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The altercation between Nikola Jokić and Markieff Morris that ended up in the Serbian pushing the Heat forward viciously in the back, retaliating to the cheap shot foul from Morris, captured NBA headlines last week. That push would start all-out chaos, with teams having to be separated and ejections, suspensions, fines, and even brothers of the protagonists getting involved. The whole incident made waves worldwide and caused numerous reactions. Even from the former No. 2 pick Darko Miličić.&nbsp;
Jokić&rsquo;s reaction was justified
Although at first, it seemed Nikola really overreacted and injured Morris, the second look told the whole story. Markieff went for Jokić&rsquo;s ribs and cheap-shotted in a very unnecessary manner with a move that could have definitely injured the Nuggets center. In the end, cooler heads prevailed, and the NBA got the type of show and drama they need on an occasional basis.
The NBA world reacted to this altercation immediately, as it was the main topic of discussion for days. The majority of people justified Nikola&rsquo;s reaction and agreed you can&rsquo;t cheap-shot a guy like that and simply turn your back. Shaq and Charles explained that perfectly on Inside the NBA.
Darko reacts and fires numerous shots at the Morris twins and the NBA
Another interesting reaction we got was from the former 2003 No. 2 pick and Jokić&rsquo;s countryman, Darko Miličić. One of the most infamous draft busts in NBA history has been retired for some time, trying out his luck in combat sports and farming after the NBA life. But occasionally, he still gives us controversial and non-filtered opinions on the basketball world.
Darko is certain Nikola often gets targeted by opposing players due to his dominance and ability to bully opponents on the court, especially coming from a foreign country:
&ldquo;What else could Nikola expect when he comes to America, which has hundreds of millions, from a small country that does not have even 6,000,000 people? He comes, dominates, and bullies them in basketball, becomes the best in the world? Similar to Novak in tennis&hellip; Of course, you will bother some people, and you will be their target," Milicic <a href="https://mozzartsport.com/kosarka/vesti/milicic-za-mozzart-sport-jokic-im-smeta-kao-okovic-nba-je-sou-igraci-nisu-gangsteri/403764" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Mozzart Sport</a>.
Darko has a good point, as foreign players have to work extra hard to earn respect in the NBA. Miličić then went on to flame the Morris twins for being fake tough guys:
&ldquo;It is obvious that they (the Morris brothers) are building their careers on incidents and provocations, as &lsquo;dangerous guys.&rsquo; They survive on that basis. But Nikola shouldn&rsquo;t have allowed himself that because they achieved what they wanted by provocation. Nikola was suspended.&rdquo;&nbsp;
To cap it all off, Darko called out all the &lsquo;tough guys&rsquo; in the NBA for just trying to put on a show for cameras rather than actually wanting to fight:
&ldquo;The NBA is a show. We can say whatever we want, where we come from&hellip; An epidemiological story that tries to be served as if they are all gangsters can&rsquo;t pass even with small children. All players are accomplished and earn at least enough. All that show (around fighting), it comes down to &lsquo;I to you, you to me&rsquo;, frowning&hellip; Those quasi-street threats are stereotyped. They didn&rsquo;t mean anything to me. Nikola turned out naive, pushed him visibly. I&rsquo;m not a scoundrel, but I didn&rsquo;t see the desire for a showdown. A small percentage of players are ready for the showdown. You turn out to be naive if you get hooked and in front of everyone. You turn out to be the culprit, regardless of the circumstances under which it happened.&rdquo;
Darko is a bit blunt and direct with his statements, but he does have a point. NBA stars are basketball players primarily and professionals with a lot to lose. They don&rsquo;t want to fight anybody and risk losing substantial amounts of money.&nbsp;
Sure they will try to look hard for the cameras and the crowd, especially those who built a career on being labeled the &lsquo;tough guy.&rsquo; But in reality, nobody really wants the smoke. Darko was a bust with many ridiculous statements in his career, but I have to agree with him this time.
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The altercation between Nikola Jokić and Markieff Morris that ended up in the Serbian pushing the Heat forward viciously in the back, retaliating to the cheap shot foul from Morris, captured NBA headlines last week. That push would start all-out chaos, with teams having to be separated and ejections, suspensions, fines, and even brothers of the protagonists getting involved. The whole incident made waves worldwide and caused numerous reactions. Even from the former No. 2 pick Darko Miličić.&nbsp;
Jokić&rsquo;s reaction was justified
Although at first, it seemed Nikola really overreacted and injured Morris, the second look told the whole story. Markieff went for Jokić&rsquo;s ribs and cheap-shotted in a very unnecessary manner with a move that could have definitely injured the Nuggets center. In the end, cooler heads prevailed, and the NBA got the type of show and drama they need on an occasional basis.
The NBA world reacted to this altercation immediately, as it was the main topic of discussion for days. The majority of people justified Nikola&rsquo;s reaction and agreed you can&rsquo;t cheap-shot a guy like that and simply turn your back. Shaq and Charles explained that perfectly on Inside the NBA.
Darko reacts and fires numerous shots at the Morris twins and the NBA
Another interesting reaction we got was from the former 2003 No. 2 pick and Jokić&rsquo;s countryman, Darko Miličić. One of the most infamous draft busts in NBA history has been retired for some time, trying out his luck in combat sports and farming after the NBA life. But occasionally, he still gives us controversial and non-filtered opinions on the basketball world.
Darko is certain&nbsp; often gets targeted by opposing players due to his dominance and ability to bully opponents on the court, especially coming from a foreign country:
&ldquo;What else could Nikola expect when he comes to America, which has hundreds of millions, from a small country that does not have even 6,000,000 people? He comes, dominates, and bullies them in basketball, becomes the best in the world? Similar to Novak in tennis&hellip; Of course, you will bother some people, and you will be their target," Milicic <a href="https://mozzartsport.com/kosarka/vesti/milicic-za-mozzart-sport-jokic-im-smeta-kao-okovic-nba-je-sou-igraci-nisu-gangsteri/403764" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Mozzart Sport</a>.
Darko has a good point, as foreign players have to work extra hard to earn respect in the NBA. Miličić then went on to flame the Morris twins for being fake tough guys:
&ldquo;It is obvious that they (the Morris brothers) are building their careers on incidents and provocations, as &lsquo;dangerous guys.&rsquo; They survive on that basis. But Nikola shouldn&rsquo;t have allowed himself that because they achieved what they wanted by provocation. Nikola was suspended.&rdquo;&nbsp;
To cap it all off, Darko called out all the &lsquo;tough guys&rsquo; in the NBA for just trying to put on a show for cameras rather than actually wanting to fight:
&ldquo;The NBA is a show. We can say whatever we want, where we come from&hellip; An epidemiological story that tries to be served as if they are all gangsters can&rsquo;t pass even with small children. All players are accomplished and earn at least enough. All that show (around fighting), it comes down to &lsquo;I to you, you to me&rsquo;, frowning&hellip; Those quasi-street threats are stereotyped. They didn&rsquo;t mean anything to me. Nikola turned out naive, pushed him visibly. I&rsquo;m not a scoundrel, but I didn&rsquo;t see the desire for a showdown. A small percentage of players are ready for the showdown. You turn out to be naive if you get hooked and in front of everyone. You turn out to be the culprit, regardless of the circumstances under which it happened.&rdquo;
Darko is a bit blunt and direct with his statements, but he does have a point. NBA stars are basketball players primarily and professionals with a lot to lose. They don&rsquo;t want to fight anybody and risk losing substantial amounts of money.&nbsp;
Sure they will try to look hard for the cameras and the crowd, especially those who built a career on being labeled the &lsquo;tough guy.&rsquo; But in reality, nobody really wants the smoke. Darko was a bust with many ridiculous statements in his career, but I have to agree with him this time.
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The altercation between Nikola Jokić and Markieff Morris that ended up in the Serbian pushing the Heat forward viciously in the back, retaliating to the cheap shot foul from Morris, captured NBA headlines last week. That push would start all-out chaos, with teams having to be separated and ejections, suspensions, fines, and even brothers of the protagonists getting involved. The whole incident made waves worldwide and caused numerous reactions. Even from the former No. 2 pick Darko Miličić.&nbsp;
Jokić&rsquo;s reaction was justified
Although at first, it seemed Nikola really overreacted and injured Morris, the second look told the whole story. Markieff went for Jokić&rsquo;s ribs and cheap-shotted in a very unnecessary manner with a move that could have definitely injured the Nuggets center. In the end, cooler heads prevailed, and the NBA got the type of show and drama they need on an occasional basis.
The NBA world reacted to this altercation immediately, as it was the main topic of discussion for days. The majority of people justified Nikola&rsquo;s reaction and agreed you can&rsquo;t cheap-shot a guy like that and simply turn your back. Shaq and Charles explained that perfectly on Inside the NBA.
Darko reacts and fires numerous shots at the Morris twins and the NBA
Another interesting reaction we got was from the former 2003 No. 2 pick and Jokić&rsquo;s countryman, Darko Miličić. One of the most infamous draft busts in NBA history has been retired for some time, trying out his luck in combat sports and farming after the NBA life. But occasionally, he still gives us controversial and non-filtered opinions on the basketball world.
Miličić&nbsp;is certain&nbsp; often gets targeted by opposing players due to his dominance and ability to bully opponents on the court, especially coming from a foreign country:
&ldquo;What else could Nikola expect when he comes to America, which has hundreds of millions, from a small country that does not have even 6,000,000 people? He comes, dominates, and bullies them in basketball, becomes the best in the world? Similar to Novak in tennis&hellip; Of course, you will bother some people, and you will be their target," Milicic <a href="https://mozzartsport.com/kosarka/vesti/milicic-za-mozzart-sport-jokic-im-smeta-kao-okovic-nba-je-sou-igraci-nisu-gangsteri/403764" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Mozzart Sport</a>.
Darko has a good point, as foreign players have to work extra hard to earn respect in the NBA. Miličić then went on to flame the Morris twins for being fake tough guys:
&ldquo;It is obvious that they (the Morris brothers) are building their careers on incidents and provocations, as &lsquo;dangerous guys.&rsquo; They survive on that basis. But Nikola shouldn&rsquo;t have allowed himself that because they achieved what they wanted by provocation. Nikola was suspended.&rdquo;&nbsp;
To cap it all off, Darko called out all the &lsquo;tough guys&rsquo; in the NBA for just trying to put on a show for cameras rather than actually wanting to fight:
&ldquo;The NBA is a show. We can say whatever we want, where we come from&hellip; An epidemiological story that tries to be served as if they are all gangsters can&rsquo;t pass even with small children. All players are accomplished and earn at least enough. All that show (around fighting), it comes down to &lsquo;I to you, you to me&rsquo;, frowning&hellip; Those quasi-street threats are stereotyped. They didn&rsquo;t mean anything to me. Nikola turned out naive, pushed him visibly. I&rsquo;m not a scoundrel, but I didn&rsquo;t see the desire for a showdown. A small percentage of players are ready for the showdown. You turn out to be naive if you get hooked and in front of everyone. You turn out to be the culprit, regardless of the circumstances under which it happened.&rdquo;
Darko is a bit blunt and direct with his statements, but he does have a point. NBA stars are basketball players primarily and professionals with a lot to lose. They don&rsquo;t want to fight anybody and risk losing substantial amounts of money.&nbsp;
Sure they will try to look hard for the cameras and the crowd, especially those who built a career on being labeled the &lsquo;tough guy.&rsquo; But in reality, nobody really wants the smoke. Darko was a bust with many ridiculous statements in his career, but I have to agree with him this time.
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The altercation between Nikola Jokić and Markieff Morris that ended up in the Serbian pushing the Heat forward viciously in the back, retaliating to the cheap shot foul from Morris, captured NBA headlines last week. That push would start all-out chaos, with teams having to be separated and ejections, suspensions, fines, and even brothers of the protagonists getting involved. The whole incident made waves worldwide and caused numerous reactions. Even from the former No. 2 pick Darko Miličić.&nbsp;
Jokić&rsquo;s reaction was justified
Although at first, it seemed Nikola really overreacted and injured Morris, the second look told the whole story. Markieff went for Jokić&rsquo;s ribs and cheap-shotted in a very unnecessary manner with a move that could have definitely injured the Nuggets center. In the end, cooler heads prevailed, and the NBA got the type of show and drama they need on an occasional basis.
The NBA world reacted to this altercation immediately, as it was the main topic of discussion for days. The majority of people justified Nikola&rsquo;s reaction and agreed you can&rsquo;t cheap-shot a guy like that and simply turn your back. Shaq and Charles explained that perfectly on Inside the NBA.
Darko reacts and fires numerous shots at the Morris twins and the NBA
Another interesting reaction we got was from the former 2003 No. 2 pick and Jokić&rsquo;s countryman, Darko Miličić. One of the most infamous draft busts in NBA history has been retired for some time, trying out his luck in combat sports and farming after the NBA life. But occasionally, he still gives us controversial and non-filtered opinions on the basketball world.
Miličić&nbsp;is certain Jokić often gets targeted by opposing players due to his dominance and ability to bully opponents on the court, especially coming from a foreign country:
&ldquo;What else could Nikola expect when he comes to America, which has hundreds of millions, from a small country that does not have even 6,000,000 people? He comes, dominates, and bullies them in basketball, becomes the best in the world? Similar to Novak in tennis&hellip; Of course, you will bother some people, and you will be their target," Milicic <a href="https://mozzartsport.com/kosarka/vesti/milicic-za-mozzart-sport-jokic-im-smeta-kao-okovic-nba-je-sou-igraci-nisu-gangsteri/403764" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Mozzart Sport</a>.
Darko has a good point, as foreign players have to work extra hard to earn respect in the NBA. Miličić then went on to flame the Morris twins for being fake tough guys:
&ldquo;It is obvious that they (the Morris brothers) are building their careers on incidents and provocations, as &lsquo;dangerous guys.&rsquo; They survive on that basis. But Nikola shouldn&rsquo;t have allowed himself that because they achieved what they wanted by provocation. Nikola was suspended.&rdquo;&nbsp;
To cap it all off, Darko called out all the &lsquo;tough guys&rsquo; in the NBA for just trying to put on a show for cameras rather than actually wanting to fight:
&ldquo;The NBA is a show. We can say whatever we want, where we come from&hellip; An epidemiological story that tries to be served as if they are all gangsters can&rsquo;t pass even with small children. All players are accomplished and earn at least enough. All that show (around fighting), it comes down to &lsquo;I to you, you to me&rsquo;, frowning&hellip; Those quasi-street threats are stereotyped. They didn&rsquo;t mean anything to me. Nikola turned out naive, pushed him visibly. I&rsquo;m not a scoundrel, but I didn&rsquo;t see the desire for a showdown. A small percentage of players are ready for the showdown. You turn out to be naive if you get hooked and in front of everyone. You turn out to be the culprit, regardless of the circumstances under which it happened.&rdquo;
Darko is a bit blunt and direct with his statements, but he does have a point. NBA stars are basketball players primarily and professionals with a lot to lose. They don&rsquo;t want to fight anybody and risk losing substantial amounts of money.&nbsp;
Sure they will try to look hard for the cameras and the crowd, especially those who built a career on being labeled the &lsquo;tough guy.&rsquo; But in reality, nobody really wants the smoke. Darko was a bust with many ridiculous statements in his career, but I have to agree with him this time.
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The altercation between Nikola Jokić and Markieff Morris that ended up in the Serbian pushing the Heat forward viciously in the back, retaliating to the cheap shot foul from Morris, captured NBA headlines last week. That push would start all-out chaos, with teams having to be separated and ejections, suspensions, fines, and even brothers of the protagonists getting involved. The whole incident made waves worldwide and caused numerous reactions. Even from the former No. 2 pick Darko Miličić.&nbsp;
Jokić&rsquo;s reaction was justified
Although at first, it seemed Nikola really overreacted and injured Morris, the second look told the whole story. Markieff went for Jokić&rsquo;s ribs and cheap-shotted in a very unnecessary manner with a move that could have definitely injured the Nuggets center. In the end, cooler heads prevailed, and the NBA got the type of show and drama they need on an occasional basis.
The NBA world reacted to this altercation immediately, as it was the main topic of discussion for days. The majority of people justified Nikola&rsquo;s reaction and agreed you can&rsquo;t cheap-shot a guy like that and simply turn your back. Shaq and Charles explained that perfectly on Inside the NBA.
Darko reacts and fires numerous shots at the Morris twins and the NBA
Another interesting reaction we got was from the former 2003 No. 2 pick and Jokić&rsquo;s countryman, Darko Miličić. One of the most infamous draft busts in NBA history has been retired for some time, trying out his luck in combat sports and farming after the NBA life. But occasionally, he still gives us controversial and non-filtered opinions on the basketball world.
Miličić&nbsp;is certain Jokić often gets targeted by opposing players due to his dominance and ability to bully opponents on the court, especially coming from a foreign country:
&ldquo;What else could Nikola expect when he comes to America, which has hundreds of millions, from a small country that does not have even six million people? He comes, dominates, and bullies them in basketball, becomes the best in the world? Similar to Novak in tennis&hellip; Of course, you will bother some people, and you will be their target," Milicic <a href="https://mozzartsport.com/kosarka/vesti/milicic-za-mozzart-sport-jokic-im-smeta-kao-okovic-nba-je-sou-igraci-nisu-gangsteri/403764" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Mozzart Sport</a>.
Darko has a good point, as foreign players have to work extra hard to earn respect in the NBA. Miličić then went on to flame the Morris twins for being fake tough guys:
&ldquo;It is obvious that they (the Morris brothers) are building their careers on incidents and provocations, as &lsquo;dangerous guys.&rsquo; They survive on that basis. But Nikola shouldn&rsquo;t have allowed himself that because they achieved what they wanted by provocation. Nikola was suspended.&rdquo;&nbsp;
To cap it all off, Darko called out all the &lsquo;tough guys&rsquo; in the NBA for just trying to put on a show for cameras rather than actually wanting to fight:
&ldquo;The NBA is a show. We can say whatever we want, where we come from&hellip; An epidemiological story that tries to be served as if they are all gangsters can&rsquo;t pass even with small children. All players are accomplished and earn at least enough. All that show (around fighting), it comes down to &lsquo;I to you, you to me&rsquo;, frowning&hellip; Those quasi-street threats are stereotyped. They didn&rsquo;t mean anything to me. Nikola turned out naive, pushed him visibly. I&rsquo;m not a scoundrel, but I didn&rsquo;t see the desire for a showdown. A small percentage of players are ready for the showdown. You turn out to be naive if you get hooked and in front of everyone. You turn out to be the culprit, regardless of the circumstances under which it happened.&rdquo;
Darko is a bit blunt and direct with his statements, but he does have a point. NBA stars are basketball players primarily and professionals with a lot to lose. They don&rsquo;t want to fight anybody and risk losing substantial amounts of money.&nbsp;
Sure they will try to look hard for the cameras and the crowd, especially those who built a career on being labeled the &lsquo;tough guy.&rsquo; But in reality, nobody really wants the smoke. Darko was a bust with many ridiculous statements in his career, but I have to agree with him this time.
