays behind-the-scenes but has created a unique niche in a very structured sports community. From George Hill to Norman Powell, Randy has helped them all in a variety of ways. His management company called Rozaay Management combines marketing with many other facets of business and has become a staple in the sports community.
Erik Hurtado Shares His Playlist
Vancouver Whitecaps star forward and winger Erik Hurtado is starting to become very well-known in the MLS. Hurtado, the former 5th overall pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, started 12 games last season and is looking to continue to build on that success. Scoring 7 goals for the club, he’s been a creative and pacy winger that can instantly change the dynamic of a game. Most known for his strong upper body, speed, and on-ball skills, Hurtado stands out with his unique and incredibly shifty play.
Brookfield Duece Discusses New E.P. And What It Means
Last month, Damian Lillard (Dame D.O.L.L.A.) announced that he’d be opening his own record label called Front Page Music. The first person he’d reach out to? His cousin, fellow rapper Brookfield Duece. Brookfield was featured on the hit album “The Letter O” which was Dame’s first project. But now, Brookfield is coming out with his own E.P. The E.P. which drops on Valentine’s day has meaning behind every song.
Dylan Ennis Taking A Different Path
Dylan Ennis, brother of former Syracuse guard and current Houston Rocket’s player Tyler Ennis, is a coach in a player’s body. He brings excitement, energy and endless passion to the game of basketball. He leads by example, but also with both exhausting and exhilarating play. He doesn’t have a signature move, but rather a number of moves that keep the opposition on their heels. With his bleach-blond hair patch, he pounds the court before games and projects an intimidating presence to opponents.
The Basketball Insiders All-Star Starter Picks
All-Star weekend is fast approaching, and as we get geared up for the festivities, we’ve decided to release our starters for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game. We’ve aggregated the totals to create the most voted Western and Eastern Conference team, and then below we’ve listed individual picks from our Basketball Insiders experts. Westbrook could become the first player since Oscar Robertson in 1962 to average a 30 point, 10 rebound and 10 assist triple-double.
Breaking Down The Festus Ezeli Situation
It was reported on Friday night, after the Portland Trail Blazers’ 115-109 loss to the Orlando Magic, that Festus Ezeli had approached teammates and exchanged hugs and handshakes like he was saying goodbye. The Oregonian’s Joe Freeman was first to report the news while Comcast Sports Northwest reporter Jason Quick soon after reported that Ezeli would not be on the Blazers’ upcoming road-trip. Ezeli hasn’t played all season and was supposedly contemplating knee surgery.
Breaking Down The Festus Ezeli Situation
It was reported on Friday night, after the Portland Trail Blazers’ 115-109 loss to the Orlando Magic, that Festus Ezeli had approached teammates and exchanged hugs and handshakes like he was saying goodbye. The Oregonian’s Joe Freeman was first to report the news while Comcast Sports Northwest reporter Jason Quick soon after reported that Ezeli would not be on the Blazers’ upcoming road-trip. Ezeli hasn’t played all season and was supposedly contemplating knee surgery.
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