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Eric Bledsoe is one of the toughest guards in the league, and he's been named to the All-Defensive team twice. So if he says guarding Steph Curry is &ldquo;horrible,&rdquo; we believe it. Stats also prove the Golden State Warriors star is pretty much unstoppable now, even when a defender is all over him.
Curry and the Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90, but the score did not reflect how close the game was before Curry got going. He finished the game with 33 points and seven three-pointers, which frustrated Bledsoe (who was matched up against Curry).&nbsp;
"It&rsquo;s horrible because sometimes you think you got him covered," Bledsoe said via <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/what-makes-guarding-warriors-steph-curry-horrible-eric-bledsoe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. "They&rsquo;ll get ball movement for a wide-open layup and turn it down just to look for him for a three. By the time you turn your head, you think they&rsquo;re gonna lay the ball up and he&rsquo;s on the other side of the court shooting a three. It&rsquo;s tough, he draws so much attention."
The Warriors built their system around Curry, and he's delivered. A big reason for Golden State's success in recent years is the fact that the coaching staff has allowed Steph to be himself, pushing the boundaries and giving him the ultimate green-light from just about anywhere on the floor. Curry&rsquo;s unselfishness is also a significant reason the Warriors sit atop the standings with an 18-2 record.
Curry is unguardable when guarded tight
In fairness to Bledsoe, he&rsquo;s not the only one who gets frustrated when guarding Curry. No one in the league has put a clamp on Steph this year, and he&rsquo;s been running wild, even when a defender is draped all over him.
According to NBA.com, Steph has shot 31-60 (or 51.7%) on threes with a defender within two-to-four feet of him (tight coverage) or zero-to-two feet of him (very tight coverage). He is even more accurate in these situation than on wide-open shots. These numbers are up compared to last season, when Steph shot &ldquo;only&rdquo; 37.7% in tightly guarded situations. This is solid proof that Curry is basically unguardable right now. No matter what the defense throws at him, it does not seem to affect him.&nbsp;
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Is this the best version of Steph Curry we've seen in recent years? His assists, rebounds and steals are up compared to last season. Does it make sense that a player in his 12th season is still becoming better and more efficient in shots considered bad attempts?
Well, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Steph Curry show where we are all witnesses of epic performances no other player in the history of the sport has ever been able to deliver.

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Eric Bledsoe is one of the toughest guards in the league, and he's been named to the All-Defensive team twice. So if he says guarding Steph Curry is &ldquo;horrible,&rdquo; we believe it. Stats also prove the Golden State Warriors star is pretty much unstoppable now, even when a defender is all over him.
Curry and the Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90, but the score did not reflect how close the game was before Curry got going. He finished the game with 33 points and seven three-pointers, which frustrated Bledsoe (who was matched up against Curry).&nbsp;
"It&rsquo;s horrible because sometimes you think you got him covered," Bledsoe said via <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/what-makes-guarding-warriors-steph-curry-horrible-eric-bledsoe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. "They&rsquo;ll get ball movement for a wide-open layup and turn it down just to look for him for a three. By the time you turn your head, you think they&rsquo;re gonna lay the ball up and he&rsquo;s on the other side of the court shooting a three. It&rsquo;s tough, he draws so much attention."
The Warriors built their system around Curry, and he's delivered. A big reason for Golden State's success in recent years is the fact that the coaching staff has allowed Steph to be himself, pushing the boundaries and giving him the ultimate green-light from just about anywhere on the floor. Curry&rsquo;s unselfishness is also a significant reason the Warriors sit atop the standings with an 18-2 record.
Curry is unguardable when guarded tight
In fairness to Bledsoe, he&rsquo;s not the only one who gets frustrated when guarding Curry. No one in the league has put a clamp on Steph this year, and he&rsquo;s been running wild, even when a defender is draped all over him.
According to NBA.com, Steph has shot 31-60 (or 51.7%) on threes with a defender within two-to-four feet of him (tight coverage) or zero-to-two feet of him (very tight coverage). He is even more accurate in these situation than on wide-open shots. These numbers are up compared to last season, when Steph shot &ldquo;only&rdquo; 37.7% in tightly guarded situations. This is solid proof that Curry is basically unguardable right now. No matter what the defense throws at him, it does not seem to affect him.&nbsp;
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Is this the best version of Steph Curry we've seen in recent years? His assists, rebounds and steals are up compared to last season. Despite being in his 12th season is still becoming better and more efficient in shots considered bad attempts?
Well, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Steph Curry show where we are all witnesses of epic performances no other player in the history of the sport has ever been able to deliver.

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Eric Bledsoe is one of the toughest guards in the league, and he's been named to the All-Defensive team twice. So if he says guarding Steph Curry is &ldquo;horrible,&rdquo; we believe it. Stats also prove the Golden State Warriors star is pretty much unstoppable now, even when a defender is all over him.
Curry and the Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90, but the score did not reflect how close the game was before Curry got going. He finished the game with 33 points and seven three-pointers, which frustrated Bledsoe (who was matched up against Curry).&nbsp;
"It&rsquo;s horrible because sometimes you think you got him covered," Bledsoe said via <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/what-makes-guarding-warriors-steph-curry-horrible-eric-bledsoe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. "They&rsquo;ll get ball movement for a wide-open layup and turn it down just to look for him for a three. By the time you turn your head, you think they&rsquo;re gonna lay the ball up and he&rsquo;s on the other side of the court shooting a three. It&rsquo;s tough, he draws so much attention."
The Warriors built their system around Curry, and he's delivered. A big reason for Golden State's success in recent years is the fact that the coaching staff has allowed Steph to be himself, pushing the boundaries and giving him the ultimate green-light from just about anywhere on the floor. Curry&rsquo;s unselfishness is also a significant reason the Warriors sit atop the standings with an 18-2 record.
Curry is unguardable when guarded tight
In fairness to Bledsoe, he&rsquo;s not the only one who gets frustrated when guarding Curry. No one in the league has put a clamp on Steph this year, and he&rsquo;s been running wild, even when a defender is draped all over him.
According to NBA.com, Steph has shot 31-60 (or 51.7%) on threes with a defender within two-to-four feet of him (tight coverage) or zero-to-two feet of him (very tight coverage). He is even more accurate in these situation than on wide-open shots. These numbers are up compared to last season, when Steph shot &ldquo;only&rdquo; 37.7% in tightly guarded situations. This is solid proof that Curry is basically unguardable right now. No matter what the defense throws at him, it does not seem to affect him.&nbsp;
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Is this the best version of Steph Curry we've seen in recent years? His assists, rebounds and steals are up compared to last season. Despite this being his 12th season, he continues to dominate and put up epic performances night after night.

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Eric Bledsoe is one of the toughest guards in the league, and he's been named to the All-Defensive team twice. So if he says guarding Steph Curry is &ldquo;horrible,&rdquo; we believe it. Stats also prove the Golden State Warriors star is pretty much unstoppable now, even when a defender is all over him.
Curry and the Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90, but the score did not reflect how close the game was before Curry got going. He finished the game with 33 points and seven three-pointers, which frustrated Bledsoe (who was matched up against Curry).&nbsp;
"It&rsquo;s horrible because sometimes you think you got him covered," Bledsoe said via <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/what-makes-guarding-warriors-steph-curry-horrible-eric-bledsoe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. "They&rsquo;ll get ball movement for a wide-open layup and turn it down just to look for him for a three. By the time you turn your head, you think they&rsquo;re gonna lay the ball up and he&rsquo;s on the other side of the court shooting a three. It&rsquo;s tough, he draws so much attention."
The Warriors built their system around Curry, and he's delivered. A big reason for Golden State's success in recent years is the fact that the coaching staff has allowed Steph to be himself, pushing the boundaries and giving him the ultimate green-light from just about anywhere on the floor. Curry&rsquo;s unselfishness is also a significant reason the Warriors sit atop the standings with an 18-2 record.
Curry is unguardable when guarded tight
In fairness to Bledsoe, he&rsquo;s not the only one who gets frustrated when guarding Curry. No one in the league has put a clamp on Steph this year, and he&rsquo;s been running wild, even when a defender is draped all over him.
According to NBA.com, Steph has shot 31-60 (or 51.7%) on threes with a defender within two-to-four feet of him (tight coverage) or zero-to-two feet of him (very tight coverage). He is even more accurate in these situation than on wide-open shots. These numbers are up compared to last season, when Steph shot &ldquo;only&rdquo; 37.7% in tightly guarded situations. This is solid proof that Curry is basically unguardable right now. No matter what the defense throws at him, it does not seem to affect him.&nbsp;
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Is this the best version of Steph Curry we've seen in recent years? His assists, rebounds and steals are up compared to last season. Despite this being his 12th season, he continues to dominate and put up epic performances night after night.
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Eric Bledsoe is one of the toughest guards in the league, and he's been named to the All-Defensive team twice. So if he says guarding Steph Curry is &ldquo;horrible,&rdquo; we believe it. Stats also prove the Golden State Warriors star is pretty much unstoppable now, even when a defender is all over him.
Curry and the Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90, but the score did not reflect how close the game was before Curry got going. He finished the game with 33 points and seven three-pointers, which frustrated Bledsoe (who was matched up against Curry).&nbsp;
"It&rsquo;s horrible because sometimes you think you got him covered," Bledsoe said via <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/what-makes-guarding-warriors-steph-curry-horrible-eric-bledsoe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. "They&rsquo;ll get ball movement for a wide-open layup and turn it down just to look for him for a three. By the time you turn your head, you think they&rsquo;re gonna lay the ball up and he&rsquo;s on the other side of the court shooting a three. It&rsquo;s tough, he draws so much attention."
The Warriors built their system around Curry, and he's delivered. A big reason for Golden State's success in recent years is the fact that the coaching staff has allowed Steph to be himself, pushing the boundaries and giving him the ultimate green-light from just about anywhere on the floor. Curry&rsquo;s unselfishness is also a significant reason the Warriors sit atop the standings with an 18-2 record.
Curry is unguardable when guarded tight
In fairness to Bledsoe, he&rsquo;s not the only one who gets frustrated when guarding Curry. No one in the league has put a clamp on Steph this year, and he&rsquo;s been running wild, even when a defender is draped all over him.
According to NBA.com, Steph has shot 31-60 (or 51.7%) on threes with a defender within two-to-four feet of him (tight coverage) or zero-to-two feet of him (very tight coverage). He is even more accurate in these situation than on wide-open shots. These numbers are up compared to last season, when Steph shot &ldquo;only&rdquo; 37.7% in tightly guarded situations. This is solid proof that Curry is basically unguardable right now. No matter what the defense throws at him, it does not seem to affect him.&nbsp;
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Eric Bledsoe is one of the toughest guards in the league, and he's been named to the All-Defensive team twice. So if he says guarding Steph Curry is &ldquo;horrible,&rdquo; we believe it. Stats also prove the Golden State Warriors star is pretty much unstoppable now, even when a defender is all over him.
Curry and the Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90, but the score did not reflect how close the game was before Curry got going. He finished the game with 33 points and seven three-pointers, which frustrated Bledsoe (who was matched up against Curry).&nbsp;
"It&rsquo;s horrible because sometimes you think you got him covered," Bledsoe said via <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/what-makes-guarding-warriors-steph-curry-horrible-eric-bledsoe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. "They&rsquo;ll get ball movement for a wide-open layup and turn it down just to look for him for a three. By the time you turn your head, you think they&rsquo;re gonna lay the ball up and he&rsquo;s on the other side of the court shooting a three. It&rsquo;s tough, he draws so much attention."
The Warriors built their system around Curry, and he's delivered. A big reason for Golden State's success in recent years is the fact that the coaching staff has allowed Steph to be himself, pushing the boundaries on long-range shots and giving him the ultimate green-light from just about anywhere on the floor. Curry&rsquo;s unselfishness is also a significant reason the Warriors sit atop the standings with an 18-2 record.
Curry is unguardable when guarded tight
In fairness to Bledsoe, he&rsquo;s not the only one who gets frustrated when guarding Curry. No one in the league has put a clamp on Steph this year, and he&rsquo;s been running wild, even when a defender is draped all over him.
According to NBA.com, Steph has shot 31-60 (or 51.7%) on threes with a defender within two-to-four feet of him (tight coverage) or zero-to-two feet of him (very tight coverage). He is even more accurate in these situation than on wide-open shots. These numbers are up compared to last season, when Steph shot &ldquo;only&rdquo; 37.7% in tightly guarded situations. This is solid proof that Curry is basically unguardable right now. No matter what the defense throws at him, it does not seem to affect him.&nbsp;
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Eric Bledsoe is one of the toughest guards in the league, and he's been named to the All-Defensive team twice. So if he says guarding Steph Curry is &ldquo;horrible,&rdquo; we believe it. Stats also prove the Golden State Warriors star is pretty much unstoppable now, even when a defender is all over him.
Curry and the Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90, but the score did not reflect how close the game was before Curry got going. He finished the game with 33 points and seven three-pointers, which frustrated Bledsoe (who was matched up against Curry).&nbsp;
"It&rsquo;s horrible because sometimes you think you got him covered," Bledsoe said via <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/what-makes-guarding-warriors-steph-curry-horrible-eric-bledsoe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. "They&rsquo;ll get ball movement for a wide-open layup and turn it down just to look for him for a three. By the time you turn your head, you think they&rsquo;re gonna lay the ball up and he&rsquo;s on the other side of the court shooting a three. It&rsquo;s tough, he draws so much attention."
The Warriors built their system around Curry, and he's delivered. A big reason for Golden State's success in recent years is the fact that the coaching staff has allowed Steph to be himself. He pushes the boundaries on long-range shots and giving him the ultimate green-light from just about anywhere on the floor. Curry&rsquo;s unselfishness is also a significant reason the Warriors sit atop the standings with an 18-2 record.
Curry is unguardable when guarded tight
In fairness to Bledsoe, he&rsquo;s not the only one who gets frustrated when guarding Curry. No one in the league has put a clamp on Steph this year, and he&rsquo;s been running wild, even when a defender is draped all over him.
According to NBA.com, Steph has shot 31-60 (or 51.7%) on threes with a defender within two-to-four feet of him (tight coverage) or zero-to-two feet of him (very tight coverage). He is even more accurate in these situation than on wide-open shots. These numbers are up compared to last season, when Steph shot &ldquo;only&rdquo; 37.7% in tightly guarded situations. This is solid proof that Curry is basically unguardable right now. No matter what the defense throws at him, it does not seem to affect him.&nbsp;
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Eric Bledsoe is one of the toughest guards in the league, and he's been named to the All-Defensive team twice. So if he says guarding Steph Curry is &ldquo;horrible,&rdquo; we believe it. Stats also prove the Golden State Warriors star is pretty much unstoppable now, even when a defender is all over him.
Curry and the Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90, but the score did not reflect how close the game was before Curry got going. He finished the game with 33 points and seven three-pointers, which frustrated Bledsoe (who was matched up against Curry).&nbsp;
"It&rsquo;s horrible because sometimes you think you got him covered," Bledsoe said via <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/what-makes-guarding-warriors-steph-curry-horrible-eric-bledsoe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. "They&rsquo;ll get ball movement for a wide-open layup and turn it down just to look for him for a three. By the time you turn your head, you think they&rsquo;re gonna lay the ball up and he&rsquo;s on the other side of the court shooting a three. It&rsquo;s tough, he draws so much attention."
The Warriors built their system around Curry, and he's delivered. A big reason for Golden State's success in recent years is the fact that the coaching staff has allowed Steph to be himself. He pushes the boundaries and has the ultimate green-light from just about anywhere on the floor. Curry&rsquo;s unselfishness is also a significant reason the Warriors sit atop the standings with an 18-2 record.
Curry is unguardable when guarded tight
In fairness to Bledsoe, he&rsquo;s not the only one who gets frustrated when guarding Curry. No one in the league has put a clamp on Steph this year, and he&rsquo;s been running wild, even when a defender is draped all over him.
According to NBA.com, Steph has shot 31-60 (or 51.7%) on threes with a defender within two-to-four feet of him (tight coverage) or zero-to-two feet of him (very tight coverage). He is even more accurate in these situation than on wide-open shots. These numbers are up compared to last season, when Steph shot &ldquo;only&rdquo; 37.7% in tightly guarded situations. This is solid proof that Curry is basically unguardable right now. No matter what the defense throws at him, it does not seem to affect him.&nbsp;
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Is this the best version of Steph Curry we've seen in recent years? His assists, rebounds and steals are up compared to last season. Despite this being his 12th season, he continues to dominate and put up epic performances night after night.
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The&nbsp;<a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/eric-bledsoe-on-guarding-steph-curry-its-horrible/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-stringify-link="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/giannis-antetokounmpo-shares-why-he-doesnt-associate-or-practice-with-other-nba-players-in-the-offseason/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">following article</a>&nbsp;first appeared on&nbsp;<a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="http://basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="http://BasketballNetwork.net" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">BasketballNetwork.net</a>:
Eric Bledsoe is one of the toughest guards in the league, and he's been named to the All-Defensive team twice. So if he says guarding Steph Curry is &ldquo;horrible,&rdquo; we believe it. Stats also prove the Golden State Warriors star is pretty much unstoppable now, even when a defender is all over him.
Curry and the Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90, but the score did not reflect how close the game was before Curry got going. He finished the game with 33 points and seven three-pointers, which frustrated Bledsoe (who was matched up against Curry).&nbsp;
"It&rsquo;s horrible because sometimes you think you got him covered," Bledsoe said via <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/what-makes-guarding-warriors-steph-curry-horrible-eric-bledsoe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. "They&rsquo;ll get ball movement for a wide-open layup and turn it down just to look for him for a three. By the time you turn your head, you think they&rsquo;re gonna lay the ball up and he&rsquo;s on the other side of the court shooting a three. It&rsquo;s tough, he draws so much attention."
The Warriors built their system around Curry, and he's delivered. A big reason for Golden State's success in recent years is the fact that the coaching staff has allowed Steph to be himself. He pushes the boundaries and has the ultimate green-light from just about anywhere on the floor. Curry&rsquo;s unselfishness is also a significant reason the Warriors sit atop the standings with an 18-2 record.
Curry is unguardable when guarded tight
In fairness to Bledsoe, he&rsquo;s not the only one who gets frustrated when guarding Curry. No one in the league has put a clamp on Steph this year, and he&rsquo;s been running wild, even when a defender is draped all over him.
According to NBA.com, Steph has shot 31-60 (or 51.7%) on threes with a defender within 2-to-4 feet of him (tight coverage) or 0-to-2 feet of him (very tight coverage). He is even more accurate in these situation than on wide-open shots. These numbers are up compared to last season, when Steph shot &ldquo;only&rdquo; 37.7% in tightly guarded situations. This is solid proof that Curry is basically unguardable right now. No matter what the defense throws at him, it does not seem to affect him.&nbsp;
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Is this the best version of Steph Curry we've seen in recent years? His assists, rebounds and steals are up compared to last season. Despite this being his 12th season, he continues to dominate and put up epic performances night after night.
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Eric Bledsoe is one of the toughest guards in the league, and he's been named to the All-Defensive team twice. So if he says guarding Steph Curry is &ldquo;horrible,&rdquo; we believe it. Stats also prove the Golden State Warriors star is pretty much unstoppable now, even when a defender is all over him.
Curry and the Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90, but the score did not reflect how close the game was before Curry got going. He finished the game with 33 points and seven three-pointers, which frustrated Bledsoe (who was matched up against Curry).&nbsp;
"It&rsquo;s horrible because sometimes you think you got him covered," Bledsoe said via <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/what-makes-guarding-warriors-steph-curry-horrible-eric-bledsoe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. "They&rsquo;ll get ball movement for a wide-open layup and turn it down just to look for him for a three. By the time you turn your head, you think they&rsquo;re gonna lay the ball up and he&rsquo;s on the other side of the court shooting a three. It&rsquo;s tough, he draws so much attention."
The Warriors built their system around Curry, and he's delivered. A big reason for Golden State's success in recent years is the fact that the coaching staff has allowed Steph to be himself. He pushes the boundaries and has the ultimate green-light from just about anywhere on the floor. Curry&rsquo;s unselfishness is also a significant reason the Warriors sit atop the standings with an 18-2 record.
Curry is unguardable when guarded tight
In fairness to Bledsoe, he&rsquo;s not the only one who gets frustrated when guarding Curry. No one in the league has put a clamp on Steph this year, and he&rsquo;s been running wild, even when a defender is draped all over him.
According to NBA.com, Steph has shot 31-for-60 (or 51.7%) on threes with a defender within 2-to-4 feet of him (tight coverage) or 0-to-2 feet of him (very tight coverage). He is even more accurate in these situation than on wide-open shots. These numbers are up compared to last season, when Steph shot &ldquo;only&rdquo; 37.7% in tightly guarded situations. This is solid proof that Curry is basically unguardable right now. No matter what the defense throws at him, it does not seem to affect him.&nbsp;
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Is this the best version of Steph Curry we've seen in recent years? His assists, rebounds and steals are up compared to last season. Despite this being his 12th season, he continues to dominate and put up epic performances night after night.
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Stephen Curry drives opposing players and coaches crazy. Eric Bledsoe explained why trying to defend Curry is "horrible."

Eric Bledsoe explains why guarding Steph Curry is 'horrible'

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In an <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview on YouTube with The Universe Galaxy</a>, former NBA player Rick Mahorn came out saying there is no such thing as the best player in league history, and that we can only judge the best teams in NBA history collectively.
There is no such thing as the greatest player
The GOAT debate is one of the heated topics of discussion among NBA fans and analysts today, and it always brings a lot of controversy. Everyone has their own opinion on who the best player is in NBA history, and it usually depends on personal preferences for specific players. Names like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to a certain degree, typically show up in these debates.
But according to Mahorn, there is no such a thing as the GOAT.
During <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his chat</a>, Mahorn argued that he doesn't believe there is a single greatest player in NBA history because basketball is a team sport. He contends that if you are going to discuss those things, you can debate over who was the most outstanding team in NBA history instead.
&ldquo;I really don&rsquo;t believe in the greatest player because you can&rsquo;t have the greatest player without four other guys," Mahorn <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "That is just life because we are not boxers, we are not tennis players. It&rsquo;s going to be five guys, it&rsquo;s going to be a team. How do you separate it I just don&rsquo;t know.&rdquo;
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Debate for the best team in NBA history
Mahorn&rsquo;s approach and thinking about this topic are different from what many fans and analysts have, but it&rsquo;s a valid one. Basketball is a team sport, and we&rsquo;ve seen numerous times that great individuals never win titles by themselves. They need to be surrounded by other great players that will help them out along the way because the reality is nobody can do it by themselves no matter how good they are individually. On top of that, it&rsquo;s hard to measure players&rsquo; greatness because they played in different eras under different rules and narratives.
Mahorn also made a great point saying these things are more straightforward in individual sports like tennis, where it&rsquo;s a 1-on-1 matchup between two athletes. In that case, maybe it&rsquo;s more sensible to talk about the greatest teams in NBA history instead of the best players. However, it&rsquo;s hard to imagine the media and the fans not pushing that narrative anymore because it sparks a lot of debate, and everyone has their reasoning why a specific player is worthy of having the GOAT title.
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In an <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview on YouTube with The Universe Galaxy</a>, former NBA player Rick Mahorn came out saying there is no such thing as the best player in league history, and that we can only judge the best teams in NBA history collectively.
There is no such thing as the greatest player
The GOAT debate is one of the heated topics of discussion among NBA fans and analysts today, and it always brings a lot of controversy. Everyone has their own opinion on who the best player is in NBA history, and it usually depends on personal preferences for specific players. Names like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to a certain degree, typically show up in these debates.
But according to Mahorn, there is no such a thing as the GOAT.
During <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his chat</a>, Mahorn argued that he doesn't believe there is a single greatest player in NBA history because basketball is a team sport. He contends that if you are going to discuss those things, you can debate over who was the most outstanding team in NBA history instead.
&ldquo;I really don&rsquo;t believe in the greatest player because you can&rsquo;t have the greatest player without four other guys," Mahorn <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "That is just life because we are not boxers, we are not tennis players. It&rsquo;s going to be five guys, it&rsquo;s going to be a team. How do you separate it I just don&rsquo;t know.&rdquo;
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Debate for the best team in NBA history
Mahorn&rsquo;s approach and thinking about this topic are different from what many fans and analysts have said, but it&rsquo;s a valid one. Basketball is a team sport, and we&rsquo;ve seen numerous times that great individuals never win titles by themselves. They need to be surrounded by other great players that will help them out along the way because the reality is nobody can do it by themselves no matter how good they are individually. On top of that, it&rsquo;s hard to measure players&rsquo; greatness because they played in different eras under different rules and narratives.
Mahorn also made a great point saying these things are more straightforward in individual sports like tennis, where it&rsquo;s a 1-on-1 matchup between two athletes. In that case, maybe it&rsquo;s more sensible to talk about the greatest teams in NBA history instead of the best players. However, it&rsquo;s hard to imagine the media and the fans not pushing that narrative anymore because it sparks a lot of debate, and everyone has their reasoning why a specific player is worthy of having the GOAT title.
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In an <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview on YouTube with The Universe Galaxy</a>, former NBA player Rick Mahorn came out saying there is no such thing as the best player in league history, and that we can only judge the best teams in NBA history collectively.
There is no such thing as the greatest player
The GOAT debate is one of the heated topics of discussion among NBA fans and analysts today, and it always brings a lot of controversy. Everyone has their own opinion on who the best player is in NBA history, and it usually depends on personal preferences for specific players. Names like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to a certain degree, typically show up in these debates.
But according to Mahorn, there is no such a thing as the GOAT.
During <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his chat</a>, Mahorn argued that he doesn't believe there is a single greatest player in NBA history because basketball is a team sport. He contends that if you are going to discuss those things, you can debate over who was the most outstanding team in NBA history instead.
&ldquo;I really don&rsquo;t believe in the greatest player because you can&rsquo;t have the greatest player without four other guys," Mahorn <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "That is just life because we are not boxers, we are not tennis players. It&rsquo;s going to be five guys, it&rsquo;s going to be a team. How do you separate it I just don&rsquo;t know.&rdquo;
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Debate for the best team in NBA history
Mahorn&rsquo;s approach and thinking about this topic are different from what many fans and analysts have said, but they are valid arguments. Basketball is a team sport, and we&rsquo;ve seen numerous times that great individuals never win titles by themselves. They need to be surrounded by other great players that will help them out along the way because the reality is nobody can do it by themselves no matter how good they are individually. On top of that, it&rsquo;s hard to measure players&rsquo; greatness because they played in different eras under different rules and narratives.
Mahorn also made a great point saying these things are more straightforward in individual sports like tennis, where it&rsquo;s a 1-on-1 matchup between two athletes. In that case, maybe it&rsquo;s more sensible to talk about the greatest teams in NBA history instead of the best players. However, it&rsquo;s hard to imagine the media and the fans not pushing that narrative anymore because it sparks a lot of debate, and everyone has their reasoning why a specific player is worthy of having the GOAT title.
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In an <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview on YouTube with The Universe Galaxy</a>, former NBA player Rick Mahorn came out saying there is no such thing as the best player in league history, and that we can only judge the best teams in NBA history collectively.
There is no such thing as the greatest player
The GOAT debate is one of the heated topics of discussion among NBA fans and analysts today, and it always brings a lot of controversy. Everyone has their own opinion on who the best player is in NBA history, and it usually depends on personal preferences for specific players. Names like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to a certain degree, typically show up in these debates.
But according to Mahorn, there is no such a thing as the GOAT.
During <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his chat</a>, Mahorn argued that he doesn't believe there is a single greatest player in NBA history because basketball is a team sport. He contends that if you are going to discuss those things, you can debate over who was the most outstanding team in NBA history instead.
&ldquo;I really don&rsquo;t believe in the greatest player because you can&rsquo;t have the greatest player without four other guys," Mahorn <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "That is just life because we are not boxers, we are not tennis players. It&rsquo;s going to be five guys, it&rsquo;s going to be a team. How do you separate it I just don&rsquo;t know.&rdquo;
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qxNxSpKoTMs" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Debate for the best team in NBA history
Mahorn&rsquo;s approach and thinking about this topic are different from what many fans and analysts have said, but they are valid arguments. Basketball is a team sport, and we&rsquo;ve seen numerous times that great individuals never win titles by themselves. They need to be surrounded by other great players that will help them out along the way because the reality is nobody can do it by themselves&nbsp; no matter how good they are individually. On top of that, it&rsquo;s hard to measure players&rsquo; greatness because they played in different eras under different rules and narratives.
Mahorn also made a great point saying these things are more straightforward in individual sports like tennis, where it&rsquo;s a 1-on-1 matchup between two athletes. In that case, maybe it&rsquo;s more sensible to talk about the greatest teams in NBA history instead of the best players. However, it&rsquo;s hard to imagine the media and the fans not pushing that narrative anymore because it sparks a lot of debate, and everyone has their reasoning why a specific player is worthy of having the GOAT title.
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In an <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview on YouTube with The Universe Galaxy</a>, former NBA player Rick Mahorn came out saying there is no such thing as the best player in league history, and that we can only judge the best teams in NBA history collectively.
There is no such thing as the greatest player
The GOAT debate is one of the heated topics of discussion among NBA fans and analysts today, and it always brings a lot of controversy. Everyone has their own opinion on who the best player is in NBA history, and it usually depends on personal preferences for specific players. Names like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to a certain degree, typically show up in these debates.
But according to Mahorn, there is no such a thing as the GOAT.
During <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his chat</a>, Mahorn argued that he doesn't believe there is a single greatest player in NBA history because basketball is a team sport. He contends that if you are going to discuss those things, you can debate over who was the most outstanding team in NBA history instead.
&ldquo;I really don&rsquo;t believe in the greatest player because you can&rsquo;t have the greatest player without four other guys," Mahorn <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "That is just life because we are not boxers, we are not tennis players. It&rsquo;s going to be five guys, it&rsquo;s going to be a team. How do you separate it I just don&rsquo;t know.&rdquo;
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Debate for the best team in NBA history
Mahorn&rsquo;s approach and thinking about this topic are different from what many fans and analysts have said, but they are valid arguments. Basketball is a team sport, and we&rsquo;ve seen numerous times that great individuals never win titles by themselves. They need to be surrounded by other great players that will help them out along the way because the reality is nobody can do it by themselves &mdash; no matter how good they are individually. On top of that, it&rsquo;s hard to measure players&rsquo; greatness because they played in different eras under different rules and narratives.
Mahorn also made a great point saying these things are more straightforward in individual sports like tennis, where it&rsquo;s a 1-on-1 matchup between two athletes. In that case, maybe it&rsquo;s more sensible to talk about the greatest teams in NBA history instead of the best players. However, it&rsquo;s hard to imagine the media and the fans not pushing that narrative anymore because it sparks a lot of debate, and everyone has their reasoning why a specific player is worthy of having the GOAT title.
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In an <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview on YouTube with The Universe Galaxy</a>, former NBA player Rick Mahorn came out saying there is no such thing as the best player in league history, and that we can only judge the best teams in NBA history collectively.
There is no such thing as the greatest player
The GOAT debate is one of the heated topics of discussion among NBA fans and analysts today, and it always brings a lot of controversy. Everyone has their own opinion on who the best player is in NBA history, and it usually depends on personal preferences for specific players. Names like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to a certain degree, typically show up in these debates.
But according to Mahorn, there is no such a thing as the GOAT.
During <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his chat</a>, Mahorn argued that he doesn't believe there is a single greatest player in NBA history because basketball is a team sport. He contends that if you are going to discuss those things, you can debate over who was the most outstanding team in NBA history instead.
&ldquo;I really don&rsquo;t believe in the greatest player because you can&rsquo;t have the greatest player without four other guys," Mahorn <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "That is just life because we are not boxers, we are not tennis players. It&rsquo;s going to be five guys, it&rsquo;s going to be a team. How do you separate it I just don&rsquo;t know.&rdquo;
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Debate for the best team in NBA history
Mahorn&rsquo;s approach and thinking about this topic are different from what many fans and analysts have said, but they are valid arguments. Basketball is a team sport, and we&rsquo;ve seen numerous times that great individuals never win titles by themselves. They need to be surrounded by other great players that will help them out along the way because the reality is nobody can do it by themselves &mdash; no matter how good they are individually. On top of that, it&rsquo;s hard to measure players&rsquo; greatness because they played in different eras under different rules.
Mahorn also made a great point saying these things are more straightforward in individual sports like tennis, where it&rsquo;s a 1-on-1 matchup between two athletes. In that case, maybe it&rsquo;s more sensible to talk about the greatest teams in NBA history instead of the best players. However, it&rsquo;s hard to imagine the media and the fans not pushing that narrative anymore because it sparks a lot of debate, and everyone has their reasoning why a specific player is worthy of having the GOAT title.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net&nbsp;<a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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In an <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview on YouTube with The Universe Galaxy</a>, former NBA player Rick Mahorn came out saying there is no such thing as the best player in league history, and that we can only judge the best teams in NBA history collectively.
There is no such thing as the greatest player
The GOAT debate is one of the heated topics of discussion among NBA fans and analysts today, and it always brings a lot of controversy. Everyone has their own opinion on who the best player is in NBA history, and it usually depends on personal preferences for specific players. Names like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to a certain degree, typically show up in these debates.
But according to Mahorn, there is no such a thing as the GOAT.
During <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his chat</a>, Mahorn argued that he doesn't believe there is a single greatest player in NBA history because basketball is a team sport. He contends that if you are going to discuss those things, you can debate over who was the most outstanding team in NBA history instead.
&ldquo;I really don&rsquo;t believe in the greatest player because you can&rsquo;t have the greatest player without four other guys," Mahorn <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "That is just life because we are not boxers, we are not tennis players. It&rsquo;s going to be five guys, it&rsquo;s going to be a team. How do you separate it I just don&rsquo;t know.&rdquo;
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Debate for the best team in NBA history
Mahorn&rsquo;s approach and thinking about this topic are different from what many fans and analysts have said, but they are valid arguments. Basketball is a team sport, and we&rsquo;ve seen numerous times that great individuals never win titles by themselves. They need to be surrounded by other great players that will help them out along the way because the reality is nobody can do it by themselves &mdash; no matter how good they are individually. On top of that, it&rsquo;s hard to measure players&rsquo; greatness because they played in different eras under different rules.
Mahorn also made a great point in saying these things are more straightforward in individual sports like tennis, where it&rsquo;s a 1-on-1 matchup between two athletes. In that case, maybe it&rsquo;s more sensible to talk about the greatest teams in NBA history instead of the best players. However, it&rsquo;s hard to imagine the media and the fans not pushing that narrative anymore because it sparks a lot of debate, and everyone has their reasoning why a specific player is worthy of having the GOAT title.
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In an <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview on YouTube with The Universe Galaxy</a>, former NBA player Rick Mahorn came out saying there is no such thing as the best player in league history, and that we can only judge the best teams in NBA history collectively.
There is no such thing as the greatest player
The GOAT debate is one of the heated topics of discussion among NBA fans and analysts today, and it always brings a lot of controversy. Everyone has their own opinion on who the best player is in NBA history, and it usually depends on personal preferences for specific players. Names like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to a certain degree, typically show up in these debates.
But according to Mahorn, there is no such a thing as the GOAT.
During <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his chat</a>, Mahorn argued that he doesn't believe there is a single greatest player in NBA history because basketball is a team sport. He contends that if you are going to discuss those things, you can debate over who was the most outstanding team in NBA history instead.
&ldquo;I really don&rsquo;t believe in the greatest player because you can&rsquo;t have the greatest player without four other guys," Mahorn <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "That is just life because we are not boxers, we are not tennis players. It&rsquo;s going to be five guys, it&rsquo;s going to be a team. How do you separate it I just don&rsquo;t know.&rdquo;
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Debate for the best team in NBA history
Mahorn&rsquo;s approach and thinking about this topic are different from what many fans and analysts have said, but they are valid arguments. Basketball is a team sport, and we&rsquo;ve seen numerous times that great individuals never win titles by themselves. They need to be surrounded by other great players that will help them out along the way because the reality is nobody can do it by themselves &mdash; no matter how good they are individually. On top of that, it&rsquo;s hard to measure players&rsquo; greatness because they played in different eras under different rules.
Mahorn also made a great point in saying these things are more straightforward in individual sports like tennis, where it&rsquo;s a 1-on-1 matchup between two athletes. In that case, maybe it&rsquo;s more sensible to talk about the greatest teams in NBA history instead of the best players.
However, it&rsquo;s hard to imagine the media and the fans not pushing that narrative anymore because it sparks a lot of debate, and everyone has their reasoning why a specific player is worthy of having the GOAT title.
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In an <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview on YouTube with The Universe Galaxy</a>, former NBA player Rick Mahorn came out saying there is no such thing as the best player in league history, and that we can only judge the best teams in NBA history collectively.
There is no such thing as the greatest player
The GOAT debate is one of the heated topics of discussion among NBA fans and analysts today, and it always brings a lot of controversy. Everyone has their own opinion on who the best player is in NBA history, and it usually depends on personal preferences for specific players. Names like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to a certain degree, typically show up in these debates.
But according to Mahorn, there is no such a thing as the GOAT.
During <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his chat</a>, Mahorn argued that he doesn't believe there is a single greatest player in NBA history because basketball is a team sport. He contends that if you are going to discuss those things, you can debate over who was the most outstanding team in NBA history instead.
&ldquo;I really don&rsquo;t believe in the greatest player because you can&rsquo;t have the greatest player without four other guys," Mahorn <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "That is just life because we are not boxers, we are not tennis players. It&rsquo;s going to be five guys, it&rsquo;s going to be a team. How do you separate it I just don&rsquo;t know.&rdquo;
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Debate for the best team in NBA history
Mahorn&rsquo;s approach and thinking about this topic are different from what many fans and analysts have said, but they are valid arguments. Basketball is a team sport, and we&rsquo;ve seen numerous times that great individuals never win titles by themselves. They need to be surrounded by other great players that will help them out along the way because the reality is nobody can do it by themselves &mdash; no matter how good they are individually. On top of that, it&rsquo;s hard to measure players&rsquo; greatness because they played in different eras under different rules.
Mahorn also made a great point in saying these things are more straightforward in individual sports like tennis, where it&rsquo;s a 1-on-1 matchup between two athletes. In that case, maybe it&rsquo;s more sensible to talk about the greatest teams in NBA history instead of the best players
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In an <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview on YouTube with The Universe Galaxy</a>, former NBA player Rick Mahorn came out saying there is no such thing as the best player in league history, and that we can only judge the best teams in NBA history collectively.
There is no such thing as the greatest player
The GOAT debate is one of the heated topics of discussion among NBA fans and analysts today, and it always brings a lot of controversy. Everyone has their own opinion on who the best player is in NBA history, and it usually depends on personal preferences for specific players. Names like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to a certain degree, typically show up in these debates.
But according to Mahorn, there is no such thing as the GOAT.
During <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his chat</a>, Mahorn argued that he doesn't believe there is a single greatest player in NBA history because basketball is a team sport. He contends that if you are going to discuss those things, you can debate over who was the most outstanding team in NBA history instead.
&ldquo;I really don&rsquo;t believe in the greatest player because you can&rsquo;t have the greatest player without four other guys," Mahorn <a href="https://youtu.be/qxNxSpKoTMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "That is just life because we are not boxers, we are not tennis players. It&rsquo;s going to be five guys, it&rsquo;s going to be a team. How do you separate it I just don&rsquo;t know.&rdquo;
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Debate for the best team in NBA history
Mahorn&rsquo;s approach and thinking about this topic are different from what many fans and analysts have said, but they are valid arguments. Basketball is a team sport, and we&rsquo;ve seen numerous times that great individuals never win titles by themselves. They need to be surrounded by other great players that will help them out along the way because the reality is nobody can do it by themselves &mdash; no matter how good they are individually. On top of that, it&rsquo;s hard to measure players&rsquo; greatness because they played in different eras under different rules.
Mahorn also made a great point in saying these things are more straightforward in individual sports like tennis, where it&rsquo;s a 1-on-1 matchup between two athletes. In that case, maybe it&rsquo;s more sensible to talk about the greatest teams in NBA history instead of the best players
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According to Rick Mahorn, there is no such a thing as the GOAT in the NBA.