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The altercation between Nikola Jokić and Markieff Morris that ended up in the Serbian pushing the Heat forward viciously in the back, retaliating to the cheap shot foul from Morris, captured NBA headlines last week. That push would start all-out chaos, with teams having to be separated and ejections, suspensions, fines, and even brothers of the protagonists getting involved. The whole incident made waves worldwide and caused numerous reactions. Even from the former No. 2 pick Darko Miličić.&nbsp;
Jokić&rsquo;s reaction was justified
Although at first, it seemed Nikola really overreacted and injured Morris, the second look told the whole story. Markieff went for Jokić&rsquo;s ribs and cheap-shotted in a very unnecessary manner with a move that could have definitely injured the Nuggets center. In the end, cooler heads prevailed, and the NBA got the type of show and drama they need on an occasional basis.
The NBA world reacted to this altercation immediately, as it was the main topic of discussion for days. The majority of people justified Nikola&rsquo;s reaction and agreed you can&rsquo;t cheap-shot a guy like that and simply turn your back. Shaq and Charles explained that perfectly on Inside the NBA.
Darko reacts and fires numerous shots at the Morris twins and the NBA
Another interesting reaction we got was from the former 2003 No. 2 pick and Jokić&rsquo;s countryman, Darko Miličić. One of the most infamous draft busts in NBA history has been retired for some time, trying out his luck in combat sports and farming after the NBA life. But occasionally, he still gives us controversial and non-filtered opinions on the basketball world.
Miličić&nbsp;is certain Jokić often gets targeted by opposing players due to his dominance and ability to bully opponents on the court, especially coming from a foreign country:
&ldquo;What else could Nikola expect when he comes to America, which has hundreds of millions, from a small country that does not have even six million people? He comes, dominates, and bullies them in basketball, becomes the best in the world? Similar to Novak in tennis&hellip; Of course, you will bother some people, and you will be their target," Miličić <a href="https://mozzartsport.com/kosarka/vesti/milicic-za-mozzart-sport-jokic-im-smeta-kao-okovic-nba-je-sou-igraci-nisu-gangsteri/403764" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Mozzart Sport</a>.
Miličić&nbsp;has a good point, as foreign players have to work extra hard to earn respect in the NBA. Miličić then went on to flame the Morris twins for being fake tough guys:
&ldquo;It is obvious that they (the Morris brothers) are building their careers on incidents and provocations, as &lsquo;dangerous guys.&rsquo; They survive on that basis. But Nikola shouldn&rsquo;t have allowed himself that because they achieved what they wanted by provocation. Nikola was suspended.&rdquo;&nbsp;
To cap it all off, Darko called out all the &lsquo;tough guys&rsquo; in the NBA for just trying to put on a show for cameras rather than actually wanting to fight:
&ldquo;The NBA is a show. We can say whatever we want, where we come from&hellip; An epidemiological story that tries to be served as if they are all gangsters can&rsquo;t pass even with small children. All players are accomplished and earn at least enough. All that show (around fighting), it comes down to &lsquo;I to you, you to me&rsquo;, frowning&hellip; Those quasi-street threats are stereotyped. They didn&rsquo;t mean anything to me. Nikola turned out naive, pushed him visibly. I&rsquo;m not a scoundrel, but I didn&rsquo;t see the desire for a showdown. A small percentage of players are ready for the showdown. You turn out to be naive if you get hooked and in front of everyone. You turn out to be the culprit, regardless of the circumstances under which it happened.&rdquo;
Darko is a bit blunt and direct with his statements, but he does have a point. NBA stars are basketball players primarily and professionals with a lot to lose. They don&rsquo;t want to fight anybody and risk losing substantial amounts of money.&nbsp;
Sure they will try to look hard for the cameras and the crowd, especially those who built a career on being labeled the &lsquo;tough guy.&rsquo; But in reality, nobody really wants the smoke. Darko was a bust with many ridiculous statements in his career, but I have to agree with him this time.
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The altercation between Nikola Jokić and Markieff Morris that ended up in the Serbian pushing the Heat forward viciously in the back, retaliating to the cheap shot foul from Morris, captured NBA headlines last week. That push would start all-out chaos, with teams having to be separated and ejections, suspensions, fines, and even brothers of the protagonists getting involved. The whole incident made waves worldwide and caused numerous reactions. Even from the former No. 2 pick Darko Miličić.&nbsp;
Jokić&rsquo;s reaction was justified
Although at first, it seemed Nikola really overreacted and injured Morris, the second look told the whole story. Markieff went for Jokić&rsquo;s ribs and cheap-shotted in a very unnecessary manner with a move that could have definitely injured the Nuggets center. In the end, cooler heads prevailed, and the NBA got the type of show and drama they need on an occasional basis.
The NBA world reacted to this altercation immediately, as it was the main topic of discussion for days. The majority of people justified Nikola&rsquo;s reaction and agreed you can&rsquo;t cheap-shot a guy like that and simply turn your back. Shaq and Charles explained that perfectly on Inside the NBA.
Darko reacts and fires numerous shots at the Morris twins and the NBA
Another interesting reaction we got was from the former 2003 No. 2 pick and Jokić&rsquo;s countryman, Darko Miličić. One of the most infamous draft busts in NBA history has been retired for some time, trying out his luck in combat sports and farming after the NBA life. But occasionally, he still gives us controversial and non-filtered opinions on the basketball world.
Miličić&nbsp;is certain Jokić often gets targeted by opposing players due to his dominance and ability to bully opponents on the court, especially coming from a foreign country:
&ldquo;What else could Nikola expect when he comes to America, which has hundreds of millions, from a small country that does not have even six million people? He comes, dominates, and bullies them in basketball, becomes the best in the world? Similar to Novak in tennis&hellip; Of course, you will bother some people, and you will be their target," Miličić <a href="https://mozzartsport.com/kosarka/vesti/milicic-za-mozzart-sport-jokic-im-smeta-kao-okovic-nba-je-sou-igraci-nisu-gangsteri/403764" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Mozzart Sport</a>.
Miličić&nbsp;has a good point, as foreign players have to work extra hard to earn respect in the NBA. Miličić then went on to flame the Morris twins for being fake tough guys:
&ldquo;It is obvious that they (the Morris brothers) are building their careers on incidents and provocations, as &lsquo;dangerous guys.&rsquo; They survive on that basis. But Nikola shouldn&rsquo;t have allowed himself that because they achieved what they wanted by provocation. Nikola was suspended.&rdquo;&nbsp;
To cap it all off, Miličić called out all the "tough guys" in the NBA for just trying to put on a show for cameras rather than actually wanting to fight:
&ldquo;The NBA is a show. We can say whatever we want, where we come from&hellip; An epidemiological story that tries to be served as if they are all gangsters can&rsquo;t pass even with small children. All players are accomplished and earn at least enough. All that show (around fighting), it comes down to &lsquo;I to you, you to me&rsquo;, frowning&hellip; Those quasi-street threats are stereotyped. They didn&rsquo;t mean anything to me. Nikola turned out naive, pushed him visibly. I&rsquo;m not a scoundrel, but I didn&rsquo;t see the desire for a showdown. A small percentage of players are ready for the showdown. You turn out to be naive if you get hooked and in front of everyone. You turn out to be the culprit, regardless of the circumstances under which it happened.&rdquo;
Darko is a bit blunt and direct with his statements, but he does have a point. NBA stars are basketball players primarily and professionals with a lot to lose. They don&rsquo;t want to fight anybody and risk losing substantial amounts of money.&nbsp;
Sure they will try to look hard for the cameras and the crowd, especially those who built a career on being labeled the &lsquo;tough guy.&rsquo; But in reality, nobody really wants the smoke. Darko was a bust with many ridiculous statements in his career, but I have to agree with him this time.
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The altercation between Nikola Jokić and Markieff Morris that ended up in the Serbian pushing the Heat forward viciously in the back, retaliating to the cheap shot foul from Morris, captured NBA headlines last week. That push would start all-out chaos, with teams having to be separated and ejections, suspensions, fines, and even brothers of the protagonists getting involved. The whole incident made waves worldwide and caused numerous reactions. Even from the former No. 2 pick Darko Miličić.&nbsp;
Jokić&rsquo;s reaction was justified
Although at first, it seemed Nikola really overreacted and injured Morris, the second look told the whole story. Markieff went for Jokić&rsquo;s ribs and cheap-shotted in a very unnecessary manner with a move that could have definitely injured the Nuggets center. In the end, cooler heads prevailed, and the NBA got the type of show and drama they need on an occasional basis.
The NBA world reacted to this altercation immediately, as it was the main topic of discussion for days. The majority of people justified Nikola&rsquo;s reaction and agreed you can&rsquo;t cheap-shot a guy like that and simply turn your back. Shaq and Charles explained that perfectly on Inside the NBA.
Darko reacts and fires numerous shots at the Morris twins and the NBA
Another interesting reaction we got was from the former 2003 No. 2 pick and Jokić&rsquo;s countryman, Darko Miličić. One of the most infamous draft busts in NBA history has been retired for some time, trying out his luck in combat sports and farming after the NBA life. But occasionally, he still gives us controversial and non-filtered opinions on the basketball world.
Miličić&nbsp;is certain Jokić often gets targeted by opposing players due to his dominance and ability to bully opponents on the court, especially coming from a foreign country:
&ldquo;What else could Nikola expect when he comes to America, which has hundreds of millions, from a small country that does not have even six million people? He comes, dominates, and bullies them in basketball, becomes the best in the world? Similar to Novak in tennis&hellip; Of course, you will bother some people, and you will be their target," Miličić <a href="https://mozzartsport.com/kosarka/vesti/milicic-za-mozzart-sport-jokic-im-smeta-kao-okovic-nba-je-sou-igraci-nisu-gangsteri/403764" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Mozzart Sport</a>.
Miličić&nbsp;has a good point, as foreign players have to work extra hard to earn respect in the NBA. Miličić then went on to flame the Morris twins for being fake tough guys:
&ldquo;It is obvious that they (the Morris brothers) are building their careers on incidents and provocations, as &lsquo;dangerous guys.&rsquo; They survive on that basis. But Nikola shouldn&rsquo;t have allowed himself that because they achieved what they wanted by provocation. Nikola was suspended.&rdquo;&nbsp;
To cap it all off, Miličić called out all the "tough guys" in the NBA for just trying to put on a show for cameras rather than actually wanting to fight:
&ldquo;The NBA is a show. We can say whatever we want, where we come from&hellip; An epidemiological story that tries to be served as if they are all gangsters can&rsquo;t pass even with small children. All players are accomplished and earn at least enough. All that show (around fighting), it comes down to &lsquo;I to you, you to me&rsquo;, frowning&hellip; Those quasi-street threats are stereotyped. They didn&rsquo;t mean anything to me. Nikola turned out naive, pushed him visibly. I&rsquo;m not a scoundrel, but I didn&rsquo;t see the desire for a showdown. A small percentage of players are ready for the showdown. You turn out to be naive if you get hooked and in front of everyone. You turn out to be the culprit, regardless of the circumstances under which it happened.&rdquo;
Miličić&nbsp;is a bit blunt and direct with his statements, but he does have a point. NBA stars are basketball players primarily and professionals with a lot to lose. They don&rsquo;t want to fight anybody and risk losing substantial amounts of money.&nbsp;
Sure they will try to look hard for the cameras and the crowd, especially those who built a career on being labeled the &lsquo;tough guy.&rsquo; But in reality, nobody really wants the smoke. Darko was a bust with many ridiculous statements in his career, but I have to agree with him this time.
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The altercation between Nikola Jokić and Markieff Morris that ended up in the Serbian pushing the Heat forward viciously in the back, retaliating to the cheap shot foul from Morris, captured NBA headlines last week. That push would start all-out chaos, with teams having to be separated and ejections, suspensions, fines, and even brothers of the protagonists getting involved. The whole incident made waves worldwide and caused numerous reactions. Even from the former No. 2 pick Darko Miličić.&nbsp;
Jokić&rsquo;s reaction was justified
Although at first, it seemed Nikola really overreacted and injured Morris, the second look told the whole story. Markieff went for Jokić&rsquo;s ribs and cheap-shotted in a very unnecessary manner with a move that could have definitely injured the Nuggets center. In the end, cooler heads prevailed, and the NBA got the type of show and drama they need on an occasional basis.
The NBA world reacted to this altercation immediately, as it was the main topic of discussion for days. The majority of people justified Nikola&rsquo;s reaction and agreed you can&rsquo;t cheap-shot a guy like that and simply turn your back. Shaq and Charles explained that perfectly on Inside the NBA.
Darko reacts and fires numerous shots at the Morris twins and the NBA
Another interesting reaction we got was from the former 2003 No. 2 pick and Jokić&rsquo;s countryman, Darko Miličić. One of the most infamous draft busts in NBA history has been retired for some time, trying out his luck in combat sports and farming after the NBA life. But occasionally, he still gives us controversial and non-filtered opinions on the basketball world.
Miličić&nbsp;is certain Jokić often gets targeted by opposing players due to his dominance and ability to bully opponents on the court, especially coming from a foreign country:
&ldquo;What else could Nikola expect when he comes to America, which has hundreds of millions, from a small country that does not have even six million people? He comes, dominates, and bullies them in basketball, becomes the best in the world? Similar to Novak in tennis&hellip; Of course, you will bother some people, and you will be their target," Miličić <a href="https://mozzartsport.com/kosarka/vesti/milicic-za-mozzart-sport-jokic-im-smeta-kao-okovic-nba-je-sou-igraci-nisu-gangsteri/403764" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Mozzart Sport</a>.
Miličić&nbsp;has a good point, as foreign players have to work extra hard to earn respect in the NBA. Miličić then went on to flame the Morris twins for being fake tough guys:
&ldquo;It is obvious that they (the Morris brothers) are building their careers on incidents and provocations, as &lsquo;dangerous guys.&rsquo; They survive on that basis. But Nikola shouldn&rsquo;t have allowed himself that because they achieved what they wanted by provocation. Nikola was suspended.&rdquo;&nbsp;
To cap it all off, Miličić called out all the "tough guys" in the NBA for just trying to put on a show for cameras rather than actually wanting to fight:
&ldquo;The NBA is a show. We can say whatever we want, where we come from&hellip; An epidemiological story that tries to be served as if they are all gangsters can&rsquo;t pass even with small children. All players are accomplished and earn at least enough. All that show (around fighting), it comes down to &lsquo;I to you, you to me&rsquo;, frowning&hellip; Those quasi-street threats are stereotyped. They didn&rsquo;t mean anything to me. Nikola turned out naive, pushed him visibly. I&rsquo;m not a scoundrel, but I didn&rsquo;t see the desire for a showdown. A small percentage of players are ready for the showdown. You turn out to be naive if you get hooked and in front of everyone. You turn out to be the culprit, regardless of the circumstances under which it happened.&rdquo;
Miličić&nbsp;is a bit blunt and direct with his statements, but he does have a point. NBA stars are basketball players primarily and professionals with a lot to lose. They don&rsquo;t want to fight anybody and risk losing substantial amounts of money.&nbsp;
Sure they will try to look tough for the cameras and the crowd, especially those who built a career on being labeled the &lsquo;tough guy.&rsquo; But in reality, nobody really wants the smoke. Darko was a bust with many ridiculous statements in his career, but I have to agree with him this time.
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The altercation between Nikola Jokić and Markieff Morris that ended up in the Serbian pushing the Heat forward viciously in the back, retaliating to the cheap shot foul from Morris, captured NBA headlines last week. That push would start all-out chaos, with teams having to be separated and ejections, suspensions, fines, and even brothers of the protagonists getting involved. The whole incident made waves worldwide and caused numerous reactions. Even from the former No. 2 pick Darko Miličić.&nbsp;
Jokić&rsquo;s reaction was justified
Although at first, it seemed Nikola really overreacted and injured Morris, the second look told the whole story. Markieff went for Jokić&rsquo;s ribs and cheap-shotted in a very unnecessary manner with a move that could have definitely injured the Nuggets center. In the end, cooler heads prevailed, and the NBA got the type of show and drama they need on an occasional basis.
The NBA world reacted to this altercation immediately, as it was the main topic of discussion for days. The majority of people justified Nikola&rsquo;s reaction and agreed you can&rsquo;t cheap-shot a guy like that and simply turn your back. Shaq and Charles explained that perfectly on Inside the NBA.
Darko reacts and fires numerous shots at the Morris twins and the NBA
Another interesting reaction we got was from the former 2003 No. 2 pick and Jokić&rsquo;s countryman, Darko Miličić. One of the most infamous draft busts in NBA history has been retired for some time, trying out his luck in combat sports and farming after the NBA life. But occasionally, he still gives us controversial and non-filtered opinions on the basketball world.
Miličić&nbsp;is certain Jokić often gets targeted by opposing players due to his dominance and ability to bully opponents on the court, especially coming from a foreign country:
&ldquo;What else could Nikola expect when he comes to America, which has hundreds of millions, from a small country that does not have even six million people? He comes, dominates, and bullies them in basketball, becomes the best in the world? Similar to Novak in tennis&hellip; Of course, you will bother some people, and you will be their target," Miličić <a href="https://mozzartsport.com/kosarka/vesti/milicic-za-mozzart-sport-jokic-im-smeta-kao-okovic-nba-je-sou-igraci-nisu-gangsteri/403764" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Mozzart Sport</a>.
Miličić&nbsp;has a good point, as foreign players have to work extra hard to earn respect in the NBA. Miličić then went on to flame the Morris twins for being fake tough guys:
&ldquo;It is obvious that they (the Morris brothers) are building their careers on incidents and provocations, as &lsquo;dangerous guys.&rsquo; They survive on that basis. But Nikola shouldn&rsquo;t have allowed himself that because they achieved what they wanted by provocation. Nikola was suspended.&rdquo;&nbsp;
To cap it all off, Miličić called out all the "tough guys" in the NBA for just trying to put on a show for cameras rather than actually wanting to fight:
&ldquo;The NBA is a show. We can say whatever we want, where we come from&hellip; An epidemiological story that tries to be served as if they are all gangsters can&rsquo;t pass even with small children. All players are accomplished and earn at least enough. All that show (around fighting), it comes down to &lsquo;I to you, you to me&rsquo;, frowning&hellip; Those quasi-street threats are stereotyped. They didn&rsquo;t mean anything to me. Nikola turned out naive, pushed him visibly. I&rsquo;m not a scoundrel, but I didn&rsquo;t see the desire for a showdown. A small percentage of players are ready for the showdown. You turn out to be naive if you get hooked and in front of everyone. You turn out to be the culprit, regardless of the circumstances under which it happened.&rdquo;
Miličić&nbsp;is a bit blunt and direct with his statements, but he does have a point. NBA stars are basketball players primarily and professionals with a lot to lose. They don&rsquo;t want to fight anybody and risk losing substantial amounts of money.&nbsp;
Sure they will try to look tough for the cameras and the crowd, especially those who built a career on being labeled the "tough guy." But in reality, nobody really wants the smoke. Darko was a bust with many ridiculous statements in his career, but I have to agree with him this time.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

