Here is a detailed overview of Lenny Wilkens, a legendary basketball player and coach: Full Name: Leonard Randolph Wilkens Nationality: American Age: Born: October 28, 1937 Hometown: Brooklyn, New York, USA Height: 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters) Weight: 180 pounds (82 kg) Wingspan: 6 feet 2 inches Shoe Size: […]
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Rick Roberson Shoe Size, Wingspan, Weight, Height, Position, Draft, Age and more
Here’s a detailed overview of Rick Roberson, a former NBA player: Full Name: Rick Roberson Nationality: American Age: Born: July 7, 1947. Died: May 3, 2020 (aged 72) Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee, USA Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters) Weight: 231 pounds (105 kg) Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches Shoe […]
Jordan’s dream lineup is himself with Magic, Bird, Pippen, and Hakeem. What lineup could beat them?
I found Michael Jordan’s reasoning for choosing this starting five to be on the conceited side. He said those four guys are players he knows would do what he wants them to do and therefore that the team would be unbeatable (because Jordan then would be very powerful). A champion […]
What are your thoughts on Jerry West’s reluctance to seek financial gain from being the NBA logo?
Jerry West should be financially compensated for appearing on the NBA logo, either a once-off payment for every year that the NBA chooses to feature him on the logo. The NBA is a business that chooses to maximize its profits whenever it can, usually by charging the working class of […]
Do you think Angel Reese can lead the Chicago Sky to a deep playoff run?
No. It’s unlikely that the Chicago Sky will go deep into the playoffs this year based on their current standings. That said, as a basketball player, I’m a big fan of Angel Reese. The average person doesn’t appreciate her overall value when factoring in rebounds and everything else that she […]
Is Stephen Curry actually 6’3″?
No. Based on my research, Steph Curry is 6’0 when not in shoes. The way I worked this out was by listening to Kevin Durant say that he is 6’9 when some journalists quizzed him on whether he was 6’11 or 6’9. Durant is adamant that he is 6’9 and […]
Is Shaquille O’Neal right in saying that Kobe Bryant is the best player he’s played with?
When Shaquille O’Neal says Kobe Bryant is the best player he has played with, he is putting him ahead of Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, Steve Nash, Alonzo Mourning, and Penny Hardaway. It could be that he thinks Kobe is the overall best player out of all of those names, but […]
What NBA player has the highest IQ?
In my opinion, Chris Paul has the highest basketball IQ. I would argue that great point guards have the highest basketball IQs in general because part of their job is to arrange every player on the court which needs a deep understanding of the game. However, it wouldn’t be fair […]
Will Bronny James finish his NBA career earlier than Lebron James?
It’s unlikely that Bronny James will not last in the NBA longer than the date his father Lebron James retires. There are two obvious reasons for this regardless of how good Bronny is as a player: (1) his rookie contract will probably go for longer than Lebron will remain in […]
Why is the number 23 so popular in the NBA?
Michael Jordan started his career wearing number 23. Since he is the most popular basketball player of all time, it’s the reason so many basketball players like the number 23. That said, when I played basketball, the number I wanted to avoid the most was the number 23 because I […]
What do you think of Alex Sarr’s poor shooting in the NBA Summer League?
It’s always risky drafting a frontcourt player high up in the draft because generally, they’re less skilled than a backcourt player. The least skilled position arguably is the center position because often they rely on strength and outwitting their opponents over pure skill with the basketball. When the Orlando Magic […]
How did Stephen Curry become a great shooter? Was he ever a bad shooter in his earlier NBA years?
To become a very good shooter, Stephen Curry started shooting shots close to the basket and then once he got good at those shots, he stepped further back and started taking shots from further back until he was good at those shots. Curry has said that he doesn’t like it […]
Do you think Dan Hurley made the right choice when he chose UConn over the Lakers?
I think Dan Hurley made the right decision to stay at UConn. He has been a very good coach for the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team so far and even though his new Salary at Uconn isn’t as much as he would have made playing for the Lakers, it’s still […]
Could LeBron be the best Lakers player of all time?
It is unlikely Lebron James can go down as the best Laker of all time because he spent so much of his career playing for other teams such as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat. When the average analyst judges who the best players are, they look at how many […]
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Timeline
Here’s a timeline of notable events between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks: Early Years (1940s-1950s): Both teams were founding members of the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) to form the NBA in 1949. During this era, they played against […]
How Good Was Alonzo Mourning in College?