Rick Mahorn wonders if there is one greatest NBA player of all-time

Muggsy Bogues was truly a remarkable athlete and once-in-a-lifetime player in the NBA. Standing at 5-foot-3, Muggsy had a tremendous NBA career that lasted for 14 years despite him not having the height of your typical basketball player. He wasn&rsquo;t just a journeyman in the league, but was the starting point guard on a few really good teams in the 1990s, made a name for himself, and was a role model for kids because he showed that you don&rsquo;t have to be extremely tall and strong to be productive in the NBA.
However, despite his size, Muggsy was a superior athlete by all other parameters, and Grant Hill had the opportunity to witness that firsthand. When matching up with Muggsy throughout the years, Hill learned what made him one of the most dangerous guards of that era.
&ldquo;There were times when I, as premier ball-handler initiating the offense during my Detroit years, when we played Charlotte, you always wanted to know where Muggsy was," Hill said. "I didn&rsquo;t want to put the ball on the floor at all with him on the court. A lot of times, we would put Lindsey Hunter in the opposing corner, and that was our offense, just to keep Muggsy away from all the action. I think that at that size, to have that kind of impact on the game &mdash; you can&rsquo;t teach height, but you also can&rsquo;t teach heart. He played at that size and made a difference. Caused havoc defensively, offensively pushed the tempo, made great decisions. He wasn&rsquo;t really a three-point shooter but more of a mid-range, catch-and-shoot kind of guy.&rdquo;
Muggsy was never the top-tier point guard in the NBA throughout the 1990s, but for a few seasons in a row, he averaged more than 10 points and 10 assists to go along with a couple of steals per game. That is pretty remarkable for someone shorter than your average high school kid. Hill hopes that the younger generations of NBA fans would learn more about Muggsy and his career because it might serve as a source of inspiration for anybody that wants to become a professional basketball player.
&ldquo;He played in this NBA and played for a while and played on good teams, so one of a kind, and I think it&rsquo;s great we are honoring him and celebrating him and telling his stories, so today&rsquo;s generation can understand who Muggsy Bogues was and what he was all about.&rdquo;
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NBA TV recently aired Muggsy&rsquo;s new documentary under the title "Always Believe," which tells a story about his life and career. Several NBA players like Stephen Curry were featured in the documentary, saying Muggsy was a significant source of inspiration for them on their path to becoming basketball players. Curry also has had a special bond with Muggsy ever since he was a kid because his father, Dell, played with Muggsy for a few years in Charlotte, so he had the opportunity to spend time with him off the court.

Muggsy Bogues was truly a remarkable athlete and once-in-a-lifetime player in the NBA. Standing at 5-foot-3, Muggsy had a tremendous NBA career that lasted for 14 years despite him not having the height of your typical basketball player. He wasn&rsquo;t just a journeyman in the league, but was the starting point guard on a few really good teams in the 1990s, made a name for himself, and was a role model for kids because he showed that you don&rsquo;t have to be extremely tall and strong to be productive in the NBA.
However, despite his size, Muggsy was a superior athlete by all other parameters, and Grant Hill had the opportunity to witness that firsthand. When matching up with Muggsy throughout the years, Hill learned what made him one of the most dangerous guards of that era.
&ldquo;There were times when I, as premier ball-handler initiating the offense during my Detroit years, when we played Charlotte, you always wanted to know where Muggsy was," Hill said. "I didn&rsquo;t want to put the ball on the floor at all with him on the court. A lot of times, we would put Lindsey Hunter in the opposing corner, and that was our offense, just to keep Muggsy away from all the action. I think that at that size, to have that kind of impact on the game &mdash; you can&rsquo;t teach height, but you also can&rsquo;t teach heart. He played at that size and made a difference. Caused havoc defensively, offensively pushed the tempo, made great decisions. He wasn&rsquo;t really a three-point shooter but more of a mid-range, catch-and-shoot kind of guy.&rdquo;
Muggsy was never the top-tier point guard in the NBA throughout the 1990s, but for a few seasons in a row, he averaged more than 10 points and 10 assists to go along with a couple of steals per game. That is pretty remarkable for someone shorter than your average high school kid. Hill hopes that the younger generations of NBA fans would learn more about Muggsy and his career because it might serve as a source of inspiration for anybody that wants to become a professional basketball player.
&ldquo;He played in this NBA and played for a while and played on good teams, so one of a kind, and I think it&rsquo;s great we are honoring him and celebrating him and telling his stories, so today&rsquo;s generation can understand who Muggsy Bogues was and what he was all about.&rdquo;
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NBA TV recently aired Muggsy&rsquo;s new documentary under the title "Always Believe," which tells a story about his life and career. Several NBA players like Stephen Curry were featured in the documentary, saying Muggsy was a significant source of inspiration for them on their path to becoming basketball players. Curry also has had a special bond with Muggsy ever since he was a kid. His father, Dell, played with Muggsy for a few years in Charlotte, so he had the opportunity to spend time with him off the court.

Muggsy Bogues was truly a remarkable athlete and once-in-a-lifetime player in the NBA. Standing at 5-foot-3, Muggsy had a tremendous NBA career that lasted for 14 years despite him not having the height of your typical basketball player. He wasn&rsquo;t just a journeyman in the league, but was the starting point guard on a few really good teams in the 1990s, made a name for himself, and was a role model for kids because he showed that you don&rsquo;t have to be extremely tall and strong to be productive in the NBA.
However, despite his size, Muggsy was a superior athlete by all other parameters, and Grant Hill had the opportunity to witness that firsthand. When matching up with Muggsy throughout the years, Hill learned what made him one of the most dangerous guards of that era.
&ldquo;There were times when I, as premier ball-handler initiating the offense during my Detroit years, when we played Charlotte, you always wanted to know where Muggsy was," Hill said. "I didn&rsquo;t want to put the ball on the floor at all with him on the court. A lot of times, we would put Lindsey Hunter in the opposing corner, and that was our offense, just to keep Muggsy away from all the action. I think that at that size, to have that kind of impact on the game &mdash; you can&rsquo;t teach height, but you also can&rsquo;t teach heart. He played at that size and made a difference. Caused havoc defensively, offensively pushed the tempo, made great decisions. He wasn&rsquo;t really a three-point shooter but more of a mid-range, catch-and-shoot kind of guy.&rdquo;
Muggsy was never the top-tier point guard in the NBA throughout the 1990s, but for a few seasons in a row, he averaged more than 10 points and 10 assists to go along with a couple of steals per game. That is pretty remarkable for someone shorter than your average high school kid. Hill hopes that the younger generations of NBA fans would learn more about Muggsy and his career because it might serve as a source of inspiration for anybody that wants to become a professional basketball player.
&ldquo;He played in this NBA and played for a while and played on good teams, so one of a kind, and I think it&rsquo;s great we are honoring him and celebrating him and telling his stories, so today&rsquo;s generation can understand who Muggsy Bogues was and what he was all about.&rdquo;
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NBA TV recently aired Bogues' new documentary under the title "Always Believe," which tells a story about his life and career. Several NBA players like Stephen Curry were featured in the documentary, saying Muggsy was a significant source of inspiration for them on their path to becoming basketball players. Curry also has had a special bond with Bogues ever since he was a kid. His father, Dell, played with Bogues for a few years in Charlotte, so he had the opportunity to spend time with him off the court.

Muggsy Bogues was truly a remarkable athlete and once-in-a-lifetime player in the NBA. Standing at 5-foot-3, Bogues had a tremendous NBA career that lasted for 14 years despite him not having the height of your typical basketball player. He wasn&rsquo;t just a journeyman in the league, but was the starting point guard on a few really good teams in the 1990s, made a name for himself, and was a role model for kids because he showed that you don&rsquo;t have to be extremely tall and strong to be productive in the NBA.
However, despite his size, Bogues was a superior athlete by all other parameters, and Grant Hill had the opportunity to witness that firsthand. When matching up with Bogues throughout the years, Hill learned what made him one of the most dangerous guards of that era.
&ldquo;There were times when I, as premier ball-handler initiating the offense during my Detroit years, when we played Charlotte, you always wanted to know where Muggsy was," Hill said. "I didn&rsquo;t want to put the ball on the floor at all with him on the court. A lot of times, we would put Lindsey Hunter in the opposing corner, and that was our offense, just to keep Muggsy away from all the action. I think that at that size, to have that kind of impact on the game &mdash; you can&rsquo;t teach height, but you also can&rsquo;t teach heart. He played at that size and made a difference. Caused havoc defensively, offensively pushed the tempo, made great decisions. He wasn&rsquo;t really a three-point shooter but more of a mid-range, catch-and-shoot kind of guy.&rdquo;
Bogues was never the top-tier point guard in the NBA throughout the 1990s, but for a few seasons in a row, he averaged more than 10 points and 10 assists to go along with a couple of steals per game. That is pretty remarkable for someone shorter than your average high school kid. Hill hopes that the younger generations of NBA fans would learn more about Bogues and his career because it might serve as a source of inspiration for anybody that wants to become a professional basketball player.
&ldquo;He played in this NBA and played for a while and played on good teams, so one of a kind, and I think it&rsquo;s great we are honoring him and celebrating him and telling his stories, so today&rsquo;s generation can understand who Muggsy Bogues was and what he was all about.&rdquo;
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NBA TV recently aired Bogues' new documentary under the title "Always Believe," which tells a story about his life and career. Several NBA players like Stephen Curry were featured in the documentary, saying Muggsy was a significant source of inspiration for them on their path to becoming basketball players. Curry also has had a special bond with Bogues ever since he was a kid. His father, Dell, played with Bogues for a few years in Charlotte, so he had the opportunity to spend time with him off the court.
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Muggsy Bogues was truly a remarkable athlete and once-in-a-lifetime player in the NBA. Standing at 5-foot-3, Bogues had a tremendous NBA career that lasted for 14 years despite him not having the height of your typical basketball player. He wasn&rsquo;t just a journeyman in the league, but was the starting point guard on a few really good teams in the 1990s, made a name for himself, and was a role model for kids because he showed that you don&rsquo;t have to be extremely tall and strong to be productive in the NBA.
However, despite his size, Bogues was a superior athlete by all other parameters, and Grant Hill had the opportunity to witness that firsthand. When matching up with Bogues throughout the years, Hill learned what made him one of the most dangerous guards of that era.
&ldquo;There were times when I, as premier ball-handler initiating the offense during my Detroit years, when we played Charlotte, you always wanted to know where Muggsy was," Hill said. "I didn&rsquo;t want to put the ball on the floor at all with him on the court. A lot of times, we would put Lindsey Hunter in the opposing corner, and that was our offense, just to keep Muggsy away from all the action. I think that at that size, to have that kind of impact on the game &mdash; you can&rsquo;t teach height, but you also can&rsquo;t teach heart. He played at that size and made a difference. Caused havoc defensively, offensively pushed the tempo, made great decisions. He wasn&rsquo;t really a three-point shooter but more of a mid-range, catch-and-shoot kind of guy.&rdquo;
Bogues was never the top-tier point guard in the NBA throughout the 1990s, but for a few seasons in a row, he averaged more than 10 points and 10 assists to go along with a couple of steals per game. That is pretty remarkable for someone shorter than your average high school kid. Hill hopes that the younger generations of NBA fans would learn more about Bogues and his career because it might serve as a source of inspiration for anybody that wants to become a professional basketball player.
&ldquo;He played in this NBA and played for a while and played on good teams, so one of a kind, and I think it&rsquo;s great we are honoring him and celebrating him and telling his stories, so today&rsquo;s generation can understand who Muggsy Bogues was and what he was all about.&rdquo;
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NBA TV recently aired Bogues' new documentary under the title "Always Believe," which tells a story about his life and career. Several NBA players like Stephen Curry were featured in the documentary, saying Muggsy was a significant source of inspiration for them on their path to becoming basketball players. Curry also has had a special bond with Bogues ever since he was a kid. His father, Dell, played with Bogues for a few years in Charlotte, so he had the opportunity to spend time with him off the court.
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5'3" on the court but a Giant to the game. So dope growing up in Charlotte watching him do it in person. No way he should have made it, but don't tell him that! All love Muggs! <a href="https://t.co/VfU5cN9XgT">https://t.co/VfU5cN9XgT</a>
&mdash; Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenCurry30/status/1462305656103268354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Muggsy Bogues was truly a remarkable athlete and once-in-a-lifetime player in the NBA. Standing at 5-foot-3, Bogues had a tremendous NBA career that lasted for 14 years despite him not having the height of your typical basketball player. He wasn&rsquo;t just a journeyman in the league, but was the starting point guard on a few really good teams in the 1990s, made a name for himself, and was a role model for kids because he showed that you don&rsquo;t have to be extremely tall and strong to be productive in the NBA.
However, despite his size, Bogues was a superior athlete by all other parameters, and Grant Hill had the opportunity to witness that firsthand. When matching up with Bogues throughout the years, Hill learned what made him one of the most dangerous guards of that era.
&ldquo;There were times when I, as premier ball-handler initiating the offense during my Detroit years, when we played Charlotte, you always wanted to know where Muggsy was," Hill said. "I didn&rsquo;t want to put the ball on the floor at all with him on the court. A lot of times, we would put Lindsey Hunter in the opposing corner, and that was our offense, just to keep Muggsy away from all the action. I think that at that size, to have that kind of impact on the game &mdash; you can&rsquo;t teach height, but you also can&rsquo;t teach heart. He played at that size and made a difference. Caused havoc defensively, offensively pushed the tempo, made great decisions. He wasn&rsquo;t really a three-point shooter but more of a mid-range, catch-and-shoot kind of guy.&rdquo;
Bogues was never the top-tier point guard in the NBA throughout the 1990s, but for a few seasons in a row, he averaged more than 10 points and 10 assists to go along with a couple of steals per game. That is pretty remarkable for someone shorter than your average high school kid. Hill hopes that the younger generations of NBA fans would learn more about Bogues and his career because it might serve as a source of inspiration for anybody that wants to become a professional basketball player.
&ldquo;He played in this NBA and played for a while and played on good teams, so one of a kind, and I think it&rsquo;s great we are honoring him and celebrating him and telling his stories, so today&rsquo;s generation can understand who Muggsy Bogues was and what he was all about.&rdquo;
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NBA TV recently aired Bogues' new documentary under the title "Always Believe," which tells a story about his life and career. Several NBA players like Stephen Curry were featured in the documentary, saying Muggsy was a significant source of inspiration for them on their path to becoming basketball players. Curry also has had a special bond with Bogues ever since he was a kid. His father, Dell, played with Bogues for a few years in Charlotte, so he had the opportunity to spend time with him off the court.
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5'3" on the court but a Giant to the game. So dope growing up in Charlotte watching him do it in person. No way he should have made it, but don't tell him that! All love Muggs! <a href="https://t.co/VfU5cN9XgT">https://t.co/VfU5cN9XgT</a>
&mdash; Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenCurry30/status/1462305656103268354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Clearly, Bogues' impact on the sport far exceeded his size.
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The following article first appeared on Basketball Network
Muggsy Bogues was truly a remarkable athlete and once-in-a-lifetime player in the NBA. Standing at 5-foot-3, Bogues had a tremendous NBA career that lasted for 14 years despite him not having the height of your typical basketball player. He wasn&rsquo;t just a journeyman in the league, but was the starting point guard on a few really good teams in the 1990s, made a name for himself, and was a role model for kids because he showed that you don&rsquo;t have to be extremely tall and strong to be productive in the NBA.
However, despite his size, Bogues was a superior athlete by all other parameters, and Grant Hill had the opportunity to witness that firsthand. When matching up with Bogues throughout the years, Hill learned what made him one of the most dangerous guards of that era.
&ldquo;There were times when I, as premier ball-handler initiating the offense during my Detroit years, when we played Charlotte, you always wanted to know where Muggsy was," Hill said. "I didn&rsquo;t want to put the ball on the floor at all with him on the court. A lot of times, we would put Lindsey Hunter in the opposing corner, and that was our offense, just to keep Muggsy away from all the action. I think that at that size, to have that kind of impact on the game &mdash; you can&rsquo;t teach height, but you also can&rsquo;t teach heart. He played at that size and made a difference. Caused havoc defensively, offensively pushed the tempo, made great decisions. He wasn&rsquo;t really a three-point shooter but more of a mid-range, catch-and-shoot kind of guy.&rdquo;
Bogues was never the top-tier point guard in the NBA throughout the 1990s, but for a few seasons in a row, he averaged more than 10 points and 10 assists to go along with a couple of steals per game. That is pretty remarkable for someone shorter than your average high school kid. Hill hopes that the younger generations of NBA fans would learn more about Bogues and his career because it might serve as a source of inspiration for anybody that wants to become a professional basketball player.
&ldquo;He played in this NBA and played for a while and played on good teams, so one of a kind, and I think it&rsquo;s great we are honoring him and celebrating him and telling his stories, so today&rsquo;s generation can understand who Muggsy Bogues was and what he was all about.&rdquo;
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NBA TV recently aired Bogues' new documentary under the title "Always Believe," which tells a story about his life and career. Several NBA players like Stephen Curry were featured in the documentary, saying Muggsy was a significant source of inspiration for them on their path to becoming basketball players. Curry also has had a special bond with Bogues ever since he was a kid. His father, Dell, played with Bogues for a few years in Charlotte, so he had the opportunity to spend time with him off the court.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
5'3" on the court but a Giant to the game. So dope growing up in Charlotte watching him do it in person. No way he should have made it, but don't tell him that! All love Muggs! <a href="https://t.co/VfU5cN9XgT">https://t.co/VfU5cN9XgT</a>
&mdash; Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenCurry30/status/1462305656103268354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Clearly, Bogues' impact on the sport far exceeded his size.
&nbsp;

The following article <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/grant-hill-shares-why-he-feared-playing-against-muggsy-bogues/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first appeared on Basketball Network</a>:
Muggsy Bogues was truly a remarkable athlete and once-in-a-lifetime player in the NBA. Standing at 5-foot-3, Bogues had a tremendous NBA career that lasted for 14 years despite him not having the height of your typical basketball player. He wasn&rsquo;t just a journeyman in the league, but was the starting point guard on a few really good teams in the 1990s, made a name for himself, and was a role model for kids because he showed that you don&rsquo;t have to be extremely tall and strong to be productive in the NBA.
However, despite his size, Bogues was a superior athlete by all other parameters, and Grant Hill had the opportunity to witness that firsthand. When matching up with Bogues throughout the years, Hill learned what made him one of the most dangerous guards of that era.
&ldquo;There were times when I, as premier ball-handler initiating the offense during my Detroit years, when we played Charlotte, you always wanted to know where Muggsy was," Hill said. "I didn&rsquo;t want to put the ball on the floor at all with him on the court. A lot of times, we would put Lindsey Hunter in the opposing corner, and that was our offense, just to keep Muggsy away from all the action. I think that at that size, to have that kind of impact on the game &mdash; you can&rsquo;t teach height, but you also can&rsquo;t teach heart. He played at that size and made a difference. Caused havoc defensively, offensively pushed the tempo, made great decisions. He wasn&rsquo;t really a three-point shooter but more of a mid-range, catch-and-shoot kind of guy.&rdquo;
Bogues was never the top-tier point guard in the NBA throughout the 1990s, but for a few seasons in a row, he averaged more than 10 points and 10 assists to go along with a couple of steals per game. That is pretty remarkable for someone shorter than your average high school kid. Hill hopes that the younger generations of NBA fans would learn more about Bogues and his career because it might serve as a source of inspiration for anybody that wants to become a professional basketball player.
&ldquo;He played in this NBA and played for a while and played on good teams, so one of a kind, and I think it&rsquo;s great we are honoring him and celebrating him and telling his stories, so today&rsquo;s generation can understand who Muggsy Bogues was and what he was all about.&rdquo;
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NBA TV recently aired Bogues' new documentary under the title "Always Believe," which tells a story about his life and career. Several NBA players like Stephen Curry were featured in the documentary, saying Muggsy was a significant source of inspiration for them on their path to becoming basketball players. Curry also has had a special bond with Bogues ever since he was a kid. His father, Dell, played with Bogues for a few years in Charlotte, so he had the opportunity to spend time with him off the court.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
5'3" on the court but a Giant to the game. So dope growing up in Charlotte watching him do it in person. No way he should have made it, but don't tell him that! All love Muggs! <a href="https://t.co/VfU5cN9XgT">https://t.co/VfU5cN9XgT</a>
&mdash; Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenCurry30/status/1462305656103268354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Clearly, Bogues' impact on the sport far exceeded his size.
&nbsp;

The following article <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/grant-hill-shares-why-he-feared-playing-against-muggsy-bogues/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first appeared on Basketball Network</a>:
Muggsy Bogues was truly a remarkable athlete and once-in-a-lifetime player in the NBA. Standing at 5-foot-3, Bogues had a tremendous NBA career that lasted for 14 years despite him not having the height of your typical basketball player. He wasn&rsquo;t just a journeyman in the league, but was the starting point guard on a few really good teams in the 1990s, made a name for himself, and was a role model for kids because he showed that you don&rsquo;t have to be extremely tall and strong to be productive in the NBA.
However, despite his size, Bogues was a superior athlete by all other parameters, and Grant Hill had the opportunity to witness that firsthand. When matching up with Bogues throughout the years, Hill learned what made him one of the most dangerous guards of that era.
&ldquo;There were times when I, as premier ball-handler initiating the offense during my Detroit years, when we played Charlotte, you always wanted to know where Muggsy was," Hill said. "I didn&rsquo;t want to put the ball on the floor at all with him on the court. A lot of times, we would put Lindsey Hunter in the opposing corner, and that was our offense, just to keep Muggsy away from all the action. I think that at that size, to have that kind of impact on the game &mdash; you can&rsquo;t teach height, but you also can&rsquo;t teach heart. He played at that size and made a difference. Caused havoc defensively, offensively pushed the tempo, made great decisions. He wasn&rsquo;t really a three-point shooter but more of a mid-range, catch-and-shoot kind of guy.&rdquo;
Bogues was never the top-tier point guard in the NBA throughout the 1990s, but for a few seasons in a row, he averaged more than 10 points and 10 assists to go along with a couple of steals per game. That is pretty remarkable for someone shorter than your average high school kid. Hill hopes that the younger generations of NBA fans would learn more about Bogues and his career because it might serve as a source of inspiration for anybody that wants to become a professional basketball player.
&ldquo;He played in this NBA and played for a while and played on good teams, so one of a kind, and I think it&rsquo;s great we are honoring him and celebrating him and telling his stories, so today&rsquo;s generation can understand who Muggsy Bogues was and what he was all about.&rdquo;
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NBA TV recently aired Bogues' new documentary under the title "Always Believe," which tells a story about his life and career. Several NBA players like Stephen Curry were featured in the documentary, saying Muggsy was a significant source of inspiration for them on their path to becoming basketball players. Curry also has had a special bond with Bogues ever since he was a kid. His father, Dell, played with Bogues for a few years in Charlotte, so he had the opportunity to spend time with him off the court.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
5'3" on the court but a Giant to the game. So dope growing up in Charlotte watching him do it in person. No way he should have made it, but don't tell him that! All love Muggs! <a href="https://t.co/VfU5cN9XgT">https://t.co/VfU5cN9XgT</a>
&mdash; Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenCurry30/status/1462305656103268354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Clearly, Bogues' impact on the sport far exceeded his size.

The following article <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/grant-hill-shares-why-he-feared-playing-against-muggsy-bogues/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first appeared on Basketball Network</a>:
Muggsy Bogues was truly a remarkable athlete and once-in-a-lifetime player in the NBA. Standing at 5-foot-3, Bogues had a tremendous NBA career that lasted for 14 years despite him not having the height of your typical basketball player. He wasn&rsquo;t just a journeyman in the league, but was the starting point guard on a few really good teams in the 1990s, made a name for himself, and was a role model for kids because he showed that you don&rsquo;t have to be extremely tall and strong to be productive in the NBA.
However, despite his size, Bogues was a superior athlete by all other parameters, and Grant Hill had the opportunity to witness that firsthand. When matching up with Bogues throughout the years, Hill learned what made him one of the most dangerous guards of that era.
&ldquo;There were times when I, as premier ball-handler initiating the offense during my Detroit years, when we played Charlotte, you always wanted to know where Muggsy was," Hill said. "I didn&rsquo;t want to put the ball on the floor at all with him on the court. A lot of times, we would put Lindsey Hunter in the opposing corner, and that was our offense, just to keep Muggsy away from all the action. I think that at that size, to have that kind of impact on the game &mdash; you can&rsquo;t teach height, but you also can&rsquo;t teach heart. He played at that size and made a difference. Caused havoc defensively, offensively pushed the tempo, made great decisions. He wasn&rsquo;t really a three-point shooter but more of a mid-range, catch-and-shoot kind of guy.&rdquo;
Bogues was never the top-tier point guard in the NBA throughout the 1990s, but for a few seasons in a row, he averaged more than 10 points and 10 assists to go along with a couple of steals per game. That is pretty remarkable for someone shorter than your average high school kid. Hill hopes that the younger generations of NBA fans would learn more about Bogues and his career because it might serve as a source of inspiration for anybody that wants to become a professional basketball player.
&ldquo;He played in this NBA and played for a while and played on good teams, so one of a kind, and I think it&rsquo;s great we are honoring him and celebrating him and telling his stories, so today&rsquo;s generation can understand who Muggsy Bogues was and what he was all about.&rdquo;
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NBA TV recently aired Bogues' new documentary under the title "Always Believe," which tells a story about his life and career. Several NBA players like Stephen Curry were featured in the documentary, saying Muggsy was a significant source of inspiration for them on their path to becoming basketball players. Curry also has had a special bond with Bogues ever since he was a kid. His father, Dell, played with Bogues for a few years in Charlotte, so he had the opportunity to spend time with him off the court.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
5'3" on the court but a Giant to the game. So dope growing up in Charlotte watching him do it in person. No way he should have made it, but don't tell him that! All love Muggs! <a href="https://t.co/VfU5cN9XgT">https://t.co/VfU5cN9XgT</a>
&mdash; Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenCurry30/status/1462305656103268354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Clearly, Bogues' impact on the sport far exceeded his size.