Darko Milicic offered his thoughts on the recent altercation between Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris.

Darko Milicic feels Nikola Jokic is targeted as a foreign player

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The NBA's super-max contract (or Designated Veteran Player Extension) was designed to keep superstars in their home market; it was instituted after Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors and it's supposed to help smaller-market teams compete with the appeal of a big city. It attempts to create an advantage for the team that's trying to keep the star player by allowing them to pay more than any other organization can.
But as always, the &ldquo;solution&rdquo; has mixed reviews. The NBA didn&rsquo;t address the cause of the problem, but the symptom. As a result, there have been some unintended consequences.
Here&rsquo;s the list of players who have signed the supermax so far.
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Player</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Contract Signed</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Amount</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Stephen Curry</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$201M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">James Harden</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">John Wall </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017 </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Russell Westbrook</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$205M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Damian Lillard</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$196M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Giannis Antetokounmpo</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$228M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Two are a lock to go down as good contracts: Curry and Antetokounmpo. Harden&rsquo;s playoff career has left a lot to be desired, whether due to injuries or struggles. Lillard's deal could become dicey in the last few years &mdash; $48.7 million in 2024-25 at age-34 &mdash; but the cap spiking due to the NBA's new TV deal should make it acceptable.
Inking Westbrook was a horrible decision the moment it was signed, but most booked it under &ldquo;gotta keep him in Oklahoma City,&rdquo; and through that prism, it's understandable. Westbrook's production on the court has been nowhere near what he accomplished in his MVP season, but given Sam Presti's attempts to make it work, you can&rsquo;t fault him.
Then, there was one more. When the Washington Wizards offered John Wall the super-max, many analysts and executives-turned-media-members scratched their heads. Wall clearly wasn&rsquo;t a super-max guy.
And unfortunately, what followed was one of the worst runs of injury luck in recent history. Per <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/john-wall-will-earn-more-not-playing-basketball-than-michael-jordan-did-in-his-entire-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Space City Scoop's N.B. Lindberg</a>:
Since 2016-17, John Wall has missed more games due to injuries than he has played. Over this period, Wall&rsquo;s teams have played a total of 286 games, while he has suited up for a grand total of 105 of them.
Wall has only suited up for 36.7% of his teams&rsquo; games, which is absolutely devastating for a player on a supermax contract. The most concerning part of Wall&rsquo;s injury history is the severe (and recurring) nature of them.
He has had five left knee injuries and two right knee injuries, and one heel and Achilles injury. These have amounted to five separate surgeries.
However, despite all of that horrible luck, the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/quo67j/john_wall_will_earn_a_total_of_917_million_this/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reddit community discovered a bit of good news</a> for the oft-injured point guard: Wall will earn a total of $91.7 million this season and the next &mdash; the same amount Michael Jordan earned in his entire career with the Chicago Bulls. (The numbers check out.)
We often lose sight of how much money players made in the 1990s. Here are Michael Jordan&lsquo;s career earnings with the Bulls (per <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/washington-wizards/michael-jordan-8739/cash-earnings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotrac</a>).
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 330px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Year</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Salary</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1984-85</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$550K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1985-86</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$630K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1986-87</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$737.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1987-88</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$845K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1988-89</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1989-90</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1990-91</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.5M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1991-92</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1992-93</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1993-94</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1994-95</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1995-96</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1996-97</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$30.14M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1997-98</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$33.14M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Wall is currently in the third year of his four-year extension. He didn&rsquo;t play a single game in Year 1 and played only 40 games in Year 2; recent reports indicate he won&rsquo;t play at all in 2021-22, and there&rsquo;s nothing on the trade horizon.
The most likely scenario is that Wall gets bought out by the Rockets or a team he is traded to in Year 4 of the contract. When all is said and done, Wall will probably get paid the same on the sidelines as Jordan earned throughout his entire career with the Chicago Bulls.
If Wall ends up playing only 40 games on this contract, that would mean he got paid $4,300,000 per game &ndash; more than MJ did in every year in his career apart from his final two years in Chicago. Let that sink in.
Tommy Sheppard deserves a statue
Given the fact that Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard managed to turn Wall into Montrezl Harrell (currently averaging 18.0/8.5/2.5), Kyle Kuzma (currently averaging 14.5/9.5/1.9) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (currently averaging 9.7/3.8/1.5) &mdash; originally Westbrook before the deal with the Los Angeles Lakers &mdash; it is very possible he is an actual wizard.
Add to that fact that the Wizards are currently No. 1 in the Eastern Conference, and it means Bradley Beal probably won&rsquo;t be handing in his trade request for the foreseeable future (and Sheppard currently doesn&rsquo;t have to pay for a drink in the D.C. area).
All of these contracts compared to MJ and his generation put into perspective how much the NBA has grown. The next TV deal will continue that trend, but we shouldn&rsquo;t take it for granted.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The NBA's super-max contract (or Designated Veteran Player Extension) was designed to keep superstars in their home market; it was instituted after Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors and it's supposed to help smaller-market teams compete with the appeal of a big city. It attempts to create an advantage for the team that's trying to keep the star player by allowing them to pay more than any other organization can.
But as always, the &ldquo;solution&rdquo; has mixed reviews. The NBA didn&rsquo;t address the cause of the problem, but the symptom. As a result, there have been some unintended consequences.
Here&rsquo;s the list of players who have signed the supermax so far.
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Player</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Contract Signed</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Amount</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Stephen Curry</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$201M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">James Harden</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">John Wall </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017 </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Russell Westbrook</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$205M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Damian Lillard</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$196M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Giannis Antetokounmpo</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$228M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Two are a lock to go down as good contracts: Curry and Antetokounmpo. Harden&rsquo;s playoff career has left a lot to be desired, whether due to injuries or struggles. Lillard's deal could become dicey in the last few years &mdash; $48.7 million in 2024-25 at age-34 &mdash; but the cap spiking due to the NBA's new TV deal should make it acceptable.
Inking Westbrook was a horrible decision the moment it was signed, but most booked it under &ldquo;gotta keep him in Oklahoma City,&rdquo; and through that prism, it's understandable. Westbrook's production on the court has been nowhere near what he accomplished in his MVP season, but given Sam Presti's attempts to make it work, you can&rsquo;t fault him.
Then, there was one more. When the Washington Wizards offered John Wall the super-max, many analysts and executives-turned-media-members scratched their heads. Wall clearly wasn&rsquo;t a super-max guy.
And unfortunately, what followed was one of the worst runs of injury luck in recent history. Per <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/john-wall-will-earn-more-not-playing-basketball-than-michael-jordan-did-in-his-entire-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Space City Scoop's N.B. Lindberg</a>:
Since 2016-17, John Wall has missed more games due to injuries than he has played. Over this period, Wall&rsquo;s teams have played a total of 286 games, while he has suited up for a grand total of 105 of them.
Wall has only suited up for 36.7% of his teams&rsquo; games, which is absolutely devastating for a player on a supermax contract. The most concerning part of Wall&rsquo;s injury history is the severe (and recurring) nature of them.
He has had five left knee injuries and two right knee injuries, and one heel and Achilles injury. These have amounted to five separate surgeries.
However, despite all of that horrible luck, the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/quo67j/john_wall_will_earn_a_total_of_917_million_this/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reddit community discovered a bit of good news</a> for the oft-injured point guard: Wall will earn a total of $91.7 million this season and the next &mdash; the same amount Michael Jordan earned in his entire career with the Chicago Bulls. (The numbers check out.)
We often lose sight of how much money players made in the 1990s. Here are Michael Jordan&lsquo;s career earnings with the Bulls (per <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/washington-wizards/michael-jordan-8739/cash-earnings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotrac</a>).
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 330px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Year</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Salary</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1984-85</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$550K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1985-86</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$630K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1986-87</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$737.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1987-88</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$845K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1988-89</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1989-90</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1990-91</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.5M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1991-92</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1992-93</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1993-94</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1994-95</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1995-96</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1996-97</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$30.14M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1997-98</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$33.14M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Wall is currently in the third year of his four-year extension. He didn&rsquo;t play a single game in Year 1 and played only 40 games in Year 2; recent reports indicate he won&rsquo;t play at all in 2021-22, and there&rsquo;s nothing on the trade horizon.
The most likely scenario is that Wall gets bought out by the Rockets or a team he is traded to in Year 4 of the contract. When all is said and done, Wall will probably get paid the same on the sidelines as Jordan earned throughout his entire career with the Chicago Bulls.
If Wall ends up playing only 40 games on this contract, that would mean he got paid $4,300,000 per game &ndash; more than MJ did in every year in his career apart from his final two years in Chicago. Let that sink in.
Tommy Sheppard deserves a statue
Given the fact that Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard managed to trade Wall's contract&nbsp; into Montrezl Harrell (currently averaging 18.0/8.5/2.5), Kyle Kuzma (currently averaging 14.5/9.5/1.9) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (currently averaging 9.7/3.8/1.5) &mdash; originally Westbrook before the deal with the Los Angeles Lakers &mdash; it is very possible he is an actual wizard.
Add to that fact that the Wizards are currently No. 1 in the Eastern Conference, and it means Bradley Beal probably won&rsquo;t be handing in his trade request for the foreseeable future (and Sheppard currently doesn&rsquo;t have to pay for a drink in the D.C. area).
All of these contracts compared to MJ and his generation put into perspective how much the NBA has grown. The next TV deal will continue that trend, but we shouldn&rsquo;t take it for granted.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The NBA's super-max contract (or Designated Veteran Player Extension) was designed to keep superstars in their home market; it was instituted after Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors and it's supposed to help smaller-market teams compete with the appeal of a big city. It attempts to create an advantage for the team that's trying to keep the star player by allowing them to pay more than any other organization can.
But as always, the &ldquo;solution&rdquo; has mixed reviews. The NBA didn&rsquo;t address the cause of the problem, but the symptom. As a result, there have been some unintended consequences.
Here&rsquo;s the list of players who have signed the supermax so far.
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Player</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Contract Signed</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Amount</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Stephen Curry</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$201M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">James Harden</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">John Wall </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017 </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Russell Westbrook</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$205M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Damian Lillard</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$196M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Giannis Antetokounmpo</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$228M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Two are a lock to go down as good contracts: Curry and Antetokounmpo. Harden&rsquo;s playoff career has left a lot to be desired, whether due to injuries or struggles. Lillard's deal could become dicey in the last few years &mdash; $48.7 million in 2024-25 at age-34 &mdash; but the cap spiking due to the NBA's new TV deal should make it acceptable.
Inking Westbrook was a horrible decision the moment it was signed, but most booked it under &ldquo;gotta keep him in Oklahoma City,&rdquo; and through that prism, it's understandable. Westbrook's production on the court has been nowhere near what he accomplished in his MVP season, but given Sam Presti's attempts to make it work, you can&rsquo;t fault him.
Then, there was one more. When the Washington Wizards offered John Wall the super-max, many analysts and executives-turned-media-members scratched their heads. Wall clearly wasn&rsquo;t a super-max guy.
And unfortunately, what followed was one of the worst runs of injury luck in recent history. Per <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/john-wall-will-earn-more-not-playing-basketball-than-michael-jordan-did-in-his-entire-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Space City Scoop's N.B. Lindberg</a>:
Since 2016-17, John Wall has missed more games due to injuries than he has played. Over this period, Wall&rsquo;s teams have played a total of 286 games, while he has suited up for a grand total of 105 of them.
Wall has only suited up for 36.7% of his teams&rsquo; games, which is absolutely devastating for a player on a supermax contract. The most concerning part of Wall&rsquo;s injury history is the severe (and recurring) nature of them.
He has had five left knee injuries and two right knee injuries, and one heel and Achilles injury. These have amounted to five separate surgeries.
However, despite all of that horrible luck, the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/quo67j/john_wall_will_earn_a_total_of_917_million_this/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reddit community discovered a bit of good news</a> for the oft-injured point guard: Wall will earn a total of $91.7 million this season and the next &mdash; the same amount Michael Jordan earned in his entire career with the Chicago Bulls. (The numbers check out.)
We often lose sight of how much money players made in the 1990s. Here are Michael Jordan&lsquo;s career earnings with the Bulls (per <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/washington-wizards/michael-jordan-8739/cash-earnings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotrac</a>).
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 330px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Year</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Salary</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1984-85</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$550K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1985-86</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$630K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1986-87</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$737.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1987-88</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$845K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1988-89</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1989-90</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1990-91</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.5M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1991-92</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1992-93</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1993-94</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1994-95</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1995-96</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1996-97</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$30.14M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1997-98</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$33.14M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Wall is currently in the third year of his four-year extension. He didn&rsquo;t play a single game in Year 1 and played only 40 games in Year 2; recent reports indicate he won&rsquo;t play at all in 2021-22, and there&rsquo;s nothing on the trade horizon.
The most likely scenario is that Wall gets bought out by the Rockets or a team he is traded to in Year 4 of the contract. When all is said and done, Wall will probably get paid the same on the sidelines as Jordan earned throughout his entire career with the Chicago Bulls.
If Wall ends up playing only 40 games on this contract, that would mean he got paid $4,300,000 per game &ndash; more than MJ did in every year in his career apart from his final two years in Chicago. Let that sink in.
Tommy Sheppard deserves a statue
The fact that Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard managed to trade Wall's contract&nbsp; into Montrezl Harrell (currently averaging 18.0/8.5/2.5), Kyle Kuzma (currently averaging 14.5/9.5/1.9) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (currently averaging 9.7/3.8/1.5) &mdash; originally Westbrook before the deal with the Los Angeles Lakers &mdash; it is very possible he is an actual wizard.
Add to that fact that the Wizards are currently No. 1 in the Eastern Conference, and it means Bradley Beal probably won&rsquo;t be handing in his trade request for the foreseeable future (and Sheppard currently doesn&rsquo;t have to pay for a drink in the D.C. area).
All of these contracts compared to MJ and his generation put into perspective how much the NBA has grown. The next TV deal will continue that trend, but we shouldn&rsquo;t take it for granted.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The NBA's super-max contract (or Designated Veteran Player Extension) was designed to keep superstars in their home market; it was instituted after Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors and it's supposed to help smaller-market teams compete with the appeal of a big city. It attempts to create an advantage for the team that's trying to keep the star player by allowing them to pay more than any other organization can.
But as always, the &ldquo;solution&rdquo; has mixed reviews. The NBA didn&rsquo;t address the cause of the problem, but the symptom. As a result, there have been some unintended consequences.
Here&rsquo;s the list of players who have signed the supermax so far.
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Player</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Contract Signed</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Amount</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Stephen Curry</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$201M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">James Harden</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">John Wall </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017 </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Russell Westbrook</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$205M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Damian Lillard</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$196M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Giannis Antetokounmpo</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$228M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Two are a lock to go down as good contracts: Curry and Antetokounmpo. Harden&rsquo;s playoff career has left a lot to be desired, whether due to injuries or struggles. Lillard's deal could become dicey in the last few years &mdash; $48.7 million in 2024-25 at age-34 &mdash; but the cap spiking due to the NBA's new TV deal should make it acceptable.
Inking Westbrook was a horrible decision the moment it was signed, but most booked it under &ldquo;gotta keep him in Oklahoma City,&rdquo; and through that prism, it's understandable. Westbrook's production on the court has been nowhere near what he accomplished in his MVP season, but given Sam Presti's attempts to make it work, you can&rsquo;t fault him.
Then, there was one more. When the Washington Wizards offered John Wall the super-max, many analysts and executives-turned-media-members scratched their heads. Wall clearly wasn&rsquo;t a super-max guy.
And unfortunately, what followed was one of the worst runs of injury luck in recent history. Per <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/john-wall-will-earn-more-not-playing-basketball-than-michael-jordan-did-in-his-entire-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Space City Scoop's N.B. Lindberg</a>:
Since 2016-17, John Wall has missed more games due to injuries than he has played. Over this period, Wall&rsquo;s teams have played a total of 286 games, while he has suited up for a grand total of 105 of them.
Wall has only suited up for 36.7% of his teams&rsquo; games, which is absolutely devastating for a player on a supermax contract. The most concerning part of Wall&rsquo;s injury history is the severe (and recurring) nature of them.
He has had five left knee injuries and two right knee injuries, and one heel and Achilles injury. These have amounted to five separate surgeries.
However, despite all of that horrible luck, the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/quo67j/john_wall_will_earn_a_total_of_917_million_this/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reddit community discovered a bit of good news</a> for the oft-injured point guard: Wall will earn a total of $91.7 million this season and the next &mdash; the same amount Michael Jordan earned in his entire career with the Chicago Bulls. (The numbers check out.)
We often lose sight of how much money players made in the 1990s. Here are Michael Jordan&lsquo;s career earnings with the Bulls (per <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/washington-wizards/michael-jordan-8739/cash-earnings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotrac</a>).
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 330px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Year</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Salary</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1984-85</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$550K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1985-86</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$630K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1986-87</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$737.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1987-88</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$845K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1988-89</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1989-90</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1990-91</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.5M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1991-92</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1992-93</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1993-94</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1994-95</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1995-96</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1996-97</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$30.14M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1997-98</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$33.14M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Wall is currently in the third year of his four-year extension. He didn&rsquo;t play a single game in Year 1 and played only 40 games in Year 2; recent reports indicate he won&rsquo;t play at all in 2021-22, and there&rsquo;s nothing on the trade horizon.
The most likely scenario is that Wall gets bought out by the Rockets or a team he is traded to in Year 4 of the contract. When all is said and done, Wall will probably get paid the same on the sidelines as Jordan earned throughout his entire career with the Chicago Bulls.
If Wall ends up playing only 40 games on this contract, that would mean he got paid $4,300,000 per game &ndash; more than MJ did in every year in his career apart from his final two years in Chicago. Let that sink in.
Tommy Sheppard deserves a statue
The fact that Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard managed to trade Wall's contract is impressive enough. The fact that he turned Wall's into Montrezl Harrell (currently averaging 18.0/8.5/2.5), Kyle Kuzma (currently averaging 14.5/9.5/1.9) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (currently averaging 9.7/3.8/1.5) &mdash; originally Westbrook before the deal with the Los Angeles Lakers &mdash; it is very possible he is an actual wizard.
Add to that fact that the Wizards are currently No. 1 in the Eastern Conference, and it means Bradley Beal probably won&rsquo;t be handing in his trade request for the foreseeable future (and Sheppard currently doesn&rsquo;t have to pay for a drink in the D.C. area).
All of these contracts compared to MJ and his generation put into perspective how much the NBA has grown. The next TV deal will continue that trend, but we shouldn&rsquo;t take it for granted.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The NBA's super-max contract (or Designated Veteran Player Extension) was designed to keep superstars in their home market; it was instituted after Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors and it's supposed to help smaller-market teams compete with the appeal of a big city. It attempts to create an advantage for the team that's trying to keep the star player by allowing them to pay more than any other organization can.
But as always, the &ldquo;solution&rdquo; has mixed reviews. The NBA didn&rsquo;t address the cause of the problem, but the symptom. As a result, there have been some unintended consequences.
Here&rsquo;s the list of players who have signed the supermax so far.
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Player</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Contract Signed</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Amount</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Stephen Curry</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$201M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">James Harden</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">John Wall </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017 </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Russell Westbrook</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$205M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Damian Lillard</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$196M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Giannis Antetokounmpo</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$228M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Two are a lock to go down as good contracts: Curry and Antetokounmpo. Harden&rsquo;s playoff career has left a lot to be desired, whether due to injuries or struggles. Lillard's deal could become dicey in the last few years &mdash; $48.7 million in 2024-25 at age-34 &mdash; but the cap spiking due to the NBA's new TV deal should make it acceptable.
Inking Westbrook was a horrible decision the moment it was signed, but most booked it under &ldquo;gotta keep him in Oklahoma City,&rdquo; and through that prism, it's understandable. Westbrook's production on the court has been nowhere near what he accomplished in his MVP season, but given Sam Presti's attempts to make it work, you can&rsquo;t fault him.
Then, there was one more. When the Washington Wizards offered John Wall the super-max, many analysts and executives-turned-media-members scratched their heads. Wall clearly wasn&rsquo;t a super-max guy.
And unfortunately, what followed was one of the worst runs of injury luck in recent history. Per <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/john-wall-will-earn-more-not-playing-basketball-than-michael-jordan-did-in-his-entire-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Space City Scoop's N.B. Lindberg</a>:
Since 2016-17, John Wall has missed more games due to injuries than he has played. Over this period, Wall&rsquo;s teams have played a total of 286 games, while he has suited up for a grand total of 105 of them.
Wall has only suited up for 36.7% of his teams&rsquo; games, which is absolutely devastating for a player on a supermax contract. The most concerning part of Wall&rsquo;s injury history is the severe (and recurring) nature of them.
He has had five left knee injuries and two right knee injuries, and one heel and Achilles injury. These have amounted to five separate surgeries.
However, despite all of that horrible luck, the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/quo67j/john_wall_will_earn_a_total_of_917_million_this/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reddit community discovered a bit of good news</a> for the oft-injured point guard: Wall will earn a total of $91.7 million this season and the next &mdash; the same amount Michael Jordan earned in his entire career with the Chicago Bulls. (The numbers check out.)
We often lose sight of how much money players made in the 1990s. Here are Michael Jordan&lsquo;s career earnings with the Bulls (per <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/washington-wizards/michael-jordan-8739/cash-earnings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotrac</a>).
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 330px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Year</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Salary</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1984-85</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$550K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1985-86</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$630K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1986-87</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$737.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1987-88</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$845K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1988-89</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1989-90</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1990-91</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.5M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1991-92</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1992-93</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1993-94</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1994-95</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1995-96</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1996-97</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$30.14M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1997-98</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$33.14M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Wall is currently in the third year of his four-year extension. He didn&rsquo;t play a single game in Year 1 and played only 40 games in Year 2; recent reports indicate he won&rsquo;t play at all in 2021-22, and there&rsquo;s nothing on the trade horizon.
The most likely scenario is that Wall gets bought out by the Rockets or a team he is traded to in Year 4 of the contract. When all is said and done, Wall will probably get paid the same on the sidelines as Jordan earned throughout his entire career with the Chicago Bulls.
If Wall ends up playing only 40 games on this contract, that would mean he got paid $4,300,000 per game &ndash; more than MJ did in every year in his career apart from his final two years in Chicago. Let that sink in.
Tommy Sheppard deserves a statue
The fact that Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard managed to trade Wall's contract is impressive enough. The fact that (via Westbrook) he turned Wall into Montrezl Harrell (currently averaging 18.0/8.5/2.5), Kyle Kuzma (currently averaging 14.5/9.5/1.9) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (currently averaging 9.7/3.8/1.5) &mdash; originally Westbrook before the deal with the Los Angeles Lakers &mdash; it is very possible he is an actual wizard.
Add to that fact that the Wizards are currently No. 1 in the Eastern Conference, and it means Bradley Beal probably won&rsquo;t be handing in his trade request for the foreseeable future (and Sheppard currently doesn&rsquo;t have to pay for a drink in the D.C. area).
All of these contracts compared to MJ and his generation put into perspective how much the NBA has grown. The next TV deal will continue that trend, but we shouldn&rsquo;t take it for granted.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The NBA's super-max contract (or Designated Veteran Player Extension) was designed to keep superstars in their home market; it was instituted after Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors and it's supposed to help smaller-market teams compete with the appeal of a big city. It attempts to create an advantage for the team that's trying to keep the star player by allowing them to pay more than any other organization can.
But as always, the &ldquo;solution&rdquo; has mixed reviews. The NBA didn&rsquo;t address the cause of the problem, but the symptom. As a result, there have been some unintended consequences.
Here&rsquo;s the list of players who have signed the supermax so far.
