Share this: Paul Pierce’s NBA career came to an end Sunday. The surefire Hall of Famer had announced that the 2016-17 season would be his last, and following the Los Angeles Clippers’ loss to the Utah Jazz in Game 7 of their first-round NBA playoff series, “The Truth” said goodbye to the game on Twitter. THANKU TO ALL MY NBA BROTHERS AND SISTERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME A GAME IVE LOVED MY WHOLE LIFE BUT NOW TEADY FOR A NEW CHAPTER STAY TUNED — Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 1, 2017 I'd like to thank the fans media members who followed me u made he who I am as a player the Poeple who loved and the people who hated me TY — Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May
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Athletes, Celebrities Honor Paul Pierce’s Career In Awesome Tribute Video
Share this: After a brilliant 19-year career, it looks like Paul Pierce’s time in the NBA has come to a close. Pierce’s final season concluded Sunday afternoon after the Los Angeles Clippers were topped by the Utah Jazz in Game 7 of their first-round NBA playoff series. In honor of Pierce’s stellar career, The Players’ Tribune put together a tribute video featuring athletes and celebrities, including Kevin Garnett, David Ortiz and Kobe Bryant. You can check out the awesome video below. The NBA certainly will miss “The Truth.” Thumbnail photo via Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
High-Powered Nike Executive Has Extremely Harsh Take On LaVar Ball
Share this: It looks like highly touted NBA prospect Lonzo Ball might not be getting that $1 billion shoe deal — at least not from Nike. Ball’s outspoken father, LaVar, previously has stated his desire to obtain a $1 billion shoe and marketing deal for Lonzo and his other two sons. But, it appears that money won’t be coming from Nike, as veteran Nike executive George Raveling gave his opinion on LaVar on Thursday. Wow, veteran Nike exec George Raveling on LaVar Ball: “The worst thing to happen to basketball in the last hundred years.” #sbjwcs — Michael Smith (@SmittySBJSBD) April 20, 2017 Raveling then continued to give his assessment of LaVar, saying that Lonzo should get automatic entry into heaven for having LaVar as a
Russell Westbrook Doesn’t Give A (Expletive) About His Game 2 Stats In Loss
Share this: Russell Westbrook did everything he could during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 2 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night at Toyota Center. Westbrook scored 51 points in the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA playoff history. But it wasn’t enough, as James Harden’s 35 points propelled the Rockets to a 115-111 come-from-behind win in their first-round NBA playoff series. And Westbrook, arguably the MVP front-runner, went cold in the fourth quarter, shooting a lowly 4-for-18 from the field in the final frame. When he was asked about his record-setting performance after the game, Westbrook responded as you would expect. Warning: This video has NSFW language. Thunder's Russell Westbrook on posting NBA's first postseason 50-point triple-double: "I don't give a f— about the line. We
North Carolina Vs. Kentucky Highlights: Re-Live Incredible Elite 8 Ending
Share this: The North Carolina Tar Heels punched their ticket to the Final Four of the 2017 NCAA Tournament with a thrilling Elite 8 win over Kentucky on Sunday night. Kentucky tied the game 73-73 with less than 10 seconds remaining in the second half when top 10 NBA prospect Malik Monk hit a sensational 3-point shot. But the Tar Heels came right down the floor and Luke Maye hit the go-ahead basket with 0.3 seconds left. Kentucky turned the ball over on the ensuing possession with an inbounds pass that traveled the length of the court but didn’t land in play. UNC then wasted the last few tenths of a second to secure the 75-73 win. North Carolina is the champion of the South Region,
These 10 NBA X Factors Could Make Serious Noise, Shape 2017 Playoffs
Share this: Everyone knows the NBA’s biggest stars, and there’s a good chance those players will determine which team wins the 2017 NBA Finals. However, players previously unknown to casual basketball fans sometimes come out of nowhere to make noise in the playoffs, ultimately playing a vital role in their team’s championship quest. The Sports Daily identified 10 players who could be described as “X factors” a month out from the NBA playoffs. These players are flying under the radar now, but it might not be long before they become much more well-known. Click for 10 NBA X factors who could make playoff noise >> Thumbnail photo via Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Isaiah Thomas Is Second-Best Player In Eastern Conference? One TNT Analyst Think So
The Boston Celtics have the second-best record in the NBA’s Eastern Conference at 41-24. In fact, the C’s are just two games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for first place in the East. Record isn’t always an indication of actual standing in the league, though. Even Celtics coach Brad Stevens recently admitted his team isn’t as good as its record. One former player disagrees with Stevens. TNT analyst Kenny Smith — a two-time NBA champion — had plenty of praise for the Celtics and their best player, point guard Isaiah Thomas, during the network’s Thursday broadcast of NBA basketball. Calling the Celtics the No. 2 team in th... NESN.com