Bogues carved out a productive NBA career despite standing just 5-foot-3.

Grant Hill shares why he feared playing against Muggsy Bogues

The&nbsp;<a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/lebron-james-after-a-tough-loss-against-the-sacramento-kings-were-all-disgusted-at-losses/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-stringify-link="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/giannis-antetokounmpo-shares-why-he-doesnt-associate-or-practice-with-other-nba-players-in-the-offseason/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">following article</a>&nbsp;first appeared on&nbsp;<a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="http://basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="http://BasketballNetwork.net" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">BasketballNetwork.net</a>:
Following the Los Angeles Lakers' triple-overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings, LeBron James said that the entire Lakers roster is disgusted by the way they&rsquo;ve been playing.
The Lakers lost another game on Friday, this time against one of the worst teams in the NBA: the Kings. The triple-overtime thriller was truly a great game, with the Kings coming out on top despite going through rough times themselves with head coach Luke Walton getting fired a few days ago. The Lakers couldn&rsquo;t figure out how to close this game and the Kings took advantage.
After the game, LeBron said that he and the rest of his teammates are extremely disappointed with all the losses the teams had this season.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Listen, we&rsquo;re all disgusted at losses. That&rsquo;s the way it is,&rdquo; James said. &ldquo;But also at the same time, you&rsquo;ve got to stay even keel throughout the whole process and understand that we can get better from our losses, we can get better from our wins. We, obviously, would not like to be one game under .500 a fourth into the season. But we know we&rsquo;ve got more room to improve &mdash; got a lot more room to improve.&rdquo;
Despite scoring 30 points against the Kings, LeBron didn't shoot exceptionally well, especially in crunch time. He shot 10-25 from the field and 2-13 from three-point range. He said he hopes his performance will improve in the next game against the Detroit Pistons that is scheduled for Saturday evening.
&ldquo;I trust the work that I put in," James said. "And I&rsquo;ll take those same looks on Sunday [against the Detroit Pistons] if the opportunity presents itself."
At 10-11, the Lakers are currently sitting in the seventh seed in a competitive Western Conference; however, if they lose another game, they can bounce back to the ninth spot, which is outside of the playoff picture. The matchup against the Pistons will be an interesting one, especially because of the incident that happened a week ago between LeBron and Isaiah Stewart. James was ejected from that game after making contact with Stewart and he received a one-game suspension.
The Lakers haven&rsquo;t been playing up to expectations and there were even rumors floating around about Frank Vogel being on the hot seat. It's clear that this team needs to do a lot of soul searching in the coming weeks if they want to be viewed as a legitimate title contender.
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Following the Los Angeles Lakers' triple-overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings, LeBron James said that the entire Lakers roster is disgusted by the way they&rsquo;ve been playing.
The Lakers lost another game on Friday, this time against one of the worst teams in the NBA: the Kings. The triple-overtime thriller was truly a great game, with the Kings coming out on top despite going through rough times themselves with head coach Luke Walton getting fired a few days ago. The Lakers couldn&rsquo;t figure out how to close this game and the Kings took advantage.
After the game, LeBron said that he and the rest of his teammates are extremely disappointed with all the losses the teams had this season.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Listen, we&rsquo;re all disgusted at losses. That&rsquo;s the way it is,&rdquo; James said. &ldquo;But also at the same time, you&rsquo;ve got to stay even keel throughout the whole process and understand that we can get better from our losses, we can get better from our wins. We, obviously, would not like to be one game under .500 a fourth into the season. But we know we&rsquo;ve got more room to improve &mdash; got a lot more room to improve.&rdquo;
Despite scoring 30 points against the Kings, LeBron didn't shoot exceptionally well, especially in crunch time. He shot 10-25 from the field and 2-13 from three-point range. He said he hopes his performance will improve in the next game against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday evening.
&ldquo;I trust the work that I put in," James said. "And I&rsquo;ll take those same looks on Sunday [against the Detroit Pistons] if the opportunity presents itself."
At 10-11, the Lakers are currently sitting in the seventh seed in a competitive Western Conference; however, if they lose another game, they can bounce back to the ninth spot, which is outside of the playoff picture. The matchup against the Pistons will be an interesting one, especially because of the incident that happened a week ago between LeBron and Isaiah Stewart. James was ejected from that game after making contact with Stewart and he received a one-game suspension.
The Lakers haven&rsquo;t been playing up to expectations and there were even rumors floating around about Frank Vogel being on the hot seat. It's clear that this team needs to do a lot of soul searching in the coming weeks if they want to be viewed as a legitimate title contender.
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Following the Los Angeles Lakers' triple-overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings, LeBron James said that the entire Lakers roster is disgusted by the way they&rsquo;ve been playing.
The Lakers lost another game on Friday, this time against one of the worst teams in the NBA: the Kings. The triple-overtime thriller was truly a great game, with the Kings coming out on top despite going through rough times themselves with head coach Luke Walton getting fired a few days ago. The Lakers couldn&rsquo;t figure out how to close this game and the Kings took advantage.
After the game, LeBron said that he and the rest of his teammates are extremely disappointed with all the losses the teams had this season.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Listen, we&rsquo;re all disgusted at losses. That&rsquo;s the way it is,&rdquo; James said. &ldquo;But also at the same time, you&rsquo;ve got to stay even keel throughout the whole process and understand that we can get better from our losses, we can get better from our wins. We, obviously, would not like to be one game under .500 a fourth into the season. But we know we&rsquo;ve got more room to improve &mdash; got a lot more room to improve.&rdquo;
Despite scoring 30 points against the Kings, LeBron didn't shoot exceptionally well, especially in crunch time. He shot 10-25 from the field and 2-13 from three-point range. He said he hopes his performance will improve in the next game against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday evening.
&ldquo;I trust the work that I put in," James said. "And I&rsquo;ll take those same looks on Sunday [against the Detroit Pistons] if the opportunity presents itself."
At 10-11, the Lakers are currently sitting in the seventh seed in a competitive Western Conference; however, if they lose another game, they can bounce back to the ninth spot, which is outside of the playoff picture.
The matchup against the Pistons will be an interesting one, especially because of the incident that happened a week ago between LeBron and Isaiah Stewart. James was ejected from that game after making contact with Stewart and he received a one-game suspension.
The Lakers haven&rsquo;t been playing up to expectations and there were even rumors floating around about Frank Vogel being on the hot seat. It's clear that this team needs to do a lot of soul searching in the coming weeks if they want to be viewed as a legitimate title contender.
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Following the Los Angeles Lakers' triple-overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings, LeBron James said that the entire Lakers roster is disgusted by the way they&rsquo;ve been playing.
The Lakers lost another game on Friday, this time against one of the worst teams in the NBA: the Kings. The triple-overtime thriller was truly a great game, with the Kings coming out on top despite going through rough times themselves with head coach Luke Walton getting fired a few days ago. The Lakers couldn&rsquo;t figure out how to close this game and the Kings took advantage.
After the game, LeBron said that he and the rest of his teammates are extremely disappointed with all the losses the teams had this season.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Listen, we&rsquo;re all disgusted at losses. That&rsquo;s the way it is,&rdquo; James said. &ldquo;But also at the same time, you&rsquo;ve got to stay even keel throughout the whole process and understand that we can get better from our losses, we can get better from our wins. We, obviously, would not like to be one game under .500 a fourth into the season. But we know we&rsquo;ve got more room to improve &mdash; got a lot more room to improve.&rdquo;
Despite scoring 30 points against the Kings, LeBron didn't shoot exceptionally well, especially in crunch time. He shot 10-25 from the field and 2-13 from three-point range. He said he hopes his performance will improve in the next game against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday evening.
&ldquo;I trust the work that I put in," James said. "And I&rsquo;ll take those same looks on Sunday [against the Detroit Pistons] if the opportunity presents itself."
At 10-11, the Lakers are currently sitting in the seventh seed in a competitive Western Conference; however, if they lose another game, they can bounce back to the ninth spot, which is outside of the playoff picture.
The matchup against the Pistons will be an interesting one, especially because of the incident that happened a week ago between LeBron and Isaiah Stewart. James was ejected from that game after making contact with Stewart and he received a one-game suspension.
The Lakers haven&rsquo;t been playing up to expectations and there were even rumors floating around about Frank Vogel being on the hot seat. It's clear that this team needs to do a lot of soul-searching in the coming weeks if they want to be viewed as a legitimate title contender this season.
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Following the Los Angeles Lakers' triple-overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings, LeBron James said that the entire Lakers roster is disgusted by the way they&rsquo;ve been playing.
The Lakers lost another game on Friday, this time against one of the worst teams in the NBA: the Kings. The triple-overtime thriller was truly a great game, with the Kings coming out on top despite going through rough times themselves with head coach Luke Walton getting fired a few days ago. The Lakers couldn&rsquo;t figure out how to close this game and the Kings took advantage.
After the game, LeBron said that he and the rest of his teammates are extremely disappointed with all the losses the teams had this season.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Listen, we&rsquo;re all disgusted at [our] losses. That&rsquo;s the way it is,&rdquo; James said. &ldquo;But also at the same time, you&rsquo;ve got to stay even keel throughout the whole process and understand that we can get better from our losses, we can get better from our wins. We, obviously, would not like to be one game under .500 a fourth into the season. But we know we&rsquo;ve got more room to improve &mdash; got a lot more room to improve.&rdquo;
Despite scoring 30 points against the Kings, LeBron didn't shoot exceptionally well, especially in crunch time. He shot 10-25 from the field and 2-13 from three-point range. He said he hopes his performance will improve in the next game against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday evening.
&ldquo;I trust the work that I put in," James said. "And I&rsquo;ll take those same looks on Sunday [against the Detroit Pistons] if the opportunity presents itself."
At 10-11, the Lakers are currently sitting in the seventh seed in a competitive Western Conference; however, if they lose another game, they can bounce back to the ninth spot, which is outside of the playoff picture.
The matchup against the Pistons will be an interesting one, especially because of the incident that happened a week ago between LeBron and Isaiah Stewart. James was ejected from that game after making contact with Stewart and he received a one-game suspension.
The Lakers haven&rsquo;t been playing up to expectations and there were even rumors floating around about Frank Vogel being on the hot seat. It's clear that this team needs to do a lot of soul-searching in the coming weeks if they want to be viewed as a legitimate title contender this season.
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Following the Lakers' triple-overtime loss to the Kings, LeBron James said that the entire Lakers roster is disgusted with their recent play.

LeBron James on the Lakers' recent struggles: 'We’re all disgusted'

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After the a thrilling overtime win for the Los Angeles Lakers on the road against the Indiana Pacers, LeBron James finally talked about the incident with Isaiah Stewart that caused a lot of noise around NBA.
Following his one-game suspension stemming from the tussle, LeBron came up big against the Pacers, scoring a team-high 39 points and hitting some essential clutch shots in crunch time. Unrelated to the matter, LeBron even got two fans tossed out from the game for apparently saying inappropriate things to him. However, that obviously motivated him to take over the game and hit some tough shots to seal the deal for the Lakers and secure a much-needed win before the holiday.
In a press conference after the victory, LeBron finally shared his thoughts on his altercation with Stewart that in some way shocked the entire NBA community. LeBron explained what really happened and how he is not a dirty player, but these things tend to occur when players are playing physically. He also said that incident wasn&rsquo;t worth the suspension, but he finally accepted the league&rsquo;s decision.
&ldquo;I knew right away I caught some part of his head, so I went over to apologize to him, and obviously, you guys have seen what happened after that. Definitely accidental, just like the play last night on Russ, accidental hit in the mouth, just like Sabonis played tonight with an accidental hit to the eye. I&rsquo;m definitely not that type of player, and I hate to see what escalated right after that. I didn&rsquo;t think it warned an ejection because of what happened after that, having me still in the game, excitement from the fans, and what could potentially happen after that. The suspension wasn&rsquo;t warranted, but the league made that call.&rdquo;
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Here&rsquo;s LeBron&rsquo;s explanation of what he thought happened in the scuffle with Isaiah Stewart. He understood why he was ejected, but did not agree with the league&rsquo;s decision to suspend him: <a href="https://t.co/mu01aLUDa9">pic.twitter.com/mu01aLUDa9</a>
&mdash; Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) <a href="https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1463727759247691779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2021</a></blockquote>

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After the a thrilling overtime win for the Los Angeles Lakers on the road against the Indiana Pacers, LeBron James finally talked about the incident with Isaiah Stewart that caused a lot of noise around NBA.
Following his one-game suspension stemming from the tussle, LeBron came up big against the Pacers, scoring a team-high 39 points and hitting some essential clutch shots in crunch time. Unrelated to the matter, LeBron even got two fans tossed out from the game for apparently saying inappropriate things to him. However, that obviously motivated him to take over the game and hit some tough shots to seal the deal for the Lakers and secure a much-needed win before the holiday.
In a press conference after the victory, LeBron finally shared his thoughts on his altercation with Stewart that shocked the entire NBA community. LeBron explained what really happened and how he is not a dirty player, but these things tend to occur when players are playing physically. He also said that incident wasn&rsquo;t worth the suspension, but he finally accepted the league&rsquo;s decision.
&ldquo;I knew right away I caught some part of his head, so I went over to apologize to him, and obviously, you guys have seen what happened after that. Definitely accidental, just like the play last night on Russ, accidental hit in the mouth, just like Sabonis played tonight with an accidental hit to the eye. I&rsquo;m definitely not that type of player, and I hate to see what escalated right after that. I didn&rsquo;t think it warned an ejection because of what happened after that, having me still in the game, excitement from the fans, and what could potentially happen after that. The suspension wasn&rsquo;t warranted, but the league made that call.&rdquo;
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Here&rsquo;s LeBron&rsquo;s explanation of what he thought happened in the scuffle with Isaiah Stewart. He understood why he was ejected, but did not agree with the league&rsquo;s decision to suspend him: <a href="https://t.co/mu01aLUDa9">pic.twitter.com/mu01aLUDa9</a>
&mdash; Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) <a href="https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1463727759247691779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2021</a></blockquote>

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After the a thrilling overtime win for the Los Angeles Lakers on the road against the Indiana Pacers, LeBron James finally talked about the incident with Isaiah Stewart that caused a lot of noise around NBA.
Following his one-game suspension stemming from the tussle, LeBron came up big against the Pacers, scoring a team-high 39 points and hitting some essential clutch shots in crunch time. Unrelated to the matter, LeBron even got two fans tossed out from the game for apparently saying inappropriate things to him. However, that obviously motivated him to take over the game and hit some tough shots to seal the deal for the Lakers and secure a much-needed win before the holiday.
In a press conference after the victory, LeBron finally shared his thoughts on his altercation with Stewart that shocked the entire NBA community.
&ldquo;I knew right away I caught some part of his head, so I went over to apologize to him, and obviously, you guys have seen what happened after that. Definitely accidental, just like the play last night on Russ, accidental hit in the mouth, just like Sabonis played tonight with an accidental hit to the eye. I&rsquo;m definitely not that type of player, and I hate to see what escalated right after that. I didn&rsquo;t think it warned an ejection because of what happened after that, having me still in the game, excitement from the fans, and what could potentially happen after that. The suspension wasn&rsquo;t warranted, but the league made that call.&rdquo;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Here&rsquo;s LeBron&rsquo;s explanation of what he thought happened in the scuffle with Isaiah Stewart. He understood why he was ejected, but did not agree with the league&rsquo;s decision to suspend him: <a href="https://t.co/mu01aLUDa9">pic.twitter.com/mu01aLUDa9</a>
&mdash; Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) <a href="https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1463727759247691779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2021</a></blockquote>

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The Lakers are currently sitting in the 9th spot in a very competitive western conference, and with LeBron, back in the starting lineup, it will be essential for them to get more wins in the upcoming weeks. Interestingly enough, they are again playing the Pistons on Sunday in Staples Center, which will be an exciting matchup because all eyes will be focused on LeBron and Stewart. Most likely, things will not escalate any more than they already have, but then again, you never know, we might be up for another surprise that will be orchestrated by the Pistons this time to get some edge over the Lakers.
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After the a thrilling overtime win for the Los Angeles Lakers on the road against the Indiana Pacers, LeBron James finally talked about the incident with Isaiah Stewart that caused a lot of noise around NBA.
Following his one-game suspension stemming from the tussle, LeBron came up big against the Pacers, scoring a team-high 39 points and hitting some essential clutch shots in crunch time. Unrelated to the matter, LeBron even got two fans tossed out from the game for apparently saying inappropriate things to him. However, that obviously motivated him to take over the game and hit some tough shots to seal the deal for the Lakers and secure a much-needed win before the holiday.
In a press conference after the victory, LeBron finally shared his thoughts on his altercation with Stewart that shocked the entire NBA community.
&ldquo;I knew right away I caught some part of his head, so I went over to apologize to him, and obviously, you guys have seen what happened after that," LeBron said. "Definitely accidental, just like the play last night on Russ, accidental hit in the mouth, just like Sabonis played tonight with an accidental hit to the eye. I&rsquo;m definitely not that type of player, and I hate to see what escalated right after that. I didn&rsquo;t think it warned an ejection because of what happened after that, having me still in the game, excitement from the fans, and what could potentially happen after that. The suspension wasn&rsquo;t warranted, but the league made that call.&rdquo;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Here&rsquo;s LeBron&rsquo;s explanation of what he thought happened in the scuffle with Isaiah Stewart. He understood why he was ejected, but did not agree with the league&rsquo;s decision to suspend him: <a href="https://t.co/mu01aLUDa9">pic.twitter.com/mu01aLUDa9</a>
&mdash; Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) <a href="https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1463727759247691779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2021</a></blockquote>

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The Lakers are currently sitting in the 9th spot in a very competitive western conference, and with LeBron, back in the starting lineup, it will be essential for them to get more wins in the upcoming weeks. Interestingly enough, they are again playing the Pistons on Sunday in Staples Center, which will be an exciting matchup because all eyes will be focused on LeBron and Stewart. Most likely, things will not escalate any more than they already have, but then again, you never know, we might be up for another surprise that will be orchestrated by the Pistons this time to get some edge over the Lakers.
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After the a thrilling overtime win for the Los Angeles Lakers on the road against the Indiana Pacers, LeBron James finally talked about the incident with Isaiah Stewart that caused a lot of noise around NBA.
Following his one-game suspension stemming from the tussle, LeBron came up big against the Pacers, scoring a team-high 39 points and hitting some essential clutch shots in crunch time. Unrelated to the matter, LeBron even got two fans tossed out from the game for apparently saying inappropriate things to him. However, that obviously motivated him to take over the game and hit some tough shots to seal the deal for the Lakers and secure a much-needed win before the holiday.
In a press conference after the victory, LeBron finally shared his thoughts on his altercation with Stewart that shocked the entire NBA community.
&ldquo;I knew right away I caught some part of his head, so I went over to apologize to him, and obviously, you guys have seen what happened after that," LeBron said. "Definitely accidental, just like the play last night on Russ [Westbrook], accidental hit in the mouth, just like [Domantas] Sabonis played tonight with an accidental hit to the eye. I&rsquo;m definitely not that type of player, and I hate to see what escalated right after that. I didn&rsquo;t think it warned an ejection because of what happened after that, having me still in the game, excitement from the fans, and what could potentially happen after that. The suspension wasn&rsquo;t warranted, but the league made that call.&rdquo;
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Here&rsquo;s LeBron&rsquo;s explanation of what he thought happened in the scuffle with Isaiah Stewart. He understood why he was ejected, but did not agree with the league&rsquo;s decision to suspend him: <a href="https://t.co/mu01aLUDa9">pic.twitter.com/mu01aLUDa9</a>
&mdash; Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) <a href="https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1463727759247691779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2021</a></blockquote>

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The Lakers are currently sitting in the 9th spot in a very competitive western conference, and with LeBron, back in the starting lineup, it will be essential for them to get more wins in the upcoming weeks. Interestingly enough, they are again playing the Pistons on Sunday in Staples Center, which will be an exciting matchup because all eyes will be focused on LeBron and Stewart. Most likely, things will not escalate any more than they already have, but then again, you never know, we might be up for another surprise that will be orchestrated by the Pistons this time to get some edge over the Lakers.
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After the a thrilling overtime win for the Los Angeles Lakers on the road against the Indiana Pacers, LeBron James finally talked about the incident with Isaiah Stewart that caused a lot of noise around NBA.
Following his one-game suspension stemming from the tussle, LeBron came up big against the Pacers, scoring a team-high 39 points and hitting some essential clutch shots in crunch time. Unrelated to the matter, LeBron even got two fans tossed out from the game for apparently saying inappropriate things to him. However, that obviously motivated him to take over the game and hit some tough shots to seal the deal for the Lakers and secure a much-needed win before the holiday.
In a press conference after the victory, LeBron finally shared his thoughts on his altercation with Stewart that shocked the entire NBA community.
&ldquo;I knew right away I caught some part of his head, so I went over to apologize to him, and obviously, you guys have seen what happened after that," LeBron said. "Definitely accidental, just like the play last night on Russ [Westbrook], accidental hit in the mouth, just like [Domantas] Sabonis played tonight with an accidental hit to the eye.
"I&rsquo;m definitely not that type of player, and I hate to see what escalated right after that. I didn&rsquo;t think it warned an ejection because of what happened after that, having me still in the game, excitement from the fans, and what could potentially happen after that. The suspension wasn&rsquo;t warranted, but the league made that call.&rdquo;
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Here&rsquo;s LeBron&rsquo;s explanation of what he thought happened in the scuffle with Isaiah Stewart. He understood why he was ejected, but did not agree with the league&rsquo;s decision to suspend him: <a href="https://t.co/mu01aLUDa9">pic.twitter.com/mu01aLUDa9</a>
&mdash; Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) <a href="https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1463727759247691779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2021</a></blockquote>

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The Lakers are currently sitting in the 9th spot in a very competitive western conference, and with LeBron, back in the starting lineup, it will be essential for them to get more wins in the upcoming weeks. Interestingly enough, they are again playing the Pistons on Sunday in Staples Center, which will be an exciting matchup because all eyes will be focused on LeBron and Stewart. Most likely, things will not escalate any more than they already have, but then again, you never know, we might be up for another surprise that will be orchestrated by the Pistons this time to get some edge over the Lakers.
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After the a thrilling overtime win for the Los Angeles Lakers on the road against the Indiana Pacers, LeBron James finally talked about the incident with Isaiah Stewart that caused a lot of noise around NBA.
Following his one-game suspension stemming from the tussle, LeBron came up big against the Pacers, scoring a team-high 39 points and hitting some essential clutch shots in crunch time. Unrelated to the matter, LeBron even got two fans tossed out from the game for apparently saying inappropriate things to him. However, that obviously motivated him to take over the game and hit some tough shots to seal the deal for the Lakers and secure a much-needed win before the holiday.
In a press conference after the victory, LeBron finally shared his thoughts on his altercation with Stewart that shocked the entire NBA community.
&ldquo;I knew right away I caught some part of his head, so I went over to apologize to him, and obviously, you guys have seen what happened after that," LeBron said. "Definitely accidental, just like the play last night on Russ [Westbrook], accidental hit in the mouth, just like [Domantas] Sabonis played tonight with an accidental hit to the eye.
"I&rsquo;m definitely not that type of player, and I hate to see what escalated right after that. I didn&rsquo;t think it warned an ejection because of what happened after that, having me still in the game, excitement from the fans, and what could potentially happen after that. The suspension wasn&rsquo;t warranted, but the league made that call.&rdquo;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Here&rsquo;s LeBron&rsquo;s explanation of what he thought happened in the scuffle with Isaiah Stewart. He understood why he was ejected, but did not agree with the league&rsquo;s decision to suspend him: <a href="https://t.co/mu01aLUDa9">pic.twitter.com/mu01aLUDa9</a>
&mdash; Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) <a href="https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1463727759247691779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2021</a></blockquote>

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The Lakers are currently sitting at No. 9 in a very competitive western conference, and with LeBron, back in the starting lineup, it will be essential for them to get more wins in the upcoming weeks. Interestingly enough, they are again playing the Pistons on Sunday in Staples Center, which will be an exciting matchup because all eyes will be focused on LeBron and Stewart. Most likely, things will not escalate any more than they already have, but then again, you never know, we might be up for another surprise that will be orchestrated by the Pistons this time to get some edge over the Lakers.
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After the a thrilling overtime win for the Los Angeles Lakers on the road against the Indiana Pacers, LeBron James finally talked about the incident with Isaiah Stewart that caused a lot of noise around NBA.
Following his one-game suspension stemming from the tussle, LeBron came up big against the Pacers, scoring a team-high 39 points and hitting some essential clutch shots in crunch time. Unrelated to the matter, LeBron even got two fans tossed out from the game for apparently saying inappropriate things to him. However, that obviously motivated him to take over the game and hit some tough shots to seal the deal for the Lakers and secure a much-needed win before the holiday.
In a press conference after the victory, LeBron finally shared his thoughts on his altercation with Stewart that shocked the entire NBA community.
&ldquo;I knew right away I caught some part of his head, so I went over to apologize to him, and obviously, you guys have seen what happened after that," LeBron said. "Definitely accidental, just like the play last night on Russ [Westbrook], accidental hit in the mouth, just like [Domantas] Sabonis played tonight with an accidental hit to the eye.
"I&rsquo;m definitely not that type of player, and I hate to see what escalated right after that. I didn&rsquo;t think it warned an ejection because of what happened after that, having me still in the game, excitement from the fans, and what could potentially happen after that. The suspension wasn&rsquo;t warranted, but the league made that call.&rdquo;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Here&rsquo;s LeBron&rsquo;s explanation of what he thought happened in the scuffle with Isaiah Stewart. He understood why he was ejected, but did not agree with the league&rsquo;s decision to suspend him: <a href="https://t.co/mu01aLUDa9">pic.twitter.com/mu01aLUDa9</a>
&mdash; Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) <a href="https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1463727759247691779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2021</a></blockquote>

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The Lakers are currently sitting at No. 9 in a very competitive Western Conference, and with LeBron back in the starting lineup, it will be essential for them to get more wins in the upcoming weeks. Interestingly enough, they are again playing the Pistons on Sunday at home, which will be an exciting matchup because all eyes will be focused on LeBron and Stewart. Most likely, things will not escalate any more than they already have, but then again, you never know, we might be up for another surprise that will be orchestrated by the Pistons this time to get some edge over the Lakers.
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After the a thrilling overtime win for the Los Angeles Lakers on the road against the Indiana Pacers, LeBron James finally talked about the incident with Isaiah Stewart that caused a lot of noise around NBA.
Following his one-game suspension stemming from the tussle, LeBron came up big against the Pacers, scoring a team-high 39 points and hitting some essential clutch shots in crunch time. Unrelated to the matter, LeBron even got two fans tossed out from the game for apparently saying inappropriate things to him. However, that obviously motivated him to take over the game and hit some tough shots to seal the deal for the Lakers and secure a much-needed win before the holiday.
In a press conference after the victory, LeBron finally shared his thoughts on his altercation with Stewart that shocked the entire NBA community.
&ldquo;I knew right away I caught some part of his head, so I went over to apologize to him, and obviously, you guys have seen what happened after that," LeBron said. "Definitely accidental, just like the play last night on Russ [Westbrook], accidental hit in the mouth, just like [Domantas] Sabonis played tonight with an accidental hit to the eye.
"I&rsquo;m definitely not that type of player, and I hate to see what escalated right after that. I didn&rsquo;t think it warned an ejection because of what happened after that, having me still in the game, excitement from the fans, and what could potentially happen after that. The suspension wasn&rsquo;t warranted, but the league made that call.&rdquo;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Here&rsquo;s LeBron&rsquo;s explanation of what he thought happened in the scuffle with Isaiah Stewart. He understood why he was ejected, but did not agree with the league&rsquo;s decision to suspend him: <a href="https://t.co/mu01aLUDa9">pic.twitter.com/mu01aLUDa9</a>
&mdash; Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) <a href="https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1463727759247691779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2021</a></blockquote>

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The Lakers are currently sitting at No. 9 in a very competitive Western Conference, and with LeBron back in the starting lineup, it will be essential for them to get more wins in the upcoming weeks. Interestingly enough, they are again playing the Pistons on Sunday at home, which will be an exciting matchup because all eyes will be focused on LeBron and Stewart.
Most likely, things will not escalate any more than they already have, but then again, you never know&nbsp; we might be up for another surprise that will be orchestrated by the Pistons this time to get some edge over the Lakers.
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After the a thrilling overtime win for the Los Angeles Lakers on the road against the Indiana Pacers, LeBron James finally talked about the incident with Isaiah Stewart that caused a lot of noise around NBA.
Following his one-game suspension stemming from the tussle, LeBron came up big against the Pacers, scoring a team-high 39 points and hitting some essential clutch shots in crunch time. Unrelated to the matter, LeBron even got two fans tossed out from the game for apparently saying inappropriate things to him. However, that obviously motivated him to take over the game and hit some tough shots to seal the deal for the Lakers and secure a much-needed win before the holiday.
In a press conference after the victory, LeBron finally shared his thoughts on his altercation with Stewart that shocked the entire NBA community.
&ldquo;I knew right away I caught some part of his head, so I went over to apologize to him, and obviously, you guys have seen what happened after that," LeBron said. "Definitely accidental, just like the play last night on Russ [Westbrook], accidental hit in the mouth, just like [Domantas] Sabonis played tonight with an accidental hit to the eye.
"I&rsquo;m definitely not that type of player, and I hate to see what escalated right after that. I didn&rsquo;t think it warned an ejection because of what happened after that, having me still in the game, excitement from the fans, and what could potentially happen after that. The suspension wasn&rsquo;t warranted, but the league made that call.&rdquo;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Here&rsquo;s LeBron&rsquo;s explanation of what he thought happened in the scuffle with Isaiah Stewart. He understood why he was ejected, but did not agree with the league&rsquo;s decision to suspend him: <a href="https://t.co/mu01aLUDa9">pic.twitter.com/mu01aLUDa9</a>
&mdash; Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) <a href="https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1463727759247691779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2021</a></blockquote>

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The Lakers are currently sitting at No. 9 in a very competitive Western Conference, and with LeBron back in the starting lineup, it will be essential for them to get more wins in the upcoming weeks. Interestingly enough, they are again playing the Pistons on Sunday at home, which will be an exciting matchup because all eyes will be focused on LeBron and Stewart.
Most likely, things will not escalate any more than they already have, but then again, you never know.
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Returning from his one-game suspension on Wednesday night, LeBron James opened up on the tussle in Detroit.