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Player</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Contract Signed</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Amount</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Stephen Curry</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$201M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">James Harden</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">John Wall </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017 </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Russell Westbrook</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$205M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Damian Lillard</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$196M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Giannis Antetokounmpo</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$228M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Two are a lock to go down as good contracts: Curry and Antetokounmpo. Harden&rsquo;s playoff career has left a lot to be desired, whether due to injuries or struggles. Lillard's deal could become dicey in the last few years &mdash; $48.7 million in 2024-25 at age-34 &mdash; but the cap spiking due to the NBA's new TV deal should make it acceptable.
Inking Westbrook was a horrible decision the moment it was signed, but most booked it under &ldquo;gotta keep him in Oklahoma City,&rdquo; and through that prism, it's understandable. Westbrook's production on the court has been nowhere near what he accomplished in his MVP season, but given Sam Presti's attempts to make it work, you can&rsquo;t fault him.
Then, there was one more. When the Washington Wizards offered John Wall the super-max, many analysts and executives-turned-media-members scratched their heads. Wall clearly wasn&rsquo;t a super-max guy.
And unfortunately, what followed was one of the worst runs of injury luck in recent history. Per <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/john-wall-will-earn-more-not-playing-basketball-than-michael-jordan-did-in-his-entire-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Space City Scoop's N.B. Lindberg</a>:
Since 2016-17, John Wall has missed more games due to injuries than he has played. Over this period, Wall&rsquo;s teams have played a total of 286 games, while he has suited up for a grand total of 105 of them.
Wall has only suited up for 36.7% of his teams&rsquo; games, which is absolutely devastating for a player on a supermax contract. The most concerning part of Wall&rsquo;s injury history is the severe (and recurring) nature of them.
He has had five left knee injuries and two right knee injuries, and one heel and Achilles injury. These have amounted to five separate surgeries.
However, despite all of that horrible luck, the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/quo67j/john_wall_will_earn_a_total_of_917_million_this/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reddit community discovered a bit of good news</a> for the oft-injured point guard: Wall will earn a total of $91.7 million this season and the next &mdash; the same amount Michael Jordan earned in his entire career with the Chicago Bulls. (The numbers check out.)
We often lose sight of how much money players made in the 1990s. Here are Michael Jordan&lsquo;s career earnings with the Bulls (per <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/washington-wizards/michael-jordan-8739/cash-earnings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotrac</a>).
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 330px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Year</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Salary</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1984-85</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$550K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1985-86</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$630K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1986-87</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$737.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1987-88</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$845K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1988-89</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1989-90</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1990-91</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.5M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1991-92</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1992-93</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1993-94</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1994-95</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1995-96</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1996-97</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$30.14M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1997-98</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$33.14M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Wall is currently in the third year of his four-year extension. He didn&rsquo;t play a single game in Year 1 and played only 40 games in Year 2; recent reports indicate he won&rsquo;t play at all in 2021-22, and there&rsquo;s nothing on the trade horizon.
The most likely scenario is that Wall gets bought out by the Rockets or a team he is traded to in Year 4 of the contract. When all is said and done, Wall will probably get paid the same on the sidelines as Jordan earned throughout his entire career with the Chicago Bulls.
If Wall ends up playing only 40 games on this contract, that would mean he got paid $4,300,000 per game &ndash; more than MJ did in every year in his career apart from his final two years in Chicago. Let that sink in.
Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard deserves a statue for managing to trade Wall's contract. He flipped Wall for Westbrook, then moved Westbrook for is impressive enough. The fact that (via Westbrook) he turned Wall into Montrezl Harrell (currently averaging 18.0/8.5/2.5), Kyle Kuzma (currently averaging 14.5/9.5/1.9) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (currently averaging 9.7/3.8/1.5) &mdash; originally Westbrook before the deal with the Los Angeles Lakers &mdash; it is very possible he is an actual wizard.
Add to that fact that the Wizards are currently No. 1 in the Eastern Conference, and it means Bradley Beal probably won&rsquo;t be handing in his trade request for the foreseeable future (and Sheppard currently doesn&rsquo;t have to pay for a drink in the D.C. area).
All of these contracts compared to MJ and his generation put into perspective how much the NBA has grown. The next TV deal will continue that trend, but we shouldn&rsquo;t take it for granted.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The NBA's super-max contract (or Designated Veteran Player Extension) was designed to keep superstars in their home market; it was instituted after Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors and it's supposed to help smaller-market teams compete with the appeal of a big city. It attempts to create an advantage for the team that's trying to keep the star player by allowing them to pay more than any other organization can.
But as always, the &ldquo;solution&rdquo; has mixed reviews. The NBA didn&rsquo;t address the cause of the problem, but the symptom. As a result, there have been some unintended consequences.
Here&rsquo;s the list of players who have signed the supermax so far.
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Player</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Contract Signed</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Amount</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Stephen Curry</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$201M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">James Harden</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">John Wall </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017 </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Russell Westbrook</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$205M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Damian Lillard</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$196M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Giannis Antetokounmpo</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$228M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Two are a lock to go down as good contracts: Curry and Antetokounmpo. Harden&rsquo;s playoff career has left a lot to be desired, whether due to injuries or struggles. Lillard's deal could become dicey in the last few years &mdash; $48.7 million in 2024-25 at age-34 &mdash; but the cap spiking due to the NBA's new TV deal should make it acceptable.
Inking Westbrook was a horrible decision the moment it was signed, but most booked it under &ldquo;gotta keep him in Oklahoma City,&rdquo; and through that prism, it's understandable. Westbrook's production on the court has been nowhere near what he accomplished in his MVP season, but given Sam Presti's attempts to make it work, you can&rsquo;t fault him.
Then, there was one more. When the Washington Wizards offered John Wall the super-max, many analysts and executives-turned-media-members scratched their heads. Wall clearly wasn&rsquo;t a super-max guy.
And unfortunately, what followed was one of the worst runs of injury luck in recent history. Per <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/john-wall-will-earn-more-not-playing-basketball-than-michael-jordan-did-in-his-entire-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Space City Scoop's N.B. Lindberg</a>:
Since 2016-17, John Wall has missed more games due to injuries than he has played. Over this period, Wall&rsquo;s teams have played a total of 286 games, while he has suited up for a grand total of 105 of them.
Wall has only suited up for 36.7% of his teams&rsquo; games, which is absolutely devastating for a player on a supermax contract. The most concerning part of Wall&rsquo;s injury history is the severe (and recurring) nature of them.
He has had five left knee injuries and two right knee injuries, and one heel and Achilles injury. These have amounted to five separate surgeries.
However, despite all of that horrible luck, the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/quo67j/john_wall_will_earn_a_total_of_917_million_this/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reddit community discovered a bit of good news</a> for the oft-injured point guard: Wall will earn a total of $91.7 million this season and the next &mdash; the same amount Michael Jordan earned in his entire career with the Chicago Bulls. (The numbers check out.)
We often lose sight of how much money players made in the 1990s. Here are Michael Jordan&lsquo;s career earnings with the Bulls (per <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/washington-wizards/michael-jordan-8739/cash-earnings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotrac</a>).
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 330px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Year</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Salary</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1984-85</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$550K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1985-86</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$630K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1986-87</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$737.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1987-88</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$845K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1988-89</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1989-90</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1990-91</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.5M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1991-92</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1992-93</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1993-94</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1994-95</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1995-96</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1996-97</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$30.14M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1997-98</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$33.14M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Wall is currently in the third year of his four-year extension. He didn&rsquo;t play a single game in Year 1 and played only 40 games in Year 2; recent reports indicate he won&rsquo;t play at all in 2021-22, and there&rsquo;s nothing on the trade horizon.
The most likely scenario is that Wall gets bought out by the Rockets or a team he is traded to in Year 4 of the contract. When all is said and done, Wall will probably get paid the same on the sidelines as Jordan earned throughout his entire career with the Chicago Bulls.
If Wall ends up playing only 40 games on this contract, that would mean he got paid $4,300,000 per game &ndash; more than MJ did in every year in his career apart from his final two years in Chicago. Let that sink in.
Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard deserves a statue for managing to trade Wall's contract. He flipped Wall for Westbrook, then moved Westbrook for Montrezl Harrell (currently averaging 18.0/8.5/2.5), Kyle Kuzma (currently averaging 14.5/9.5/1.9) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (currently averaging 9.7/3.8/1.5) &mdash; originally Westbrook before the deal with the Los Angeles Lakers &mdash; it is very possible he is an actual wizard.
Add to that fact that the Wizards are currently No. 1 in the Eastern Conference, and it means Bradley Beal probably won&rsquo;t be handing in his trade request for the foreseeable future (and Sheppard currently doesn&rsquo;t have to pay for a drink in the D.C. area).
All of these contracts compared to MJ and his generation put into perspective how much the NBA has grown. The next TV deal will continue that trend, but we shouldn&rsquo;t take it for granted.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The NBA's super-max contract (or Designated Veteran Player Extension) was designed to keep superstars in their home market; it was instituted after Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors and it's supposed to help smaller-market teams compete with the appeal of a big city. It attempts to create an advantage for the team that's trying to keep the star player by allowing them to pay more than any other organization can.
But as always, the &ldquo;solution&rdquo; has mixed reviews. The NBA didn&rsquo;t address the cause of the problem, but the symptom. As a result, there have been some unintended consequences.
Here&rsquo;s the list of players who have signed the supermax so far.
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Player</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Contract Signed</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Amount</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Stephen Curry</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$201M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">James Harden</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">John Wall </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017 </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Russell Westbrook</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$205M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Damian Lillard</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$196M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">Giannis Antetokounmpo</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px;">$228M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Two are a lock to go down as good contracts: Curry and Antetokounmpo. Harden&rsquo;s playoff career has left a lot to be desired, whether due to injuries or struggles. Lillard's deal could become dicey in the last few years &mdash; $48.7 million in 2024-25 at age-34 &mdash; but the cap spiking due to the NBA's new TV deal should make it acceptable.
Inking Westbrook was a horrible decision the moment it was signed, but most booked it under &ldquo;gotta keep him in Oklahoma City,&rdquo; and through that prism, it's understandable. Westbrook's production on the court has been nowhere near what he accomplished in his MVP season, but given Sam Presti's attempts to make it work, you can&rsquo;t fault him.
Then, there was one more. When the Washington Wizards offered John Wall the super-max, many analysts and executives-turned-media-members scratched their heads. Wall clearly wasn&rsquo;t a super-max guy.
And unfortunately, what followed was one of the worst runs of injury luck in recent history. Per <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/john-wall-will-earn-more-not-playing-basketball-than-michael-jordan-did-in-his-entire-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Space City Scoop's N.B. Lindberg</a>:
Since 2016-17, John Wall has missed more games due to injuries than he has played. Over this period, Wall&rsquo;s teams have played a total of 286 games, while he has suited up for a grand total of 105 of them.
Wall has only suited up for 36.7% of his teams&rsquo; games, which is absolutely devastating for a player on a supermax contract. The most concerning part of Wall&rsquo;s injury history is the severe (and recurring) nature of them.
He has had five left knee injuries and two right knee injuries, and one heel and Achilles injury. These have amounted to five separate surgeries.
However, despite all of that horrible luck, the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/quo67j/john_wall_will_earn_a_total_of_917_million_this/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reddit community discovered a bit of good news</a> for the oft-injured point guard: Wall will earn a total of $91.7 million this season and the next &mdash; the same amount Michael Jordan earned in his entire career with the Chicago Bulls. (The numbers check out.)
We often lose sight of how much money players made in the 1990s. Here are Michael Jordan&lsquo;s career earnings with the Bulls (per <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/washington-wizards/michael-jordan-8739/cash-earnings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotrac</a>).
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 330px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Year</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Salary</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1984-85</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$550K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1985-86</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$630K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1986-87</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$737.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1987-88</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$845K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1988-89</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1989-90</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1990-91</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.5M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1991-92</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1992-93</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1993-94</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1994-95</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1995-96</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1996-97</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$30.14M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1997-98</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$33.14M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Wall is currently in the third year of his four-year extension. He didn&rsquo;t play a single game in Year 1 and played only 40 games in Year 2; recent reports indicate he won&rsquo;t play at all in 2021-22, and there&rsquo;s nothing on the trade horizon.
The most likely scenario is that Wall gets bought out by the Rockets or a team he is traded to in Year 4 of the contract. When all is said and done, Wall will probably get paid the same on the sidelines as Jordan earned throughout his entire career with the Chicago Bulls.
If Wall ends up playing only 40 games on this contract, that would mean he got paid $4,300,000 per game &ndash; more than MJ did in every year in his career apart from his final two years in Chicago. Let that sink in.
Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard deserves a statue for managing to trade Wall's contract. He flipped Wall for Westbrook, then moved Westbrook for Montrezl Harrell (currently averaging 18.0/8.5/2.5), Kyle Kuzma (currently averaging 14.5/9.5/1.9) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (currently averaging 9.7/3.8/1.5) in a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. It is very possible he is an actual wizard.
Add to that fact that the Wizards are currently No. 1 in the Eastern Conference, and it means Bradley Beal probably won&rsquo;t be handing in his trade request for the foreseeable future (and Sheppard currently doesn&rsquo;t have to pay for a drink in the D.C. area).
All of these contracts compared to MJ and his generation put into perspective how much the NBA has grown. The next TV deal will continue that trend, but we shouldn&rsquo;t take it for granted.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The NBA's super-max contract (or Designated Veteran Player Extension) was designed to keep superstars in their home market; it was instituted after Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors and it's supposed to help smaller-market teams compete with the appeal of a big city. It attempts to create an advantage for the team that's trying to keep the star player by allowing them to pay more than any other organization can.
But as always, the &ldquo;solution&rdquo; has mixed reviews. The NBA didn&rsquo;t address the cause of the problem, but the symptom. As a result, there have been some unintended consequences.
Here&rsquo;s the list of players who have signed the supermax so far.
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 37.7937%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Player</td>
<td style="width: 25.2437%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Contract Signed</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Amount</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 37.7937%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Stephen Curry</td>
<td style="width: 25.2437%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$201M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 37.7937%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">James Harden</td>
<td style="width: 25.2437%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 37.7937%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">John Wall </td>
<td style="width: 25.2437%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">2017 </td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 37.7937%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Russell Westbrook</td>
<td style="width: 25.2437%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$205M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 37.7937%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Damian Lillard</td>
<td style="width: 25.2437%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$196M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 37.7937%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Giannis Antetokounmpo</td>
<td style="width: 25.2437%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 31.5187%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$228M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Two are a lock to go down as good contracts: Curry and Antetokounmpo. Harden&rsquo;s playoff career has left a lot to be desired, whether due to injuries or struggles. Lillard's deal could become dicey in the last few years &mdash; $48.7 million in 2024-25 at age-34 &mdash; but the cap spiking due to the NBA's new TV deal should make it acceptable.
Inking Westbrook was a horrible decision the moment it was signed, but most booked it under &ldquo;gotta keep him in Oklahoma City,&rdquo; and through that prism, it's understandable. Westbrook's production on the court has been nowhere near what he accomplished in his MVP season, but given Sam Presti's attempts to make it work, you can&rsquo;t fault him.
Then, there was one more. When the Washington Wizards offered John Wall the super-max, many analysts and executives-turned-media-members scratched their heads. Wall clearly wasn&rsquo;t a super-max guy.
And unfortunately, what followed was one of the worst runs of injury luck in recent history. Per <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/john-wall-will-earn-more-not-playing-basketball-than-michael-jordan-did-in-his-entire-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Space City Scoop's N.B. Lindberg</a>:
Since 2016-17, John Wall has missed more games due to injuries than he has played. Over this period, Wall&rsquo;s teams have played a total of 286 games, while he has suited up for a grand total of 105 of them.
Wall has only suited up for 36.7% of his teams&rsquo; games, which is absolutely devastating for a player on a supermax contract. The most concerning part of Wall&rsquo;s injury history is the severe (and recurring) nature of them.
He has had five left knee injuries and two right knee injuries, and one heel and Achilles injury. These have amounted to five separate surgeries.
However, despite all of that horrible luck, the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/quo67j/john_wall_will_earn_a_total_of_917_million_this/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reddit community discovered a bit of good news</a> for the oft-injured point guard: Wall will earn a total of $91.7 million this season and the next &mdash; the same amount Michael Jordan earned in his entire career with the Chicago Bulls. (The numbers check out.)
We often lose sight of how much money players made in the 1990s. Here are Michael Jordan&lsquo;s career earnings with the Bulls (per <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/washington-wizards/michael-jordan-8739/cash-earnings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotrac</a>).
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 330px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Year</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Salary</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1984-85</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$550K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1985-86</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$630K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1986-87</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$737.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1987-88</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$845K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1988-89</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1989-90</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1990-91</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.5M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1991-92</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1992-93</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1993-94</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1994-95</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1995-96</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1996-97</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$30.14M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1997-98</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$33.14M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Wall is currently in the third year of his four-year extension. He didn&rsquo;t play a single game in Year 1 and played only 40 games in Year 2; recent reports indicate he won&rsquo;t play at all in 2021-22, and there&rsquo;s nothing on the trade horizon.
The most likely scenario is that Wall gets bought out by the Rockets or a team he is traded to in Year 4 of the contract. When all is said and done, Wall will probably get paid the same on the sidelines as Jordan earned throughout his entire career with the Chicago Bulls.
If Wall ends up playing only 40 games on this contract, that would mean he got paid $4,300,000 per game &ndash; more than MJ did in every year in his career apart from his final two years in Chicago. Let that sink in.
Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard deserves a statue for managing to trade Wall's contract. He flipped Wall for Westbrook, then moved Westbrook for Montrezl Harrell (currently averaging 18.0/8.5/2.5), Kyle Kuzma (currently averaging 14.5/9.5/1.9) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (currently averaging 9.7/3.8/1.5) in a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. It is very possible he is an actual wizard.
Add to that fact that the Wizards are currently No. 1 in the Eastern Conference, and it means Bradley Beal probably won&rsquo;t be handing in his trade request for the foreseeable future (and Sheppard currently doesn&rsquo;t have to pay for a drink in the D.C. area).
All of these contracts compared to MJ and his generation put into perspective how much the NBA has grown. The next TV deal will continue that trend, but we shouldn&rsquo;t take it for granted.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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The NBA's super-max contract (or Designated Veteran Player Extension) was designed to keep superstars in their home market; it was instituted after Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors and it's supposed to help smaller-market teams compete with the appeal of a big city. It attempts to create an advantage for the team that's trying to keep the star player by allowing them to pay more than any other organization can.
But as always, the &ldquo;solution&rdquo; has mixed reviews. The NBA didn&rsquo;t address the cause of the problem, but the symptom. As a result, there have been some unintended consequences.
Here&rsquo;s the list of players who have signed the supermax so far.
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 37.7937%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Player</td>
<td style="width: 27.3799%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Contract Signed</td>
<td style="width: 29.3825%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Amount</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 37.7937%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Stephen Curry</td>
<td style="width: 27.3799%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 29.3825%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$201M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 37.7937%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">James Harden</td>
<td style="width: 27.3799%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 29.3825%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 37.7937%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">John Wall </td>
<td style="width: 27.3799%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">2017 </td>
<td style="width: 29.3825%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$170M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 37.7937%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Russell Westbrook</td>
<td style="width: 27.3799%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 29.3825%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$205M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 37.7937%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Damian Lillard</td>
<td style="width: 27.3799%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 29.3825%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$196M (4-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 37.7937%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Giannis Antetokounmpo</td>
<td style="width: 27.3799%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 29.3825%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$228M (5-Yr Ext.)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Two are a lock to go down as good contracts: Curry and Antetokounmpo. Harden&rsquo;s playoff career has left a lot to be desired, whether due to injuries or struggles. Lillard's deal could become dicey in the last few years &mdash; $48.7 million in 2024-25 at age-34 &mdash; but the cap spiking due to the NBA's new TV deal should make it acceptable.
Inking Westbrook was a horrible decision the moment it was signed, but most booked it under &ldquo;gotta keep him in Oklahoma City,&rdquo; and through that prism, it's understandable. Westbrook's production on the court has been nowhere near what he accomplished in his MVP season, but given Sam Presti's attempts to make it work, you can&rsquo;t fault him.
Then, there was one more. When the Washington Wizards offered John Wall the super-max, many analysts and executives-turned-media-members scratched their heads. Wall clearly wasn&rsquo;t a super-max guy.
And unfortunately, what followed was one of the worst runs of injury luck in recent history. Per <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/john-wall-will-earn-more-not-playing-basketball-than-michael-jordan-did-in-his-entire-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Space City Scoop's N.B. Lindberg</a>:
Since 2016-17, John Wall has missed more games due to injuries than he has played. Over this period, Wall&rsquo;s teams have played a total of 286 games, while he has suited up for a grand total of 105 of them.
Wall has only suited up for 36.7% of his teams&rsquo; games, which is absolutely devastating for a player on a supermax contract. The most concerning part of Wall&rsquo;s injury history is the severe (and recurring) nature of them.
He has had five left knee injuries and two right knee injuries, and one heel and Achilles injury. These have amounted to five separate surgeries.
However, despite all of that horrible luck, the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/quo67j/john_wall_will_earn_a_total_of_917_million_this/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reddit community discovered a bit of good news</a> for the oft-injured point guard: Wall will earn a total of $91.7 million this season and the next &mdash; the same amount Michael Jordan earned in his entire career with the Chicago Bulls. (The numbers check out.)
We often lose sight of how much money players made in the 1990s. Here are Michael Jordan&lsquo;s career earnings with the Bulls (per <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/washington-wizards/michael-jordan-8739/cash-earnings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotrac</a>).
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 330px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Year</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Salary</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1984-85</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$550K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1985-86</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$630K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1986-87</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$737.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1987-88</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$845K</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1988-89</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1989-90</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1990-91</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$2.5M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1991-92</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.25M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1992-93</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1993-94</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$4M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1994-95</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1995-96</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$3.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1996-97</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$30.14M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">1997-98</td>
<td style="width: 48.1242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">$33.14M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Wall is currently in the third year of his four-year extension. He didn&rsquo;t play a single game in Year 1 and played only 40 games in Year 2; recent reports indicate he won&rsquo;t play at all in 2021-22, and there&rsquo;s nothing on the trade horizon.
The most likely scenario is that Wall gets bought out by the Rockets or a team he is traded to in Year 4 of the contract. When all is said and done, Wall will probably get paid the same on the sidelines as Jordan earned throughout his entire career with the Chicago Bulls.
If Wall ends up playing only 40 games on this contract, that would mean he got paid $4,300,000 per game &ndash; more than MJ did in every year in his career apart from his final two years in Chicago. Let that sink in.
Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard deserves a statue for managing to trade Wall's contract. He flipped Wall for Westbrook, then moved Westbrook for Montrezl Harrell (currently averaging 18.0/8.5/2.5), Kyle Kuzma (currently averaging 14.5/9.5/1.9) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (currently averaging 9.7/3.8/1.5) in a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. It is very possible he is an actual wizard.
Add to that fact that the Wizards are currently No. 1 in the Eastern Conference, and it means Bradley Beal probably won&rsquo;t be handing in his trade request for the foreseeable future (and Sheppard currently doesn&rsquo;t have to pay for a drink in the D.C. area).
All of these contracts compared to MJ and his generation put into perspective how much the NBA has grown. The next TV deal will continue that trend, but we shouldn&rsquo;t take it for granted.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