Alonzo Mourning, the former NBA player known for his dominant play as a center, played college basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas from 1988 to 1992 under coach John Thompson. Here are his notable college stats: Points per game: Mourning averaged 16.7 points per game over his collegiate career. Rebounds per […]
New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Timeline
Here’s a brief timeline of significant events involving the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers: Franchise Foundations (1940s-1950s): Knicks: Founded in 1946, became one of the NBA’s inaugural teams. 76ers: Founded as the Syracuse Nationals in 1946, moved to Philadelphia in 1963 and became the 76ers. Early Rivalry (1950s-1960s): […]
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Timeline
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets have had a competitive but less historic rivalry compared to other teams. Their rivalry intensified in recent years due to key regular-season matchups and playoff meetings. Here’s a timeline of their most significant games and moments: 1990s Mid-1990s Regular Season: During this period, both […]
Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Timeline
Here’s a timeline of significant moments in the head-to-head history between the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks: 1970s-1980s: Early Encounters 1970s: Regular Season: The Lakers and Hawks had several regular-season matchups during this period. The Lakers, with stars like Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain, were a dominant force, while […]
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Timeline
Here’s a timeline of significant moments in the head-to-head history between the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings: 1980s-1990s: Early Encounters 1985-1986 NBA Season: Regular Season: The Lakers, led by Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, faced the Kings, who were not yet a major playoff contender. The Lakers were dominant, […]
Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Timeline
Here’s a timeline of significant moments in the head-to-head history between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder: 2000s: Early Encounters 2008-2009 NBA Season: Regular Season: The Oklahoma City Thunder, formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics before relocating, had their initial matchups against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers, […]
Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets Timeline
Here’s a timeline of significant moments in the head-to-head history between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets: 1980s: Early Encounters 1980-1981 NBA Season: Regular Season: The Lakers, led by Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, faced the Rockets, who were in a rebuilding phase. 1985-1986 NBA Season: Regular Season: The […]
Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Timeline
Here’s a brief timeline of notable events between the Lakers and the Nuggets: Early Years: The Lakers and Nuggets have a longstanding rivalry dating back to when the Nuggets were originally the Denver Rockets in the ABA (American Basketball Association). 1985 Western Conference Finals: The Lakers and Nuggets met in […]
Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Timeline
Here’s a brief timeline highlighting some notable events and matchups between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors: Early Years (1946-1960s): The Lakers were originally based in Minneapolis and had early matchups with the Philadelphia Warriors, who later became the Golden State Warriors. 1970s-1980s: The Lakers, led by […]
Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers Timeline
Here’s a brief timeline of notable events between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers: 1960s – 1980s: The Lakers and the 76ers competed in several NBA Finals matchups during this period, featuring legendary players like Wilt Chamberlain (for both teams), Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, and later, Magic Johnson […]
Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz Timeline
Here’s a brief timeline highlighting some significant moments and developments in the rivalry and matchups between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz in recent years: 1990s Rivalry Build-Up: The rivalry intensified in the 1990s as both teams became playoff contenders, with the Jazz led by Karl Malone and […]
Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Timeline
Here’s a brief timeline of notable events involving the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls: Historical Timeline: 1946: The Chicago Bulls franchise is established as a charter member of the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) to form the NBA in […]
Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks Timeline
Here’s a brief timeline of notable events involving the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks: 1940s-1950s: Early Years Both teams were established in the NBA in the late 1940s (Lakers in 1947 as Minneapolis Lakers, and Knicks in 1946). 1960s: Lakers’ Dominance Lakers were a dominant force in […]
Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Timeline
Here’s a brief timeline of notable events involving the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks: 1980s-1990s: 1980: Lakers win NBA Championship led by Magic Johnson. 1987: Lakers win another championship with Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 1991-1998: Lakers struggle in the post-Magic era, while Mavericks have mixed success. 2000s: 2000-2002: […]
Los Angeles Lakers vs Indianapolis Olympians Timeline
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Indianapolis Olympians (later known as the Indiana Pacers) were both teams in the early days of professional basketball, particularly during the mid-20th century. Here’s a brief timeline of significant events involving these teams: 1949-50 Season: The Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National […]