LeBron addresses Isaiah Stewart scuffle: 'I'm not that type of player'

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Kevin Durant keeps on making his case for one of the greatest scorers we&rsquo;ve ever seen. His latest feat &mdash; passing Allen Iverson on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time scoring list.
KD moves into the top 25 on the NBA&rsquo;s scoring list
Going into Wednesday&rsquo;s game against the Boston Celtics, Durant was just one point shy of The Answer for 25th place on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time list in points. Then, two minutes into the first quarter, he drilled his patented mid-range jumper to pass Iverson with 24,369 career points.
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Kevin Durant drills the pull up jumper and passes Allen Iverson for 25th on the all-time scoring list! 🙌 Nets/Celtics live on ESPN <a href="https://t.co/qKPc2J1sA1">pic.twitter.com/qKPc2J1sA1</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1463671315546656768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Durant grew up idolizing Iverson. Passing him up and joining the company of the 25 greatest scorers ever was a special moment for KD.
&ldquo;I mean, it means the world,&rdquo; Durant said after the game. &ldquo;I dedicated my life to this game at an early age... so I watched all these guys that I&rsquo;m like passing up.
"I wanted to be like them. I wanted to be in the NBA like them, and make an impact in the league like them. So Iverson, he was the pantheon for me. One of those guys that I emulated every time I went outside and played with my friends. It&rsquo;s all surreal. I pictured I would be in the league, and had an idea... but to do it is pretty special."
How Iverson impacted Durant
Durant grew up in Washington, D.C. and had the pleasure of watching Iverson dominate as early as his college days. But like most of us, he fell in love with his game the moment he entered the NBA. Naturally, KD looked up to A.I. as one to model his game after.
&ldquo;I really became a huge Iverson fan, obviously, just like everybody else his rookie year,&rdquo; Durant said. &ldquo;But seeing him at Georgetown and playing for coach [John] Thompson and that whole culture that they built there, he was a huge part of that. But once he came to the league, he had players... I was a center, power forward on my young team, and we all were long crossing and double crossing. He influenced a lot of people.&rdquo;
Fifteen seasons into his NBA career, Iverson&rsquo;s impact on KD&rsquo;s game is overt, and Wednesday&rsquo;s display at TD Garden was no different. Durant dropped 21 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Nets to a 123-104 victory over the Celtics, improving their record to Eastern Conference-leading 14-5.
He hit mid-range jumpers, showed incredible handles, and displayed the level of basketball atypical for a player of his size &mdash; just like Iverson did throughout his 14-year NBA career. But Durant is far from over. &ldquo;To pass him on the list and to be up there with some of the greats on that list is incredible,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve just got to keep going.&rdquo;
Next up is Ray Allen, who Durant trails by 136 points. At his current scoring clip &mdash; 28.1 ppg after yesterday&rsquo;s win in Boston &mdash; KD is only a few games away from passing Ray, as the case for the greatest scorer ever continues to build itself.
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Kevin Durant keeps on making his case for one of the greatest scorers we&rsquo;ve ever seen. His latest feat &mdash; passing Allen Iverson on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time scoring list.
KD moves into the top 25 on the NBA&rsquo;s scoring list
Going into Wednesday&rsquo;s game against the Boston Celtics, Durant was just one point shy of The Answer for 25th place on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time list in points. Then, two minutes into the first quarter, he drilled his patented mid-range jumper to pass Iverson with 24,369 career points.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Kevin Durant drills the pull up jumper and passes Allen Iverson for 25th on the all-time scoring list! 🙌 Nets/Celtics live on ESPN <a href="https://t.co/qKPc2J1sA1">pic.twitter.com/qKPc2J1sA1</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1463671315546656768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Durant grew up idolizing Iverson. Passing him up and joining the company of the 25 greatest scorers ever was a special moment for KD.
&ldquo;I mean, it means the world,&rdquo; Durant said after the game. &ldquo;I dedicated my life to this game at an early age... so I watched all these guys that I&rsquo;m like passing up.
"I wanted to be like them. I wanted to be in the NBA like them, and make an impact in the league like them. So Iverson, he was the pantheon for me. One of those guys that I emulated every time I went outside and played with my friends. It&rsquo;s all surreal. I pictured I would be in the league, and had an idea... but to do it is pretty special."
How Iverson impacted Durant
Durant grew up in Washington, D.C. and had the pleasure of watching Iverson dominate as early as his college days. But like most of us, he fell in love with his game the moment he entered the NBA. Naturally, KD looked up to A.I. as one to model his game after.
&ldquo;I really became a huge Iverson fan, obviously, just like everybody else his rookie year,&rdquo; Durant said. &ldquo;But seeing him at Georgetown and playing for coach [John] Thompson and that whole culture that they built there, he was a huge part of that. But once he came to the league, he had players... I was a center, power forward on my young team, and we all were long crossing and double crossing. He influenced a lot of people.&rdquo;
Fifteen seasons into his NBA career, Iverson&rsquo;s impact on KD&rsquo;s game is overt, and Wednesday&rsquo;s display at TD Garden was no different. Durant dropped 21 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Nets to a 123-104 victory over the Celtics, improving their record to Eastern Conference-leading 14-5.
Durant hit mid-range jumpers, showed incredible handles, and displayed the level of basketball atypical for a player of his size &mdash; just like Iverson did throughout his 14-year NBA career. But Durant is far from over. &ldquo;To pass him on the list and to be up there with some of the greats on that list is incredible,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve just got to keep going.&rdquo;
Next up is Ray Allen, who Durant trails by 136 points. At his current scoring clip &mdash; 28.1 ppg after yesterday&rsquo;s win in Boston &mdash; KD is only a few games away from passing Ray, as the case for the greatest scorer ever continues to build itself.
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Kevin Durant keeps on making his case for one of the greatest scorers we&rsquo;ve ever seen. His latest feat &mdash; passing Allen Iverson on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time scoring list.
KD moves into the top 25 on the NBA&rsquo;s scoring list
Going into Wednesday&rsquo;s game against the Boston Celtics, Durant was just one point shy of The Answer for 25th place on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time list in points. Then, two minutes into the first quarter, he drilled his patented mid-range jumper to pass Iverson with 24,369 career points.
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Kevin Durant drills the pull up jumper and passes Allen Iverson for 25th on the all-time scoring list! 🙌 Nets/Celtics live on ESPN <a href="https://t.co/qKPc2J1sA1">pic.twitter.com/qKPc2J1sA1</a>
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Durant grew up idolizing Iverson. Passing him up and joining the company of the 25 greatest scorers ever was a special moment for KD.
&ldquo;I mean, it means the world,&rdquo; Durant said after the game. &ldquo;I dedicated my life to this game at an early age... so I watched all these guys that I&rsquo;m like passing up.
"I wanted to be like them. I wanted to be in the NBA like them, and make an impact in the league like them. So Iverson, he was the pantheon for me. One of those guys that I emulated every time I went outside and played with my friends. It&rsquo;s all surreal. I pictured I would be in the league, and had an idea... but to do it is pretty special."
How Iverson impacted Durant
Durant grew up in Washington, D.C. and had the pleasure of watching Iverson dominate as early as his college days. But like most of us, he fell in love with his game the moment he entered the NBA. Naturally, KD looked up to A.I. as one to model his game after.
&ldquo;I really became a huge Iverson fan, obviously, just like everybody else his rookie year,&rdquo; Durant said. &ldquo;But seeing him at Georgetown and playing for coach [John] Thompson and that whole culture that they built there, he was a huge part of that. But once he came to the league, he had players... I was a center, power forward on my young team, and we all were long crossing and double crossing. He influenced a lot of people.&rdquo;
Fifteen seasons into his NBA career, Iverson&rsquo;s impact on KD&rsquo;s game is overt, and Wednesday&rsquo;s display at TD Garden was no different. Durant dropped 21 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Nets to a 123-104 victory over the Celtics, improving their record to Eastern Conference-leading 14-5.
Durant hit mid-range jumpers, showed incredible handles and displayed the level of basketball atypical for a player of his size &mdash; albeit opposite heights&nbsp; just like Iverson did throughout his 14-year NBA career. But Durant is far from over. &ldquo;To pass him on the list and to be up there with some of the greats on that list is incredible,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve just got to keep going.&rdquo;
Next up is Ray Allen, who Durant trails by 136 points. At his current scoring clip &mdash; 28.1 ppg after yesterday&rsquo;s win in Boston &mdash; KD is only a few games away from passing Ray, as the case for the greatest scorer ever continues to build itself.
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Kevin Durant keeps on making his case for one of the greatest scorers we&rsquo;ve ever seen. His latest feat &mdash; passing Allen Iverson on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time scoring list.
KD moves into the top 25 on the NBA&rsquo;s scoring list
Going into Wednesday&rsquo;s game against the Boston Celtics, Durant was just one point shy of The Answer for 25th place on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time list in points. Then, two minutes into the first quarter, he drilled his patented mid-range jumper to pass Iverson with 24,369 career points.
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Kevin Durant drills the pull up jumper and passes Allen Iverson for 25th on the all-time scoring list! 🙌 Nets/Celtics live on ESPN <a href="https://t.co/qKPc2J1sA1">pic.twitter.com/qKPc2J1sA1</a>
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Durant grew up idolizing Iverson. Passing him up and joining the company of the 25 greatest scorers ever was a special moment for KD.
&ldquo;I mean, it means the world,&rdquo; Durant said after the game. &ldquo;I dedicated my life to this game at an early age... so I watched all these guys that I&rsquo;m like passing up.
"I wanted to be like them. I wanted to be in the NBA like them, and make an impact in the league like them. So Iverson, he was the pantheon for me. One of those guys that I emulated every time I went outside and played with my friends. It&rsquo;s all surreal. I pictured I would be in the league, and had an idea... but to do it is pretty special."
How Iverson impacted Durant
Durant grew up in Washington, D.C. and had the pleasure of watching Iverson dominate as early as his college days. But like most of us, he fell in love with his game the moment he entered the NBA. Naturally, KD looked up to A.I. as one to model his game after.
&ldquo;I really became a huge Iverson fan, obviously, just like everybody else his rookie year,&rdquo; Durant said. &ldquo;But seeing him at Georgetown and playing for coach [John] Thompson and that whole culture that they built there, he was a huge part of that. But once he came to the league, he had players... I was a center, power forward on my young team, and we all were long crossing and double crossing. He influenced a lot of people.&rdquo;
Fifteen seasons into his NBA career, Iverson&rsquo;s impact on KD&rsquo;s game is overt, and Wednesday&rsquo;s display at TD Garden was no different. Durant dropped 21 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Nets to a 123-104 victory over the Celtics, improving their record to Eastern Conference-leading 14-5.
Durant hit mid-range jumpers, showed incredible handles and displayed the level of basketball atypical for a player of his size &mdash; albeit opposite heights &mdash; just like Iverson did throughout his 14-year NBA career. But Durant is far from over. &ldquo;To pass him on the list and to be up there with some of the greats on that list is incredible,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve just got to keep going.&rdquo;
Next up is Ray Allen, who Durant trails by 136 points. At his current scoring clip &mdash; 28.1 ppg after yesterday&rsquo;s win in Boston &mdash; KD is only a few games away from passing Ray, as the case for the greatest scorer ever continues to build itself.
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Kevin Durant keeps on making his case for one of the greatest scorers we&rsquo;ve ever seen. His latest feat &mdash; passing Allen Iverson on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time scoring list.
KD moves into the top 25 on the NBA&rsquo;s scoring list
Going into Wednesday&rsquo;s game against the Boston Celtics, Durant was just one point shy of The Answer for 25th place on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time list in points. Then, two minutes into the first quarter, he drilled his patented mid-range jumper to pass Iverson with 24,369 career points.
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Kevin Durant drills the pull up jumper and passes Allen Iverson for 25th on the all-time scoring list! 🙌 Nets/Celtics live on ESPN <a href="https://t.co/qKPc2J1sA1">pic.twitter.com/qKPc2J1sA1</a>
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Durant grew up idolizing Iverson. Passing him up and joining the company of the 25 greatest scorers ever was a special moment for KD.
&ldquo;I mean, it means the world,&rdquo; Durant said after the game. &ldquo;I dedicated my life to this game at an early age... so I watched all these guys that I&rsquo;m like passing up.
"I wanted to be like them. I wanted to be in the NBA like them, and make an impact in the league like them. So Iverson, he was the pantheon for me. One of those guys that I emulated every time I went outside and played with my friends. It&rsquo;s all surreal. I pictured I would be in the league, and had an idea... but to do it is pretty special."
How Iverson impacted Durant
Durant grew up in Washington, D.C. and had the pleasure of watching Iverson dominate as early as his college days. But like most of us, he fell in love with his game the moment he entered the NBA. Naturally, KD looked up to A.I. as one to model his game after.
&ldquo;I really became a huge Iverson fan, obviously, just like everybody else his rookie year,&rdquo; Durant said. &ldquo;But seeing him at Georgetown and playing for coach [John] Thompson and that whole culture that they built there, he was a huge part of that. But once he came to the league, he had players... I was a center, power forward on my young team, and we all were long crossing and double crossing. He influenced a lot of people.&rdquo;
Fifteen seasons into his NBA career, Iverson&rsquo;s impact on KD&rsquo;s game is overt, and Wednesday&rsquo;s display at TD Garden was no different. Durant dropped 21 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Nets to a 123-104 victory over the Celtics, improving their record to Eastern Conference-leading 14-5.
Durant hit mid-range jumpers, showed incredible handles and displayed the level of basketball atypical for a player of his size &mdash; albeit opposite heights &mdash; just like Iverson did throughout his 14-year NBA career. But Durant is far from done with his playing days.
&ldquo;To pass him on the list and to be up there with some of the greats on that list is incredible,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve just got to keep going.&rdquo;
Next up is Ray Allen, who Durant trails by 136 points. At his current scoring clip &mdash; 28.1 ppg after yesterday&rsquo;s win in Boston &mdash; KD is only a few games away from passing Ray, as the case for the greatest scorer ever continues to build itself.
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Kevin Durant keeps on making his case for one of the greatest scorers we&rsquo;ve ever seen. His latest feat &mdash; passing Allen Iverson on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time scoring list.
KD moves into the top 25 on the NBA&rsquo;s scoring list
Going into Wednesday&rsquo;s game against the Boston Celtics, Durant was just one point shy of The Answer for 25th place on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time list in points. Then, two minutes into the first quarter, he drilled his patented mid-range jumper to pass Iverson with 24,369 career points.
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Kevin Durant drills the pull up jumper and passes Allen Iverson for 25th on the all-time scoring list! 🙌 Nets/Celtics live on ESPN <a href="https://t.co/qKPc2J1sA1">pic.twitter.com/qKPc2J1sA1</a>
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Durant grew up idolizing Iverson. Passing him up and joining the company of the 25 greatest scorers ever was a special moment for KD.
&ldquo;I mean, it means the world,&rdquo; Durant said after the game. &ldquo;I dedicated my life to this game at an early age... so I watched all these guys that I&rsquo;m like passing up.
"I wanted to be like them. I wanted to be in the NBA like them, and make an impact in the league like them. So Iverson, he was the pantheon for me. One of those guys that I emulated every time I went outside and played with my friends. It&rsquo;s all surreal. I pictured I would be in the league, and had an idea... but to do it is pretty special."
How Iverson impacted Durant
Durant grew up in Washington, D.C. and had the pleasure of watching Iverson dominate as early as his college days. But like most of us, he fell in love with his game the moment he entered the NBA. Naturally, KD looked up to A.I. as one to model his game after.
&ldquo;I really became a huge Iverson fan, obviously, just like everybody else his rookie year,&rdquo; Durant said. &ldquo;But seeing him at Georgetown and playing for coach [John] Thompson and that whole culture that they built there, he was a huge part of that. But once he came to the league, he had players... I was a center, power forward on my young team, and we all were long crossing and double crossing. He influenced a lot of people.&rdquo;
Fifteen seasons into his NBA career, Iverson&rsquo;s impact on KD&rsquo;s game is overt, and Wednesday&rsquo;s display at TD Garden was no different. Durant dropped 21 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Nets to a 123-104 victory over the Celtics, improving their record to Eastern Conference-leading 14-5.
Durant hit mid-range jumpers, showed incredible handles and displayed the level of basketball atypical for a player of his size &mdash; albeit opposite heights &mdash; just like Iverson did throughout his 14-year NBA career. But Durant is far from done with his playing days.
&ldquo;To pass him on the list and to be up there with some of the greats on that list is incredible,&rdquo; Durant said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve just got to keep going.&rdquo;
Next up is Ray Allen, who Durant trails by 136 points. At his current scoring clip &mdash; 28.1 ppg after yesterday&rsquo;s win in Boston &mdash; KD is only a few games away from passing Ray, as the case for the greatest scorer ever continues to build itself.
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Kevin Durant keeps on making his case for one of the greatest scorers we&rsquo;ve ever seen. His latest feat &mdash; passing Allen Iverson on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time scoring list.
KD moves into the top 25 on the NBA&rsquo;s scoring list
Going into Wednesday&rsquo;s game against the Boston Celtics, Durant was just one point shy of The Answer for 25th place on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time list in points. Then, two minutes into the first quarter, he drilled his patented mid-range jumper to pass Iverson with 24,369 career points.
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Kevin Durant drills the pull up jumper and passes Allen Iverson for 25th on the all-time scoring list! 🙌 Nets/Celtics live on ESPN <a href="https://t.co/qKPc2J1sA1">pic.twitter.com/qKPc2J1sA1</a>
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Durant grew up idolizing Iverson. Passing him up and joining the company of the 25 greatest scorers ever was a special moment for KD.
&ldquo;I mean, it means the world,&rdquo; Durant said after the game. &ldquo;I dedicated my life to this game at an early age... so I watched all these guys that I&rsquo;m like passing up.
"I wanted to be like them. I wanted to be in the NBA like them, and make an impact in the league like them. So Iverson, he was the pantheon for me. One of those guys that I emulated every time I went outside and played with my friends. It&rsquo;s all surreal. I pictured I would be in the league, and had an idea... but to do it is pretty special."
How Iverson impacted Durant
Durant grew up in Washington, D.C. and had the pleasure of watching Iverson dominate as early as his college days. But like most of us, he fell in love with his game the moment he entered the NBA. Naturally, KD looked up to A.I. as one to model his game after.
&ldquo;I really became a huge Iverson fan, obviously, just like everybody else his rookie year,&rdquo; Durant said. &ldquo;But seeing him at Georgetown and playing for coach [John] Thompson and that whole culture that they built there, he was a huge part of that. But once he came to the league, he had players... I was a center, power forward on my young team, and we all were long crossing and double crossing. He influenced a lot of people.&rdquo;
Fifteen seasons into his NBA career, Iverson&rsquo;s impact on KD&rsquo;s game is overt, and Wednesday&rsquo;s display at TD Garden was no different. Durant dropped 21 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Nets to a 123-104 victory over the Celtics, improving their record to Eastern Conference-leading 14-5.
Durant hit mid-range jumpers, showed incredible handles and displayed the level of basketball atypical for a player of his size &mdash; albeit opposite heights &mdash; just like Iverson did throughout his 14-year NBA career. But Durant is far from done with his playing days.
&ldquo;To pass him on the list and to be up there with some of the greats on that list is incredible,&rdquo; Durant said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve just got to keep going.&rdquo;
Next up is Ray Allen, whom Durant trails by 136 points. At his current scoring clip &mdash; 28.1 ppg after yesterday&rsquo;s win in Boston &mdash; KD is only a few games away from passing Ray, as the case for the greatest scorer ever continues to build itself.
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Kevin Durant keeps on making his case for one of the greatest scorers we&rsquo;ve ever seen. His latest feat &mdash; passing Allen Iverson on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time scoring list.
KD moves into the top 25 on the NBA&rsquo;s scoring list
Going into Wednesday&rsquo;s game against the Boston Celtics, Durant was just one point shy of The Answer for 25th place on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time list in points. Then, two minutes into the first quarter, he drilled his patented mid-range jumper to pass Iverson with 24,369 career points.
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Kevin Durant drills the pull up jumper and passes Allen Iverson for 25th on the all-time scoring list! 🙌 Nets/Celtics live on ESPN <a href="https://t.co/qKPc2J1sA1">pic.twitter.com/qKPc2J1sA1</a>
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Durant grew up idolizing Iverson. Passing him up and joining the company of the 25 greatest scorers ever was a special moment for KD.
&ldquo;I mean, it means the world,&rdquo; Durant said after the game. &ldquo;I dedicated my life to this game at an early age... so I watched all these guys that I&rsquo;m like passing up.
"I wanted to be like them. I wanted to be in the NBA like them, and make an impact in the league like them. So Iverson, he was the pantheon for me. One of those guys that I emulated every time I went outside and played with my friends. It&rsquo;s all surreal. I pictured I would be in the league, and had an idea... but to do it is pretty special."
How Iverson impacted Durant
Durant grew up in Washington, D.C. and had the pleasure of watching Iverson dominate as early as his college days. But like most of us, he fell in love with his game the moment he entered the NBA. Naturally, KD looked up to A.I. as one to model his game after.
&ldquo;I really became a huge Iverson fan, obviously, just like everybody else his rookie year,&rdquo; Durant said. &ldquo;But seeing him at Georgetown and playing for coach [John] Thompson and that whole culture that they built there, he was a huge part of that. But once he came to the league, he had players... I was a center, power forward on my young team, and we all were long crossing and double crossing. He influenced a lot of people.&rdquo;
Fifteen seasons into his NBA career, Iverson&rsquo;s impact on KD&rsquo;s game is overt, and Wednesday&rsquo;s display at TD Garden was no different. Durant dropped 21 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Nets to a 123-104 victory over the Celtics, improving their record to Eastern Conference-leading 14-5.
Durant hit mid-range jumpers, showed incredible handles and displayed the level of basketball atypical for a player of his size &mdash; albeit opposite heights &mdash; just like Iverson did throughout his 14-year NBA career. But Durant is far from done with his playing days.
&ldquo;To pass him on the list and to be up there with some of the greats on that list is incredible,&rdquo; Durant said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve just got to keep going.&rdquo;
Next up is Ray Allen, whom Durant trails by 136 points. At his current scoring clip &mdash; 28.1 points per game after yesterday&rsquo;s win in Boston &mdash; KD is only a few games away from passing Ray, as the case for the greatest scorer ever continues to build itself.
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Kevin Durant keeps on making his case for one of the greatest scorers we&rsquo;ve ever seen. His latest feat &mdash; passing Allen Iverson on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time scoring list.
KD moves into the top 25 on the NBA&rsquo;s scoring list
Going into Wednesday&rsquo;s game against the Boston Celtics, Durant was just one point shy of The Answer for 25th place on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time list in points. Then, two minutes into the first quarter, he drilled his patented mid-range jumper to pass Iverson with 24,369 career points.
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Kevin Durant drills the pull up jumper and passes Allen Iverson for 25th on the all-time scoring list! 🙌 Nets/Celtics live on ESPN <a href="https://t.co/qKPc2J1sA1">pic.twitter.com/qKPc2J1sA1</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1463671315546656768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Durant grew up idolizing Iverson. Passing him up and joining the company of the 25 greatest scorers ever was a special moment for KD.
&ldquo;I mean, it means the world,&rdquo; Durant said after the game. &ldquo;I dedicated my life to this game at an early age... so I watched all these guys that I&rsquo;m like passing up.
"I wanted to be like them. I wanted to be in the NBA like them, and make an impact in the league like them. So Iverson, he was the pantheon for me. One of those guys that I emulated every time I went outside and played with my friends. It&rsquo;s all surreal. I pictured I would be in the league, and had an idea... but to do it is pretty special."
How Iverson impacted Durant
Durant grew up in Washington, D.C. and had the pleasure of watching Iverson dominate as early as his college days. But like most of us, he fell in love with his game the moment he entered the NBA. Naturally, KD looked up to A.I. as one to model his game after.
&ldquo;I really became a huge Iverson fan, obviously, just like everybody else his rookie year,&rdquo; Durant said. &ldquo;But seeing him at Georgetown and playing for coach [John] Thompson and that whole culture that they built there, he was a huge part of that. But once he came to the league, he had players... I was a center, power forward on my young team, and we all were long crossing and double crossing. He influenced a lot of people.&rdquo;
Fifteen seasons into his NBA career, Iverson&rsquo;s impact on KD&rsquo;s game is overt, and Wednesday&rsquo;s display at TD Garden was no different. Durant dropped 21 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Nets to a 123-104 victory over the Celtics, improving their record to Eastern Conference-leading 14-5.
Durant hit mid-range jumpers, showed incredible handles and displayed the level of basketball atypical for a player of his size &mdash; albeit opposite heights &mdash; just like Iverson did throughout his 14-year NBA career. But Durant is far from done with his playing days.
&ldquo;To pass him on the list and to be up there with some of the greats on that list is incredible,&rdquo; Durant said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve just got to keep going.&rdquo;
Next up is Ray Allen, who Durant trails by 136 points. At his current scoring clip &mdash; 28.1 points per game after yesterday&rsquo;s win in Boston &mdash; KD is only a few games away from passing Ray, as the case for the greatest scorer ever continues to build itself.
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Kevin Durant keeps on making his case for one of the greatest scorers we&rsquo;ve ever seen. His latest feat &mdash; passing Allen Iverson on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time scoring list.
KD moves into the top 25 on the NBA&rsquo;s scoring list
Going into Wednesday&rsquo;s game against the Boston Celtics, Durant was just one point shy of The Answer for 25th place on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time list in points. Then, two minutes into the first quarter, he drilled his patented mid-range jumper to pass Iverson with 24,369 career points.
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Kevin Durant drills the pull up jumper and passes Allen Iverson for 25th on the all-time scoring list! 🙌 Nets/Celtics live on ESPN <a href="https://t.co/qKPc2J1sA1">pic.twitter.com/qKPc2J1sA1</a>
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Durant grew up idolizing Iverson. Passing him up and joining the company of the 25 greatest scorers ever was a special moment for KD.
&ldquo;I mean, it means the world,&rdquo; Durant said after the game. &ldquo;I dedicated my life to this game at an early age... so I watched all these guys that I&rsquo;m like passing up.
"I wanted to be like them. I wanted to be in the NBA like them, and make an impact in the league like them. So Iverson, he was the pantheon for me. One of those guys that I emulated every time I went outside and played with my friends. It&rsquo;s all surreal. I pictured I would be in the league, and had an idea... but to do it is pretty special."
How Iverson impacted Durant
Durant grew up in Washington, D.C. and had the pleasure of watching Iverson dominate as early as his college days. But like most of us, he fell in love with his game the moment he entered the NBA. Naturally, KD looked up to A.I. as one to model his game after.
&ldquo;I really became a huge Iverson fan, obviously, just like everybody else his rookie year,&rdquo; Durant said. &ldquo;But seeing him at Georgetown and playing for coach [John] Thompson and that whole culture that they built there, he was a huge part of that. But once he came to the league, he had players... I was a center, power forward on my young team, and we all were long crossing and double crossing. He influenced a lot of people.&rdquo;
Fifteen seasons into his NBA career, Iverson&rsquo;s impact on KD&rsquo;s game is overt, and Wednesday&rsquo;s display at TD Garden was no different. Durant dropped 21 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Nets to a 123-104 victory over the Celtics, improving their record to Eastern Conference-leading 14-5.
Durant hit mid-range jumpers, showed incredible handles and displayed the level of basketball atypical for a player of his size &mdash; albeit opposite heights &mdash; just like Iverson did throughout his 14-year NBA career. But Durant is far from done with his playing days.
&ldquo;To pass him on the list and to be up there with some of the greats on that list is incredible,&rdquo; Durant said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve just got to keep going.&rdquo;
Next up is Ray Allen, who Durant trails by 136 points. At his current scoring clip &mdash; 28.1 points per game after Wednesday&rsquo;s win in Boston &mdash; KD is only a few games away from passing Ray, as his case for the greatest scorer ever continues to build.
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Kevin Durant had plenty of praise for one of his favorite players growing up, Allen Iverson, after passing him on the scoring list.

Durant: Passing Iverson on NBA all-time scoring list 'means the world'