Despite missing a ton of games after signing his supermax contract, John Wall is making $91.7 million between this season and next.

Sidelined John Wall is making as much money as MJ did in Bulls career

The <a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jonas-valanciunas-is-on-track-to-become-the-first-50-40-90-center-in-nba-history/" 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>:
When fans think of the 50-40-90 club, the likes of Steve Nash and Steph Curry instantly come to mind. However, it's possible that the club could soon have an unprecedented addition: its first-ever center.
New Orleans Pelicans big man Jonas Valanciunas is currently on pace to join the 50-40-90 club, as he's shooting 51.0% from the field, 57.7% from three-point range and 90.0% from the free-throw line.
Many fans questioned the Pelicans when they flipped Steven Adams and replaced him with Valanciunas. The two centers are very similar in age, experience and size. However, this season, Valanciunas is proving he&rsquo;s more than just your average center.&nbsp;
According to Basketball-Reference, through 14 games, JV has the NBA's best three-point percentage (an impressive 57.7%). If anyone looked at his stats without checking the name, they would think it's Curry or Kevin Durant. The improvement in Jonas&rsquo; game is just phenomenal at this point.&nbsp;
Compared to last season with the Memphis Grizzlies, he only made 36.8% of his shots from the deep and 77% from the free-throw line. If Valanciunas keeps this up, he will likely enter the Most-Improved-Player conversation by the end of the season.&nbsp;
What fueled his improvement?
The game is evolving, and we are seeing Valanciunas adapt to fit in today's NBA (similar to Brook Lopez's transformation earlier in his career). The two were known as banger, back-to-the-basket types of traditional big men, but now that the league is placing more importance on spacing and outside shooting, they have adapted and suprised many.&nbsp;
It remains to be seen if JV can sustain this over the course of the season. He is getting big minutes and a ton of touches because the Pelicans have been missing several big men (including Zion Williamson) due to injuries. Once the roster is fully healthy, it&rsquo;s expected that Jonas will revert to his old role, which is to provide defense and crash the boards.&nbsp;
Joining the elite 50-40-90 club is an accomplishment for any player. It speaks to their accuracy and efficiency on the floor. Even Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, whom many consider the three GOATs, failed to crack the group. Dirk Nowitzki is the only other big man in NBA history to accomplish this feat.
Valanciunas proves that getting traded to a rebuilding team may not mean bad for anyone&rsquo;s career. This season he&rsquo;s putting up personal bests in points, rebounds, and assists, and he&rsquo;s doing it at historically efficient rates. Valanciunas has done his part holding the fort while the Pelicans await the return of Zion Williamson. When the roster is finally complete and healthy, New Orleans will be an exciting team to watch.&nbsp;
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When fans think of the 50-40-90 club, the likes of Steve Nash and Steph Curry instantly come to mind. However, it's possible that the club could soon have an unprecedented addition: its first-ever center.
New Orleans Pelicans big man Jonas Valanciunas is currently on pace to join the 50-40-90 club, as he's shooting 51.0% from the field, 57.7% from three-point range and 90.0% from the free-throw line.
Many fans questioned the Pelicans when they flipped Steven Adams and replaced him with Valanciunas. The two centers are very similar in age, experience and size. However, this season, Valanciunas is proving he&rsquo;s more than just your average center.&nbsp;
According to Basketball-Reference, through 14 games, JV has the NBA's best three-point percentage (an impressive 57.7%). If anyone looked at his stats without checking the name, they would think it's Curry or Kevin Durant. The improvement in Jonas&rsquo; game is just phenomenal at this point.&nbsp;
Compared to last season with the Memphis Grizzlies, he only made 36.8% of his shots from the deep and 77% from the free-throw line. If Valanciunas keeps this up, he will likely enter the Most-Improved-Player conversation by the end of the season.&nbsp;
What fueled his improvement?
The game is evolving, and we are seeing Valanciunas adapt to fit in today's NBA (similar to Brook Lopez's transformation earlier in his career). The two were known as banger, back-to-the-basket types of traditional big men, but now that the league is placing more importance on spacing and outside shooting, they have adapted and suprised many.&nbsp;
It remains to be seen if JV can sustain this over the course of the season. He is getting big minutes and a ton of touches because the Pelicans have been missing several big men (including Zion Williamson) due to injuries. Once the roster is fully healthy, it&rsquo;s expected that Jonas will revert to his old role, which is to provide defense and crash the boards.&nbsp;
Joining the elite 50-40-90 club is an accomplishment for any player, and it speaks to their accuracy and efficiency on the floor. Even Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, whom many consider the three GOATs, failed to crack the group. Dirk Nowitzki is the only other big man in NBA history to accomplish this feat.
Valanciunas proves that getting traded to a rebuilding team may not mean bad for anyone&rsquo;s career. This season he&rsquo;s putting up personal bests in points, rebounds, and assists, and he&rsquo;s doing it at historically efficient rates. Valanciunas has done his part holding the fort while the Pelicans await the return of Zion Williamson. When the roster is finally complete and healthy, New Orleans will be an exciting team to watch.&nbsp;
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When fans think of the 50-40-90 club, the likes of Steve Nash and Steph Curry instantly come to mind. However, it's possible that the club could soon have an unprecedented addition: its first-ever center.
New Orleans Pelicans big man Jonas Valanciunas is currently on pace to join the 50-40-90 club, as he's shooting 51.0% from the field, 57.7% from three-point range and 90.0% from the free-throw line.
Many fans questioned the Pelicans when they flipped Steven Adams and replaced him with Valanciunas. The two centers are very similar in age, experience and size. However, this season, Valanciunas is proving he&rsquo;s more than just your average center.&nbsp;
According to Basketball-Reference, through 14 games, JV has the NBA's best three-point percentage (an impressive 57.7%). If anyone looked at his stats without checking the name, they would think it's Curry or Kevin Durant. The improvement in Jonas&rsquo; game is just phenomenal at this point.&nbsp;
Compared to last season with the Memphis Grizzlies, he only made 36.8% of his shots from the deep and 77% from the free-throw line. If Valanciunas keeps this up, he will likely enter the Most-Improved-Player conversation by the end of the season.&nbsp;
What fueled his improvement?
The game is evolving, and we are seeing Valanciunas adapt to fit in today's NBA (similar to Brook Lopez's transformation earlier in his career). The two were known as banger, back-to-the-basket types of traditional big men, but now that the league is placing more importance on spacing and outside shooting, they have adapted and suprised many.&nbsp;
It remains to be seen if JV can sustain this over the course of the season. He is getting big minutes and a ton of touches because the Pelicans have been missing several big men (including Zion Williamson) due to injuries. Once the roster is fully healthy, it&rsquo;s expected that Jonas will revert to his old role, which is to provide defense and crash the boards.&nbsp;
Joining the elite 50-40-90 club is an accomplishment for any player, and it speaks to their accuracy and efficiency on the floor. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, whom many consider the three GOATs, failed to crack the group. Dirk Nowitzki is the only other big man in NBA history to accomplish this feat.
Valanciunas proves that getting traded to a rebuilding team may not mean bad for anyone&rsquo;s career. This season he&rsquo;s putting up personal bests in points, rebounds, and assists, and he&rsquo;s doing it at historically efficient rates. Valanciunas has done his part holding the fort while the Pelicans await the return of Zion Williamson. When the roster is finally complete and healthy, New Orleans will be an exciting team to watch.&nbsp;
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When fans think of the 50-40-90 club, the likes of Steve Nash and Steph Curry instantly come to mind. However, it's possible that the club could soon have an unprecedented addition: its first-ever center.
New Orleans Pelicans big man Jonas Valanciunas is currently on pace to join the 50-40-90 club, as he's shooting 51.0% from the field, 57.7% from three-point range and 90.0% from the free-throw line.
Many fans questioned the Pelicans when they flipped Steven Adams and replaced him with Valanciunas. The two centers are very similar in age, experience and size. However, this season, Valanciunas is proving he&rsquo;s more than just your average center.&nbsp;
According to Basketball-Reference, through 14 games, JV has the NBA's best three-point percentage (an impressive 57.7%). If anyone looked at his stats without checking the name, they would think it's Curry or Kevin Durant. The improvement in Jonas&rsquo; game is just phenomenal at this point.&nbsp;
Compared to last season with the Memphis Grizzlies, he only made 36.8% of his shots from the deep and 77% from the free-throw line. If Valanciunas keeps this up, he will likely enter the Most-Improved-Player conversation by the end of the season.&nbsp;
What fueled his improvement?
The game is evolving, and we are seeing Valanciunas adapt to fit in today's NBA (similar to Brook Lopez's transformation earlier in his career). The two were known as banger, back-to-the-basket types of traditional big men, but now that the league is placing more importance on spacing and outside shooting, they have adapted and suprised many.&nbsp;
It remains to be seen if JV can sustain this over the course of the season. He is getting big minutes and a ton of touches because the Pelicans have been missing several big men (including Zion Williamson) due to injuries. Once the roster is fully healthy, it&rsquo;s expected that Jonas will revert to his old role, which is to provide defense and crash the boards.&nbsp;
Joining the elite 50-40-90 club is an accomplishment for any player, and it speaks to their accuracy and efficiency on the floor. Even Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, whom many consider the three GOATs, aren't part of this exclusive fraternity. Dirk Nowitzki is the only other big man in NBA history to accomplish this feat.
Valanciunas proves that getting traded to a rebuilding team may not mean bad for anyone&rsquo;s career. This season he&rsquo;s putting up personal bests in points, rebounds, and assists, and he&rsquo;s doing it at historically efficient rates. Valanciunas has done his part holding the fort while the Pelicans await the return of Zion Williamson. When the roster is finally complete and healthy, New Orleans will be an exciting team to watch.&nbsp;
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When fans think of the 50-40-90 club, the likes of Steve Nash and Steph Curry instantly come to mind. However, it's possible that the club could soon have an unprecedented addition: its first-ever center.
New Orleans Pelicans big man Jonas Valanciunas is currently on pace to join the 50-40-90 club, as he's shooting 51.0% from the field, 57.7% from three-point range and 90.0% from the free-throw line.
Many fans questioned the Pelicans when they flipped Steven Adams and replaced him with Valanciunas. The two centers are very similar in age, experience and size. However, this season, Valanciunas is proving he&rsquo;s more than just your average center.&nbsp;
According to Basketball-Reference, through 14 games, JV has the NBA's best three-point percentage (an impressive 57.7%). If anyone looked at his stats without checking the name, they would think it's Curry or Kevin Durant. The improvement in Jonas&rsquo; game is just phenomenal at this point.&nbsp;
Compared to last season with the Memphis Grizzlies, he only made 36.8% of his shots from the deep and 77% from the free-throw line. If Valanciunas keeps this up, he will likely enter the Most-Improved-Player conversation by the end of the season.&nbsp;
What fueled his improvement?
The game is evolving, and we are seeing Valanciunas adapt to fit in today's NBA (similar to Brook Lopez's transformation earlier in his career). The two were known as banger, back-to-the-basket types of traditional big men, but now that the league is placing more importance on spacing and outside shooting, they have adapted and suprised many.&nbsp;
It remains to be seen if JV can sustain this over the course of the season. He is getting big minutes and a ton of touches because the Pelicans have been missing several big men (including Zion Williamson) due to injuries. Once the roster is fully healthy, it&rsquo;s expected that Jonas will revert to his old role, which is to provide defense and crash the boards.&nbsp;
Joining the elite 50-40-90 club is an accomplishment for any player, and it speaks to their accuracy and efficiency on the floor. Even Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, whom many consider the three GOATs, aren't part of this exclusive fraternity. Dirk Nowitzki is the only other big man in NBA history to accomplish this feat.
Valanciunas proves that getting traded to a rebuilding team may not be bad for anyone&rsquo;s career. This season he&rsquo;s putting up personal bests in points, rebounds, and assists, and he&rsquo;s doing it at historically efficient rates. Valanciunas has done his part holding the fort while the Pelicans await the return of Zion Williamson. When the roster is finally complete and healthy, New Orleans will be an exciting team to watch.&nbsp;
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When fans think of the 50-40-90 club, the likes of Steve Nash and Steph Curry instantly come to mind. However, it's possible that the club could soon have an unprecedented addition: its first-ever center.
New Orleans Pelicans big man Jonas Valanciunas is currently on pace to join the 50-40-90 club, as he's shooting 51.0% from the field, 57.7% from three-point range and 90.0% from the free-throw line.
Many fans questioned the Pelicans when they flipped Steven Adams and replaced him with Valanciunas. The two centers are very similar in age, experience and size. However, this season, Valanciunas is proving he&rsquo;s more than just your average center.&nbsp;
According to Basketball-Reference, through 14 games, JV has the NBA's best three-point percentage (an impressive 57.7%). If anyone looked at his stats without checking the name, they would think it's Curry or Kevin Durant. The improvement in Jonas&rsquo; game is just phenomenal at this point.&nbsp;
Compared to last season with the Memphis Grizzlies, he only made 36.8% of his shots from the deep and 77% from the free-throw line. If Valanciunas keeps this up, he will likely enter the Most-Improved-Player conversation by the end of the season.&nbsp;
What fueled his improvement?
The game is evolving, and we are seeing Valanciunas adapt to fit in today's NBA (similar to Brook Lopez's transformation earlier in his career). The two were known as banger, back-to-the-basket types of traditional big men, but now that the league is placing more importance on spacing and outside shooting, they have adapted and suprised many.&nbsp;
It remains to be seen if JV can sustain this over the course of the season. He is getting big minutes and a ton of touches because the Pelicans have been missing several big men (including Zion Williamson) due to injuries. Once the roster is fully healthy, it&rsquo;s expected that Jonas will revert to his old role, which is to provide defense and crash the boards.&nbsp;
Joining the elite 50-40-90 club is an accomplishment for any player, and it speaks to their accuracy and efficiency on the floor. Even Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, whom many consider the three GOATs, aren't part of this exclusive fraternity. Dirk Nowitzki is the only other big man in NBA history to accomplish this feat.
Valanciunas proves that getting traded to a rebuilding team isn't always a bad thing for one's career. This season, he&rsquo;s putting up personal bests in points, rebounds, and assists, and he&rsquo;s doing it at historically efficient rates. Valanciunas has done his part holding the fort while the Pelicans await the return of Zion Williamson. When the roster is finally complete and healthy, New Orleans will be an exciting team to watch.&nbsp;
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When fans think of the 50-40-90 club, the likes of Steve Nash and Steph Curry instantly come to mind. However, it's possible that the club could soon have an unprecedented addition: its first-ever center.
New Orleans Pelicans big man Jonas Valanciunas is currently on pace to join the 50-40-90 club, as he's shooting 51.0% from the field, 57.7% from three-point range and 90.0% from the free-throw line.
Many fans questioned the Pelicans when they flipped Steven Adams and replaced him with Valanciunas. The two centers are very similar in age, experience and size. However, this season, Valanciunas is proving he&rsquo;s more than just your average center.&nbsp;
According to Basketball-Reference, through 14 games, JV has the NBA's best three-point percentage (an impressive 57.7%). If anyone looked at his stats without checking the name, they would think it's Curry or Kevin Durant. The improvement in Jonas&rsquo; game is just phenomenal at this point.&nbsp;
Compared to last season with the Memphis Grizzlies, he only made 36.8% of his shots from the deep and 77% from the free-throw line. If Valanciunas keeps this up, he will likely enter the Most-Improved-Player conversation by the end of the season.&nbsp;
What fueled his improvement?
The game is evolving, and we are seeing Valanciunas adapt to fit in today's NBA (similar to Brook Lopez's transformation earlier in his career). The two were known as banger, back-to-the-basket types of traditional big men, but now that the league is placing more importance on spacing and outside shooting, they have adapted and suprised many.&nbsp;
It remains to be seen if JV can sustain this over the course of the season. He is getting big minutes and a ton of touches because the Pelicans have been missing several big men (including Zion Williamson) due to injuries. Once the roster is fully healthy, it&rsquo;s expected that Jonas will revert to his old role, which is to provide defense and crash the boards.&nbsp;
Joining the elite 50-40-90 club is an accomplishment for any player, and it speaks to their accuracy and efficiency on the floor. Even Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, whom many consider the three GOATs, aren't part of this exclusive fraternity. Dirk Nowitzki is the only other big man in NBA history to accomplish this feat.
Valanciunas proves that getting traded to a rebuilding team isn't always a bad thing for one's career. This season, he&rsquo;s putting up personal bests in points, rebounds and assists, and he&rsquo;s doing it at historically efficient rates. Valanciunas has done his part holding the fort while the Pelicans await the return of Zion Williamson. When the roster is finally complete and healthy, New Orleans will be an exciting team to watch.&nbsp;
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When fans think of the 50-40-90 club, the likes of Steve Nash and Steph Curry instantly come to mind. However, it's possible that the club could soon have an unprecedented addition: its first-ever center.
New Orleans Pelicans big man Jonas Valanciunas is currently on pace to join the 50-40-90 club, as he's shooting 51.0% from the field, 57.7% from three-point range and 90.0% from the free-throw line.
Many fans questioned the Pelicans when they flipped Steven Adams and replaced him with Valanciunas. The two centers are very similar in age, experience and size. However, this season, Valanciunas is proving he&rsquo;s more than just your average center.&nbsp;
According to Basketball-Reference, through 14 games, JV has the NBA's best three-point percentage (an impressive 57.7%). If anyone looked at his stats without checking the name, they would think it's Curry or Kevin Durant. The improvement in Jonas&rsquo; game is just phenomenal at this point.&nbsp;
Compared to last season with the Memphis Grizzlies, he only made 36.8% of his shots from the deep and 77% from the free-throw line. If Valanciunas keeps this up, he will likely enter the Most-Improved-Player conversation by the end of the season.&nbsp;
What fueled his improvement?
The game is evolving, and we are seeing Valanciunas adapt to fit in today's NBA (similar to Brook Lopez's transformation earlier in his career). The two were known as banger, back-to-the-basket types of traditional big men, but now that the league is placing more importance on spacing and outside shooting, they have adapted and suprised many.&nbsp;
It remains to be seen if JV can sustain this over the course of the season. He is getting big minutes and a ton of touches because the Pelicans have been missing several big men (including Zion Williamson) due to injuries. Once the roster is fully healthy, it&rsquo;s expected that Jonas will revert to his old role, which is to provide defense and crash the boards.&nbsp;
Joining the elite 50-40-90 club is an accomplishment for any player, and it speaks to their accuracy and efficiency on the floor. Even Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, whom many consider the three GOATs, aren't part of this exclusive fraternity. Dirk Nowitzki is the only other big man in NBA history to accomplish this feat.
Valanciunas proves that getting traded to a rebuilding team isn't always a bad thing for one's career. This season, he&rsquo;s putting up personal bests in points, rebounds and assists, and he&rsquo;s doing it at historically efficient rates. Valanciunas has done his part to hold down the fort while the Pelicans await the return of Zion Williamson. When the roster is finally complete and healthy, New Orleans will be an exciting team to watch.&nbsp;
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When fans think of the 50-40-90 club, the likes of Steve Nash and Steph Curry instantly come to mind. However, it's possible that the club could soon have an unprecedented addition: its first-ever center.
New Orleans Pelicans big man Jonas Valanciunas is currently on pace to join the 50-40-90 club, as he's shooting 51.0% from the field, 57.7% from three-point range and 90.0% from the free-throw line.
Many fans questioned the Pelicans when they flipped Steven Adams and replaced him with Valanciunas. The two centers are very similar in age, experience and size. However, this season, Valanciunas is proving he&rsquo;s more than just your average center.&nbsp;
According to Basketball-Reference, through 14 games, JV has the NBA's best three-point percentage (an impressive 57.7%). If anyone looked at his stats without checking the name, they would think it's Curry or Kevin Durant. The improvement in Jonas&rsquo; game is just phenomenal at this point.&nbsp;
Compared to last season with the Memphis Grizzlies, he only made 36.8% of his shots from the deep and 77% from the free-throw line. If Valanciunas keeps this up, he will likely enter the Most-Improved-Player conversation by the end of the season.&nbsp;
What fueled his improvement?
The game is evolving, and we are seeing Valanciunas adapt to fit in today's NBA (similar to Brook Lopez's transformation earlier in his career). The two were known as banger, back-to-the-basket types of traditional big men, but now that the league is placing more importance on spacing and outside shooting, they have adapted and suprised many.&nbsp;
It remains to be seen if JV can sustain this over the course of the season. He is getting big minutes and a ton of touches because the Pelicans have been missing several big men (including Zion Williamson) due to injuries. Once the roster is fully healthy, it&rsquo;s expected that Jonas will revert to his old role, which is to provide defense and crash the boards.&nbsp;
Joining the elite 50-40-90 club is an accomplishment for any player, and it speaks to their accuracy and efficiency on the floor. Even Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, whom many consider the three GOATs, aren't part of this exclusive fraternity. Dirk Nowitzki is the only other big man in NBA history to accomplish this feat.
Valanciunas proves that getting traded to a rebuilding team isn't always a bad thing for one's career. This season, he&rsquo;s putting up personal bests in points, rebounds and assists, and he&rsquo;s doing it at historically efficient rates. Valanciunas has done his part to hold down the fort while the Pelicans await the return of Zion. When the roster is finally complete and healthy, New Orleans will be an exciting team to watch.&nbsp;
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When fans think of the 50-40-90 club, the likes of Steve Nash and Steph Curry instantly come to mind. However, it's possible that the club could soon have an unprecedented addition: its first-ever center.
New Orleans Pelicans big man Jonas Valanciunas is currently on pace to join the 50-40-90 club, as he's shooting 51.0% from the field, 57.7% from three-point range and 90.0% from the free-throw line.
Many fans questioned the Pelicans when they flipped Steven Adams and replaced him with Valanciunas. The two centers are very similar in age, experience and size. However, this season, Valanciunas is proving he&rsquo;s more than just your average center.&nbsp;
According to Basketball-Reference, through 14 games, JV has the NBA's best three-point percentage (an impressive 57.7%). If anyone looked at his stats without checking the name, they would think it's Curry or Kevin Durant. The improvement in Jonas&rsquo; game is just phenomenal at this point.&nbsp;
Compared to last season with the Memphis Grizzlies, he only made 36.8% of his shots from the deep and 77% from the free-throw line. If Valanciunas keeps this up, he will likely enter the Most-Improved-Player conversation by the end of the season.&nbsp;
What fueled his improvement?
The game is evolving, and we are seeing Valanciunas adapt to fit in today's NBA (similar to Brook Lopez's transformation earlier in his career). The two were known as banger, back-to-the-basket types of traditional big men, but now that the league is placing more importance on spacing and outside shooting, they have adapted and suprised many.&nbsp;
It remains to be seen if JV can sustain this over the course of the season. He is getting big minutes and a ton of touches because the Pelicans have been missing several big men (including Zion Williamson) due to injuries. Once the roster is fully healthy, it&rsquo;s expected that Jonas will revert to his old role, which is to provide defense and crash the boards.&nbsp;
Joining the elite 50-40-90 club is an accomplishment for any player, and it speaks to their accuracy and efficiency on the floor. Even Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, whom many consider the three GOATs, aren't part of this exclusive fraternity. Dirk Nowitzki is the only other big man in NBA history to accomplish this feat.
Valanciunas proves that getting traded to a rebuilding team isn't always a bad thing for one's career. This season, he&rsquo;s putting up personal bests in points, rebounds and assists, and he&rsquo;s doing it at historically efficient rates. Valanciunas has done his part to hold down the fort while the Pelicans await the return of Zion. When the roster is finally at full strength, New Orleans should be an exciting team to watch.&nbsp;
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Jonas Valanciunas on unprecedented 50-40-90 pace for an NBA center

