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James Harden Has Evolved the Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets went all in on championship aspirations when they acquired former MVP James Harden to go alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving . There were many skeptics about how this trio would work...
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Nikola Jokić Versus Joel Embiid is a Flash to the Past
In recent years, the NBA has seen the center position fall out of the preferred style of play. Teams have opted for smaller, better shooting teams. This year however, there are two centers at the...
Culture of Hoops
Basketball Heroes: Five of the Best Former Florida Gators
The NBA is the cream of the crop in the basketball world. The East Conference and the West Conference is watched avidly by million of fans around the world. The East Conference is currently undergoing...
Culture of Hoops
NBA All-Star Weekend: Bad Idea or Necessary Evil?
In normal circumstances, players are usually excited heading into NBA All-Star weekend. However, this isn't normal circumstances, and players are less receptive to playing in an All-Star game this year. If the league wants to...
Culture of Hoops
The Run | Ep. 7 | NBA All-Star Reserves and Snubs
In a brand new episode of The Run presented by Hardwood & Hollywood, co-hosts Chris Thomas and Holden Velasco discuss the NBA All-Star game selections and who got snubbed. The co-hosts...
Culture of Hoops
Miami Heat: From a Flicker to Surging Flame
Just a few months ago, the Miami Heat were the Eastern Conference Champions and went head-to-head with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. Now, the Heat are towards the bottom of the conference...
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Top Three Destinations for DeMarcus Cousins
A few days ago, news broke that the Houston Rockets and DeMarcus Cousins have mutually agreed to part ways. The Rockets want to go smaller and younger when star Christian Wood returns from injury, while...
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Ben Simmons: Overrated or Rising Star?
Image courtesy of All-Pro Reels/Flikr There’s no question as to whether or not that Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is one of the league’s brightest young stars. He’s become a perennial All-Star and is a...
Culture of Pop
The Best Gambling Films to Watch
Throughout the years, various gambling-related titles have enjoyed global success. To date, the genre is proving to be one of the most popular among viewers, with an increasing number of cinematic productions captivating audiences. Interestingly,...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Ladder: First Quarter
The 2020-21 NBA season continues to fuel how unpredictable this year has been. Teams originally thought to be bad are in playoff spots and teams that were supposed to be good have been struggling in...