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The deeper we get into the season, the more we get an idea of who is a legitimate Most Valuable Player candidate. At this point, the usual suspects are populating the various MVP ladders: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokić and Paul George. Over the last several seasons, with the exception of PG and omittance of Giannis Antetokounmpo, these names have routinely popped up in the discussion for the league's top honor.
JJ Redick, a sharpshooter-turned-podcaster, has become one of the well-known voices in basketball media in recent years. Redick isn&rsquo;t afraid to throw out a take, but unlike many former players who are hot take-ish, he is more in the &ldquo;common sense&rdquo; camp, and feels like one guy is a no-brainer MVP candidate.
"In the first 14 or 15 games, let&rsquo;s acknowledge that DeMar DeRozan is worthy of a top-five MVP discussion," Redick <a href="https://youtu.be/fe4j2Ir5URY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>. (Redick also said something similar on ESPN last week.)
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"If you were to have an MVP power rankings as of today, I'd put DeMar DeRozan third after Steph and KD." 👀 <a href="https://twitter.com/jj_redick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jj_redick</a> <a href="https://t.co/r85AAcjh9Y">pic.twitter.com/r85AAcjh9Y</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1460716877043441664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This isn&rsquo;t some hot take from Redick, as more and more analysts have begun to notice that DeRozan should be in the MVP conversation. A lot of it has to do with the Chicago Bulls&rsquo; 12-6 record, which has the team tied for second place in the Eastern Conference.
When the Bulls added DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso to the fold with two All-Stars in Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević, fans expected an exciting up-and-coming team. So far, so good, but this new collection of talent needs ample time to mesh and develop. As such, the outside expectation for the Bulls was at to at least make a playoff appearance as a mid-tier squad.
Thus far, the Bulls have overpowered bottom-feeding teams like the Detroit Pistons and the New Orleans Pelicans, and they have stood their ground against playoff teams like the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets and the Denver Nuggets. Coming into the season, everyone expected them to do well, but they did not expect them to be this good.
DeRozan himself is aware of the MVP whispers around him. It has become impossible to ignore since this is the first time his name has been included in these talks in quite some time. This hasn&rsquo;t changed his demeanor one bit, though. Like any other competitor playing a team sport, what matters is that the team is doing well. Everything else &mdash; even an MVP trophy &mdash; is nothing but extraneous matters.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to be honest with you, I never once think about [MVP talk]," DeRozan <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/11/23/22798849/bulls-demar-derozan-focus-winning-than-mvp-chatter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via the Chicago Sun-Times</a>. "Winning takes care of everything, and as long as we do what we&rsquo;re supposed to on the court, winning, everything you desire will come with it and you take it as it comes.&rdquo;
It is still a matter of wait-and-see if DeRozan can make the unthinkable happen and etch his name in history forever. But from the looks of it, DeRozan would rather raise the Larry O&rsquo;Brien trophy than any other trophy in the world.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net&nbsp;<a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The deeper we get into the season, the more we get an idea of who is a legitimate Most Valuable Player candidate. At this point, the usual suspects are populating the various MVP ladders: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokić and Paul George. Over the last several seasons, with the exception of PG and omittance of Giannis Antetokounmpo, these names have routinely popped up in the discussion for the league's top honor.
JJ Redick, a sharpshooter-turned-podcaster, has become one of the well-known voices in basketball media in recent years. Redick isn&rsquo;t afraid to throw out a take, but unlike many former players who are hot take-ish, he is more in the &ldquo;common sense&rdquo; camp, and feels like one guy is a no-brainer MVP candidate.
"In the first 14 or 15 games, let&rsquo;s acknowledge that DeMar DeRozan is worthy of a top-five MVP discussion," Redick <a href="https://youtu.be/fe4j2Ir5URY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>.
(Redick also said something similar on ESPN last week.)
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"If you were to have an MVP power rankings as of today, I'd put DeMar DeRozan third after Steph and KD." 👀 <a href="https://twitter.com/jj_redick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jj_redick</a> <a href="https://t.co/r85AAcjh9Y">pic.twitter.com/r85AAcjh9Y</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1460716877043441664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This isn&rsquo;t some hot take from Redick, as more and more analysts have begun to notice that DeRozan should be in the MVP conversation. A lot of it has to do with the Chicago Bulls&rsquo; 12-6 record, which has the team tied for second place in the Eastern Conference.
When the Bulls added DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso to the fold with two All-Stars in Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević, fans expected an exciting up-and-coming team. So far, so good, but this new collection of talent needs ample time to mesh and develop. As such, the outside expectation for the Bulls was at to at least make a playoff appearance as a mid-tier squad.
Thus far, the Bulls have overpowered bottom-feeding teams like the Detroit Pistons and the New Orleans Pelicans, and they have stood their ground against playoff teams like the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets and the Denver Nuggets. Coming into the season, everyone expected them to do well, but they did not expect them to be this good.
DeRozan himself is aware of the MVP whispers around him. It has become impossible to ignore since this is the first time his name has been included in these talks in quite some time. This hasn&rsquo;t changed his demeanor one bit, though. Like any other competitor playing a team sport, what matters is that the team is doing well. Everything else &mdash; even an MVP trophy &mdash; is nothing but extraneous matters.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to be honest with you, I never once think about [MVP talk]," DeRozan <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/11/23/22798849/bulls-demar-derozan-focus-winning-than-mvp-chatter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via the Chicago Sun-Times</a>. "Winning takes care of everything, and as long as we do what we&rsquo;re supposed to on the court, winning, everything you desire will come with it and you take it as it comes.&rdquo;
It is still a matter of wait-and-see if DeRozan can make the unthinkable happen and etch his name in history forever. But from the looks of it, DeRozan would rather raise the Larry O&rsquo;Brien trophy than any other trophy in the world.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net&nbsp;<a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The deeper we get into the season, the more we get an idea of who is a legitimate Most Valuable Player candidate. At this point, the usual suspects are populating the various MVP ladders: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokić and Paul George. Over the last several seasons, with the exception of PG and omittance of Giannis Antetokounmpo, these names have routinely popped up in the discussion for the league's top honor.
JJ Redick, a sharpshooter-turned-podcaster, has become one of the well-known voices in basketball media in recent years. Redick isn&rsquo;t afraid to throw out a take, but unlike many former players who are hot take-ish, he is more in the &ldquo;common sense&rdquo; camp, and feels like one guy is a no-brainer MVP candidate.
"In the first 14 or 15 games, let&rsquo;s acknowledge that DeMar DeRozan is worthy of a top-five MVP discussion," Redick <a href="https://youtu.be/fe4j2Ir5URY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>.
(Redick also said something similar on ESPN last week.)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
"If you were to have an MVP power rankings as of today, I'd put DeMar DeRozan third after Steph and KD." 👀 <a href="https://twitter.com/jj_redick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jj_redick</a> <a href="https://t.co/r85AAcjh9Y">pic.twitter.com/r85AAcjh9Y</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1460716877043441664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This isn&rsquo;t some hot take from Redick, as more and more analysts have begun to notice that DeRozan should be in the MVP conversation. A lot of it has to do with the Chicago Bulls&rsquo; 12-6 record, which has the team tied for second place in the Eastern Conference.
When the Bulls added DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso to the fold with two All-Stars in Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević, fans expected an exciting up-and-coming team. So far, so good, but this new collection of talent needs ample time to mesh and develop. As such, the outside expectation for the Bulls was for them to at to at least make a playoff appearance as a mid-tier squad.
Thus far, the Bulls have overpowered bottom-feeding teams like the Detroit Pistons and the New Orleans Pelicans, and they have stood their ground against playoff teams like the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets and the Denver Nuggets. Coming into the season, everyone expected them to do well, but they did not expect them to be this good.
DeRozan himself is aware of the MVP whispers around him. It has become impossible to ignore since this is the first time his name has been included in these talks in quite some time. This hasn&rsquo;t changed his demeanor one bit, though. Like any other competitor playing a team sport, what matters is that the team is doing well. Everything else &mdash; even an MVP trophy &mdash; is nothing but extraneous matters.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to be honest with you, I never once think about [MVP talk]," DeRozan <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/11/23/22798849/bulls-demar-derozan-focus-winning-than-mvp-chatter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via the Chicago Sun-Times</a>. "Winning takes care of everything, and as long as we do what we&rsquo;re supposed to on the court, winning, everything you desire will come with it and you take it as it comes.&rdquo;
It is still a matter of wait-and-see if DeRozan can make the unthinkable happen and etch his name in history forever. But from the looks of it, DeRozan would rather raise the Larry O&rsquo;Brien trophy than any other trophy in the world.
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The deeper we get into the season, the more we get an idea of who is a legitimate Most Valuable Player candidate. At this point, the usual suspects are populating the various MVP ladders: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokić and Paul George. Over the last several seasons, with the exception of PG and omittance of Giannis Antetokounmpo, these names have routinely popped up in the discussion for the league's top honor.
JJ Redick, a sharpshooter-turned-podcaster, has become one of the well-known voices in basketball media in recent years. Redick isn&rsquo;t afraid to throw out a take, but unlike many former players who are hot take-ish, he is more in the &ldquo;common sense&rdquo; camp, and feels like one guy is a no-brainer MVP candidate.
"In the first 14 or 15 games, let&rsquo;s acknowledge that DeMar DeRozan is worthy of a top-five MVP discussion," Redick <a href="https://youtu.be/fe4j2Ir5URY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>.
(Redick also said something similar on ESPN last week.)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
"If you were to have an MVP power rankings as of today, I'd put DeMar DeRozan third after Steph and KD." 👀 <a href="https://twitter.com/jj_redick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jj_redick</a> <a href="https://t.co/r85AAcjh9Y">pic.twitter.com/r85AAcjh9Y</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1460716877043441664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This isn&rsquo;t some hot take from Redick, as more and more analysts have begun to notice that DeRozan should be in the MVP conversation. A lot of it has to do with the Chicago Bulls&rsquo; 12-6 record, which has the team tied for second place in the Eastern Conference.
When the Bulls added DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso to the fold with two All-Stars in Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević, fans expected an exciting up-and-coming team. So far, so good, but this new collection of talent needs ample time to mesh and develop. As such, the outside expectation for the Bulls was for them to at least make a playoff appearance as a mid-tier squad.
Thus far, the Bulls have overpowered bottom-feeding teams like the Detroit Pistons and the New Orleans Pelicans, and they have stood their ground against playoff teams like the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets and the Denver Nuggets. Coming into the season, everyone expected them to do well, but they did not expect them to be this good.
DeRozan himself is aware of the MVP whispers around him. It has become impossible to ignore since this is the first time his name has been included in these talks in quite some time. This hasn&rsquo;t changed his demeanor one bit, though. Like any other competitor playing a team sport, what matters is that the team is doing well. Everything else &mdash; even an MVP trophy &mdash; is nothing but extraneous matters.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to be honest with you, I never once think about [MVP talk]," DeRozan <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/11/23/22798849/bulls-demar-derozan-focus-winning-than-mvp-chatter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via the Chicago Sun-Times</a>. "Winning takes care of everything, and as long as we do what we&rsquo;re supposed to on the court, winning, everything you desire will come with it and you take it as it comes.&rdquo;
It is still a matter of wait-and-see if DeRozan can make the unthinkable happen and etch his name in history forever. But from the looks of it, DeRozan would rather raise the Larry O&rsquo;Brien trophy than any other trophy in the world.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net&nbsp;<a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The deeper we get into the season, the more we get an idea of who is a legitimate Most Valuable Player candidate. At this point, the usual suspects are populating the various MVP ladders: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokić and Paul George. Over the last several seasons, with the exception of PG and omittance of Giannis Antetokounmpo, these names have routinely popped up in the discussion for the league's top honor.
JJ Redick, a sharpshooter-turned-podcaster, has become one of the well-known voices in basketball media in recent years. Redick isn&rsquo;t afraid to throw out a take, but unlike many former players who are hot take-ish, he is more in the &ldquo;common sense&rdquo; camp, and feels like one guy is a no-brainer MVP candidate.
"In the first 14 or 15 games, let&rsquo;s acknowledge that DeMar DeRozan is worthy of a top-five MVP discussion," Redick <a href="https://youtu.be/fe4j2Ir5URY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>.
(Redick also said something similar on ESPN last week.)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
"If you were to have an MVP power rankings as of today, I'd put DeMar DeRozan third after Steph and KD." 👀 <a href="https://twitter.com/jj_redick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jj_redick</a> <a href="https://t.co/r85AAcjh9Y">pic.twitter.com/r85AAcjh9Y</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1460716877043441664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This isn&rsquo;t some hot take from Redick, as more and more analysts have begun to notice that DeRozan should be in the MVP conversation. A lot of it has to do with the Chicago Bulls&rsquo; 12-6 record, which has the team tied for second place in the Eastern Conference.
When the Bulls added DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso to the fold with two All-Stars in Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević, fans expected an exciting up-and-coming team. So far, so good, but this new collection of talent needs ample time to mesh and develop. As such, the outside expectation for the Bulls was for them to at least make a playoff appearance as a mid-tier squad.
Thus far, the Bulls have exceeded expectations, overpowering bottom-feeder teams like the Detroit Pistons and the New Orleans Pelicans, and they have stood their ground against playoff teams like the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets and the Denver Nuggets. Coming into the season, everyone expected them to do well, but they did not expect them to be this good.
DeRozan himself is aware of the MVP whispers around him. It has become impossible to ignore since this is the first time his name has been included in these talks in quite some time. This hasn&rsquo;t changed his demeanor one bit, though. Like any other competitor playing a team sport, what matters is that the team is doing well. Everything else &mdash; even an MVP trophy &mdash; is nothing but extraneous matters.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to be honest with you, I never once think about [MVP talk]," DeRozan <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/11/23/22798849/bulls-demar-derozan-focus-winning-than-mvp-chatter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via the Chicago Sun-Times</a>. "Winning takes care of everything, and as long as we do what we&rsquo;re supposed to on the court, winning, everything you desire will come with it and you take it as it comes.&rdquo;
It is still a matter of wait-and-see if DeRozan can make the unthinkable happen and etch his name in history forever. But from the looks of it, DeRozan would rather raise the Larry O&rsquo;Brien trophy than any other trophy in the world.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net&nbsp;<a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The deeper we get into the season, the more we get an idea of who is a legitimate Most Valuable Player candidate. At this point, the usual suspects are populating the various MVP ladders: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokić and Paul George. Over the last several seasons, with the exception of PG and omittance of Giannis Antetokounmpo, these names have routinely popped up in the discussion for the league's top honor.
JJ Redick, a sharpshooter-turned-podcaster, has become one of the well-known voices in basketball media in recent years. Redick isn&rsquo;t afraid to throw out a take, but unlike many former players who are hot take-ish, he is more in the &ldquo;common sense&rdquo; camp, and feels like one guy is a no-brainer MVP candidate.
"In the first 14 or 15 games, let&rsquo;s acknowledge that DeMar DeRozan is worthy of a top-five MVP discussion," Redick <a href="https://youtu.be/fe4j2Ir5URY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>.
(Redick also said something similar on ESPN last week.)
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"If you were to have an MVP power rankings as of today, I'd put DeMar DeRozan third after Steph and KD." 👀 <a href="https://twitter.com/jj_redick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jj_redick</a> <a href="https://t.co/r85AAcjh9Y">pic.twitter.com/r85AAcjh9Y</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1460716877043441664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This isn&rsquo;t some hot take from Redick, as more and more analysts have begun to notice that DeRozan should be in the MVP conversation. A lot of it has to do with the Chicago Bulls&rsquo; 12-6 record, which has the team tied for second place in the Eastern Conference.
When the Bulls added DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso to the fold with two All-Stars in Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević, fans expected an exciting up-and-coming team. So far, so good, but this new collection of talent needs ample time to mesh and develop. As such, the outside expectation for the Bulls was for them to at least make a playoff appearance as a mid-tier squad.
Thus far, the Bulls have exceeded expectations, overpowering bottom-feeder teams like the Detroit Pistons and the New Orleans Pelicans while standing their ground against playoff teams like the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets and the Denver Nuggets. Coming into the season, everyone expected them to do well, but they did not expect them to be this good.
DeRozan himself is aware of the MVP whispers around him. It has become impossible to ignore since this is the first time his name has been included in these talks in quite some time. This hasn&rsquo;t changed his demeanor one bit, though. Like any other competitor playing a team sport, what matters is that the team is doing well. Everything else &mdash; even an MVP trophy &mdash; is nothing but extraneous matters.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to be honest with you, I never once think about [MVP talk]," DeRozan <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/11/23/22798849/bulls-demar-derozan-focus-winning-than-mvp-chatter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via the Chicago Sun-Times</a>. "Winning takes care of everything, and as long as we do what we&rsquo;re supposed to on the court, winning, everything you desire will come with it and you take it as it comes.&rdquo;
It is still a matter of wait-and-see if DeRozan can make the unthinkable happen and etch his name in history forever. But from the looks of it, DeRozan would rather raise the Larry O&rsquo;Brien trophy than any other trophy in the world.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net&nbsp;<a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The deeper we get into the season, the more we get an idea of who is a legitimate Most Valuable Player candidate. At this point, the usual suspects are populating the various MVP ladders: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokić and Paul George. Over the last several seasons, with the exception of PG and omittance of Giannis Antetokounmpo, these names have routinely popped up in the discussion for the league's top honor.
JJ Redick, a sharpshooter-turned-podcaster, has become one of the well-known voices in basketball media in recent years. Redick isn&rsquo;t afraid to throw out a take, but unlike many former players who are hot take-ish, he is more in the &ldquo;common sense&rdquo; camp, and feels like one guy is a no-brainer MVP candidate.
"In the first 14 or 15 games, let&rsquo;s acknowledge that DeMar DeRozan is worthy of a top-five MVP discussion," Redick <a href="https://youtu.be/fe4j2Ir5URY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>.
(Redick also said something similar on ESPN last week.)
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"If you were to have an MVP power rankings as of today, I'd put DeMar DeRozan third after Steph and KD." 👀 <a href="https://twitter.com/jj_redick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jj_redick</a> <a href="https://t.co/r85AAcjh9Y">pic.twitter.com/r85AAcjh9Y</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1460716877043441664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This isn&rsquo;t some hot take from Redick, as more and more analysts have begun to notice that DeRozan should be in the MVP conversation. A lot of it has to do with the Chicago Bulls&rsquo; 12-6 record, which has the team tied for second place in the Eastern Conference.
When the Bulls added DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso to the fold with two All-Stars in Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević, fans expected an exciting up-and-coming team. So far, so good, but this new collection of talent needs ample time to mesh and develop. As such, the outside expectation for the Bulls was for them to at least make a playoff appearance as a mid-tier squad.
Thus far, the Bulls have exceeded expectations, overpowering bottom-feeder teams like the Detroit Pistons and the New Orleans Pelicans while standing their ground against playoff teams like the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets. Coming into the season, everyone expected them to do well, but they did not expect them to be this good.
DeRozan himself is aware of the MVP whispers around him. It has become impossible to ignore since this is the first time his name has been included in these talks in quite some time. This hasn&rsquo;t changed his demeanor one bit, though. Like any other competitor playing a team sport, what matters is that the team is doing well. Everything else &mdash; even an MVP trophy &mdash; is nothing but extraneous matters.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to be honest with you, I never once think about [MVP talk]," DeRozan <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/11/23/22798849/bulls-demar-derozan-focus-winning-than-mvp-chatter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via the Chicago Sun-Times</a>. "Winning takes care of everything, and as long as we do what we&rsquo;re supposed to on the court, winning, everything you desire will come with it and you take it as it comes.&rdquo;
It is still a matter of wait-and-see if DeRozan can make the unthinkable happen and etch his name in history forever. But from the looks of it, DeRozan would rather raise the Larry O&rsquo;Brien trophy than any other trophy in the world.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net&nbsp;<a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The deeper we get into the season, the more we get an idea of who is a legitimate Most Valuable Player candidate. At this point, the usual suspects are populating the various MVP ladders: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokić and Paul George. Over the last several seasons, with the exception of PG and omittance of Giannis Antetokounmpo, these names have routinely popped up in the discussion for the league's top honor.
JJ Redick, a sharpshooter-turned-podcaster, has become one of the well-known voices in basketball media in recent years. Redick isn&rsquo;t afraid to throw out a take, but unlike many former players who are hot take-ish, he is more in the &ldquo;common sense&rdquo; camp, and feels like one guy is a no-brainer MVP candidate.
"In the first 14 or 15 games, let&rsquo;s acknowledge that DeMar DeRozan is worthy of a top-five MVP discussion," Redick <a href="https://youtu.be/fe4j2Ir5URY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>.
(Redick also said something similar on ESPN last week.)
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"If you were to have an MVP power rankings as of today, I'd put DeMar DeRozan third after Steph and KD." 👀 <a href="https://twitter.com/jj_redick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jj_redick</a> <a href="https://t.co/r85AAcjh9Y">pic.twitter.com/r85AAcjh9Y</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1460716877043441664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This isn&rsquo;t some hot take from Redick, as more and more analysts have begun to notice that DeRozan should be in the MVP conversation. A lot of it has to do with the Chicago Bulls&rsquo; 12-6 record, which has the team tied for second place in the Eastern Conference.
When the Bulls added DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso to the fold with two All-Stars in Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević, fans expected an exciting up-and-coming team. So far, so good, but this new collection of talent needs ample time to mesh and develop. As such, the outside expectation for the Bulls was for them to at least make a playoff appearance as a mid-tier squad.
Thus far, the Bulls have exceeded expectations, overpowering bottom-feeder teams like the Detroit Pistons and the New Orleans Pelicans while standing their ground against playoff teams like the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets. Coming into the season, everyone expected them to do well, but nobody expected them to be this good.
DeRozan himself is aware of the MVP whispers around him. It has become impossible to ignore since this is the first time his name has been included in these talks in quite some time. This hasn&rsquo;t changed his demeanor one bit, though. Like any other competitor playing a team sport, what matters is that the team is doing well. Everything else &mdash; even an MVP trophy &mdash; is nothing but extraneous matters.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to be honest with you, I never once think about [MVP talk]," DeRozan <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/11/23/22798849/bulls-demar-derozan-focus-winning-than-mvp-chatter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via the Chicago Sun-Times</a>. "Winning takes care of everything, and as long as we do what we&rsquo;re supposed to on the court, winning, everything you desire will come with it and you take it as it comes.&rdquo;
It is still a matter of wait-and-see if DeRozan can make the unthinkable happen and etch his name in history forever. But from the looks of it, DeRozan would rather raise the Larry O&rsquo;Brien trophy than any other trophy in the world.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net&nbsp;<a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The deeper we get into the season, the more we get an idea of who is a legitimate Most Valuable Player candidate. At this point, the usual suspects are populating the various MVP ladders: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokić and Paul George. Over the last several seasons, with the exception of PG and omittance of Giannis Antetokounmpo, these names have routinely popped up in the discussion for the league's top honor.
JJ Redick, a sharpshooter-turned-podcaster, has become one of the well-known voices in basketball media in recent years. Redick isn&rsquo;t afraid to throw out a take, but unlike many former players who are hot take-ish, he is more in the &ldquo;common sense&rdquo; camp, and feels like one guy is a no-brainer MVP candidate.
"In the first 14 or 15 games, let&rsquo;s acknowledge that DeMar DeRozan is worthy of a top-five MVP discussion," Redick <a href="https://youtu.be/fe4j2Ir5URY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>.
(Redick also said something similar on ESPN last week.)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
"If you were to have an MVP power rankings as of today, I'd put DeMar DeRozan third after Steph and KD." 👀 <a href="https://twitter.com/jj_redick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jj_redick</a> <a href="https://t.co/r85AAcjh9Y">pic.twitter.com/r85AAcjh9Y</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1460716877043441664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This isn&rsquo;t some hot take from Redick, as more and more analysts have begun to notice that DeRozan should be in the MVP conversation. A lot of it has to do with the Chicago Bulls&rsquo; 12-6 record, which has the team tied for second place in the Eastern Conference.
When the Bulls added DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso to the fold with two All-Stars in Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević, fans expected an exciting up-and-coming team. So far, so good, but this new collection of talent needs ample time to mesh and develop. As such, the outside expectation for the Bulls was for them to at least make a playoff appearance as a mid-tier squad.
Thus far, the Bulls have exceeded expectations, overpowering bottom-feeder teams like the Detroit Pistons and the New Orleans Pelicans while standing their ground against playoff teams like the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets. Coming into the season, everyone expected them to do well, but nobody expected them to be this good.
DeRozan himself is aware of the MVP whispers around him. It has become impossible to ignore since this is the first time his name has been included in these talks in quite some time. This hasn&rsquo;t changed his demeanor one bit, though. Like any other competitor playing a team sport, what matters is that the team is doing well. Everything else &mdash; even an MVP trophy &mdash; is nothing but extraneous matters.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to be honest with you, I never once think about [MVP talk]," DeRozan <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/11/23/22798849/bulls-demar-derozan-focus-winning-than-mvp-chatter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via the Chicago Sun-Times</a>. "Winning takes care of everything, and as long as we do what we&rsquo;re supposed to on the court, winning, everything you desire will come with it and you take it as it comes.&rdquo;
It remains to be seen if DeRozan can make the unthinkable happen and etch his name in history forever. But from the looks of it, DeRozan would rather raise the Larry O&rsquo;Brien trophy than any other trophy in the world.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net&nbsp;<a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The deeper we get into the season, the more we get an idea of who is a legitimate Most Valuable Player candidate. At this point, the usual suspects are populating the various MVP ladders: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokić and Paul George. Over the last several seasons, with the exception of PG and omittance of Giannis Antetokounmpo, these names have routinely popped up in the discussion for the league's top honor.
JJ Redick, a sharpshooter-turned-podcaster, has become one of the well-known voices in basketball media in recent years. Redick isn&rsquo;t afraid to throw out a take, but unlike many former players who are hot take-ish, he is more in the &ldquo;common sense&rdquo; camp, and feels like one guy is a no-brainer MVP candidate.
"In the first 14 or 15 games, let&rsquo;s acknowledge that DeMar DeRozan is worthy of a top-five MVP discussion," Redick <a href="https://youtu.be/fe4j2Ir5URY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>.
(Redick also said something similar on ESPN last week.)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
"If you were to have an MVP power rankings as of today, I'd put DeMar DeRozan third after Steph and KD." 👀 <a href="https://twitter.com/jj_redick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jj_redick</a> <a href="https://t.co/r85AAcjh9Y">pic.twitter.com/r85AAcjh9Y</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1460716877043441664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This isn&rsquo;t some hot take from Redick, as more and more analysts have begun to notice that DeRozan should be in the MVP conversation. A lot of it has to do with the Chicago Bulls&rsquo; 12-6 record, which has the team tied for second place in the Eastern Conference.
When the Bulls added DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso to the fold with two All-Stars in Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević, fans expected an exciting up-and-coming team. So far, so good, but this new collection of talent needs ample time to mesh and develop. As such, the outside expectation for the Bulls was for them to at least make a playoff appearance as a mid-tier squad.
Thus far, the Bulls have exceeded expectations, overpowering bottom-feeder teams like the Detroit Pistons and the New Orleans Pelicans while standing their ground against playoff teams like the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets. Coming into the season, everyone expected them to do well, but nobody expected them to be this good.
DeRozan himself is aware of the MVP whispers around him. It has become impossible to ignore since this is the first time his name has been included in these talks in quite some time. This hasn&rsquo;t changed his demeanor one bit, though. Like any other competitor playing a team sport, what matters is that the team is doing well. Everything else &mdash; even an MVP trophy &mdash; is nothing but extraneous matters.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to be honest with you, I never once think about [MVP talk]," DeRozan <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/11/23/22798849/bulls-demar-derozan-focus-winning-than-mvp-chatter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via the Chicago Sun-Times</a>. "Winning takes care of everything, and as long as we do what we&rsquo;re supposed to on the court, winning, everything you desire will come with it and you take it as it comes.&rdquo;
It remains to be seen if DeRozan can make the unthinkable happen and etch his name in history. But from the looks of it, DeRozan would rather raise the Larry O&rsquo;Brien trophy than any other trophy in the world.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net&nbsp;<a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

On The Old Man and The Three, JJ Redick vouched for DeMar DeRozan's MVP candidacy with his terrific start to the season.

JJ Redick: DeMar DeRozan is 'worthy of a top-5 MVP discussion'

The 2021-22 NBA season may be the most disappointing year for Houston Rockets fans in quite some time. After all, the Rockets currently sport a 1-15 record for last place in the league, and will probably miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2012-13 season.&nbsp;
But while that may be the case, rookie guard Jalen Green is in the most exciting chapter of his young career. And despite where Houston is record-wise and being only 19 years old, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft is not in the NBA to simply to go through the motions. In fact, he wants a more significant role.
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Jalen Green: "I still got a lot of figuring out to do. I won't force anything, or try to make it seem like I'm trying to take over or anything like that. If that time is going to happen, it's going to come." <a href="https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ">https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ</a>
&mdash; Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/1462255423944376324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This seems like a daring declaration by a teenager who has not even played one entire season. However, if you know a thing or two about Green&rsquo;s past &mdash; particularly his road to the NBA &mdash; then you will understand where his courage comes from.&nbsp;
When he was in high school, Green was already deemed a stud. He received scholarship offers from basketball programs such as Arizona, Florida State, USC, Auburn, Oregon and Memphis.&nbsp;But in an interesting turn of events, Green opted to decline these offers and instead inked a one-year deal with the newly-established NBA G League Ignite &mdash; a developmental basketball team affiliated with the NBA G League established in 2020.
After season's end, Green became the highest-drafted G League product of all time. He was later joined by prospects like Jonathan Kuminga and Isaiah Todd. (Both young guns are now playing for the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards, respectively.)
From the looks of it, Green has a history of betting on himself. It takes extraordinary courage for a high school stud to suppose himself eligible to play with the big boys. It takes one heck of a human being to want to be the loudest voice in a locker room of grown men.&nbsp;

The 2021-22 NBA season may be the most disappointing year for Houston Rockets fans in quite some time. After all, the Rockets currently sport a 1-15 record for last place in the league, and will probably miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2012-13 season.&nbsp;
But while that may be the case, rookie guard Jalen Green is in the most exciting chapter of his young career. And despite where Houston is record-wise and being only 19 years old, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft is not in the NBA to simply to go through the motions. In fact, he wants a more significant role.
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Jalen Green: "I still got a lot of figuring out to do. I won't force anything, or try to make it seem like I'm trying to take over or anything like that. If that time is going to happen, it's going to come." <a href="https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ">https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ</a>
&mdash; Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/1462255423944376324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This seems like a daring declaration by a teenager who has not even played one entire season. However, if you know a thing or two about Green&rsquo;s past &mdash; particularly his road to the NBA &mdash; then you will understand where his courage comes from.&nbsp;
When he was in high school, Green was already deemed a stud. He received scholarship offers from basketball programs such as Arizona, Florida State, USC, Auburn, Oregon and Memphis.&nbsp;But in an interesting turn of events, Green opted to decline these offers and instead inked a one-year deal with the newly-established NBA G League Ignite &mdash; a developmental basketball team affiliated with the NBA G League established in 2020.
After season's end, Green became the highest-drafted G League product of all time. He was later joined by prospects like Jonathan Kuminga&nbsp; and Isaiah Todd. (Both young guns are now playing for the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards, respectively.)
From the looks of it, Green has a history of betting on himself. It takes extraordinary courage for a high school stud to suppose himself eligible to play with the big boys. It takes one heck of a human being to want to be the loudest voice in a locker room of grown men.&nbsp;

The 2021-22 NBA season may be the most disappointing year for Houston Rockets fans in quite some time. After all, the Rockets currently sport a 1-15 record for last place in the league, and will probably miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2012-13 season.&nbsp;
But while that may be the case, rookie guard Jalen Green is in the most exciting chapter of his young career. And despite where Houston is record-wise and being only 19 years old, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft is not in the NBA to simply to go through the motions. In fact, he wants a more significant role.
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Jalen Green: "I still got a lot of figuring out to do. I won't force anything, or try to make it seem like I'm trying to take over or anything like that. If that time is going to happen, it's going to come." <a href="https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ">https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ</a>
&mdash; Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/1462255423944376324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This seems like a daring declaration by a teenager who has not even played one entire season. However, if you know a thing or two about Green&rsquo;s past &mdash; particularly his road to the NBA &mdash; then you will understand where his courage comes from.&nbsp;
When he was in high school, Green was already deemed a stud. He received scholarship offers from basketball programs such as Arizona, Florida State, USC, Auburn, Oregon and Memphis.&nbsp;But in an interesting turn of events, Green opted to decline these offers and instead inked a one-year deal with the newly-established NBA G League Ignite &mdash; a developmental basketball team affiliated with the NBA G League established in 2020.
After season's end, Green became the highest-drafted G League product of all time. He was later joined by prospects like Jonathan Kuminga and Isaiah Todd. (Both young guns are now playing for the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards, respectively.)
From the looks of it, Green has a history of betting on himself.

The 2021-22 NBA season may be the most disappointing year for Houston Rockets fans in quite some time. After all, the Rockets currently sport a 1-15 record for last place in the league, and will probably miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2012-13 season.&nbsp;
But while that may be the case, rookie guard Jalen Green is in the most exciting chapter of his young career. And despite where Houston is record-wise and being only 19 years old, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft is not in the NBA to simply to go through the motions. In fact, he wants a more significant role.
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Jalen Green: "I still got a lot of figuring out to do. I won't force anything, or try to make it seem like I'm trying to take over or anything like that. If that time is going to happen, it's going to come." <a href="https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ">https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ</a>
&mdash; Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/1462255423944376324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This seems like a daring declaration by a teenager who has not even played one entire season. However, if you know a thing or two about Green&rsquo;s past &mdash; particularly his road to the NBA &mdash; then you will understand where his courage comes from.&nbsp;
When he was in high school, Green was already deemed a stud. He received scholarship offers from basketball programs such as Arizona, Florida State, USC, Auburn, Oregon and Memphis.&nbsp;But in an interesting turn of events, Green opted to decline these offers and instead inked a one-year deal with the newly-established NBA G League Ignite &mdash; a developmental basketball team affiliated with the NBA G League established in 2020.
After season's end, Green became the highest-drafted G League product of all time. He was later joined by prospects like Jonathan Kuminga and Isaiah Todd. (Both young guns are now playing for the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards, respectively.)
From the looks of it, Green's history of betting on himself has paid off. For both the Rockets and himself,

The 2021-22 NBA season may be the most disappointing year for Houston Rockets fans in quite some time. After all, the Rockets currently sport a 1-15 record for last place in the league, and will probably miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2012-13 season.&nbsp;
But while that may be the case, rookie guard Jalen Green is in the most exciting chapter of his young career. And despite where Houston is record-wise and being only 19 years old, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft is not in the NBA to simply to go through the motions. In fact, he wants a more significant role.
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Jalen Green: "I still got a lot of figuring out to do. I won't force anything, or try to make it seem like I'm trying to take over or anything like that. If that time is going to happen, it's going to come." <a href="https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ">https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ</a>
&mdash; Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/1462255423944376324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This seems like a daring declaration by a teenager who has not even played one entire season. However, if you know a thing or two about Green&rsquo;s past &mdash; particularly his road to the NBA &mdash; then you will understand where his courage comes from.&nbsp;
When he was in high school, Green was already deemed a stud. He received scholarship offers from basketball programs such as Arizona, Florida State, USC, Auburn, Oregon and Memphis.&nbsp;But in an interesting turn of events, Green opted to decline these offers and instead inked a one-year deal with the newly-established NBA G League Ignite &mdash; a developmental basketball team affiliated with the NBA G League established in 2020.
After season's end, Green became the highest-drafted G League product of all time. He was later joined by prospects like Jonathan Kuminga and Isaiah Todd. (Both young guns are now playing for the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards, respectively.)
From the looks of it, Green's history of betting on himself has paid off.

The 2021-22 NBA season may be the most disappointing year for Houston Rockets fans in quite some time. After all, the Rockets currently sport a 1-15 record for last place in the league, and will probably miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2012-13 season.&nbsp;
But while that may be the case, rookie guard Jalen Green is in the most exciting chapter of his young career. And despite where Houston is record-wise and being only 19 years old, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft is not in the NBA to simply to go through the motions. In fact, he wants a more significant role.
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Jalen Green: "I still got a lot of figuring out to do. I won't force anything, or try to make it seem like I'm trying to take over or anything like that. If that time is going to happen, it's going to come." <a href="https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ">https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ</a>
&mdash; Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/1462255423944376324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This seems like a daring declaration by a teenager who has not even played one entire season. However, if you know a thing or two about Green&rsquo;s past &mdash; particularly his road to the NBA &mdash; then you will understand where his courage comes from.&nbsp;
When he was in high school, Green was already deemed a stud. He received scholarship offers from basketball programs such as Arizona, Florida State, USC, Auburn, Oregon and Memphis.&nbsp;But in an interesting turn of events, Green opted to decline these offers and instead inked a one-year deal with the newly-established NBA G League Ignite &mdash; a developmental basketball team affiliated with the NBA G League established in 2020.
After season's end, Green became the highest-drafted G League product of all time. He was later joined by prospects like Jonathan Kuminga and Isaiah Todd. (Both young guns are now playing for the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards, respectively.)
From the looks of it, Green's history of betting on himself has paid off. We'll see if the Rockets hand him the keys to see if history repeats itself.