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Doc Rivers recently had plenty of nice things to say about Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom he considers to be the most dominant player in the NBA right now.
The Milwaukee Bucks are having a slow start to the season, sporting a 6-8 record while sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The defending champs are not looking as dominant as they did last year, when they stormed through the regular season and won the NBA championship. However, it's worth noting that the team isn't at full strength; they've been missing their second-best player Khris Middleton, who should return this week after being sidelined due to the NBA's health-and-safety protocols.&nbsp;
But despite the Bucks' struggles as a team, Giannis is still producing big numbers, averaging 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. In a <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recent interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer</a>, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers had a lot of praise for Giannis, calling him the most dominant player in the NBA. Rivers also admires that Giannis overcame his free-throw shooting problems in the playoffs last season, delivering big time and silencing the opposing crowd when everyone was against him.
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t like gushing over another guy, but what he did last year was amazing," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "They lost back-to-back games in the playoffs, he struggled at the free-throw line. He goes on the road. He has 20,000 people counting [the seconds before his free throws] &mdash; hell, we were counting when we played him &mdash; and then he takes that to the last two games. He&rsquo;s the most dominant player in the NBA. He makes free throws. He was defiant almost.&rdquo;
Giannis was really struggling from the foul line, and everybody saw the fans counting to 10 when he was standing at the charity stripe getting ready to shoot. At one point, it seemed like they were starting to get into his head, but he persevered and made those shots when it mattered the most. Such poise earned the ultimate respect of Rivers, who is positive that not too many players would be able to overcome that pressure, let alone lead their teams to a title.
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s what I liked about him. He&rsquo;s just defiant," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "'I know I&rsquo;m not making free throws. I&rsquo;m still going to keep driving. I&rsquo;m still going to keep attacking. I&rsquo;m going to still step up to the free-throw line, and eventually, I&rsquo;m going to make them.&rsquo; He may have been the only one who believed that at times. But the fact that he had a fan club of one was probably the reason he is who he is.&rdquo;
Now, Antetokounmpo and Middleton will look to get the Bucks back over .500,&nbsp;
When Middleton returns, the Bucks will get a much-needed boost, especially on offense. But until then, Giannis will have to elevate his game even more to help the Milwaukee win more games and move up the standings.
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Doc Rivers recently had plenty of nice things to say about Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom he considers to be the most dominant player in the NBA right now.
The Milwaukee Bucks are having a slow start to the season, sporting a 6-8 record while sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The defending champs are not looking as dominant as they did last year, when they stormed through the regular season and won the NBA championship. However, it's worth noting that the team isn't at full strength; they've been missing their second-best player Khris Middleton, who should return this week after being sidelined due to the NBA's health-and-safety protocols.&nbsp;
But despite the Bucks' struggles as a team, Giannis is still producing big numbers, averaging 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. In a <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recent interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer</a>, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers had a lot of praise for Giannis, calling him the most dominant player in the NBA. Rivers also admires that Giannis overcame his free-throw shooting problems in the playoffs last season, delivering big time and silencing the opposing crowd when everyone was against him.
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t like gushing over another guy, but what he did last year was amazing," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "They lost back-to-back games in the playoffs, he struggled at the free-throw line. He goes on the road. He has 20,000 people counting [the seconds before his free throws] &mdash; hell, we were counting when we played him &mdash; and then he takes that to the last two games. He&rsquo;s the most dominant player in the NBA. He makes free throws. He was defiant almost.&rdquo;
Giannis was really struggling from the foul line, and everybody saw the fans counting to 10 when he was standing at the charity stripe getting ready to shoot. At one point, it seemed like they were starting to get into his head, but he persevered and made those shots when it mattered the most. Such poise earned the ultimate respect of Rivers, who is positive that not too many players would be able to overcome that pressure, let alone lead their teams to a title.
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s what I liked about him. He&rsquo;s just defiant," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "'I know I&rsquo;m not making free throws. I&rsquo;m still going to keep driving. I&rsquo;m still going to keep attacking. I&rsquo;m going to still step up to the free-throw line, and eventually, I&rsquo;m going to make them.&rsquo; He may have been the only one who believed that at times. But the fact that he had a fan club of one was probably the reason he is who he is.&rdquo;
Now, Antetokounmpo will look to get the Bucks back on track and climbing up the Eastern Conference standings, starting with a nationally televised showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday (with Middleton expected to play for Milwaukee).
When Middleton returns, the Bucks will get a much-needed boost, especially on offense. But until then, Giannis will have to elevate his game even more to help the Milwaukee win more games and move up the standings.
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Doc Rivers recently had plenty of nice things to say about Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom he considers to be the most dominant player in the NBA right now.
The Milwaukee Bucks are having a slow start to the season, sporting a 6-8 record while sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The defending champs are not looking as dominant as they did last year, when they stormed through the regular season and won the NBA championship. However, it's worth noting that the team isn't at full strength; they've been missing their second-best player Khris Middleton, who should return this week after being sidelined due to the NBA's health-and-safety protocols.&nbsp;
But despite the Bucks' struggles as a team, Giannis is still producing big numbers, averaging 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. In a <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recent interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer</a>, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers had a lot of praise for Giannis, calling him the most dominant player in the NBA. Rivers also admires that Giannis overcame his free-throw shooting problems in the playoffs last season, delivering big time and silencing the opposing crowd when everyone was against him.
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t like gushing over another guy, but what he did last year was amazing," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "They lost back-to-back games in the playoffs, he struggled at the free-throw line. He goes on the road. He has 20,000 people counting [the seconds before his free throws] &mdash; hell, we were counting when we played him &mdash; and then he takes that to the last two games. He&rsquo;s the most dominant player in the NBA. He makes free throws. He was defiant almost.&rdquo;
Giannis was really struggling from the foul line, and everybody saw the fans counting to 10 when he was standing at the charity stripe getting ready to shoot. At one point, it seemed like they were starting to get into his head, but he persevered and made those shots when it mattered the most. Such poise earned the ultimate respect of Rivers, who is positive that not too many players would be able to overcome that pressure, let alone lead their teams to a title.
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s what I liked about him. He&rsquo;s just defiant," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "'I know I&rsquo;m not making free throws. I&rsquo;m still going to keep driving. I&rsquo;m still going to keep attacking. I&rsquo;m going to still step up to the free-throw line, and eventually, I&rsquo;m going to make them.&rsquo; He may have been the only one who believed that at times. But the fact that he had a fan club of one was probably the reason he is who he is.&rdquo;
Antetokounmpo was unstoppable last postseason, averaging
will look to get the Bucks back on track and climbing up the Eastern Conference standings, starting with a nationally televised showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday (with Middleton expected to play for Milwaukee).
When Middleton returns, the Bucks will get a much-needed boost, especially on offense. But until then, Giannis will have to elevate his game even more to help the Milwaukee win more games and move up the standings.
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Doc Rivers recently had plenty of nice things to say about Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom he considers to be the most dominant player in the NBA right now.
The Milwaukee Bucks are having a slow start to the season, sporting a 6-8 record while sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The defending champs are not looking as dominant as they did last year, when they stormed through the regular season and won the NBA championship. However, it's worth noting that the team isn't at full strength; they've been missing their second-best player Khris Middleton, who should return this week after being sidelined due to the NBA's health-and-safety protocols.&nbsp;
But despite the Bucks' struggles as a team, Giannis is still producing big numbers, averaging 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. In a <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recent interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer</a>, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers had a lot of praise for Giannis, calling him the most dominant player in the NBA. Rivers also admires that Giannis overcame his free-throw shooting problems in the playoffs last season, delivering big time and silencing the opposing crowd when everyone was against him.
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t like gushing over another guy, but what he did last year was amazing," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "They lost back-to-back games in the playoffs, he struggled at the free-throw line. He goes on the road. He has 20,000 people counting [the seconds before his free throws] &mdash; hell, we were counting when we played him &mdash; and then he takes that to the last two games. He&rsquo;s the most dominant player in the NBA. He makes free throws. He was defiant almost.&rdquo;
Giannis was really struggling from the foul line, and everybody saw the fans counting to 10 when he was standing at the charity stripe getting ready to shoot. At one point, it seemed like they were starting to get into his head, but he persevered and made those shots when it mattered the most. Such poise earned the ultimate respect of Rivers, who is positive that not too many players would be able to overcome that pressure, let alone lead their teams to a title.
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s what I liked about him. He&rsquo;s just defiant," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "'I know I&rsquo;m not making free throws. I&rsquo;m still going to keep driving. I&rsquo;m still going to keep attacking. I&rsquo;m going to still step up to the free-throw line, and eventually, I&rsquo;m going to make them.&rsquo; He may have been the only one who believed that at times. But the fact that he had a fan club of one was probably the reason he is who he is.&rdquo;
Antetokounmpo was unstoppable last postseason, averaging 30.2 points, 12.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.2 steals while shooting 56.9% from the field and 58.7% from the free throw line.
will look to get the Bucks back on track and climbing up the Eastern Conference standings, starting with a nationally televised showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday (with Middleton expected to play for Milwaukee).
When Middleton returns, the Bucks will get a much-needed boost, especially on offense. But until then, Giannis will have to elevate his game even more to help the Milwaukee win more games and move up the standings.
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Doc Rivers recently had plenty of nice things to say about Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom he considers to be the most dominant player in the NBA right now.
The Milwaukee Bucks are having a slow start to the season, sporting a 6-8 record while sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The defending champs are not looking as dominant as they did last year, when they stormed through the regular season and won the NBA championship. However, it's worth noting that the team isn't at full strength; they've been missing their second-best player Khris Middleton, who should return this week after being sidelined due to the NBA's health-and-safety protocols.&nbsp;
But despite the Bucks' struggles as a team, Giannis is still producing big numbers, averaging 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. In a <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recent interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer</a>, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers had a lot of praise for Giannis, calling him the most dominant player in the NBA. Rivers also admires that Giannis overcame his free-throw shooting problems in the playoffs last season, delivering big time and silencing the opposing crowd when everyone was against him.
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t like gushing over another guy, but what he did last year was amazing," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "They lost back-to-back games in the playoffs, he struggled at the free-throw line. He goes on the road. He has 20,000 people counting [the seconds before his free throws] &mdash; hell, we were counting when we played him &mdash; and then he takes that to the last two games. He&rsquo;s the most dominant player in the NBA. He makes free throws. He was defiant almost.&rdquo;
Giannis was really struggling from the foul line, and everybody saw the fans counting to 10 when he was standing at the charity stripe getting ready to shoot. At one point, it seemed like they were starting to get into his head, but he persevered and made those shots when it mattered the most. Such poise earned the ultimate respect of Rivers, who is positive that not too many players would be able to overcome that pressure, let alone lead their teams to a title.
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s what I liked about him. He&rsquo;s just defiant," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "'I know I&rsquo;m not making free throws. I&rsquo;m still going to keep driving. I&rsquo;m still going to keep attacking. I&rsquo;m going to still step up to the free-throw line, and eventually, I&rsquo;m going to make them.&rsquo; He may have been the only one who believed that at times. But the fact that he had a fan club of one was probably the reason he is who he is.&rdquo;
Antetokounmpo was unstoppable last postseason, averaging 30.2 points, 12.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.2 steals (while shooting 56.9% from the field and 58.7% from the free throw line).
will look to get the Bucks back on track and climbing up the Eastern Conference standings, starting with a nationally televised showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday (with Middleton expected to play for Milwaukee).
When Middleton returns, the Bucks will get a much-needed boost, especially on offense. But until then, Giannis will have to elevate his game even more to help the Milwaukee win more games and move up the standings.
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Doc Rivers recently had plenty of nice things to say about Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom he considers to be the most dominant player in the NBA right now.
The Milwaukee Bucks are having a slow start to the season, sporting a 6-8 record while sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The defending champs are not looking as dominant as they did last year, when they stormed through the regular season and won the NBA championship. However, it's worth noting that the team isn't at full strength; they've been missing their second-best player Khris Middleton, who should return this week after being sidelined due to the NBA's health-and-safety protocols.&nbsp;
But despite the Bucks' struggles as a team, Giannis is still producing big numbers, averaging 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. In a <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recent interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer</a>, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers had a lot of praise for Giannis, calling him the most dominant player in the NBA. Rivers also admires that Giannis overcame his free-throw shooting problems in the playoffs last season, delivering big time and silencing the opposing crowd when everyone was against him.
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t like gushing over another guy, but what he did last year was amazing," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "They lost back-to-back games in the playoffs, he struggled at the free-throw line. He goes on the road. He has 20,000 people counting [the seconds before his free throws] &mdash; hell, we were counting when we played him &mdash; and then he takes that to the last two games. He&rsquo;s the most dominant player in the NBA. He makes free throws. He was defiant almost.&rdquo;
Giannis was really struggling from the foul line, and everybody saw the fans counting to 10 when he was standing at the charity stripe getting ready to shoot. At one point, it seemed like they were starting to get into his head, but he persevered and made those shots when it mattered the most. Such poise earned the ultimate respect of Rivers, who is positive that not too many players would be able to overcome that pressure, let alone lead their teams to a title.
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s what I liked about him. He&rsquo;s just defiant," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "'I know I&rsquo;m not making free throws. I&rsquo;m still going to keep driving. I&rsquo;m still going to keep attacking. I&rsquo;m going to still step up to the free-throw line, and eventually, I&rsquo;m going to make them.&rsquo; He may have been the only one who believed that at times. But the fact that he had a fan club of one was probably the reason he is who he is.&rdquo;
Antetokounmpo was unstoppable last postseason, averaging 30.2 points, 12.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.2 steals (while shooting 56.9% from the field and 58.7% from the free throw line).
Now, he's focused on getting the Bucks back on track and climbing up the Eastern Conference standings, starting with a nationally televised showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday (with Middleton expected to play for Milwaukee).
When Middleton returns, the Bucks will get a much-needed boost, especially on offense. But until then, Giannis will have to elevate his game even more to help the Milwaukee win more games and move up the standings.
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Doc Rivers recently had plenty of nice things to say about Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom he considers to be the most dominant player in the NBA right now.
The Milwaukee Bucks are having a slow start to the season, sporting a 6-8 record while sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The defending champs are not looking as dominant as they did last year, when they stormed through the regular season and won the NBA championship. However, it's worth noting that the team isn't at full strength; they've been missing their second-best player Khris Middleton, who should return this week after being sidelined due to the NBA's health-and-safety protocols.&nbsp;
But despite the Bucks' struggles as a team, Giannis is still producing big numbers, averaging 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. In a <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recent interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer</a>, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers had a lot of praise for Giannis, calling him the most dominant player in the NBA. Rivers also admires that Giannis overcame his free-throw shooting problems in the playoffs last season, delivering big time and silencing the opposing crowd when everyone was against him.
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t like gushing over another guy, but what he did last year was amazing," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "They lost back-to-back games in the playoffs, he struggled at the free-throw line. He goes on the road. He has 20,000 people counting [the seconds before his free throws] &mdash; hell, we were counting when we played him &mdash; and then he takes that to the last two games. He&rsquo;s the most dominant player in the NBA. He makes free throws. He was defiant almost.&rdquo;
Giannis was really struggling from the foul line, and everybody saw the fans counting to 10 when he was standing at the charity stripe getting ready to shoot. At one point, it seemed like they were starting to get into his head, but he persevered and made those shots when it mattered the most. Such poise earned the ultimate respect of Rivers, who is positive that not too many players would be able to overcome that pressure, let alone lead their teams to a title.
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s what I liked about him. He&rsquo;s just defiant," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "'I know I&rsquo;m not making free throws. I&rsquo;m still going to keep driving. I&rsquo;m still going to keep attacking. I&rsquo;m going to still step up to the free-throw line, and eventually, I&rsquo;m going to make them.&rsquo; He may have been the only one who believed that at times. But the fact that he had a fan club of one was probably the reason he is who he is.&rdquo;
Antetokounmpo was unstoppable last postseason, averaging 30.2 points, 12.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.2 steals (while shooting 56.9% from the field and 58.7% from the free throw line).
Now, he's focused on getting the Bucks back on track and climbing up the Eastern Conference standings, starting with a nationally televised showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday (with Middleton expected to play).
When Middleton returns, the Bucks will get a much-needed boost, especially on offense. But until then, Giannis will have to elevate his game even more to help the Milwaukee win more games and move up the standings.
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Doc Rivers recently had plenty of nice things to say about Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom he considers to be the most dominant player in the NBA right now.
The Milwaukee Bucks are having a slow start to the season, sporting a 6-8 record while sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The defending champs are not looking as dominant as they did last year, when they stormed through the regular season and won the NBA championship. However, it's worth noting that the team isn't at full strength; they've been missing their second-best player Khris Middleton, who should return this week after being sidelined due to the NBA's health-and-safety protocols.&nbsp;
But despite the Bucks' struggles as a team, Giannis is still producing big numbers, averaging 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. In a <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recent interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer</a>, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers had a lot of praise for Giannis, calling him the most dominant player in the NBA. Rivers also admires that Giannis overcame his free-throw shooting problems in the playoffs last season, delivering big time and silencing the opposing crowd when everyone was against him.
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t like gushing over another guy, but what he did last year was amazing," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "They lost back-to-back games in the playoffs, he struggled at the free-throw line. He goes on the road. He has 20,000 people counting [the seconds before his free throws] &mdash; hell, we were counting when we played him &mdash; and then he takes that to the last two games. He&rsquo;s the most dominant player in the NBA. He makes free throws. He was defiant almost.&rdquo;
Giannis was really struggling from the foul line, and everybody saw the fans counting to 10 when he was standing at the charity stripe getting ready to shoot. At one point, it seemed like they were starting to get into his head, but he persevered and made those shots when it mattered the most. Such poise earned the ultimate respect of Rivers, who is positive that not too many players would be able to overcome that pressure, let alone lead their teams to a title.
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s what I liked about him. He&rsquo;s just defiant," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "'I know I&rsquo;m not making free throws. I&rsquo;m still going to keep driving. I&rsquo;m still going to keep attacking. I&rsquo;m going to still step up to the free-throw line, and eventually, I&rsquo;m going to make them.&rsquo; He may have been the only one who believed that at times. But the fact that he had a fan club of one was probably the reason he is who he is.&rdquo;
Antetokounmpo was unstoppable last postseason, averaging 30.2 points, 12.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.2 steals (while shooting 56.9% from the field and 58.7% from the free throw line).
Now, he's focused on getting the Bucks back on track and climbing up the Eastern Conference standings, starting with a nationally televised showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday (with Middleton expected to play).
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Doc Rivers recently had plenty of nice things to say about Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom he considers to be the most dominant player in the NBA right now.
The Milwaukee Bucks are having a slow start to the season, sporting a 6-8 record while sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The defending champs are not looking as dominant as they did last year, when they stormed through the regular season and won the NBA championship. However, it's worth noting that the team isn't at full strength; they've been missing their second-best player Khris Middleton, who should return this week after being sidelined due to the NBA's health-and-safety protocols.&nbsp;
But despite the Bucks' struggles as a team, Giannis is still producing big numbers, averaging 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. In a <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recent interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer</a>, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers had a lot of praise for Giannis, calling him the most dominant player in the NBA. Rivers also admires that Giannis overcame his free-throw shooting problems in the playoffs last season, delivering big time and silencing the opposing crowd when everyone was against him.
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t like gushing over another guy, but what he did last year was amazing," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "They lost back-to-back games in the playoffs, he struggled at the free-throw line. He goes on the road. He has 20,000 people counting [the seconds before his free throws] &mdash; hell, we were counting when we played him &mdash; and then he takes that to the last two games. He&rsquo;s the most dominant player in the NBA. He makes free throws. He was defiant almost.&rdquo;
Giannis was really struggling from the foul line, and everybody saw the fans counting to 10 when he was standing at the charity stripe getting ready to shoot. At one point, it seemed like they were starting to get into his head, but he persevered and made those shots when it mattered the most. Such poise earned the ultimate respect of Rivers, who is positive that not too many players would be able to overcome that pressure, let alone lead their teams to a title.
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s what I liked about him. He&rsquo;s just defiant," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "'I know I&rsquo;m not making free throws. I&rsquo;m still going to keep driving. I&rsquo;m still going to keep attacking. I&rsquo;m going to still step up to the free-throw line, and eventually, I&rsquo;m going to make them.&rsquo; He may have been the only one who believed that at times. But the fact that he had a fan club of one was probably the reason he is who he is.&rdquo;
Antetokounmpo was unstoppable last postseason, averaging 30.2 points, 12.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.2 steals (while shooting 56.9% from the field and 58.7% from the free throw line).
Now, he's focused on getting the Bucks back on track and climbing up the Eastern Conference standings, starting with a nationally televised showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday (with Middleton expected to play for Milwaukee).
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Doc Rivers recently had plenty of nice things to say about Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom he considers to be the most dominant player in the NBA right now.
The Milwaukee Bucks are having a slow start to the season, sporting a 6-8 record while sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The defending champs are not looking as dominant as they did last year, when they stormed through the regular season and won the NBA championship. However, it's worth noting that the team isn't at full strength; they've been missing their second-best player Khris Middleton, who should return this week after being sidelined due to the NBA's health-and-safety protocols.&nbsp;
But despite the Bucks' struggles as a team, Giannis is still producing big numbers, averaging 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. In a <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recent interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer</a>, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers had a lot of praise for Giannis, calling him the most dominant player in the NBA. Rivers also admires that Giannis overcame his free-throw shooting problems in the playoffs last season, delivering big time and silencing the opposing crowd when everyone was against him.
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t like gushing over another guy, but what he did last year was amazing," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "They lost back-to-back games in the playoffs, he struggled at the free-throw line. He goes on the road. He has 20,000 people counting [the seconds before his free throws] &mdash; hell, we were counting when we played him &mdash; and then he takes that to the last two games. He&rsquo;s the most dominant player in the NBA. He makes free throws. He was defiant almost.&rdquo;
Giannis was really struggling from the foul line, and everybody saw the fans counting to 10 when he was standing at the charity stripe getting ready to shoot. At one point, it seemed like they were starting to get into his head, but he persevered and made those shots when it mattered the most. Such poise earned the ultimate respect of Rivers, who is positive that not too many players would be able to overcome that pressure, let alone lead their teams to a title.
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s what I liked about him. He&rsquo;s just defiant," Rivers <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/giannis-antetokounmpo-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-20211111.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "'I know I&rsquo;m not making free throws. I&rsquo;m still going to keep driving. I&rsquo;m still going to keep attacking. I&rsquo;m going to still step up to the free-throw line, and eventually, I&rsquo;m going to make them.&rsquo; He may have been the only one who believed that at times. But the fact that he had a fan club of one was probably the reason he is who he is.&rdquo;
Antetokounmpo was unstoppable last postseason, averaging 30.2 points, 12.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.2 steals (while shooting 56.9% from the field and 58.7% from the free throw line).
Now, Giannis is focused on getting the Bucks back on track and climbing up the Eastern Conference standings, starting with a nationally televised showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday (with Middleton expected to play for Milwaukee).
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Doc Rivers had high praise for Giannis Antetokounmpo after watching him lead the Bucks to an NBA championship.