The <a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/richard-jefferson-explains-why-its-disrespectful-to-compare-anthony-davis-to-giannis-antetokounmpo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-stringify-link="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/giannis-antetokounmpo-shares-why-he-doesnt-associate-or-practice-with-other-nba-players-in-the-offseason/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">following article</a>&nbsp;first appeared on&nbsp;<a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="http://basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="http://BasketballNetwork.net" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">BasketballNetwork.net</a>:
The 2021-22 NBA season may be the most disappointing year for Houston Rockets fans in quite some time. After all, the Rockets currently sport a 1-15 record for last place in the league, and will probably miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2012-13 season.&nbsp;
But while that may be the case, rookie guard Jalen Green is in the most exciting chapter of his young career. And despite where Houston is record-wise and being only 19 years old, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft is not in the NBA to simply to go through the motions. In fact, he wants a more significant role.
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Jalen Green: "I still got a lot of figuring out to do. I won't force anything, or try to make it seem like I'm trying to take over or anything like that. If that time is going to happen, it's going to come." <a href="https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ">https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ</a>
&mdash; Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/1462255423944376324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This seems like a daring declaration by a teenager who has not even played one entire season. However, if you know a thing or two about Green&rsquo;s past &mdash; particularly his road to the NBA &mdash; then you will understand where his courage comes from.&nbsp;
When he was in high school, Green was already deemed a stud. He received scholarship offers from basketball programs such as Arizona, Florida State, USC, Auburn, Oregon and Memphis.&nbsp;But in an interesting turn of events, Green opted to decline these offers and instead inked a one-year deal with the newly-established NBA G League Ignite &mdash; a developmental basketball team affiliated with the NBA G League established in 2020.
After season's end, Green became the highest-drafted G League product of all time. He was later joined by prospects like Jonathan Kuminga and Isaiah Todd. (Both young guns are now playing for the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards, respectively.)
From the looks of it, Green's history of betting on himself has paid off. We'll see if the Rockets hand him the keys to see if history repeats itself.

The <a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/richard-jefferson-explains-why-its-disrespectful-to-compare-anthony-davis-to-giannis-antetokounmpo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-stringify-link="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/giannis-antetokounmpo-shares-why-he-doesnt-associate-or-practice-with-other-nba-players-in-the-offseason/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">following article</a>&nbsp;first appeared on&nbsp;<a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="http://basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="http://BasketballNetwork.net" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">BasketballNetwork.net</a>:
The 2021-22 NBA season may be the most disappointing year for Houston Rockets fans in quite some time. After all, the Rockets currently sport a 1-15 record for last place in the league, and will probably miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2012-13 season.&nbsp;
But while that may be the case, rookie guard Jalen Green is in the most exciting chapter of his young career. And despite where Houston is record-wise and being only 19 years old, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft is not in the NBA to simply to go through the motions. In fact, he wants a more significant role.
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Jalen Green: "I still got a lot of figuring out to do. I won't force anything, or try to make it seem like I'm trying to take over or anything like that. If that time is going to happen, it's going to come." <a href="https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ">https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ</a>
&mdash; Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/1462255423944376324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This seems like a daring declaration by a teenager who has not even played one entire season. However, if you know a thing or two about Green&rsquo;s past &mdash; particularly his road to the NBA &mdash; then you will understand where his courage comes from.&nbsp;
When he was in high school, Green was already deemed a stud. He received scholarship offers from basketball programs such as Arizona, Florida State, USC, Auburn, Oregon and Memphis.&nbsp;But in an interesting turn of events, Green opted to decline these offers and instead inked a one-year deal with the newly-established NBA G League Ignite &mdash; a developmental basketball team affiliated with the NBA G League established in 2020.
After season's end, Green became the highest-drafted G League product of all time. He was later joined by prospects like Jonathan Kuminga and Isaiah Todd. (Both young guns are now playing for the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards, respectively.)
From the looks of it, Green's history of betting on himself has paid off. We'll see if the Rockets hand him the keys to see if history repeats itself.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net&nbsp;<a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

The <a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/rockets-rookie-jalen-green-is-ready-for-a-more-mature-role/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-stringify-link="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/giannis-antetokounmpo-shares-why-he-doesnt-associate-or-practice-with-other-nba-players-in-the-offseason/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">following article</a>&nbsp;first appeared on&nbsp;<a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="http://basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="http://BasketballNetwork.net" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">BasketballNetwork.net</a>:
The 2021-22 NBA season may be the most disappointing year for Houston Rockets fans in quite some time. After all, the Rockets currently sport a 1-15 record for last place in the league, and will probably miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2012-13 season.&nbsp;
But while that may be the case, rookie guard Jalen Green is in the most exciting chapter of his young career. And despite where Houston is record-wise and being only 19 years old, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft is not in the NBA to simply to go through the motions. In fact, he wants a more significant role.
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Jalen Green: "I still got a lot of figuring out to do. I won't force anything, or try to make it seem like I'm trying to take over or anything like that. If that time is going to happen, it's going to come." <a href="https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ">https://t.co/VmOFNXn0HJ</a>
&mdash; Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/1462255423944376324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>

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This seems like a daring declaration by a teenager who has not even played one entire season. However, if you know a thing or two about Green&rsquo;s past &mdash; particularly his road to the NBA &mdash; then you will understand where his courage comes from.&nbsp;
When he was in high school, Green was already deemed a stud. He received scholarship offers from basketball programs such as Arizona, Florida State, USC, Auburn, Oregon and Memphis.&nbsp;But in an interesting turn of events, Green opted to decline these offers and instead inked a one-year deal with the newly-established NBA G League Ignite &mdash; a developmental basketball team affiliated with the NBA G League established in 2020.
After season's end, Green became the highest-drafted G League product of all time. He was later joined by prospects like Jonathan Kuminga and Isaiah Todd. (Both young guns are now playing for the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards, respectively.)
From the looks of it, Green's history of betting on himself has paid off. We'll see if the Rockets hand him the keys to see if history repeats itself.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net&nbsp;<a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

Jalen Green wants to be the one to help turn the Rockets around as a leader with a more significant role.

Jalen Green voices willingness to step up as Rockets' leader

The <a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/richard-jefferson-explains-why-its-disrespectful-to-compare-anthony-davis-to-giannis-antetokounmpo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-stringify-link="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/giannis-antetokounmpo-shares-why-he-doesnt-associate-or-practice-with-other-nba-players-in-the-offseason/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">following article</a>&nbsp;first appeared on&nbsp;<a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="http://basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="http://BasketballNetwork.net" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">BasketballNetwork.net</a>:
In a recent segment on ESPN's NBA Today, Richard Jefferson said that it is unfair to compare Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis because they are not similar at all as players.
In the recent battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, the latter came out on top, 109-102. The Greek Freak finished the game with 45 points, while Davis had a relatively modest game with only 18 points. Obviously, that sparked aa debate over which of these two superstars is a more impactful player for their respective teams.
According to Jefferson, a former NBA player and current analyst, the comparisons are unfair. AD and Giannis are, in essence, similar players, especially when you consider their height and frame. But their skill sets are much different, as Jefferson highlighted on NBA Today.
&ldquo;We had so much conversation about Anthony Davis being a top-five player or top-75 ever. I am going to say this; it&rsquo;s unfair to Anthony Davis to compare him to Giannis. It&rsquo;s disrespectful to Giannis to compare him to Anthony Davis. They are two different individuals with similar body styles,,, If anything, I would say Anthony Davis is more talented than Giannis. He can shoot free throws at an 80 percent clip; he can knock down three-pointers in the mid-30s. Giannis can&rsquo;t do any of those things.
&ldquo;But you know what Giannis can do? Giannis has a dog in him. He is a dog, and we haven&rsquo;t seen that from many players, so at this point in time, it&rsquo;s unfair to compare those two players.&rdquo;
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"It is disrespectful to Giannis to compare him to Anthony Davis." 😳😶 <a href="https://twitter.com/Rjeff24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rjeff24</a> <a href="https://t.co/I6b0xkJxvw">pic.twitter.com/I6b0xkJxvw</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1461443005328547843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Unlike Anthony Davis &mdash; who we've seen this season playing the center position when the Lakers go with small-ball &mdash; Giannis often plays with force and bullies his way into the paint. On top of that, as Jefferson mentioned, their mindset is different, and Giannis has that old-school mentality.
When you look at the actual stats, Giannis is having a better season so far individually. Still, both teams are underperforming, and nobody expected that the Lakers and Bucks would struggle so much early on. Davis had an excellent opportunity to showcase that he can lead the team now that LeBron missed most of the season, but that hasn&rsquo;t quite happened. He is already taking some slack for not being the leader Lakers need him to be, while Giannis has showcased on multiple occasions that he is the ultimate leader for the Bucks &mdash; ready to will his team to a win at all costs.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net&nbsp;<a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

The <a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/richard-jefferson-explains-why-its-disrespectful-to-compare-anthony-davis-to-giannis-antetokounmpo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-stringify-link="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/giannis-antetokounmpo-shares-why-he-doesnt-associate-or-practice-with-other-nba-players-in-the-offseason/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">following article</a>&nbsp;first appeared on&nbsp;<a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="http://basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="http://BasketballNetwork.net" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">BasketballNetwork.net</a>:
In a recent segment on ESPN's NBA Today, Richard Jefferson said that it is unfair to compare Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis because they are not similar at all as players.
In the recent battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, the latter came out on top, 109-102. The Greek Freak finished the game with 45 points, while Davis had a relatively modest game with only 18 points. Obviously, that sparked a debate over which of these two superstars is a more impactful player for their respective teams.
According to Jefferson, a former NBA player and current analyst, the comparisons are unfair. AD and Giannis are, in essence, similar players, especially when you consider their height and frame. But their skill sets are much different, as Jefferson highlighted on NBA Today.
&ldquo;We had so much conversation about Anthony Davis being a top-five player or top-75 ever. I am going to say this; it&rsquo;s unfair to Anthony Davis to compare him to Giannis. It&rsquo;s disrespectful to Giannis to compare him to Anthony Davis. They are two different individuals with similar body styles,,, If anything, I would say Anthony Davis is more talented than Giannis. He can shoot free throws at an 80 percent clip; he can knock down three-pointers in the mid-30s. Giannis can&rsquo;t do any of those things.
&ldquo;But you know what Giannis can do? Giannis has a dog in him. He is a dog, and we haven&rsquo;t seen that from many players, so at this point in time, it&rsquo;s unfair to compare those two players.&rdquo;
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"It is disrespectful to Giannis to compare him to Anthony Davis." 😳😶 <a href="https://twitter.com/Rjeff24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rjeff24</a> <a href="https://t.co/I6b0xkJxvw">pic.twitter.com/I6b0xkJxvw</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1461443005328547843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Unlike Anthony Davis &mdash; who we've seen this season playing the center position when the Lakers go with small-ball &mdash; Giannis often plays with force and bullies his way into the paint. On top of that, as Jefferson mentioned, their mindset is different, and Giannis has that old-school mentality.
When you look at the actual stats, Giannis is having a better season so far individually. Still, both teams are underperforming, and nobody expected that the Lakers and Bucks would struggle so much early on. Davis had an excellent opportunity to showcase that he can lead the team now that LeBron missed most of the season, but that hasn&rsquo;t quite happened. He is already taking some slack for not being the leader Lakers need him to be, while Giannis has showcased on multiple occasions that he is the ultimate leader for the Bucks &mdash; ready to will his team to a win at all costs.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net&nbsp;<a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

The <a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/richard-jefferson-explains-why-its-disrespectful-to-compare-anthony-davis-to-giannis-antetokounmpo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-stringify-link="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/giannis-antetokounmpo-shares-why-he-doesnt-associate-or-practice-with-other-nba-players-in-the-offseason/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">following article</a>&nbsp;first appeared on&nbsp;<a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="http://basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="http://BasketballNetwork.net" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">BasketballNetwork.net</a>:
In a recent segment on ESPN's NBA Today, Richard Jefferson said that it is unfair to compare Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis because they are not similar at all as players.
In the recent battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, the latter came out on top, 109-102. The Greek Freak finished the game with 45 points, while Davis had a relatively modest game with only 18 points. Obviously, that sparked a debate over which of these two superstars is a more impactful player for their respective teams.
According to Jefferson, a former NBA player and current analyst, the comparisons are unfair. While AD and Giannis are somewhat similar in terms of their height and frame, their skill sets are much different, as Jefferson highlighted on NBA Today.
&ldquo;We had so much conversation about Anthony Davis being a top-five player or top-75 ever. I am going to say this; it&rsquo;s unfair to Anthony Davis to compare him to Giannis. It&rsquo;s disrespectful to Giannis to compare him to Anthony Davis. They are two different individuals with similar body styles,,, If anything, I would say Anthony Davis is more talented than Giannis. He can shoot free throws at an 80 percent clip; he can knock down three-pointers in the mid-30s. Giannis can&rsquo;t do any of those things.
&ldquo;But you know what Giannis can do? Giannis has a dog in him. He is a dog, and we haven&rsquo;t seen that from many players, so at this point in time, it&rsquo;s unfair to compare those two players.&rdquo;
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Unlike Anthony Davis &mdash; who we've seen this season playing the center position when the Lakers go with small-ball &mdash; Giannis often plays with force and bullies his way into the paint. On top of that, as Jefferson mentioned, their mindset is different, and Giannis has that old-school mentality.
When you look at the actual stats, Giannis is having a better season so far individually. Still, both teams are underperforming, and nobody expected that the Lakers and Bucks would struggle so much early on. Davis had an excellent opportunity to showcase that he can lead the team now that LeBron missed most of the season, but that hasn&rsquo;t quite happened. He is already taking some slack for not being the leader Lakers need him to be, while Giannis has showcased on multiple occasions that he is the ultimate leader for the Bucks &mdash; ready to will his team to a win at all costs.
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In a recent segment on ESPN's NBA Today, Richard Jefferson said that it is unfair to compare Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis because they are not similar at all as players.
In the recent battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, the latter came out on top, 109-102. The Greek Freak finished the game with 45 points, while Davis had a relatively modest game with only 18 points. Obviously, that sparked a debate over which of these two superstars is a more impactful player for their respective teams.
According to Jefferson, a former NBA player and current analyst, the comparisons are unfair. While AD and Giannis are somewhat similar in terms of their height and frame, their skill sets are very different, as Jefferson highlighted on NBA Today.
&ldquo;We had so much conversation about Anthony Davis being a top-five player or top-75 ever. I am going to say this: it&rsquo;s unfair to Anthony Davis to compare him to Giannis. It&rsquo;s disrespectful to Giannis to compare him to Anthony Davis," Jefferson said. "They are two different individuals with similar body styles... If anything, I would say Anthony Davis is more talented than Giannis. He can shoot free throws at an 80 percent clip; he can knock down three-pointers in the mid-30s. Giannis can&rsquo;t do any of those things.
&ldquo;But you know what Giannis can do? Giannis has a dog in him. He is a dog, and we haven&rsquo;t seen that from many players, so at this point in time, it&rsquo;s unfair to compare those two players.&rdquo;
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Unlike Anthony Davis &mdash; who we've seen this season playing the center position when the Lakers go with small-ball &mdash; Giannis often plays with force and bullies his way into the paint. On top of that, as Jefferson mentioned, their mindset is different, and Giannis has that old-school mentality.
When you look at the actual stats, Giannis is having a better season so far individually. Still, both teams are underperforming, and nobody expected that the Lakers and Bucks would struggle so much early on. Davis had an excellent opportunity to showcase that he can lead the team now that LeBron missed most of the season, but that hasn&rsquo;t quite happened. He is already taking some slack for not being the leader Lakers need him to be, while Giannis has showcased on multiple occasions that he is the ultimate leader for the Bucks &mdash; ready to will his team to a win at all costs.
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In a recent segment on ESPN's NBA Today, Richard Jefferson said that it is unfair to compare Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis because they are not similar at all as players.
In the recent battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, the latter came out on top, 109-102. The Greek Freak finished the game with 45 points, while Davis had a relatively modest game with only 18 points. Obviously, that sparked a debate over which of these two superstars is a more impactful player for their respective teams.
According to Jefferson, a former NBA player and current analyst, the comparisons are unfair. While AD and Giannis are somewhat similar in terms of their height and frame, their skill sets are very different, as Jefferson highlighted on NBA Today.
&ldquo;We had so much conversation about Anthony Davis being a top-five player or top-75 ever. I am going to say this: it&rsquo;s unfair to Anthony Davis to compare him to Giannis. It&rsquo;s disrespectful to Giannis to compare him to Anthony Davis," Jefferson said. "They are two different individuals with similar body styles... If anything, I would say Anthony Davis is more talented than Giannis. He can shoot free throws at an 80% clip; he can knock down three-pointers in the mid-30s. Giannis can&rsquo;t do any of those things.
&ldquo;But you know what Giannis can do? Giannis has a dog in him. He is a dog, and we haven&rsquo;t seen that from many players, so at this point in time, it&rsquo;s unfair to compare those two players.&rdquo;
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Unlike Anthony Davis &mdash; who we've seen this season playing the center position when the Lakers go with small-ball &mdash; Giannis often plays with force and bullies his way into the paint. On top of that, as Jefferson mentioned, their mindset is different, and Giannis has that old-school mentality.
When you look at the actual stats, Giannis is having a better season so far individually. Still, both teams are underperforming, and nobody expected that the Lakers and Bucks would struggle so much early on. Davis had an excellent opportunity to showcase that he can lead the team now that LeBron missed most of the season, but that hasn&rsquo;t quite happened. He is already taking some slack for not being the leader Lakers need him to be, while Giannis has showcased on multiple occasions that he is the ultimate leader for the Bucks &mdash; ready to will his team to a win at all costs.
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In a recent segment on ESPN's NBA Today, Richard Jefferson said that it is unfair to compare Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis because they are not similar at all as players.
In the recent battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, the latter came out on top, 109-102. The Greek Freak finished the game with 45 points, while Davis had a relatively modest game with only 18 points. Obviously, that sparked a debate over which of these two superstars is a more impactful player for their respective teams.
According to Jefferson, a former NBA player and current analyst, the comparisons are unfair. While AD and Giannis are somewhat similar in terms of their height and frame, their skill sets are very different, as Jefferson highlighted on NBA Today.
&ldquo;We had so much conversation about Anthony Davis being a top-five player or top-75 ever. I am going to say this: it&rsquo;s unfair to Anthony Davis to compare him to Giannis. It&rsquo;s disrespectful to Giannis to compare him to Anthony Davis," Jefferson said. "They are two different individuals with similar body styles... If anything, I would say Anthony Davis is more talented than Giannis. He can shoot free throws at an 80% clip; he can knock down three-pointers in the mid-30s. Giannis can&rsquo;t do any of those things.
&ldquo;But you know what Giannis can do? Giannis has a dog in him. He is a dog, and we haven&rsquo;t seen that from many players, so at this point in time, it&rsquo;s unfair to compare those two players.&rdquo;
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Unlike Anthony Davis &mdash; who we've seen this season playing the center position when the Lakers go with small-ball &mdash; Giannis often plays with force and bullies his way into the paint. On top of that, as Jefferson mentioned, their mindset is different, and Giannis has that old-school mentality.
When you look at the actual stats, Giannis is having a better season so far individually. Still, both of their teams are underperforming, and nobody expected that the Lakers and Bucks would struggle so much early on. Davis had an excellent opportunity to showcase that he can lead the team now that LeBron missed most of the season, but that hasn&rsquo;t quite happened. He is already taking some slack for not being the leader Lakers need him to be, while Giannis has showcased on multiple occasions that he is the ultimate leader for the Bucks &mdash; ready to will his team to a win at all costs.
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In a recent segment on ESPN's NBA Today, Richard Jefferson said that it is unfair to compare Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis because they are not similar at all as players.
In the recent battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, the latter came out on top, 109-102. The Greek Freak finished the game with 45 points, while Davis had a relatively modest game with only 18 points. Obviously, that sparked a debate over which of these two superstars is a more impactful player for their respective teams.
According to Jefferson, a former NBA player and current analyst, the comparisons are unfair. While AD and Giannis are somewhat similar in terms of their height and frame, their skill sets are very different, as Jefferson highlighted on NBA Today.
&ldquo;We had so much conversation about Anthony Davis being a top-five player or top-75 ever. I am going to say this: it&rsquo;s unfair to Anthony Davis to compare him to Giannis. It&rsquo;s disrespectful to Giannis to compare him to Anthony Davis," Jefferson said. "They are two different individuals with similar body styles... If anything, I would say Anthony Davis is more talented than Giannis. He can shoot free throws at an 80% clip; he can knock down three-pointers in the mid-30s. Giannis can&rsquo;t do any of those things.
&ldquo;But you know what Giannis can do? Giannis has a dog in him. He is a dog, and we haven&rsquo;t seen that from many players, so at this point in time, it&rsquo;s unfair to compare those two players.&rdquo;
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Unlike Anthony Davis &mdash; who we've seen this season playing the center position when the Lakers go with small-ball &mdash; Giannis often plays with force and bullies his way into the paint. On top of that, as Jefferson mentioned, their mindset is different, and Giannis has that old-school mentality.
When you look at the actual stats, Giannis is having a better season so far individually. Still, both of their teams are underperforming, and nobody expected that the Lakers and Bucks would struggle so much early on. Davis had an excellent opportunity to showcase that he can lead the team now with LeBron James sidelined for most of the season, but that hasn&rsquo;t quite happened. He is already taking some slack for not being the leader Lakers need him to be, while Giannis has showcased on multiple occasions that he is the ultimate leader for the Bucks &mdash; ready to will his team to a win at all costs.
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In a recent segment on ESPN's NBA Today, Richard Jefferson said that it is unfair to compare Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis because they are not similar at all as players.
In the recent battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, the latter came out on top, 109-102. The Greek Freak finished the game with 45 points, while Davis had a relatively modest game with only 18 points. Obviously, that sparked a debate over which of these two superstars is a more impactful player for their respective teams.
According to Jefferson, a former NBA player and current analyst, the comparisons are unfair. While AD and Giannis are somewhat similar in terms of their height and frame, their skill sets are very different, as Jefferson highlighted on NBA Today.
&ldquo;We had so much conversation about Anthony Davis being a top-five player or top-75 ever. I am going to say this: it&rsquo;s unfair to Anthony Davis to compare him to Giannis. It&rsquo;s disrespectful to Giannis to compare him to Anthony Davis," Jefferson said. "They are two different individuals with similar body styles... If anything, I would say Anthony Davis is more talented than Giannis. He can shoot free throws at an 80% clip; he can knock down three-pointers in the mid-30s. Giannis can&rsquo;t do any of those things.
&ldquo;But you know what Giannis can do? Giannis has a dog in him. He is a dog, and we haven&rsquo;t seen that from many players, so at this point in time, it&rsquo;s unfair to compare those two players.&rdquo;
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Unlike Anthony Davis &mdash; who we've seen this season playing the center position when the Lakers go with small-ball &mdash; Giannis often plays with force and bullies his way into the paint. On top of that, as Jefferson mentioned, their mindset is different, and Giannis has that old-school mentality.
When you look at the actual stats, Giannis is having a better season so far individually. Still, both of their teams are underperforming, and nobody expected that the Lakers and Bucks would struggle so much early on. Davis had an excellent opportunity to showcase that he can lead the team now with LeBron James sidelined for most of the season, but that hasn&rsquo;t quite happened. He is already getting some slack for not being the leader Lakers need him to be, while Giannis has showcased on multiple occasions that he is the ultimate leader for the Bucks &mdash; ready to will his team to a win at all costs.
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In a recent segment on ESPN's NBA Today, Richard Jefferson said that it is unfair to compare Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis because they are not similar at all as players.
In the recent battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, the latter came out on top, 109-102. The Greek Freak finished the game with 45 points, while Davis had a relatively modest game with only 18 points. Obviously, that sparked a debate over which of these two superstars is a more impactful player for their respective teams.
According to Jefferson, a former NBA player and current analyst, the comparisons are unfair. While AD and Giannis are somewhat similar in terms of their height and frame, their skill sets are very different, as Jefferson highlighted on NBA Today.
&ldquo;We had so much conversation about Anthony Davis being a top-five player or top-75 ever. I am going to say this: it&rsquo;s unfair to Anthony Davis to compare him to Giannis. It&rsquo;s disrespectful to Giannis to compare him to Anthony Davis," Jefferson said. "They are two different individuals with similar body styles... If anything, I would say Anthony Davis is more talented than Giannis. He can shoot free throws at an 80% clip; he can knock down three-pointers in the mid-30s. Giannis can&rsquo;t do any of those things.
&ldquo;But you know what Giannis can do? Giannis has a dog in him. He is a dog, and we haven&rsquo;t seen that from many players, so at this point in time, it&rsquo;s unfair to compare those two players.&rdquo;
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Unlike Anthony Davis &mdash; who we've seen this season playing the center position when the Lakers go with small-ball &mdash; Giannis often plays with force and bullies his way into the paint. On top of that, as Jefferson mentioned, their mindset is different, and Giannis has that old-school mentality.
When you look at the actual stats, Giannis is having a better season so far individually. Still, both of their teams are underperforming, and nobody expected that the Lakers and Bucks would struggle so much early on. Davis had an excellent opportunity to showcase that he can lead the team now with LeBron James sidelined for most of the season, but that hasn&rsquo;t quite happened. He is already taking some slack for not being the leader that the Lakers need him to be, while Giannis has showcased on multiple occasions that he is the ultimate leader for the Bucks &mdash; ready to will his team to a win at all costs.
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In a recent segment on ESPN's NBA Today, Richard Jefferson said that it is unfair to compare Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis because they are not similar at all as players.
In the recent battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, the latter came out on top, 109-102. The Greek Freak finished the game with 45 points, while Davis had a relatively modest game with only 18 points. Obviously, that sparked a debate over which of these two superstars is a more impactful player for their respective teams.
According to Jefferson, a former NBA player and current analyst, the comparisons are unfair. While AD and Giannis are somewhat similar in terms of their height and frame, their skill sets are very different, as Jefferson highlighted on NBA Today.
&ldquo;We had so much conversation about Anthony Davis being a top-five player or top-75 ever. I am going to say this: it&rsquo;s unfair to Anthony Davis to compare him to Giannis. It&rsquo;s disrespectful to Giannis to compare him to Anthony Davis," Jefferson said. "They are two different individuals with similar body styles... If anything, I would say Anthony Davis is more talented than Giannis. He can shoot free throws at an 80% clip; he can knock down three-pointers in the mid-30s. Giannis can&rsquo;t do any of those things.
&ldquo;But you know what Giannis can do? Giannis has a dog in him. He is a dog, and we haven&rsquo;t seen that from many players, so at this point in time, it&rsquo;s unfair to compare those two players.&rdquo;
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Unlike Anthony Davis &mdash; who we've seen this season playing the center position when the Lakers go with small-ball &mdash; Giannis often plays with force and bullies his way into the paint. On top of that, as Jefferson mentioned, their mindset is different, and Giannis has that old-school mentality.
When you look at the actual stats, Giannis is having a better season so far individually. Still, both of their teams are underperforming, and nobody expected that the Lakers and Bucks would struggle so much early on.
Davis had an excellent opportunity to showcase that he can lead the team now with LeBron James sidelined for most of the season, but that hasn&rsquo;t quite happened. He is already taking some slack for not being the leader that the Lakers need him to be, while Giannis has showcased on multiple occasions that he is the ultimate leader for the Bucks &mdash; ready to will his team to a win at all costs.
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Richard Jefferson shared his thoughts on the Anthony Davis-Giannis Antetokounmpo debate and why they shouldn't be compared.