Doc Rivers considers Giannis NBA's most dominant player

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The Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs matchup may not be the clash it once was during the Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan era, but it&rsquo;s still a great game every time it happens. Friday night, the Mavs won 123-109. The game was basically over in the third quarter, but it was yet another historic night thanks to Luka Dončić.
30 point triple-doubles
Luka finished the game with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds. It was a very efficient night, as he shot 11-for-23 from the field and 6-for-13 from behind the arc. Add to that two steals and only two turnovers, and you have yourself one heck of a performance.
But to make it historic, with this game, Dončić passed Magic Johnson and Larry Bird on the NBA&rsquo;s 30-point triple-double list with his 18th.
&nbsp; &nbsp; Oscar Robertson &ndash; 106 &nbsp; &nbsp; Russell Westbrook &ndash; 47 &nbsp; &nbsp; Lebron James &ndash; 34 &nbsp; &nbsp; James Harden &ndash; 30 &nbsp; &nbsp; Wilt Chamberlain &ndash; 21 &nbsp; &nbsp; Luka Dončić &ndash; 18 &nbsp; &nbsp; Larry Bird &amp; Magic Johnson &ndash; 17 &nbsp; &nbsp; Michael Jordan &ndash; 16
To remind you, these are numbers MJ, Bird and Magic accumulated through their entire careers. Dončić is 22 years old, playing in his fourth season in the Association. Even with the fact that the game has changed and the rules are different, this is still a spectacular achievement. And in addition with this performance, Luka took one step closer to the top of another exclusive list.
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Luka Dončić has joined Oscar Robertson as the only players in <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBA</a> history to record 6+ career games of 30+ points, 12+ rebounds and 15+ assists. 16, Oscar Robertson *6, Luka Dončić 5, Magic Johnson <a href="https://t.co/T4E4goCmGC">pic.twitter.com/T4E4goCmGC</a>
&mdash; Mavs PR (@MavsPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/MavsPR/status/1459373440209727490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2021</a></blockquote>

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StatMuse and Mavs PR also pointed out that this is his seventh 30/10/15 game, joining Russell Westbrook as the only two guys in the last 40 years with such a feat (and you can expand that to entire NBA history if you include Magic Johnson). 
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Great news for the Mavs
Luka&rsquo;s historic performance was the second-best thing that happened at last night&rsquo;s game; he wasn&rsquo;t the only guy with 32 points. Kristaps Porzingis showed up big time for the first time this season, showing glimpses of what everyone hopes becomes a constant level from the Latvian. 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks, shooting 12-22 from the field, and 3-9 from behind the arc, playing 34 minutes.
You probably heard it a million times if you follow any Mavs outlet. This was the first fully healthy offseason Porzingis had since he came into the NBA. That&rsquo;s big for a guy whose descriptions always start with &ldquo;Well, if he stays on the court&hellip;&rdquo;
If Porzingis can remain anywhere close to this and just be a consistent 20/10 guy, with a few blocks per game, the Mavs are suddenly looking very competitive in the West. Luka is seemingly getting into game shape during the season, Porzingis is yet to find his stride, Jason Kidd is still experimenting with the system and lineups, and despite all of that, the Mavs are 4th in the West with an 8-4 record gives Dallas fans a lot of optimism.
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The Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs matchup may not be the clash it once was during the Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan era, but it&rsquo;s still a great game every time it happens. Friday night, the Mavs won 123-109. The game was basically over in the third quarter, but it was yet another historic night thanks to Luka Dončić.
30 point triple-doubles
Luka finished the game with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds. It was a very efficient night, as he shot 11-for-23 from the field and 6-for-13 from behind the arc. Add to that two steals and only two turnovers, and you have yourself one heck of a performance.
But to make it historic, with this game, Dončić passed Magic Johnson and Larry Bird on the NBA&rsquo;s 30-point triple-double list with his 18th.
&nbsp; &nbsp; Oscar Robertson &ndash; 106 &nbsp; &nbsp; Russell Westbrook &ndash; 47 &nbsp; &nbsp; Lebron James &ndash; 34 &nbsp; &nbsp; James Harden &ndash; 30 &nbsp; &nbsp; Wilt Chamberlain &ndash; 21 &nbsp; &nbsp; Luka Dončić &ndash; 18 &nbsp; &nbsp; Larry Bird &amp; Magic Johnson &ndash; 17 &nbsp; &nbsp; Michael Jordan &ndash; 16
To remind you, these are numbers MJ, Bird and Magic accumulated through their entire careers. Dončić is 22 years old, playing in his fourth season in the Association. Even with the fact that the game has changed and the rules are different, this is still a spectacular achievement. And in addition with this performance, Luka took one step closer to the top of another exclusive list.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Luka Dončić has joined Oscar Robertson as the only players in <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBA</a> history to record 6+ career games of 30+ points, 12+ rebounds and 15+ assists. 16, Oscar Robertson *6, Luka Dončić 5, Magic Johnson <a href="https://t.co/T4E4goCmGC">pic.twitter.com/T4E4goCmGC</a>
&mdash; Mavs PR (@MavsPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/MavsPR/status/1459373440209727490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2021</a></blockquote>

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StatMuse and Mavs PR also pointed out that this is his seventh 30/10/15 game, joining Russell Westbrook as the only two guys in the last 40 years with such a feat (and you can expand that to entire NBA history if you include Magic Johnson). 
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Great news for the Mavs
Luka&rsquo;s historic performance was the second-best thing that happened in Friday night&rsquo;s game; he wasn&rsquo;t the only guy with 32 points. Kristaps Porzingis showed up big time for the first time this season, showing glimpses of what everyone hopes becomes a constant level from the Latvian. 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks, shooting 12-22 from the field, and 3-9 from behind the arc, playing 34 minutes.
You probably heard it a million times if you follow any Mavs outlet. This was the first fully healthy offseason Porzingis had since he came into the NBA. That&rsquo;s big for a guy whose descriptions always start with &ldquo;Well, if he stays on the court&hellip;&rdquo;
If Porzingis can remain anywhere close to this and just be a consistent 20/10 guy, with a few blocks per game, the Mavs are suddenly looking very competitive in the West. Luka is seemingly getting into game shape during the season, Porzingis is yet to find his stride, Jason Kidd is still experimenting with the system and lineups, and despite all of that, the Mavs are 4th in the West with an 8-4 record gives Dallas fans a lot of optimism.
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The Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs matchup may not be the clash it once was during the Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan era, but it&rsquo;s still a great game every time it happens. Friday night, the Mavs won 123-109. The game was basically over in the third quarter, but it was yet another historic night thanks to Luka Dončić.
30 point triple-doubles
Luka finished the game with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds. It was a very efficient night, as he shot 11-for-23 from the field and 6-for-13 from behind the arc. Add to that two steals and only two turnovers, and you have yourself one heck of a performance.
But to make it historic, with this game, Dončić passed Magic Johnson and Larry Bird on the NBA&rsquo;s 30-point triple-double list with his 18th.
&nbsp; &nbsp; Oscar Robertson &ndash; 106 &nbsp; &nbsp; Russell Westbrook &ndash; 47 &nbsp; &nbsp; Lebron James &ndash; 34 &nbsp; &nbsp; James Harden &ndash; 30 &nbsp; &nbsp; Wilt Chamberlain &ndash; 21 &nbsp; &nbsp; Luka Dončić &ndash; 18 &nbsp; &nbsp; Larry Bird &amp; Magic Johnson &ndash; 17 &nbsp; &nbsp; Michael Jordan &ndash; 16
To remind you, these are numbers MJ, Bird and Magic accumulated through their entire careers. Dončić is 22 years old, playing in his fourth season in the Association. Even with the fact that the game has changed and the rules are different, this is still a spectacular achievement. And in addition with this performance, Luka took one step closer to the top of another exclusive list.
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Luka Dončić has joined Oscar Robertson as the only players in <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBA</a> history to record 6+ career games of 30+ points, 12+ rebounds and 15+ assists. 16, Oscar Robertson *6, Luka Dončić 5, Magic Johnson <a href="https://t.co/T4E4goCmGC">pic.twitter.com/T4E4goCmGC</a>
&mdash; Mavs PR (@MavsPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/MavsPR/status/1459373440209727490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2021</a></blockquote>

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StatMuse and Mavs PR also pointed out that this is his seventh 30/10/15 game, joining Russell Westbrook as the only two guys in the last 40 years with such a feat (and you can expand that to entire NBA history if you include Magic Johnson). 
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Great news for the Mavs
Luka&rsquo;s historic performance was the second-best thing that happened in Friday night&rsquo;s game; he wasn&rsquo;t the only guy with 32 points. Kristaps Porzingis showed up big time for the first time this season, showing glimpses of what everyone hopes becomes a constant level from the Latvian. He had 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks, shooting 12-22 from the field, and 3-9 from behind the arc, playing 34 minutes.
You probably heard it a million times if you follow any Mavs outlet. This was the first fully healthy offseason Porzingis had since he came into the NBA. That&rsquo;s big for a guy whose descriptions always start with &ldquo;Well, if he stays on the court&hellip;&rdquo;
If Porzingis can remain anywhere close to this and just be a consistent 20/10 guy, with a few blocks per game, the Mavs are suddenly looking very competitive in the West. Luka is seemingly getting into game shape during the season, Porzingis is yet to find his stride, Jason Kidd is still experimenting with the system and lineups, and despite all of that, the Mavs are 4th in the West with an 8-4 record gives Dallas fans a lot of optimism.
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The Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs matchup may not be the clash it once was during the Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan era, but it&rsquo;s still a great game every time it happens. Friday night, the Mavs won 123-109. The game was basically over in the third quarter, but it was yet another historic night thanks to Luka Dončić.
30 point triple-doubles
Luka finished the game with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds. It was a very efficient night, as he shot 11-for-23 from the field and 6-for-13 from behind the arc. Add to that two steals and only two turnovers, and you have yourself one heck of a performance.
But to make it historic, with this game, Dončić passed Magic Johnson and Larry Bird on the NBA&rsquo;s 30-point triple-double list with his 18th.
&nbsp; &nbsp; Oscar Robertson &ndash; 106 &nbsp; &nbsp; Russell Westbrook &ndash; 47 &nbsp; &nbsp; Lebron James &ndash; 34 &nbsp; &nbsp; James Harden &ndash; 30 &nbsp; &nbsp; Wilt Chamberlain &ndash; 21 &nbsp; &nbsp; Luka Dončić &ndash; 18 &nbsp; &nbsp; Larry Bird &amp; Magic Johnson &ndash; 17 &nbsp; &nbsp; Michael Jordan &ndash; 16
To remind you, these are numbers MJ, Bird and Magic accumulated through their entire careers. Dončić is 22 years old, playing in his fourth season in the Association. Even with the fact that the game has changed and the rules are different, this is still a spectacular achievement. And in addition with this performance, Luka took one step closer to the top of another exclusive list.
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Luka Dončić has joined Oscar Robertson as the only players in <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBA</a> history to record 6+ career games of 30+ points, 12+ rebounds and 15+ assists. 16, Oscar Robertson *6, Luka Dončić 5, Magic Johnson <a href="https://t.co/T4E4goCmGC">pic.twitter.com/T4E4goCmGC</a>
&mdash; Mavs PR (@MavsPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/MavsPR/status/1459373440209727490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2021</a></blockquote>

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StatMuse and Mavs PR also pointed out that this is his seventh 30/10/15 game, joining Russell Westbrook as the only two guys in the last 40 years with such a feat (and you can expand that to entire NBA history if you include Magic Johnson). 
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Great news for the Mavs
Luka&rsquo;s historic performance was the second-best thing that happened in Friday night&rsquo;s game; he wasn&rsquo;t the only guy with 32 points. Kristaps Porzingis showed up big time for the first time this season, showing glimpses of what everyone hopes becomes a constant level from the Latvian. He had 32 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks, shooting 12-22 from the field, and 3-9 from behind the arc, playing 34 minutes.
You probably heard it a million times if you follow any Mavs outlet. This was the first fully healthy offseason Porzingis had since he came into the NBA. That&rsquo;s big for a guy whose descriptions always start with &ldquo;Well, if he stays on the court&hellip;&rdquo;
If Porzingis can remain anywhere close to this and just be a consistent 20/10 guy, with a few blocks per game, the Mavs are suddenly looking very competitive in the West. Luka is seemingly getting into game shape during the season, Porzingis is yet to find his stride, Jason Kidd is still experimenting with the system and lineups, and despite all of that, the Mavs are 4th in the West with an 8-4 record gives Dallas fans a lot of optimism.
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The Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs matchup may not be the clash it once was during the Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan era, but it&rsquo;s still a great game every time it happens. Friday night, the Mavs won 123-109. The game was basically over in the third quarter, but it was yet another historic night thanks to Luka Dončić.
30 point triple-doubles
Luka finished the game with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds. It was a very efficient night, as he shot 11-for-23 from the field and 6-for-13 from behind the arc. Add to that two steals and only two turnovers, and you have yourself one heck of a performance.
But to make it historic, with this game, Dončić passed Magic Johnson and Larry Bird on the NBA&rsquo;s 30-point triple-double list with his 18th.
&nbsp; &nbsp; Oscar Robertson &ndash; 106 &nbsp; &nbsp; Russell Westbrook &ndash; 47 &nbsp; &nbsp; Lebron James &ndash; 34 &nbsp; &nbsp; James Harden &ndash; 30 &nbsp; &nbsp; Wilt Chamberlain &ndash; 21 &nbsp; &nbsp; Luka Dončić &ndash; 18 &nbsp; &nbsp; Larry Bird &amp; Magic Johnson &ndash; 17 &nbsp; &nbsp; Michael Jordan &ndash; 16
To remind you, these are numbers MJ, Bird and Magic accumulated through their entire careers. Dončić is 22 years old, playing in his fourth season in the Association. Even with the fact that the game has changed and the rules are different, this is still a spectacular achievement. And in addition with this performance, Luka took one step closer to the top of another exclusive list.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Luka Dončić has joined Oscar Robertson as the only players in <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBA</a> history to record 6+ career games of 30+ points, 12+ rebounds and 15+ assists. 16, Oscar Robertson *6, Luka Dončić 5, Magic Johnson <a href="https://t.co/T4E4goCmGC">pic.twitter.com/T4E4goCmGC</a>
&mdash; Mavs PR (@MavsPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/MavsPR/status/1459373440209727490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2021</a></blockquote>

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StatMuse and Mavs PR also pointed out that this is his seventh 30/10/15 game, joining Russell Westbrook as the only two guys in the last 40 years with such a feat (and you can expand that to entire NBA history if you include Magic Johnson). 
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Great news for the Mavs
Luka&rsquo;s historic performance was the second-best thing that happened in Friday night&rsquo;s game; he wasn&rsquo;t the only guy with 32 points. Kristaps Porzingis showed up big time for the first time this season, showing glimpses of what everyone hopes becomes a constant level from the Latvian. He had 32 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks, shooting 12-for-22 from the field and 3-for-9 from behind the arc in 34 minutes.
You probably heard it a million times if you follow any Mavs outlet. This was the first fully healthy offseason Porzingis had since he came into the NBA. That&rsquo;s big for a guy whose descriptions always start with &ldquo;Well, if he stays on the court&hellip;&rdquo;
If Porzingis can remain anywhere close to this and just be a consistent 20/10 guy, with a few blocks per game, the Mavs are suddenly looking very competitive in the West. Luka is seemingly getting into game shape during the season, Porzingis is yet to find his stride, Jason Kidd is still experimenting with the system and lineups, and despite all of that, the Mavs are 4th in the West with an 8-4 record gives Dallas fans a lot of optimism.
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The Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs matchup may not be the clash it once was during the Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan era, but it&rsquo;s still a great game every time it happens. Friday night, the Mavs won 123-109. The game was basically over in the third quarter, but it was yet another historic night thanks to Luka Dončić.
30 point triple-doubles
Luka finished the game with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds. It was a very efficient night, as he shot 11-for-23 from the field and 6-for-13 from behind the arc. Add to that two steals and only two turnovers, and you have yourself one heck of a performance.
But to make it historic, with this game, Dončić passed Magic Johnson and Larry Bird on the NBA&rsquo;s 30-point triple-double list with his 18th.
&nbsp; &nbsp; Oscar Robertson &ndash; 106 &nbsp; &nbsp; Russell Westbrook &ndash; 47 &nbsp; &nbsp; Lebron James &ndash; 34 &nbsp; &nbsp; James Harden &ndash; 30 &nbsp; &nbsp; Wilt Chamberlain &ndash; 21 &nbsp; &nbsp; Luka Dončić &ndash; 18 &nbsp; &nbsp; Larry Bird &amp; Magic Johnson &ndash; 17 &nbsp; &nbsp; Michael Jordan &ndash; 16
To remind you, these are numbers MJ, Bird and Magic accumulated through their entire careers. Dončić is 22 years old, playing in his fourth season in the Association. Even with the fact that the game has changed and the rules are different, this is still a spectacular achievement. And in addition with this performance, Luka took one step closer to the top of another exclusive list.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Luka Dončić has joined Oscar Robertson as the only players in <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBA</a> history to record 6+ career games of 30+ points, 12+ rebounds and 15+ assists. 16, Oscar Robertson *6, Luka Dončić 5, Magic Johnson <a href="https://t.co/T4E4goCmGC">pic.twitter.com/T4E4goCmGC</a>
&mdash; Mavs PR (@MavsPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/MavsPR/status/1459373440209727490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2021</a></blockquote>

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StatMuse and Mavs PR also pointed out that this is his seventh 30/10/15 game, joining Russell Westbrook as the only two guys in the last 40 years with such a feat (and you can expand that to entire NBA history if you include Magic Johnson). 
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XkPtOOtY5sM" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Great news for the Mavs
Luka&rsquo;s historic performance was the second-best thing that happened in Friday night&rsquo;s game; he wasn&rsquo;t the only guy with 32 points. Kristaps Porzingis showed up big time for the first time this season, showing glimpses of what everyone hopes becomes a constant level from the Latvian. He had 32 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks, shooting 12-for-22 from the field and 3-for-9 from behind the arc in 34 minutes.
If Porzingis can remain anywhere close to this and just be a consistent 20/10 guy, with a few blocks per game, the Mavs are suddenly looking very competitive in the West. Luka is seemingly getting into game shape during the season, Porzingis is yet to find his stride, Jason Kidd is still experimenting with the system and lineups, and despite all of that, the Mavs are 4th in the West with an 8-4 record gives Dallas fans a lot of optimism.
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The <a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/luka-doncic-passed-jordan-magic-and-bird-with-yet-another-mind-blowing-performance/" 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 Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs matchup may not be the clash it once was during the Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan era, but it&rsquo;s still a great game every time it happens. Friday night, the Mavs won 123-109. The game was basically over in the third quarter, but it was yet another historic night thanks to Luka Dončić.
30 point triple-doubles
Luka finished the game with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds. It was a very efficient night, as he shot 11-for-23 from the field and 6-for-13 from behind the arc. Add to that two steals and only two turnovers, and you have yourself one heck of a performance.
But to make it historic, with this game, Dončić passed Magic Johnson and Larry Bird on the NBA&rsquo;s 30-point triple-double list with his 18th.
&nbsp; &nbsp; Oscar Robertson &ndash; 106 &nbsp; &nbsp; Russell Westbrook &ndash; 47 &nbsp; &nbsp; Lebron James &ndash; 34 &nbsp; &nbsp; James Harden &ndash; 30 &nbsp; &nbsp; Wilt Chamberlain &ndash; 21 &nbsp; &nbsp; Luka Dončić &ndash; 18 &nbsp; &nbsp; Larry Bird &amp; Magic Johnson &ndash; 17 &nbsp; &nbsp; Michael Jordan &ndash; 16
To remind you, these are numbers MJ, Bird and Magic accumulated through their entire careers. Dončić is 22 years old, playing in his fourth season in the Association. Even with the fact that the game has changed and the rules are different, this is still a spectacular achievement. And in addition with this performance, Luka took one step closer to the top of another exclusive list.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Luka Dončić has joined Oscar Robertson as the only players in <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBA</a> history to record 6+ career games of 30+ points, 12+ rebounds and 15+ assists. 16, Oscar Robertson *6, Luka Dončić 5, Magic Johnson <a href="https://t.co/T4E4goCmGC">pic.twitter.com/T4E4goCmGC</a>
&mdash; Mavs PR (@MavsPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/MavsPR/status/1459373440209727490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2021</a></blockquote>