Richard Jefferson: It's unfair to compare Anthony Davis to Giannis

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It&rsquo;s never good when a bloody player is chasing someone on the floor. But it&rsquo;s particularly stressful when it&rsquo;s happening on the Detroit Pistons&rsquo; home court. The team with the Malice at the Palace in their DNA doesn&rsquo;t want a remake of the situation, and after LeBron James elbowed Isaiah Stewart&rsquo;s face and caused a looked like the start of.
While fighting for position to potentially grab a rebound following a free throw, LeBron threw a dirty elbow that connected with Stewart&rsquo;s eye. After gathering himself for a few seconds, Stewart got up and started walking to James. As the blood began running down his face, Stewart got angrier and angrier. On several occasions, he had to be stopped storming towards Lakers players, primarily LeBron James.
James was ejected from the game, and Stewart was escorted to the locker room to get medical attention.
LeBron will undoubtedly get a suspension after an apparent intentional blow to the head of Isaiah Stewart. Given how the Lakers have looked without LeBron, and the fact they barely hung on to beat the Pistons, every game without James is a blow for the Lakers.
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It&rsquo;s never good when a bloody player is chasing someone on the floor. But it&rsquo;s particularly stressful when it&rsquo;s happening on the Detroit Pistons&rsquo; home court. The team with the Malice at the Palace in their DNA doesn&rsquo;t want a remake of the situation, and after LeBron James elbowed Isaiah Stewart&rsquo;s face and nearly caused a brawl, it seemed like the looked like the start of.
While fighting for position to potentially grab a rebound following a free throw, LeBron threw a dirty elbow that connected with Stewart&rsquo;s eye. After gathering himself for a few seconds, Stewart got up and started walking to James. As the blood began running down his face, Stewart got angrier and angrier. On several occasions, he had to be stopped storming towards Lakers players, primarily LeBron James.
James was ejected from the game, and Stewart was escorted to the locker room to get medical attention.
LeBron will undoubtedly get a suspension after an apparent intentional blow to the head of Isaiah Stewart. Given how the Lakers have looked without LeBron, and the fact they barely hung on to beat the Pistons, every game without James is a blow for the Lakers.
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It&rsquo;s never good when a bloody player is chasing someone on the floor. But it&rsquo;s particularly stressful when it&rsquo;s happening on the Detroit Pistons&rsquo; home court. The team with the Malice at the Palace in their DNA doesn't want a repeat of that situation, and after LeBron James elbowed Isaiah Stewart&rsquo;s face and nearly caused a brawl, it seemed like the looked like the start of.
While fighting for position to potentially grab a rebound following a free throw, LeBron threw a dirty elbow that connected with Stewart&rsquo;s eye. After gathering himself for a few seconds, Stewart got up and started walking to James. As the blood began running down his face, Stewart got angrier and angrier. On several occasions, he had to be stopped storming towards Lakers players, primarily LeBron James.
James was ejected from the game, and Stewart was escorted to the locker room to get medical attention.
LeBron will undoubtedly get a suspension after an apparent intentional blow to the head of Isaiah Stewart. Given how the Lakers have looked without LeBron, and the fact they barely hung on to beat the Pistons, every game without James is a blow for the Lakers.
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It&rsquo;s never good when a bloody player is chasing someone on the floor. But it&rsquo;s particularly stressful when it&rsquo;s happening on the Detroit Pistons&rsquo; home court. The team with the Malice at the Palace in their DNA doesn't want a repeat of that situation, but it certainly was on everyone's mind after LeBron James elbowed Isaiah Stewart&rsquo;s face and nearly caused a brawl, it seemed like the looked like the start of.
While fighting for position to potentially grab a rebound following a free throw, LeBron threw a dirty elbow that connected with Stewart&rsquo;s eye. After gathering himself for a few seconds, Stewart got up and started walking to James. As the blood began running down his face, Stewart got angrier and angrier. On several occasions, he had to be stopped storming towards Lakers players, primarily LeBron James.
James was ejected from the game, and Stewart was escorted to the locker room to get medical attention.
LeBron will undoubtedly get a suspension after an apparent intentional blow to the head of Isaiah Stewart. Given how the Lakers have looked without LeBron, and the fact they barely hung on to beat the Pistons, every game without James is a blow for the Lakers.
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It&rsquo;s never good when a bloody player is chasing someone on the floor. But it&rsquo;s particularly stressful when it&rsquo;s happening on the Detroit Pistons&rsquo; home court. The team with the Malice at the Palace in their DNA doesn't want a repeat of that situation, but it certainly was on everyone's mind after LeBron James elbowed Isaiah Stewart&rsquo;s face and nearly caused a brawl.
While fighting for position to potentially grab a rebound following a free throw, LeBron threw a dirty elbow that connected with Stewart&rsquo;s eye. After gathering himself for a few seconds, Stewart got up and started walking to James. As the blood began running down his face, Stewart got angrier and angrier. On several occasions, he had to be stopped storming towards Lakers players, primarily LeBron James.
James was ejected from the game, and Stewart was escorted to the locker room to get medical attention.
LeBron will undoubtedly get a suspension after an apparent intentional blow to the head of Isaiah Stewart. Given how the Lakers have looked without LeBron, and the fact they barely hung on to beat the Pistons, every game without James is a blow for the Lakers.
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It&rsquo;s never good when a bloody player is chasing someone on the floor. But it&rsquo;s particularly stressful when it&rsquo;s happening on the Detroit Pistons&rsquo; home court. The team with the Malice at the Palace in their DNA doesn't want a repeat of that situation, but it certainly was on everyone's mind after LeBron James elbowed Isaiah Stewart&rsquo;s face and nearly caused a brawl.
While fighting for position to potentially grab a rebound following a free throw, LeBron threw a dirty elbow that connected with Stewart&rsquo;s eye. After gathering himself for a few seconds, Stewart got up and started walking toward James. As the blood began running down his face, Stewart got angrier and angrier. On several occasions, he had to be stopped storming towards Lakers players, primarily LeBron James.
James was ejected from the game, and Stewart was escorted to the locker room to get medical attention.
LeBron will undoubtedly get a suspension after an apparent intentional blow to the head of Isaiah Stewart. Given how the Lakers have looked without LeBron, and the fact they barely hung on to beat the Pistons, every game without James is a blow for the Lakers.
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It&rsquo;s never good when a bloody player is chasing someone on the floor. But it&rsquo;s particularly stressful when it&rsquo;s happening on the Detroit Pistons&rsquo; home court. The team with the Malice at the Palace in their DNA doesn't want a repeat of that situation, but it certainly was on everyone's mind after LeBron James elbowed Isaiah Stewart&rsquo;s face and nearly caused a brawl.
While fighting for position to potentially grab a rebound following a free throw, LeBron threw a dirty elbow that connected with Stewart&rsquo;s eye. After gathering himself for a few seconds, Stewart got up and started walking toward James. As the blood began running down his face, Stewart got angrier and angrier. On several occasions, he had to be stopped while trying to storm at Lakers players, primarily James.
James was ejected from the game, and Stewart was escorted to the locker room to get medical attention.
LeBron will undoubtedly get a suspension after an apparent intentional blow to the head of Isaiah Stewart. Given how the Lakers have looked without LeBron, and the fact they barely hung on to beat the Pistons, every game without James is a blow for the Lakers.
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It&rsquo;s never good when a bloody player is chasing someone on the floor. But it&rsquo;s particularly stressful when it&rsquo;s happening on the Detroit Pistons&rsquo; home court. The team with the Malice at the Palace in their DNA doesn't want a repeat of that situation, but it certainly was on everyone's mind after LeBron James elbowed Isaiah Stewart&rsquo;s face and nearly caused a brawl.
While fighting for position to potentially grab a rebound following a free throw, LeBron threw a dirty elbow that connected with Stewart&rsquo;s eye. After gathering himself for a few seconds, Stewart got up and started walking toward James. As the blood began running down his face, Stewart got angrier and angrier. On several occasions, he had to be stopped while trying to storm at Lakers players, primarily James.
James was ejected from the game, and Stewart was escorted to the locker room to get medical attention.
LeBron will undoubtedly get a suspension after an apparent intentional blow to the head of Stewart. Given how the Lakers have looked without LeBron, and the fact they barely hung on to beat the Pistons, every game without James is a blow for the Lakers.
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<a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/lebron-james-ejected-after-a-dirty-elbow-that-left-isaiah-stewart-bloody/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The following article first appeared on Basketball Network</a>:
It&rsquo;s never good when a bloody player is chasing someone on the floor. But it&rsquo;s particularly stressful when it&rsquo;s happening on the Detroit Pistons&rsquo; home court. The team with the Malice at the Palace in their DNA doesn't want a repeat of that situation, but it certainly was on everyone's mind after LeBron James elbowed Isaiah Stewart&rsquo;s face and nearly caused a brawl.
While fighting for position to potentially grab a rebound following a free throw, LeBron threw a dirty elbow that connected with Stewart&rsquo;s eye. After gathering himself for a few seconds, Stewart got up and started walking toward James. As the blood began running down his face, Stewart got angrier and angrier. On several occasions, he had to be stopped while trying to storm at Lakers players, primarily James.
James was ejected from the game, and Stewart was escorted to the locker room to get medical attention.
LeBron will undoubtedly get a suspension after an apparent intentional blow to the head of Stewart. Given how the Lakers have looked without LeBron, and the fact they barely hung on to beat the Pistons, every game without James is a blow for the Lakers. Watch the incident below:
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<a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/lebron-james-ejected-after-a-dirty-elbow-that-left-isaiah-stewart-bloody/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The following article first appeared on Basketball Network</a>:
It&rsquo;s never good when a bloody player is chasing someone on the floor. But it&rsquo;s particularly stressful when it&rsquo;s happening on the Detroit Pistons&rsquo; home court. The team with the Malice at the Palace in their DNA doesn't want a repeat of that situation, but it certainly was on everyone's mind after LeBron James elbowed Isaiah Stewart&rsquo;s face and nearly caused a brawl.
While fighting for position to potentially grab a rebound following a free throw, LeBron threw a dirty elbow that connected with Stewart&rsquo;s eye. After gathering himself for a few seconds, Stewart got up and started walking toward James. As the blood began running down his face, Stewart got angrier and angrier. On several occasions, he had to be stopped while trying to storm at Lakers players, primarily James.
James was ejected from the game, and Stewart was escorted to the locker room to get medical attention.
LeBron will undoubtedly get a suspension after an apparent intentional blow to the head of Stewart. Given how the Lakers have looked without LeBron, and the fact they barely hung on to beat the Pistons, every game without James is a blow for the Lakers. Watch the incident below:
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What a surreal scene. Isaiah Stewart not only wanted to take on LeBron James and everyone on the Lakers but he calmly did the &ldquo;it&rsquo;s over, I&rsquo;m done&rdquo; walk off multiple times before sprinting back to get his revenge. The back door attempt at the end is crazy. <a href="https://t.co/5W0wmhtOUZ">pic.twitter.com/5W0wmhtOUZ</a>
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LeBron James left Isaiah Stewart bloody after dealing an elbow to the face on Sunday.

LeBron James ejected after elbowing Isaiah Stewart

The&nbsp;<a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/scottie-pippen-says-the-one-player-he-wishes-he-couldve-played-with-in-his-career-was-kobe-bryant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-stringify-link="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/giannis-antetokounmpo-shares-why-he-doesnt-associate-or-practice-with-other-nba-players-in-the-offseason/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">following article</a>&nbsp;first appeared on&nbsp;<a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="http://basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="http://BasketballNetwork.net" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">BasketballNetwork.net</a>:
Scottie Pippen played with numerous Hall-of-Fame players throughout his illustrious career, and in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5sjvizM9nc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a recent interview with GQ Sports</a>, he shared that Kobe Bryant is the one player he wishes he could have been teammates with during his playing days.
In addition to playing with terrific players like Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman on the Chicago Bulls, Pippen also played alongside Hakeem Olajuwon and Charles Barkley on the Houston Rockets. After that, he was on a very talented Portland Trail Blazers squad that almost made it to the NBA Finals in 2000.
However, when asked about the players he wishes he'd gotten to play with during his career, Pippen mentioned Kobe Bryant. In the later stages of Pippen's career, he had quite a few battles with Bryant in the Western Conference and he wishes they could've teamed up at some point.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The best teammate I ever played with is Michael Jordan, and there is no doubt about it, and I am going to say that all day every day," Pippen said. "The one teammate I wish I could have played with and I didn&rsquo;t play with was Kobe Bryant.&rdquo;
Kobe was known for being incredibly studious about the game of basketball and he would often reach out to veteran players in order to learn as much as possible from them. Bryant admired Pippen's skill set and contacted the forward in order to pick his brain. To this day, Pippen is still regarded as one of the best perimeter defenders of all-time. Kobe often called Scottie to ask him for advice on how to defend certain players and discuss how to approach certain situations on defense.
&ldquo;Kobe really idolized the way I played the game, the way I defended," Pippen said. "He started to call me after I retired and to ask questions about different situations. 'How would you guard certain people?' or, 'What kind of footwork [would you use here]?' or, 'What do you do in this situation?' Just picking your brain to enhance his ability out on the basketball court. He was a great student of the game, and he would ask me questions about how I would guard Michael in these situations, and this and that. He was just trying to improve his craft.&rdquo;
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It&rsquo;s safe to say that Pippen and Bryant on the same team would have worked perfectly. Kobe was the closest thing to Jordan, so there's no question that his skill set would go hand in hand with Pippen&rsquo;s. Even in the latter stages of his career, Pippen was still solid on both ends of the floor, while Kobe was an absolute beast on offense and an underrated defender in his own right.
Obviously, we never got a chance to see them team up, but it would have been fun to see these two on the same team together, especially on the Lakers, which would give Pippen a chance to win even more championships to add to his already impressive resume.
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Scottie Pippen played with numerous Hall-of-Fame players throughout his illustrious career, and in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5sjvizM9nc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a recent interview with GQ Sports</a>, he shared that Kobe Bryant is the one player he wishes he could have been teammates with during his playing days.
In addition to playing with terrific players like Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman on the Chicago Bulls, Pippen also played alongside Hakeem Olajuwon and Charles Barkley on the Houston Rockets. After that, he was on a very talented Portland Trail Blazers squad that almost made it to the NBA Finals in 2000.
However, when asked about the players he wishes he'd gotten to play with during his career, Pippen mentioned Kobe Bryant. In the later stages of Pippen's career, he had quite a few battles with Bryant in the Western Conference and he wishes they could've teamed up at some point.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The best teammate I ever played with is Michael Jordan, and there is no doubt about it, and I am going to say that all day every day," Pippen said. "The one teammate I wish I could have played with and I didn&rsquo;t play with was Kobe Bryant.&rdquo;
Kobe was known for being incredibly studious about the game of basketball and he would often reach out to veteran players in order to learn as much as possible from them. Bryant admired Pippen's skill set and contacted the forward in order to pick his brain. To this day, Pippen is still regarded as one of the best perimeter defenders of all-time. Kobe often called Scottie to ask him for advice on how to defend certain players and discuss how to approach certain situations on defense.
&ldquo;Kobe really idolized the way I played the game, the way I defended," Pippen said. "He started to call me after I retired and to ask questions about different situations. 'How would you guard certain people?' or, 'What kind of footwork [would you use here]?' or, 'What do you do in this situation?' Just picking your brain to enhance his ability out on the basketball court. He was a great student of the game, and he would ask me questions about how I would guard Michael in these situations, and this and that. He was just trying to improve his craft.&rdquo;
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It&rsquo;s safe to say that Pippen and Bryant on the same team would have worked perfectly. Kobe was the closest thing to Jordan, so there's no question that his skill set would go hand in hand with Pippen&rsquo;s. Even in the latter stages of his career, Pippen was still solid on both ends of the floor, while Kobe was an absolute beast on offense and an underrated defender in his own right.
Obviously, we never got a chance to see them play alongside each other, but it would have been fun to see these two on the same team together, especially on the Lakers, which would give Pippen a chance to win even more championships to add to his already impressive resume.
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Scottie Pippen played with numerous Hall-of-Fame players throughout his illustrious career, and in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5sjvizM9nc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a recent interview with GQ Sports</a>, he shared that Kobe Bryant is the one player he wishes he could have been teammates with during his playing days.
In addition to playing with terrific players like Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman on the Chicago Bulls, Pippen also played alongside Hakeem Olajuwon and Charles Barkley on the Houston Rockets. After that, he was on a very talented Portland Trail Blazers squad that almost made it to the NBA Finals in 2000.
However, when asked about the players he wishes he'd gotten to play with during his career, Pippen mentioned Kobe Bryant. In the later stages of Pippen's career, he had quite a few battles with Bryant in the Western Conference and he wishes they could've teamed up at some point.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The best teammate I ever played with is Michael Jordan, and there is no doubt about it, and I am going to say that all day every day," Pippen said. "The one teammate I wish I could have played with and I didn&rsquo;t play with was Kobe Bryant.&rdquo;
Kobe was known for being incredibly studious about the game of basketball and he would often reach out to veteran players in order to learn as much as possible from them. Bryant admired Pippen's skill set and contacted the forward in order to pick his brain. To this day, Pippen is still regarded as one of the best perimeter defenders of all-time. Kobe often called Scottie to ask him for advice on how to defend certain players and discuss how to approach certain situations on defense.
&ldquo;Kobe really idolized the way I played the game, the way I defended," Pippen said. "He started to call me after I retired and to ask questions about different situations. 'How would you guard certain people?' or, 'What kind of footwork [would you use here]?' or, 'What do you do in this situation?' Just picking your brain to enhance his ability out on the basketball court. He was a great student of the game, and he would ask me questions about how I would guard Michael in these situations, and this and that. He was just trying to improve his craft.&rdquo;
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It&rsquo;s safe to say that Pippen and Bryant on the same team would have worked perfectly. Kobe was the closest thing to Jordan, so there's no question that his skill set would go hand in hand with Pippen&rsquo;s. Even in the latter stages of his career, Pippen was still solid on both ends of the floor, while Kobe was an absolute beast on offense and an underrated defender in his own right.
Obviously, we never got a chance to see them play alongside each other, but it would have been fun to see these two on the same team especially on the Lakers, which would give Pippen a chance to win even more championships to add to his already impressive resume.
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Scottie Pippen played with numerous Hall-of-Fame players throughout his illustrious career, and in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5sjvizM9nc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a recent interview with GQ Sports</a>, he shared that Kobe Bryant is the one player he wishes he could have been teammates with during his playing days.
In addition to playing with terrific players like Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman on the Chicago Bulls, Pippen also played alongside Hakeem Olajuwon and Charles Barkley on the Houston Rockets. After that, he was on a very talented Portland Trail Blazers squad that almost made it to the NBA Finals in 2000.
However, when asked about the players he wishes he'd gotten to play with during his career, Pippen mentioned Kobe Bryant. In the later stages of Pippen's career, he had quite a few battles with Bryant in the Western Conference and he wishes they could've teamed up at some point.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The best teammate I ever played with is Michael Jordan, and there is no doubt about it, and I am going to say that all day every day," Pippen said. "The one teammate I wish I could have played with and I didn&rsquo;t play with was Kobe Bryant.&rdquo;
Kobe was known for being incredibly studious about the game of basketball and he would often reach out to veteran players in order to learn as much as possible from them. Bryant admired Pippen's skill set and contacted the forward in order to pick his brain. To this day, Pippen is still regarded as one of the best perimeter defenders of all-time. Kobe often called Scottie to ask him for advice on how to defend certain players and discuss how to approach certain situations on defense.
&ldquo;Kobe really idolized the way I played the game, the way I defended," Pippen said. "He started to call me after I retired and to ask questions about different situations. 'How would you guard certain people?' or, 'What kind of footwork [would you use here]?' or, 'What do you do in this situation?' Just picking your brain to enhance his ability out on the basketball court. He was a great student of the game, and he would ask me questions about how I would guard Michael in these situations, and this and that. He was just trying to improve his craft.&rdquo;
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It&rsquo;s safe to say that Pippen and Bryant on the same team would have worked perfectly. Kobe was the closest thing to Jordan, so there's no question that his skill set would go hand in hand with Pippen&rsquo;s. Even in the latter stages of his career, Pippen was still solid on both ends of the floor, while Kobe was an absolute beast on offense and an underrated defender in his own right.
Obviously, we never got a chance to see them play alongside each other, but it would have been fun to see these two on the same team &mdash; especially on the Los Angeles Lakers, which would give Pippen a chance to win even more championships to add to his already impressive resume.
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Scottie Pippen played with numerous Hall-of-Fame players throughout his illustrious career, and in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5sjvizM9nc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a recent interview with GQ Sports</a>, he shared that Kobe Bryant is the one player he wishes he could have been teammates with during his playing days.
In addition to playing with terrific players like Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman on the Chicago Bulls, Pippen also played alongside Hakeem Olajuwon and Charles Barkley on the Houston Rockets. After that, he was on a very talented Portland Trail Blazers squad that almost made it to the NBA Finals in 2000.
However, when asked about the players he wishes he'd gotten to play with during his career, Pippen mentioned Kobe Bryant. In the later stages of Pippen's career, he had quite a few battles with Bryant in the Western Conference and he wishes they could've teamed up at some point.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The best teammate I ever played with is Michael Jordan, and there is no doubt about it, and I am going to say that all day every day," Pippen said. "The one teammate I wish I could have played with and I didn&rsquo;t play with was Kobe Bryant.&rdquo;
Kobe was known for being incredibly studious about the game of basketball and he would often reach out to veteran players in order to learn as much as possible from them. Bryant admired Pippen's skill set and contacted the forward in order to pick his brain. To this day, Pippen is still regarded as one of the best perimeter defenders of all-time. Kobe often called Scottie to ask him for advice on how to defend certain players and discuss how to approach certain situations on defense.
&ldquo;Kobe really idolized the way I played the game, the way I defended," Pippen said. "He started to call me after I retired and to ask questions about different situations. 'How would you guard certain people?' or, 'What kind of footwork [would you use here]?' or, 'What do you do in this situation?' Just picking your brain to enhance his ability out on the basketball court. He was a great student of the game, and he would ask me questions about how I would guard Michael in these situations, and this and that. He was just trying to improve his craft.&rdquo;
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It&rsquo;s safe to say that Pippen and Bryant on the same team would have worked perfectly. Kobe was the closest thing to Jordan, so there's no question that his skill set would go hand in hand with Pippen&rsquo;s. Even in the latter stages of his career, Pippen was still solid on both ends of the floor, while Kobe was an absolute beast on offense and an underrated defender in his own right.
Obviously, we never got a chance to see them play alongside each other, but it would have been fun to see these two on the same team &mdash; especially on the Los Angeles Lakers, which would've given Pippen a chance to win even more championships to add to his already impressive resume.
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Scottie Pippen played with numerous Hall-of-Fame players throughout his illustrious career, and in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5sjvizM9nc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a recent interview with GQ Sports</a>, he shared that Kobe Bryant is the one player he wishes he could have been teammates with during his playing days.
In addition to playing with terrific players like Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman on the Chicago Bulls, Pippen also played alongside Hakeem Olajuwon and Charles Barkley on the Houston Rockets. After that, he was on a very talented Portland Trail Blazers squad that almost made it to the NBA Finals in 2000.
However, when asked about the players he wishes he'd gotten to play with during his career, Pippen mentioned Kobe Bryant. In the later stages of Pippen's career, he had quite a few battles with Bryant in the Western Conference and he wishes they could've teamed up at some point.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The best teammate I ever played with is Michael Jordan, and there is no doubt about it, and I am going to say that all day every day," Pippen said. "The one teammate I wish I could have played with and I didn&rsquo;t play with was Kobe Bryant.&rdquo;
Kobe was known for being incredibly studious about the game of basketball and he would often reach out to veteran players in order to learn as much as possible from them. Bryant admired Pippen's skill set and contacted the forward in order to pick his brain. To this day, Pippen is still regarded as one of the best perimeter defenders of all-time. Kobe often called Scottie to ask him for advice on how to defend certain players and discuss how to approach certain situations on defense.
&ldquo;Kobe really idolized the way I played the game, the way I defended," Pippen said. "He started to call me after I retired and to ask questions about different situations. 'How would you guard certain people?' or, 'What kind of footwork [would you use here]?' or, 'What do you do in this situation?' Just picking your brain to enhance his ability out on the basketball court. He was a great student of the game, and he would ask me questions about how I would guard Michael in these situations, and this and that. He was just trying to improve his craft.&rdquo;
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It&rsquo;s safe to say that Pippen and Bryant on the same team would have worked perfectly. Kobe was the closest thing to Jordan, so there's no question that his skill set would go hand in hand with Pippen&rsquo;s. Even in the latter stages of his career, Pippen was still solid on both ends of the floor, while Kobe was an absolute beast on offense and an underrated defender in his own right.
Obviously, we never got a chance to see them play alongside each other, but it would have been fun to see these two on the same team &mdash; especially on the Los Angeles Lakers, which would've given Pippen a chance to win additional championships to add to his already impressive resume.
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Scottie Pippen played with numerous Hall-of-Fame players throughout his illustrious career, and in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5sjvizM9nc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a recent interview with GQ Sports</a>, he shared that Kobe Bryant is the one player he wishes he could have been teammates with during his playing days.
In addition to playing with terrific players like Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman on the Chicago Bulls, Pippen also played alongside Hakeem Olajuwon and Charles Barkley on the Houston Rockets. After that, he was on a very talented Portland Trail Blazers squad that almost made it to the NBA Finals in 2000.
However, when asked about the players he wishes he'd gotten to play with during his career, Pippen mentioned Kobe Bryant. In the later stages of Pippen's career, he had quite a few battles with Bryant in the Western Conference and he wishes they could've teamed up at some point.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The best teammate I ever played with is Michael Jordan, and there is no doubt about it, and I am going to say that all day every day," Pippen said. "The one teammate I wish I could have played with and I didn&rsquo;t play with was Kobe Bryant.&rdquo;
Kobe was known for being incredibly studious about the game of basketball and he would often reach out to veteran players in order to learn as much as possible from them. Bryant admired Pippen's skill set and contacted the forward in order to pick his brain. To this day, Pippen is still regarded as one of the best perimeter defenders of all-time. Kobe often called Scottie to ask him for advice on how to defend certain players and discuss how to approach certain situations on defense.
&ldquo;Kobe really idolized the way I played the game, the way I defended," Pippen said. "He started to call me after I retired and to ask questions about different situations. 'How would you guard certain people?' or, 'What kind of footwork [would you use here]?' or, 'What do you do in this situation?' Just picking your brain to enhance his ability out on the basketball court. He was a great student of the game, and he would ask me questions about how I would guard Michael in these situations, and this and that. He was just trying to improve his craft.&rdquo;
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It&rsquo;s safe to say that Pippen and Bryant on the same team would have worked perfectly. Kobe was the closest thing to Jordan, so there's no question that his skill set would go hand in hand with Pippen&rsquo;s. Even in the latter stages of his career, Pippen was still solid on both ends of the floor, while Kobe was an absolute beast on offense and an underrated defender in his own right.
Obviously, we never got a chance to see them play alongside each other, but it would have been fun to see these two on the same team &mdash; especially on the Los Angeles Lakers, which would've given Pippen a chance to add to his six championships.
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Scottie Pippen played with numerous Hall-of-Fame players throughout his illustrious career, and in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5sjvizM9nc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a recent interview with GQ Sports</a>, he shared that Kobe Bryant is the one player he wishes he could have been teammates with during his playing days.
In addition to playing with terrific players like Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman on the Chicago Bulls, Pippen also played alongside Hakeem Olajuwon and Charles Barkley on the Houston Rockets. After that, he was on a very talented Portland Trail Blazers squad that almost made it to the NBA Finals in 2000.
However, when asked about the players he wishes he'd gotten to play with during his career, Pippen mentioned Kobe Bryant. In the later stages of Pippen's career, he had quite a few battles with Bryant in the Western Conference and he wishes they could've teamed up at some point.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The best teammate I ever played with is Michael Jordan, and there is no doubt about it, and I am going to say that all day every day," Pippen said.
"The one teammate I wish I could have played with that I didn&rsquo;t play with was Kobe Bryant.&rdquo;
Kobe was known for being incredibly studious about the game of basketball and he would often reach out to veteran players in order to learn as much as possible from them. Bryant admired Pippen's skill set and contacted the forward in order to pick his brain. To this day, Pippen is still regarded as one of the best perimeter defenders of all-time. Kobe often called Scottie to ask him for advice on how to defend certain players and discuss how to approach certain situations on defense.
&ldquo;Kobe really idolized the way I played the game, the way I defended," Pippen said. "He started to call me after I retired and to ask questions about different situations. 'How would you guard certain people?' or, 'What kind of footwork [would you use here]?' or, 'What do you do in this situation?' Just picking your brain to enhance his ability out on the basketball court. He was a great student of the game, and he would ask me questions about how I would guard Michael in these situations, and this and that. He was just trying to improve his craft.&rdquo;
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It&rsquo;s safe to say that Pippen and Bryant on the same team would have worked perfectly. Kobe was the closest thing to Jordan, so there's no question that his skill set would go hand in hand with Pippen&rsquo;s. Even in the latter stages of his career, Pippen was still solid on both ends of the floor, while Kobe was an absolute beast on offense and an underrated defender in his own right.
Obviously, we never got a chance to see them play alongside each other, but it would have been fun to see these two on the same team &mdash; especially on the Los Angeles Lakers, which would've given Pippen a chance to add to his six championships.
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Scottie Pippen played with numerous Hall-of-Fame players throughout his illustrious career, and in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5sjvizM9nc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a recent interview with GQ Sports</a>, he shared that Kobe Bryant is the one player he wishes he could have been teammates with during his playing days.
In addition to playing with terrific players like Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman on the Chicago Bulls, Pippen also played alongside Hakeem Olajuwon and Charles Barkley on the Houston Rockets. After that, he was on a very talented Portland Trail Blazers squad that almost made it to the NBA Finals in 2000.
However, when asked about the players he wishes he'd gotten to play with during his career, Pippen mentioned Kobe Bryant. In the later stages of Pippen's career, he had quite a few battles with Bryant in the Western Conference and he wishes they could've teamed up at some point.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The best teammate I ever played with is Michael Jordan, and there is no doubt about it, and I am going to say that all day every day," Pippen said.
"The one teammate I wish I could have played with that I didn&rsquo;t play with was Kobe Bryant.&rdquo;
Kobe was known for being incredibly studious about the game of basketball and he would often reach out to veteran players in order to learn as much as possible from them. Bryant admired Pippen's skill set and contacted the forward in order to pick his brain. To this day, Pippen is still regarded as one of the best perimeter defenders of all-time. Kobe often called Scottie to ask him for advice on how to defend certain players and discuss how to approach certain situations on defense.
&ldquo;Kobe really idolized the way I played the game, the way I defended," Pippen said. "He started to call me after I retired to ask questions about different situations. 'How would you guard certain people?' or, 'What kind of footwork [would you use here]?' or, 'What do you do in this situation?' Just picking your brain to enhance his ability out on the basketball court. He was a great student of the game, and he would ask me questions about how I would guard Michael in these situations, and this and that. He was just trying to improve his craft.&rdquo;
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It&rsquo;s safe to say that Pippen and Bryant on the same team would have worked perfectly. Kobe was the closest thing to Jordan, so there's no question that his skill set would go hand in hand with Pippen&rsquo;s. Even in the latter stages of his career, Pippen was still solid on both ends of the floor, while Kobe was an absolute beast on offense and an underrated defender in his own right.
Obviously, we never got a chance to see them play alongside each other, but it would have been fun to see these two on the same team &mdash; especially on the Los Angeles Lakers, which would've given Pippen a chance to add to his six championships.
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Scottie Pippen played with numerous Hall-of-Fame players throughout his illustrious career, and in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5sjvizM9nc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a recent interview with GQ Sports</a>, he shared that Kobe Bryant is the one player he wishes he could have been teammates with during his playing days.
In addition to playing with terrific players like Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman on the Chicago Bulls, Pippen also played alongside Hakeem Olajuwon and Charles Barkley on the Houston Rockets. After that, he was on a very talented Portland Trail Blazers squad that almost made it to the NBA Finals in 2000.
However, when asked about the players he wishes he'd gotten to play with during his career, Pippen mentioned Kobe Bryant. In the later stages of Pippen's career, he had quite a few battles with Bryant in the Western Conference and he wishes they could've teamed up at some point.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The best teammate I ever played with is Michael Jordan, and there is no doubt about it, and I am going to say that all day every day," Pippen said.
"The one teammate I wish I could have played with that I didn&rsquo;t play with was Kobe Bryant.&rdquo;
Kobe was known for being incredibly studious about the game of basketball and he would often reach out to veteran players in order to learn as much as possible from them. Bryant admired Pippen's skill set and contacted the forward in order to pick his brain. To this day, Pippen is still regarded as one of the best perimeter defenders of all-time. Kobe often called Scottie to ask him for advice on how to defend certain players and discuss how to approach certain situations on defense.
&ldquo;Kobe really idolized the way I played the game, the way I defended," Pippen said. "He started to call me after I retired to ask questions about different situations. 'How would you guard certain people?' or, 'What kind of footwork [would you use]?' or, 'What do you do in this situation?' Just picking your brain to enhance his ability out on the basketball court. He was a great student of the game, and he would ask me questions about how I would guard Michael in these situations, and this and that. He was just trying to improve his craft.&rdquo;
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It&rsquo;s safe to say that Pippen and Bryant on the same team would have worked perfectly. Kobe was the closest thing to Jordan, so there's no question that his skill set would go hand in hand with Pippen&rsquo;s. Even in the latter stages of his career, Pippen was still solid on both ends of the floor, while Kobe was an absolute beast on offense and an underrated defender in his own right.
Obviously, we never got a chance to see them play alongside each other, but it would have been fun to see these two on the same team &mdash; especially on the Los Angeles Lakers, which would've given Pippen a chance to add to his six championships.
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Scottie Pippen told GQ Sports: "The one teammate I wish I could have played with and I didn’t play with was Kobe Bryant.”

Scottie Pippen says he wishes he could've played with Kobe Bryant

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Last year&rsquo;s championship run by the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo offered up the perfect blueprint of how to go all the way while remaining true to your team and fans. After all the disappointing playoff exits and questions, the Bucks would finally click and fulfill their potential.
Led by their drafted superstar, a homegrown core, their long-term head coach and several perfect additions, the Bucks finally pushed through and brought the Larry O'Brien trophy to Milwaukee after a 50-year drought &mdash; a historic moment, with their Antetokounmpo enjoying the spotlight. His loyalty and love for the city are well known, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean &ldquo;The Greek Freak&rdquo; will be a Buck for life.
Shaky start to the title defense
The ring ceremony and opening game versus Brooklyn looked like a statement that this team had returned even stronger and scarier. But then a series of unfortunate events would hit the Bucks. Most of their key players got sidelined with injuries and COVID cases, as guys like Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Donte DiVincenzo and more missed (or are still missing) time.
Coach Mike Budenholzer has used this time to shuffle the rotations a bit and try out some new pieces. That has led to pretty inconsistent play from the Bucks, who are sitting at 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-8 record. Nobody is really panicking, but it is obvious they need to pick it up. The East is deep with plenty of quality teams this season, so coming out of the conference won't be an easy task.
Is the face of loyalty in the NBA moving on?
It is hard to find many NBA fans that had a problem with the Bucks winning it all. After all, it is rare in today&rsquo;s NBA to see a team persevere through numerous disappointing playoff exits, only to win it all with the superstar they drafted and developed into one of the best in the league. Also, from Giannis&rsquo; perspective, it was admirable to stick it out with his team in the small market of Milwaukee rather than joining other stars in a big market.
That earned Antetokounmpo immense respect among NBA fans, as he finally added that elusive championship to the numerous personal accolades on his resume and solidified his spot alongside the NBA's greats at just 26 years old. It&rsquo;s hard to imagine him playing anywhere else, but a recent interview with GQ could definitely spark your imagination.
In a huge piece, <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GQ presented us with an inside look</a> at Giannis&rsquo; life on and off the court, including fashion and his plans for the future. One interesting part that caught the attention of fans revolved around overcoming the challenge of bringing a championship to Milwaukee and looking for the next one, without ruling out the possibility of doing it somewhere else. Here is an excerpt from <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the piece</a>:
In the end, Giannis decided to stay in Milwaukee because it was difficult. And then, improbably, the Bucks won. 
&ldquo;One challenge was to bring a championship here, and we did,&rdquo; he told me. &ldquo;It was very hard, but we did. Very, very hard. I just love challenges. What&rsquo;s the next challenge? The next challenge might not be here.&rdquo; 
It&rsquo;s not that he doesn&rsquo;t love Milwaukee, he said. But he was always wary of things becoming too easy. 
&ldquo;Me and my family chose to stay in this city that we all love and has taken care of us&mdash;for now,&rdquo; Giannis said. &ldquo;In two years, that might change. I&rsquo;m being totally honest with you. I&rsquo;m always honest. I love this city. I love this community. I want to help as much as possible."
You can interpret this a number of ways, but I&rsquo;m pretty sure this is simply about Giannis&rsquo; insatiable desire to compete. Antetokounmpo is a different breed, as he simply doesn&rsquo;t take days off. After getting the taste of glory, Giannis will want to win every year now, as just being good and competing won&rsquo;t be enough to keep him happy for the rest of his career.&nbsp;
Antetokounmpo wants to be playing for championships year in and year out, whether with the Bucks or some other team. But I&rsquo;m pretty sure that the Bucks will surround their centerpiece with great teams, as long as he is there. After all, these kinds of transcendent players don&rsquo;t come often. You have to get the best of them.
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Last year&rsquo;s championship run by the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo offered up the perfect blueprint of how to go all the way while remaining true to your team and fans. After all the disappointing playoff exits and questions, the Bucks would finally click and fulfill their potential.
Led by their drafted superstar, a homegrown core, their long-term head coach and several perfect additions, the Bucks finally pushed through and brought the Larry O'Brien trophy to Milwaukee after a 50-year drought &mdash; a historic moment, with their Antetokounmpo enjoying the spotlight. His loyalty and love for the city are well known, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean &ldquo;The Greek Freak&rdquo; will be a Buck for life.
Shaky start to the title defense
The ring ceremony and opening game versus Brooklyn looked like a statement that this team had returned even stronger and scarier. But then a series of unfortunate events would hit the Bucks. Most of their key players got sidelined with injuries and COVID cases, as guys like Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Donte DiVincenzo and more missed (or are still missing) time.
Coach Mike Budenholzer has used this time to shuffle the rotations a bit and try out some new pieces. That has led to pretty inconsistent play from the Bucks, who are sitting at 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-8 record. Nobody is really panicking, but it is obvious they need to pick it up. The East is deep with plenty of quality teams this season, so coming out of the conference won't be an easy task.
Is the face of loyalty in the NBA moving on?
It is hard to find many NBA fans that had a problem with the Bucks winning it all. After all, it is rare in today&rsquo;s NBA to see a team persevere through numerous disappointing playoff exits, only to win it all with the superstar they drafted and developed into one of the best in the league. Also, from Giannis&rsquo; perspective, it was admirable to stick it out with his team in the small market of Milwaukee rather than joining other stars in a big market.
That earned Antetokounmpo immense respect among NBA fans, as he finally added that elusive championship to the numerous personal accolades on his resume and solidified his spot alongside the NBA's greats at just 26 years old. It&rsquo;s hard to imagine him playing anywhere else, but a recent interview with GQ could definitely spark your imagination.
In a huge piece, <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GQ presented us with an inside look</a> at Giannis&rsquo; life on and off the court, including fashion and his plans for the future. One interesting part that caught the attention of fans revolved around overcoming the challenge of bringing a championship to Milwaukee and looking for the next one, without ruling out the possibility of doing it somewhere else. Here is an excerpt from <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the piece</a>:
In the end, Giannis decided to stay in Milwaukee because it was difficult. And then, improbably, the Bucks won. 
&ldquo;One challenge was to bring a championship here, and we did,&rdquo; he told me. &ldquo;It was very hard, but we did. Very, very hard. I just love challenges. What&rsquo;s the next challenge? The next challenge might not be here.&rdquo; 
It&rsquo;s not that he doesn&rsquo;t love Milwaukee, he said. But he was always wary of things becoming too easy. 
&ldquo;Me and my family chose to stay in this city that we all love and has taken care of us&mdash;for now,&rdquo; Giannis said. &ldquo;In two years, that might change. I&rsquo;m being totally honest with you. I&rsquo;m always honest. I love this city. I love this community. I want to help as much as possible."
You can interpret this a number of ways, but I&rsquo;m pretty sure this is simply about Giannis&rsquo; insatiable desire to compete. Antetokounmpo is a different breed, as he simply doesn&rsquo;t take days off. After getting the taste of glory, Giannis now wants to win every year, as just being good and competing won&rsquo;t be enough to keep him happy for the rest of his career.&nbsp;
Antetokounmpo wants to be playing for championships year in and year out, whether with the Bucks or some other team. But I&rsquo;m pretty sure that the Bucks will surround their centerpiece with great teams, as long as he is there. After all, these kinds of transcendent players don&rsquo;t come often. You have to get the best of them.
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Last year&rsquo;s championship run by the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo offered up the perfect blueprint of how to go all the way while remaining true to your team and fans. After all the disappointing playoff exits and questions, the Bucks would finally click and fulfill their potential.
Led by their drafted superstar, a homegrown core, their long-term head coach and several perfect additions, the Bucks finally pushed through and brought the Larry O'Brien trophy to Milwaukee after a 50-year drought &mdash; a historic moment, with their Antetokounmpo enjoying the spotlight. His loyalty and love for the city are well known, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean &ldquo;The Greek Freak&rdquo; will be a Buck for life.
Shaky start to the title defense
The ring ceremony and opening game versus Brooklyn looked like a statement that this team had returned even stronger and scarier. But then a series of unfortunate events would hit the Bucks. Most of their key players got sidelined with injuries and COVID cases, as guys like Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Donte DiVincenzo and more missed (or are still missing) time.
Coach Mike Budenholzer has used this time to shuffle the rotations a bit and try out some new pieces. That has led to pretty inconsistent play from the Bucks, who are sitting at 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-8 record. Nobody is really panicking, but it is obvious they need to pick it up. The East is deep with plenty of quality teams this season, so coming out of the conference won't be an easy task.
Is the face of loyalty in the NBA moving on?
It is hard to find many NBA fans that had a problem with the Bucks winning it all. After all, it is rare in today&rsquo;s NBA to see a team persevere through numerous disappointing playoff exits, only to win it all with the superstar they drafted and developed into one of the best in the league. Also, from Giannis&rsquo; perspective, it was admirable to stick it out with his team in the small market of Milwaukee rather than joining other stars in a big market.
That earned Antetokounmpo immense respect among NBA fans, as he finally added that elusive championship to the numerous personal accolades on his resume and solidified his spot alongside the NBA's greats at just 26 years old. It&rsquo;s hard to imagine him playing anywhere else, but a recent interview with GQ could definitely spark your imagination.
In a huge piece, <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GQ presented us with an inside look</a> at Giannis&rsquo; life on and off the court, including fashion and his plans for the future. One interesting part that caught the attention of fans revolved around overcoming the challenge of bringing a championship to Milwaukee and looking for the next one, without ruling out the possibility of doing it somewhere else. Here is an excerpt from <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the piece</a>:
In the end, Giannis decided to stay in Milwaukee because it was difficult. And then, improbably, the Bucks won. 
&ldquo;One challenge was to bring a championship here, and we did,&rdquo; he told me. &ldquo;It was very hard, but we did. Very, very hard. I just love challenges. What&rsquo;s the next challenge? The next challenge might not be here.&rdquo; 
It&rsquo;s not that he doesn&rsquo;t love Milwaukee, he said. But he was always wary of things becoming too easy. 
&ldquo;Me and my family chose to stay in this city that we all love and has taken care of us&mdash;for now,&rdquo; Giannis said. &ldquo;In two years, that might change. I&rsquo;m being totally honest with you. I&rsquo;m always honest. I love this city. I love this community. I want to help as much as possible."
You can interpret this a number of ways, but I&rsquo;m pretty sure this is simply about Giannis&rsquo; insatiable desire to compete. Antetokounmpo is a different breed, as he simply doesn&rsquo;t take days off. After getting the taste of glory, Giannis now wants to win every year, as simply competing won&rsquo;t be enough to keep him happy for the rest of his career.&nbsp;
Antetokounmpo wants to be playing for championships year in and year out, whether with the Bucks or some other team. But I&rsquo;m pretty sure that the Bucks will surround their centerpiece with great teams, as long as he is there. After all, these kinds of transcendent players don&rsquo;t come often. You have to get the best of them.
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Last year&rsquo;s championship run by the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo offered up the perfect blueprint of how to go all the way while remaining true to your team and fans. After all the disappointing playoff exits and questions, the Bucks would finally click and fulfill their potential.
Led by their drafted superstar, a homegrown core, their long-term head coach and several perfect additions, the Bucks finally pushed through and brought the Larry O'Brien trophy to Milwaukee after a 50-year drought &mdash; a historic moment, with their Antetokounmpo enjoying the spotlight. His loyalty and love for the city are well known, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean &ldquo;The Greek Freak&rdquo; will be a Buck for life.
Shaky start to the title defense
The ring ceremony and opening game versus Brooklyn looked like a statement that this team had returned even stronger and scarier. But then a series of unfortunate events would hit the Bucks. Most of their key players got sidelined with injuries and COVID cases, as guys like Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Donte DiVincenzo and more missed (or are still missing) time.
Coach Mike Budenholzer has used this time to shuffle the rotations a bit and try out some new pieces. That has led to pretty inconsistent play from the Bucks, who are sitting at 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-8 record. Nobody is really panicking, but it is obvious they need to pick it up. The East is deep with plenty of quality teams this season, so coming out of the conference won't be an easy task.
Is the face of loyalty in the NBA moving on?
It is hard to find many NBA fans that had a problem with the Bucks winning it all. After all, it is rare in today&rsquo;s NBA to see a team persevere through numerous disappointing playoff exits, only to win it all with the superstar they drafted and developed into one of the best in the league. Also, from Giannis&rsquo; perspective, it was admirable to stick it out with his team in the small market of Milwaukee rather than joining other stars in a big market.
That earned Antetokounmpo immense respect among NBA fans, as he finally added that elusive championship to the numerous personal accolades on his resume and solidified his spot alongside the NBA's greats at just 26 years old. It&rsquo;s hard to imagine him playing anywhere else, but a recent interview with GQ could definitely spark your imagination.
In a huge piece, <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GQ presented us with an inside look</a> at Giannis&rsquo; life on and off the court, including fashion and his plans for the future. One interesting part that caught the attention of fans revolved around overcoming the challenge of bringing a championship to Milwaukee and looking for the next one, without ruling out the possibility of doing it somewhere else. Here is an excerpt from <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the piece</a>:
In the end, Giannis decided to stay in Milwaukee because it was difficult. And then, improbably, the Bucks won. 
&ldquo;One challenge was to bring a championship here, and we did,&rdquo; he told me. &ldquo;It was very hard, but we did. Very, very hard. I just love challenges. What&rsquo;s the next challenge? The next challenge might not be here.&rdquo; 
It&rsquo;s not that he doesn&rsquo;t love Milwaukee, he said. But he was always wary of things becoming too easy. 
&ldquo;Me and my family chose to stay in this city that we all love and has taken care of us&mdash;for now,&rdquo; Giannis said. &ldquo;In two years, that might change. I&rsquo;m being totally honest with you. I&rsquo;m always honest. I love this city. I love this community. I want to help as much as possible."
You can interpret this a number of ways, but I&rsquo;m pretty sure this is simply about Giannis&rsquo; insatiable desire to compete. Antetokounmpo is a different breed, as he simply doesn&rsquo;t take days off. After getting the taste of glory, Giannis now wants to win every year, as simply competing won&rsquo;t be enough to keep him happy for the rest of his career.&nbsp;
Antetokounmpo wants to be playing for a championship year in and year out, whether with the Bucks or some other team. But I&rsquo;m pretty sure that the Bucks will surround their centerpiece with great teams, as long as he is there. After all, these kinds of transcendent players don&rsquo;t come often. You have to get the best of them.
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Last year&rsquo;s championship run by the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo offered up the perfect blueprint of how to go all the way while remaining true to your team and fans. After all the disappointing playoff exits and questions, the Bucks would finally click and fulfill their potential.
Led by their drafted superstar, a homegrown core, their long-term head coach and several perfect additions, the Bucks finally pushed through and brought the Larry O'Brien trophy to Milwaukee after a 50-year drought &mdash; a historic moment, with their Antetokounmpo enjoying the spotlight. His loyalty and love for the city are well known, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean &ldquo;The Greek Freak&rdquo; will be a Buck for life.
Shaky start to the title defense
The ring ceremony and opening game versus Brooklyn looked like a statement that this team had returned even stronger and scarier. But then a series of unfortunate events would hit the Bucks. Most of their key players got sidelined with injuries and COVID cases, as guys like Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Donte DiVincenzo and more missed (or are still missing) time.
Coach Mike Budenholzer has used this time to shuffle the rotations a bit and try out some new pieces. That has led to pretty inconsistent play from the Bucks, who are sitting at 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-8 record. Nobody is really panicking, but it is obvious they need to pick it up. The East is deep with plenty of quality teams this season, so coming out of the conference won't be an easy task.
Is the face of loyalty in the NBA moving on?
It is hard to find many NBA fans that had a problem with the Bucks winning it all. After all, it is rare in today&rsquo;s NBA to see a team persevere through numerous disappointing playoff exits, only to win it all with the superstar they drafted and developed into one of the best in the league. Also, from Giannis&rsquo; perspective, it was admirable to stick it out with his team in the small market of Milwaukee rather than joining other stars in a big market.
That earned Antetokounmpo immense respect among NBA fans, as he finally added that elusive championship to the numerous personal accolades on his resume and solidified his spot alongside the NBA's greats at just 26 years old. It&rsquo;s hard to imagine him playing anywhere else, but a recent interview with GQ could definitely spark your imagination.
In a huge piece, <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GQ presented us with an inside look</a> at Giannis&rsquo; life on and off the court, including fashion and his plans for the future. One interesting part that caught the attention of fans revolved around overcoming the challenge of bringing a championship to Milwaukee and looking for the next one, without ruling out the possibility of doing it somewhere else. Here is an excerpt from <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the piece</a>:
In the end, Giannis decided to stay in Milwaukee because it was difficult. And then, improbably, the Bucks won. 
&ldquo;One challenge was to bring a championship here, and we did,&rdquo; he told me. &ldquo;It was very hard, but we did. Very, very hard. I just love challenges. What&rsquo;s the next challenge? The next challenge might not be here.&rdquo; 
It&rsquo;s not that he doesn&rsquo;t love Milwaukee, he said. But he was always wary of things becoming too easy. 
&ldquo;Me and my family chose to stay in this city that we all love and has taken care of us&mdash;for now,&rdquo; Giannis said. &ldquo;In two years, that might change. I&rsquo;m being totally honest with you. I&rsquo;m always honest. I love this city. I love this community. I want to help as much as possible."
You can interpret this a number of ways, but I&rsquo;m pretty sure this is simply about Giannis&rsquo; insatiable desire to compete. Antetokounmpo is a different breed, as he simply doesn&rsquo;t take days off. After getting the taste of glory, Giannis now wants to win every year, as simply competing won&rsquo;t be enough to keep him happy for the rest of his career.&nbsp;
Antetokounmpo wants to be playing for a championship year in and year out, whether with the Bucks or some other team. With that said, I&rsquo;m pretty sure that the Bucks will surround their centerpiece with great teams, as long as he is there. After all, these kinds of transcendent players don&rsquo;t come often. You have to get the best of them.
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Last year&rsquo;s championship run by the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo offered up the perfect blueprint of how to go all the way while remaining true to your team and fans. After all the disappointing playoff exits and questions, the Bucks would finally click and fulfill their potential.
Led by their drafted superstar, a homegrown core, their long-term head coach and several perfect additions, the Bucks finally pushed through and brought the Larry O'Brien trophy to Milwaukee after a 50-year drought &mdash; a historic moment, with their Antetokounmpo enjoying the spotlight. His loyalty and love for the city are well known, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean &ldquo;The Greek Freak&rdquo; will be a Buck for life.
Shaky start to the title defense
The ring ceremony and opening game versus Brooklyn looked like a statement that this team had returned even stronger and scarier. But then a series of unfortunate events would hit the Bucks. Most of their key players got sidelined with injuries and COVID cases, as guys like Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Donte DiVincenzo and more missed (or are still missing) time.
Coach Mike Budenholzer has used this time to shuffle the rotations a bit and try out some new pieces. That has led to pretty inconsistent play from the Bucks, who are sitting at 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-8 record. Nobody is really panicking, but it is obvious they need to pick it up. The East is deep with plenty of quality teams this season, so coming out of the conference won't be an easy task.
Is the face of loyalty in the NBA moving on?
It is hard to find many NBA fans that had a problem with the Bucks winning it all. After all, it is rare in today&rsquo;s NBA to see a team persevere through numerous disappointing playoff exits, only to win it all with the superstar they drafted and developed into one of the best in the league. Also, from Giannis&rsquo; perspective, it was admirable to stick it out with his team in the small market of Milwaukee rather than joining other stars in a big market.
That earned Antetokounmpo immense respect among NBA fans, as he finally added that elusive championship to the numerous personal accolades on his resume and solidified his spot alongside the NBA's greats at just 26 years old. It&rsquo;s hard to imagine him playing anywhere else, but a recent interview with GQ could definitely spark your imagination.
In a huge piece, <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GQ presented us with an inside look</a> at Giannis&rsquo; life on and off the court, including fashion and his plans for the future. One interesting part that caught the attention of fans revolved around overcoming the challenge of bringing a championship to Milwaukee and looking for the next one, without ruling out the possibility of doing it somewhere else. Here is an excerpt from <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the piece</a>:
In the end, Giannis decided to stay in Milwaukee because it was difficult. And then, improbably, the Bucks won. 
&ldquo;One challenge was to bring a championship here, and we did,&rdquo; he told me. &ldquo;It was very hard, but we did. Very, very hard. I just love challenges. What&rsquo;s the next challenge? The next challenge might not be here.&rdquo; 
It&rsquo;s not that he doesn&rsquo;t love Milwaukee, he said. But he was always wary of things becoming too easy. 
&ldquo;Me and my family chose to stay in this city that we all love and has taken care of us&mdash;for now,&rdquo; Giannis said. &ldquo;In two years, that might change. I&rsquo;m being totally honest with you. I&rsquo;m always honest. I love this city. I love this community. I want to help as much as possible."
You can interpret this a number of ways, but I&rsquo;m pretty sure this is simply about Giannis&rsquo; insatiable desire to compete. Antetokounmpo is a different breed, as he simply doesn&rsquo;t take days off. After getting the taste of glory, Giannis now wants to win every year, as simply competing won&rsquo;t be enough to keep him happy for the rest of his career.&nbsp;
Antetokounmpo wants to be playing for a championship year in and year out, whether with the Bucks or some other team. With that said, if the Bucks surround their centerpiece with great teams, as long as he is there. After all, these kinds of transcendent players don&rsquo;t come often. You have to get the best of them.
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Last year&rsquo;s championship run by the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo offered up the perfect blueprint of how to go all the way while remaining true to your team and fans. After all the disappointing playoff exits and questions, the Bucks would finally click and fulfill their potential.
Led by their drafted superstar, a homegrown core, their long-term head coach and several perfect additions, the Bucks finally pushed through and brought the Larry O'Brien trophy to Milwaukee after a 50-year drought &mdash; a historic moment, with their Antetokounmpo enjoying the spotlight. His loyalty and love for the city are well known, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean &ldquo;The Greek Freak&rdquo; will be a Buck for life.
Shaky start to the title defense
The ring ceremony and opening game versus Brooklyn looked like a statement that this team had returned even stronger and scarier. But then a series of unfortunate events would hit the Bucks. Most of their key players got sidelined with injuries and COVID cases, as guys like Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Donte DiVincenzo and more missed (or are still missing) time.
Coach Mike Budenholzer has used this time to shuffle the rotations a bit and try out some new pieces. That has led to pretty inconsistent play from the Bucks, who are sitting at 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-8 record. Nobody is really panicking, but it is obvious they need to pick it up. The East is deep with plenty of quality teams this season, so coming out of the conference won't be an easy task.
Is the face of loyalty in the NBA moving on?
It is hard to find many NBA fans that had a problem with the Bucks winning it all. After all, it is rare in today&rsquo;s NBA to see a team persevere through numerous disappointing playoff exits, only to win it all with the superstar they drafted and developed into one of the best in the league. Also, from Giannis&rsquo; perspective, it was admirable to stick it out with his team in the small market of Milwaukee rather than joining other stars in a big market.
That earned Antetokounmpo immense respect among NBA fans, as he finally added that elusive championship to the numerous personal accolades on his resume and solidified his spot alongside the NBA's greats at just 26 years old. It&rsquo;s hard to imagine him playing anywhere else, but a recent interview with GQ could definitely spark your imagination.
In a huge piece, <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GQ presented us with an inside look</a> at Giannis&rsquo; life on and off the court, including fashion and his plans for the future. One interesting part that caught the attention of fans revolved around overcoming the challenge of bringing a championship to Milwaukee and looking for the next one, without ruling out the possibility of doing it somewhere else. Here is an excerpt from <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the piece</a>:
In the end, Giannis decided to stay in Milwaukee because it was difficult. And then, improbably, the Bucks won. 
&ldquo;One challenge was to bring a championship here, and we did,&rdquo; he told me. &ldquo;It was very hard, but we did. Very, very hard. I just love challenges. What&rsquo;s the next challenge? The next challenge might not be here.&rdquo; 
It&rsquo;s not that he doesn&rsquo;t love Milwaukee, he said. But he was always wary of things becoming too easy. 
&ldquo;Me and my family chose to stay in this city that we all love and has taken care of us&mdash;for now,&rdquo; Giannis said. &ldquo;In two years, that might change. I&rsquo;m being totally honest with you. I&rsquo;m always honest. I love this city. I love this community. I want to help as much as possible."
You can interpret this a number of ways, but I&rsquo;m pretty sure this is simply about Giannis&rsquo; insatiable desire to compete. Antetokounmpo is a different breed, as he simply doesn&rsquo;t take days off. After getting the taste of glory, Giannis now wants to win every year, as simply competing won&rsquo;t be enough to keep him happy for the rest of his career.&nbsp;
Antetokounmpo wants to be playing for a championship year in and year out, whether with the Bucks or some other team. With that said, if the Bucks surround their centerpiece with talent and put him in position to contend, as long as he is there. After all, these kinds of transcendent players don&rsquo;t come often. You have to get the best of them.
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Last year&rsquo;s championship run by the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo offered up the perfect blueprint of how to go all the way while remaining true to your team and fans. After all the disappointing playoff exits and questions, the Bucks would finally click and fulfill their potential.
Led by their drafted superstar, a homegrown core, their long-term head coach and several perfect additions, the Bucks finally pushed through and brought the Larry O'Brien trophy to Milwaukee after a 50-year drought &mdash; a historic moment, with their Antetokounmpo enjoying the spotlight. His loyalty and love for the city are well known, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean &ldquo;The Greek Freak&rdquo; will be a Buck for life.
Shaky start to the title defense
The ring ceremony and opening game versus Brooklyn looked like a statement that this team had returned even stronger and scarier. But then a series of unfortunate events would hit the Bucks. Most of their key players got sidelined with injuries and COVID cases, as guys like Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Donte DiVincenzo and more missed (or are still missing) time.
Coach Mike Budenholzer has used this time to shuffle the rotations a bit and try out some new pieces. That has led to pretty inconsistent play from the Bucks, who are sitting at 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-8 record. Nobody is really panicking, but it is obvious they need to pick it up. The East is deep with plenty of quality teams this season, so coming out of the conference won't be an easy task.
Is the face of loyalty in the NBA moving on?
It is hard to find many NBA fans that had a problem with the Bucks winning it all. After all, it is rare in today&rsquo;s NBA to see a team persevere through numerous disappointing playoff exits, only to win it all with the superstar they drafted and developed into one of the best in the league. Also, from Giannis&rsquo; perspective, it was admirable to stick it out with his team in the small market of Milwaukee rather than joining other stars in a big market.
That earned Antetokounmpo immense respect among NBA fans, as he finally added that elusive championship to the numerous personal accolades on his resume and solidified his spot alongside the NBA's greats at just 26 years old. It&rsquo;s hard to imagine him playing anywhere else, but a recent interview with GQ could definitely spark your imagination.
In a huge piece, <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GQ presented us with an inside look</a> at Giannis&rsquo; life on and off the court, including fashion and his plans for the future. One interesting part that caught the attention of fans revolved around overcoming the challenge of bringing a championship to Milwaukee and looking for the next one, without ruling out the possibility of doing it somewhere else. Here is an excerpt from <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the piece</a>:
In the end, Giannis decided to stay in Milwaukee because it was difficult. And then, improbably, the Bucks won. 
&ldquo;One challenge was to bring a championship here, and we did,&rdquo; he told me. &ldquo;It was very hard, but we did. Very, very hard. I just love challenges. What&rsquo;s the next challenge? The next challenge might not be here.&rdquo; 
It&rsquo;s not that he doesn&rsquo;t love Milwaukee, he said. But he was always wary of things becoming too easy. 
&ldquo;Me and my family chose to stay in this city that we all love and has taken care of us&mdash;for now,&rdquo; Giannis said. &ldquo;In two years, that might change. I&rsquo;m being totally honest with you. I&rsquo;m always honest. I love this city. I love this community. I want to help as much as possible."
You can interpret this a number of ways, but I&rsquo;m pretty sure this is simply about Giannis&rsquo; insatiable desire to compete. Antetokounmpo is a different breed, as he simply doesn&rsquo;t take days off. After getting the taste of glory, Giannis now wants to win every year, as simply competing won&rsquo;t be enough to keep him happy for the rest of his career.&nbsp;
Antetokounmpo wants to be playing for a championship year in and year out, whether with the Bucks or some other team. With that said, if the Bucks surround their centerpiece with talent and put him in position to contend, he should have no reason to leave. After all, these kinds of transcendent players don&rsquo;t come often. You have to get the best of them.
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Last year&rsquo;s championship run by the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo offered up the perfect blueprint of how to go all the way while remaining true to your team and fans. After all the disappointing playoff exits and questions, the Bucks would finally click and fulfill their potential.
Led by their drafted superstar, a homegrown core, their long-term head coach and several perfect additions, the Bucks finally pushed through and brought the Larry O'Brien trophy to Milwaukee after a 50-year drought &mdash; a historic moment, with their Antetokounmpo enjoying the spotlight. His loyalty and love for the city are well known, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean &ldquo;The Greek Freak&rdquo; will be a Buck for life.
Shaky start to the title defense
The ring ceremony and opening game versus Brooklyn looked like a statement that this team had returned even stronger and scarier. But then a series of unfortunate events would hit the Bucks. Most of their key players got sidelined with injuries and COVID cases, as guys like Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Donte DiVincenzo and more missed (or are still missing) time.
Coach Mike Budenholzer has used this time to shuffle the rotations a bit and try out some new pieces. That has led to pretty inconsistent play from the Bucks, who are sitting at 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-8 record. Nobody is really panicking, but it is obvious they need to pick it up. The East is deep with plenty of quality teams this season, so coming out of the conference won't be an easy task.
Is the face of loyalty in the NBA moving on?
It is hard to find many NBA fans that had a problem with the Bucks winning it all. After all, it is rare in today&rsquo;s NBA to see a team persevere through numerous disappointing playoff exits, only to win it all with the superstar they drafted and developed into one of the best in the league. Also, from Giannis&rsquo; perspective, it was admirable to stick it out with his team in the small market of Milwaukee rather than joining other stars in a big market.
That earned Antetokounmpo immense respect among NBA fans, as he finally added that elusive championship to the numerous personal accolades on his resume and solidified his spot alongside the NBA's greats at just 26 years old. It&rsquo;s hard to imagine him playing anywhere else, but a recent interview with GQ could definitely spark your imagination.
In a huge piece, <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GQ presented us with an inside look</a> at Giannis&rsquo; life on and off the court, including fashion and his plans for the future. One interesting part that caught the attention of fans revolved around overcoming the challenge of bringing a championship to Milwaukee and looking for the next one, without ruling out the possibility of doing it somewhere else. Here is an excerpt from <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the piece</a>:
In the end, Giannis decided to stay in Milwaukee because it was difficult. And then, improbably, the Bucks won. 
&ldquo;One challenge was to bring a championship here, and we did,&rdquo; he told me. &ldquo;It was very hard, but we did. Very, very hard. I just love challenges. What&rsquo;s the next challenge? The next challenge might not be here.&rdquo; 
It&rsquo;s not that he doesn&rsquo;t love Milwaukee, he said. But he was always wary of things becoming too easy. 
&ldquo;Me and my family chose to stay in this city that we all love and has taken care of us&mdash;for now,&rdquo; Giannis said. &ldquo;In two years, that might change. I&rsquo;m being totally honest with you. I&rsquo;m always honest. I love this city. I love this community. I want to help as much as possible."
You can interpret this a number of ways, but I&rsquo;m pretty sure this is simply about Giannis&rsquo; insatiable desire to compete. Antetokounmpo is a different breed, as he simply doesn&rsquo;t take days off. After getting the taste of glory, Giannis now wants to win every year, as simply competing won&rsquo;t be enough to keep him happy for the rest of his career.&nbsp;
Antetokounmpo wants to be playing for a championship year in and year out, whether with the Bucks or some other team. With that said, if the Bucks surround their centerpiece with talent and put him in position to contend, he'll have no reason to leave. After all, these kinds of transcendent players don&rsquo;t come often. You have to get the best of them.
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Last year&rsquo;s championship run by the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo offered up the perfect blueprint of how to go all the way while remaining true to your team and fans. After all the disappointing playoff exits and questions, the Bucks would finally click and fulfill their potential.
Led by their drafted superstar, a homegrown core, their long-term head coach and several perfect additions, the Bucks finally pushed through and brought the Larry O'Brien trophy to Milwaukee after a 50-year drought &mdash; a historic moment, with their Antetokounmpo enjoying the spotlight. His loyalty and love for the city are well known, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean &ldquo;The Greek Freak&rdquo; will be a Buck for life.
Shaky start to the title defense
The ring ceremony and opening game versus Brooklyn looked like a statement that this team had returned even stronger and scarier. But then a series of unfortunate events would hit the Bucks. Most of their key players got sidelined with injuries and COVID cases, as guys like Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Donte DiVincenzo and more missed (or are still missing) time.
Coach Mike Budenholzer has used this time to shuffle the rotations a bit and try out some new pieces. That has led to pretty inconsistent play from the Bucks, who are sitting at 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-8 record. Nobody is really panicking, but it is obvious they need to pick it up. The East is deep with plenty of quality teams this season, so coming out of the conference won't be an easy task.
Is the face of loyalty in the NBA moving on?
It is hard to find many NBA fans that had a problem with the Bucks winning it all. After all, it is rare in today&rsquo;s NBA to see a team persevere through numerous disappointing playoff exits, only to win it all with the superstar they drafted and developed into one of the best in the league. Also, from Giannis&rsquo; perspective, it was admirable to stick it out with his team in the small market of Milwaukee rather than joining other stars in a big market.
That earned Antetokounmpo immense respect among NBA fans, as he finally added that elusive championship to the numerous personal accolades on his resume and solidified his spot alongside the NBA's greats at just 26 years old. It&rsquo;s hard to imagine him playing anywhere else, but a recent interview with GQ could definitely spark your imagination.
In a huge piece, <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GQ presented us with an inside look</a> at Giannis&rsquo; life on and off the court, including fashion and his plans for the future. One interesting part that caught the attention of fans revolved around overcoming the challenge of bringing a championship to Milwaukee and looking for the next one, without ruling out the possibility of doing it somewhere else. Here is an excerpt from <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/giannis-antetokounmpo-athlete-of-the-year-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the piece</a>:
In the end, Giannis decided to stay in Milwaukee because it was difficult. And then, improbably, the Bucks won. 
&ldquo;One challenge was to bring a championship here, and we did,&rdquo; he told me. &ldquo;It was very hard, but we did. Very, very hard. I just love challenges. What&rsquo;s the next challenge? The next challenge might not be here.&rdquo; 
It&rsquo;s not that he doesn&rsquo;t love Milwaukee, he said. But he was always wary of things becoming too easy. 
&ldquo;Me and my family chose to stay in this city that we all love and has taken care of us&mdash;for now,&rdquo; Giannis said. &ldquo;In two years, that might change. I&rsquo;m being totally honest with you. I&rsquo;m always honest. I love this city. I love this community. I want to help as much as possible."
You can interpret this a number of ways, but I&rsquo;m pretty sure this is simply about Giannis&rsquo; insatiable desire to compete. Antetokounmpo is a different breed, as he simply doesn&rsquo;t take days off. After getting the taste of glory, Giannis now wants to win every year, as simply competing won&rsquo;t be enough to keep him happy for the rest of his career.&nbsp;
Antetokounmpo wants to be playing for a championship year in and year out, whether with the Bucks or some other team. With that said, if the Bucks surround their centerpiece with talent and put him in position to contend, he'll have no reason to leave.&nbsp;
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Giannis Antetokounmpo told GQ that he's looking forward to the next challenge, whether that's in Milwaukee or not.

Giannis loves Milwaukee, but hints next challenge 'might not be here'

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