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StatMuse and Mavs PR also pointed out that this is his seventh 30/10/15 game, joining Russell Westbrook as the only two guys in the last 40 years with such a feat (and you can expand that to entire NBA history if you include Magic Johnson). 
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XkPtOOtY5sM" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Great news for the Mavs
Luka&rsquo;s historic performance was the second-best thing that happened in Friday night&rsquo;s game; he wasn&rsquo;t the only guy with 32 points. Kristaps Porzingis showed up big time for the first time this season, showing glimpses of what everyone hopes becomes a constant level from the Latvian. He had 32 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks, shooting 12-for-22 from the field and 3-for-9 from behind the arc in 34 minutes.
If Porzingis can remain anywhere close to this and just be a consistent 20/10 guy, with a few blocks per game, the Mavs are suddenly looking very competitive in the Western Conference. Luka is seemingly getting into game shape during the season, Porzingis is yet to find his stride, Jason Kidd is still experimenting with the system and lineups, and despite all of that, the Mavs are 4th in the West with an 8-4 record gives Dallas fans a lot of optimism.
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The Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs matchup may not be the clash it once was during the Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan era, but it&rsquo;s still a great game every time it happens. Friday night, the Mavs won 123-109. The game was basically over in the third quarter, but it was yet another historic night thanks to Luka Dončić.
30 point triple-doubles
Luka finished the game with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds. It was a very efficient night, as he shot 11-for-23 from the field and 6-for-13 from behind the arc. Add to that two steals and only two turnovers, and you have yourself one heck of a performance.
But to make it historic, with this game, Dončić passed Magic Johnson and Larry Bird on the NBA&rsquo;s 30-point triple-double list with his 18th.
&nbsp; &nbsp; Oscar Robertson &ndash; 106 &nbsp; &nbsp; Russell Westbrook &ndash; 47 &nbsp; &nbsp; Lebron James &ndash; 34 &nbsp; &nbsp; James Harden &ndash; 30 &nbsp; &nbsp; Wilt Chamberlain &ndash; 21 &nbsp; &nbsp; Luka Dončić &ndash; 18 &nbsp; &nbsp; Larry Bird &amp; Magic Johnson &ndash; 17 &nbsp; &nbsp; Michael Jordan &ndash; 16
To remind you, these are numbers MJ, Bird and Magic accumulated through their entire careers. Dončić is 22 years old, playing in his fourth season in the Association. Even with the fact that the game has changed and the rules are different, this is still a spectacular achievement. And in addition with this performance, Luka took one step closer to the top of another exclusive list.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Luka Dončić has joined Oscar Robertson as the only players in <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBA</a> history to record 6+ career games of 30+ points, 12+ rebounds and 15+ assists. 16, Oscar Robertson *6, Luka Dončić 5, Magic Johnson <a href="https://t.co/T4E4goCmGC">pic.twitter.com/T4E4goCmGC</a>
&mdash; Mavs PR (@MavsPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/MavsPR/status/1459373440209727490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2021</a></blockquote>

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StatMuse and Mavs PR also pointed out that this is his seventh 30/10/15 game, joining Russell Westbrook as the only two guys in the last 40 years with such a feat (and you can expand that to entire NBA history if you include Magic Johnson). 
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XkPtOOtY5sM" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Great news for the Mavs
Luka&rsquo;s historic performance was the second-best thing that happened in Friday night&rsquo;s game; he wasn&rsquo;t the only guy with 32 points. Kristaps Porzingis showed up big time for the first time this season, showing glimpses of what everyone hopes becomes a constant level from the Latvian. He had 32 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks, shooting 12-for-22 from the field and 3-for-9 from behind the arc in 34 minutes.
If Porzingis can remain anywhere close to this and just be a consistent 20/10 guy, with a few blocks per game, the Mavs are suddenly looking very competitive in the Western Conference. Luka is seemingly getting into game shape during the season, Porzingis is yet to find his stride an Jason Kidd is still experimenting with the system and lineups. But despite all of that, the Mavs are No. 4 in the West with an 8-4 record gives Dallas fans a lot of optimism.
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The Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs matchup may not be the clash it once was during the Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan era, but it&rsquo;s still a great game every time it happens. Friday night, the Mavs won 123-109. The game was basically over in the third quarter, but it was yet another historic night thanks to Luka Dončić.
30 point triple-doubles
Luka finished the game with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds. It was a very efficient night, as he shot 11-for-23 from the field and 6-for-13 from behind the arc. Add to that two steals and only two turnovers, and you have yourself one heck of a performance.
But to make it historic, with this game, Dončić passed Magic Johnson and Larry Bird on the NBA&rsquo;s 30-point triple-double list with his 18th.
&nbsp; &nbsp; Oscar Robertson &ndash; 106 &nbsp; &nbsp; Russell Westbrook &ndash; 47 &nbsp; &nbsp; Lebron James &ndash; 34 &nbsp; &nbsp; James Harden &ndash; 30 &nbsp; &nbsp; Wilt Chamberlain &ndash; 21 &nbsp; &nbsp; Luka Dončić &ndash; 18 &nbsp; &nbsp; Larry Bird &amp; Magic Johnson &ndash; 17 &nbsp; &nbsp; Michael Jordan &ndash; 16
To remind you, these are numbers MJ, Bird and Magic accumulated through their entire careers. Dončić is 22 years old, playing in his fourth season in the Association. Even with the fact that the game has changed and the rules are different, this is still a spectacular achievement. And in addition with this performance, Luka took one step closer to the top of another exclusive list.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Luka Dončić has joined Oscar Robertson as the only players in <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBA</a> history to record 6+ career games of 30+ points, 12+ rebounds and 15+ assists. 16, Oscar Robertson *6, Luka Dončić 5, Magic Johnson <a href="https://t.co/T4E4goCmGC">pic.twitter.com/T4E4goCmGC</a>
&mdash; Mavs PR (@MavsPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/MavsPR/status/1459373440209727490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2021</a></blockquote>

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StatMuse and Mavs PR also pointed out that this is his seventh 30/10/15 game, joining Russell Westbrook as the only two guys in the last 40 years with such a feat (and you can expand that to entire NBA history if you include Magic Johnson). 
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Great news for the Mavs
Luka&rsquo;s historic performance was the second-best thing that happened in Friday night&rsquo;s game; he wasn&rsquo;t the only guy with 32 points. Kristaps Porzingis showed up big time for the first time this season, showing glimpses of what everyone hopes becomes a constant level from the Latvian. He had 32 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks, shooting 12-for-22 from the field and 3-for-9 from behind the arc in 34 minutes.
If Porzingis can remain anywhere close to this and just be a consistent 20/10 guy, with a few blocks per game, the Mavs are suddenly looking very competitive in the Western Conference. Luka is seemingly getting into game shape during the season, Porzingis is yet to find his stride an Jason Kidd is still experimenting with the system and lineups. But despite all of that, the Mavs are No. 4 in the West with an 8-4 record, which gives Dallas fans a lot of optimism.
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The Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs matchup may not be the clash it once was during the Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan era, but it&rsquo;s still a great game every time it happens. Friday night, the Mavs won 123-109. The game was basically over in the third quarter, but it was yet another historic night thanks to Luka Dončić.
30 point triple-doubles
Luka finished the game with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds. It was a very efficient night, as he shot 11-for-23 from the field and 6-for-13 from behind the arc. Add to that two steals and only two turnovers, and you have yourself one heck of a performance.
But to make it historic, with this game, Dončić passed Magic Johnson and Larry Bird on the NBA&rsquo;s 30-point triple-double list with his 18th.
&nbsp; &nbsp; Oscar Robertson &ndash; 106 &nbsp; &nbsp; Russell Westbrook &ndash; 47 &nbsp; &nbsp; Lebron James &ndash; 34 &nbsp; &nbsp; James Harden &ndash; 30 &nbsp; &nbsp; Wilt Chamberlain &ndash; 21 &nbsp; &nbsp; Luka Dončić &ndash; 18 &nbsp; &nbsp; Larry Bird &amp; Magic Johnson &ndash; 17 &nbsp; &nbsp; Michael Jordan &ndash; 16
To remind you, these are numbers MJ, Bird and Magic accumulated through their entire careers. Dončić is 22 years old, playing in his fourth season in the Association. Even with the fact that the game has changed and the rules are different, this is still a spectacular achievement. And in addition with this performance, Luka took one step closer to the top of another exclusive list.
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Luka Dončić has joined Oscar Robertson as the only players in <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBA</a> history to record 6+ career games of 30+ points, 12+ rebounds and 15+ assists. 16, Oscar Robertson *6, Luka Dončić 5, Magic Johnson <a href="https://t.co/T4E4goCmGC">pic.twitter.com/T4E4goCmGC</a>
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StatMuse and Mavs PR also pointed out that this is his seventh 30/10/15 game, joining Russell Westbrook as the only two guys in the last 40 years with such a feat (and you can expand that to entire NBA history if you include Magic Johnson). 
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Great news for the Mavs
Luka&rsquo;s historic performance was the second-best thing that happened in Friday night&rsquo;s game; he wasn&rsquo;t the only guy with 32 points. Kristaps Porzingis showed up big time for the first time this season, showing glimpses of what everyone hopes becomes a constant level from the Latvian. He had 32 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks, shooting 12-for-22 from the field and 3-for-9 from behind the arc in 34 minutes.
If Porzingis can remain anywhere close to this and just be a consistent 20/10 guy, with a few blocks per game, the Mavs are suddenly looking very competitive in the Western Conference. Luka is seemingly getting into game shape during the season, Porzingis is yet to find his stride an Jason Kidd is still experimenting with the system and lineups. But despite all of that, the Mavs are No. 4 in the West with an 8-4 record, which should give Dallas fans a lot of optimism.
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Friday was yet another historic night for Luka Dončić, who continues to shine as a superstar in the NBA.

Luka Doncic passes Magic, Bird on NBA's 30-point triple-double list

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Kevin Garnett&rsquo;s documentary, "Anything Is Possible," debuts Friday on Showtime. Judging by his first on-camera interview about a piece he co-produced, we&rsquo;re in for a treat.
Anything is Possible
The doc captures everything, from the Draft night to Garnett winning his only NBA championship with the Celtics. Intertwined with stories about playing against the all-time greats, dealing with controversies, plus the plethora of behind the scenes never-heard anecdotes, "Anything Is Possible" is Garnett&rsquo;s way of closing one book and allowing a different interest of his to take over.
&ldquo;Storytelling is my passion now,&rdquo; Garnett said.
This is a guy who came to the NBA in 1995 and retired in 2016. From the Bulls dynasty to Kobe-Shaq Lakers to Steph Curry&rsquo;s three-point revolution, Garnett has been through it all. And throughout the entire 21 seasons, no one could match his intensity. Now Mr. Intensity himself is ready to verbalize those experiences. And he started even before the release of the doc.
Respecting both MJ and LeBron &mdash; also possible
Garnett is one of the few who crossed paths with both Michael Jordan and LeBron James. During the <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with GQ</a>, he talked about the differences between the two.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a different level of respect,&rdquo; Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. &ldquo;Michael Jordan I looked at as God. And I thought he was my version of what basketball looked like. And with LeBron, it was more like the little homie. Here&rsquo;s the little homie growing up, and man, little homie is getting better than everybody! &hellip; I definitely talked some sh*t to him. I&rsquo;ve definitely said some crazy sh*t to him. He&rsquo;s definitely said some crazy sh*t back to me.&rdquo;
KG&rsquo;s words are similar to how Kobe&rsquo;s peers felt about him during his playing days. People respect all-time greats, but they feared Black Mamba. The same goes for MJ, even to a greater extent.
Despite the indisputable talent, LeBron never had that divine-aura about him. That&rsquo;s why players who weren&rsquo;t on the same level as him &mdash; KG included &mdash; were more inclined to mock him, especially early in his career. Some of them still do, although it seems over the last few years, James has embraced the role of a mocker more and more.
That doesn&rsquo;t mean players don&rsquo;t respect James, but he isn&rsquo;t in the same category as the two aforementioned all-time greats. KG, however, gave LeBron a huge credit for one thing.
"You&rsquo;ve gotta have that in you to be able to have those shoulders to carry it," Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "No man is perfect in this sh*t, and there ain&rsquo;t no telltale book on how to do this sh*t. He&rsquo;s done a great fuc*ing job. I just felt like it was only right to give him that respect."
It&rsquo;s refreshing to hear someone talk about MJ and LeBron without initiating the GOAT debate. It&rsquo;s even better to hear someone of KG&rsquo;s stature speak about the two. Whether you agree with him or not, you know it&rsquo;s coming from the heart. And that&rsquo;s all we can ask from him &mdash; there&rsquo;s no doubt we&rsquo;ll get the same thing from "Anything Is Possible."
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Kevin Garnett&rsquo;s documentary, "Anything Is Possible," debuts Friday on Showtime. Judging by his first on-camera interview about a piece he co-produced, we&rsquo;re in for a treat.
Anything is Possible
The doc captures everything, from the Draft night to Garnett winning his only NBA championship with the Celtics. Intertwined with stories about playing against the all-time greats, dealing with controversies, plus the plethora of behind the scenes never-heard anecdotes, "Anything Is Possible" is Garnett&rsquo;s way of closing one book and allowing a different interest of his to take over.
&ldquo;Storytelling is my passion now,&rdquo; Garnett said.
This is a guy who came to the NBA in 1995 and retired in 2016. From the Bulls dynasty to Kobe-Shaq Lakers to Steph Curry&rsquo;s three-point revolution, Garnett has been through it all. And throughout the entire 21 seasons, no one could match his intensity. Now Mr. Intensity himself is ready to verbalize those experiences. And he started even before the release of the doc.
Respecting both MJ and LeBron &mdash; also possible
Garnett is one of the few who crossed paths with both Michael Jordan and LeBron James. During the <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with GQ</a>, he talked about the differences between the two.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a different level of respect,&rdquo; Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. &ldquo;Michael Jordan I looked at as God. And I thought he was my version of what basketball looked like. And with LeBron, it was more like the little homie. Here&rsquo;s the little homie growing up, and man, little homie is getting better than everybody! &hellip; I definitely talked some sh*t to him. I&rsquo;ve definitely said some crazy sh*t to him. He&rsquo;s definitely said some crazy sh*t back to me.&rdquo;
KG&rsquo;s words are similar to how Kobe&rsquo;s peers felt about him during his playing days. People respect all-time greats, but they feared Black Mamba. The same goes for MJ, even to a greater extent.
Despite the indisputable talent, LeBron never had that divine-aura about him. That&rsquo;s why players who weren&rsquo;t on the same level as him &mdash; KG included &mdash; were more inclined to mock him, especially early in his career. Some of them still do, although it seems over the last few years, James has embraced the role of a mocker more and more.
That doesn&rsquo;t mean players don&rsquo;t respect James, but he isn&rsquo;t in the same category as the two aforementioned all-time greats. KG, however, gave LeBron a huge credit for one thing.
"You&rsquo;ve gotta have that in you to be able to have those shoulders to carry it," Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "No man is perfect in this sh*t, and there ain&rsquo;t no telltale book on how to do this sh*t. He&rsquo;s done a great fuc*ing job. I just felt like it was only right to give him that respect."
It&rsquo;s refreshing to hear someone talk about MJ and LeBron without initiating the GOAT debate. It&rsquo;s even better to hear someone of KG&rsquo;s stature speak about the two. Whether you agree with him or not, you know it&rsquo;s coming from the heart. And that&rsquo;s all we can ask from him &mdash; there&rsquo;s no doubt we&rsquo;ll get the same thing from "Anything Is Possible."
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Kevin Garnett&rsquo;s documentary, "Anything Is Possible," debuts Friday on Showtime. Judging by his first on-camera interview about a piece he co-produced, we&rsquo;re in for a treat.
Anything is Possible
The doc captures everything, from draft night to Garnett winning his only NBA championship with the Celtics. Intertwined with stories about playing against the all-time greats, dealing with controversies, plus the plethora of behind the scenes never-heard anecdotes, "Anything Is Possible" is Garnett&rsquo;s way of closing one book and allowing a different interest of his to take over.
&ldquo;Storytelling is my passion now,&rdquo; Garnett said.
This is a guy who came to the NBA in 1995 and retired in 2016. From the Bulls dynasty to Kobe-Shaq Lakers to Steph Curry&rsquo;s three-point revolution, Garnett has been through it all. And throughout the entire 21 seasons, no one could match his intensity. Now Mr. Intensity himself is ready to verbalize those experiences. And he started even before the release of the doc.
Respecting both MJ and LeBron &mdash; also possible
Garnett is one of the few who crossed paths with both Michael Jordan and LeBron James. During the <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with GQ</a>, he talked about the differences between the two.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a different level of respect,&rdquo; Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. &ldquo;Michael Jordan I looked at as God. And I thought he was my version of what basketball looked like. And with LeBron, it was more like the little homie. Here&rsquo;s the little homie growing up, and man, little homie is getting better than everybody! &hellip; I definitely talked some sh*t to him. I&rsquo;ve definitely said some crazy sh*t to him. He&rsquo;s definitely said some crazy sh*t back to me.&rdquo;
KG&rsquo;s words are similar to how Kobe&rsquo;s peers felt about him during his playing days. People respect all-time greats, but they feared Black Mamba. The same goes for MJ, even to a greater extent.
Despite the indisputable talent, LeBron never had that divine-aura about him. That&rsquo;s why players who weren&rsquo;t on the same level as him &mdash; KG included &mdash; were more inclined to mock him, especially early in his career. Some of them still do, although it seems over the last few years, James has embraced the role of a mocker more and more.
That doesn&rsquo;t mean players don&rsquo;t respect James, but he isn&rsquo;t in the same category as the two aforementioned all-time greats. KG, however, gave LeBron a huge credit for one thing.
"You&rsquo;ve gotta have that in you to be able to have those shoulders to carry it," Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "No man is perfect in this sh*t, and there ain&rsquo;t no telltale book on how to do this sh*t. He&rsquo;s done a great fuc*ing job. I just felt like it was only right to give him that respect."
It&rsquo;s refreshing to hear someone talk about MJ and LeBron without initiating the GOAT debate. It&rsquo;s even better to hear someone of KG&rsquo;s stature speak about the two. Whether you agree with him or not, you know it&rsquo;s coming from the heart. And that&rsquo;s all we can ask from him &mdash; there&rsquo;s no doubt we&rsquo;ll get the same thing from "Anything Is Possible."
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Kevin Garnett&rsquo;s documentary, "Anything Is Possible," debuts Friday on Showtime. Judging by his first on-camera interview about a piece he co-produced, we&rsquo;re in for a treat.
Anything is Possible
The doc captures everything, from draft night to Garnett winning his only NBA championship with the Celtics. Intertwined with stories about playing against the all-time greats, dealing with controversies, plus the plethora of behind-the-scenes anecdotes, "Anything Is Possible" is Garnett&rsquo;s way of closing one book and allowing a different interest of his to take over.
&ldquo;Storytelling is my passion now,&rdquo; Garnett said.
This is a guy who came to the NBA in 1995 and retired in 2016. From the Bulls dynasty to Kobe-Shaq Lakers to Steph Curry&rsquo;s three-point revolution, Garnett has been through it all. And throughout the entire 21 seasons, no one could match his intensity. Now Mr. Intensity himself is ready to verbalize those experiences. And he started even before the release of the doc.
Respecting both MJ and LeBron &mdash; also possible
Garnett is one of the few who crossed paths with both Michael Jordan and LeBron James. During the <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with GQ</a>, he talked about the differences between the two.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a different level of respect,&rdquo; Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. &ldquo;Michael Jordan I looked at as God. And I thought he was my version of what basketball looked like. And with LeBron, it was more like the little homie. Here&rsquo;s the little homie growing up, and man, little homie is getting better than everybody! &hellip; I definitely talked some sh*t to him. I&rsquo;ve definitely said some crazy sh*t to him. He&rsquo;s definitely said some crazy sh*t back to me.&rdquo;
KG&rsquo;s words are similar to how Kobe&rsquo;s peers felt about him during his playing days. People respect all-time greats, but they feared Black Mamba. The same goes for MJ, even to a greater extent.
Despite the indisputable talent, LeBron never had that divine-aura about him. That&rsquo;s why players who weren&rsquo;t on the same level as him &mdash; KG included &mdash; were more inclined to mock him, especially early in his career. Some of them still do, although it seems over the last few years, James has embraced the role of a mocker more and more.
That doesn&rsquo;t mean players don&rsquo;t respect James, but he isn&rsquo;t in the same category as the two aforementioned all-time greats. KG, however, gave LeBron a huge credit for one thing.
"You&rsquo;ve gotta have that in you to be able to have those shoulders to carry it," Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "No man is perfect in this sh*t, and there ain&rsquo;t no telltale book on how to do this sh*t. He&rsquo;s done a great fuc*ing job. I just felt like it was only right to give him that respect."
It&rsquo;s refreshing to hear someone talk about MJ and LeBron without initiating the GOAT debate. It&rsquo;s even better to hear someone of KG&rsquo;s stature speak about the two. Whether you agree with him or not, you know it&rsquo;s coming from the heart. And that&rsquo;s all we can ask from him &mdash; there&rsquo;s no doubt we&rsquo;ll get the same thing from "Anything Is Possible."
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Kevin Garnett&rsquo;s documentary, "Anything Is Possible," debuts Friday on Showtime. Judging by his first on-camera interview about a piece he co-produced, we&rsquo;re in for a treat.
Anything is Possible
The doc captures everything, from draft night to Garnett winning his only NBA championship with the Celtics. Intertwined with stories about playing against the all-time greats, dealing with controversies, plus the plethora of behind-the-scenes anecdotes, "Anything Is Possible" is Garnett&rsquo;s way of closing one book and allowing a different interest of his to take over.
&ldquo;Storytelling is my passion now,&rdquo; Garnett said.
This is a guy who came to the NBA in 1995 and retired in 2016. From the Bulls' dynasty to the Kobe-Shaq Lakers to Steph Curry&rsquo;s three-point revolution, Garnett has been through it all. And throughout the entire 21 seasons, no one could match his intensity. Now Mr. Intensity himself is ready to verbalize those experiences. And he started even before the release of the doc.
Respecting both MJ and LeBron &mdash; also possible
Garnett is one of the few who crossed paths with both Michael Jordan and LeBron James. During the <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with GQ</a>, he talked about the differences between the two.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a different level of respect,&rdquo; Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. &ldquo;Michael Jordan I looked at as God. And I thought he was my version of what basketball looked like. And with LeBron, it was more like the little homie. Here&rsquo;s the little homie growing up, and man, little homie is getting better than everybody! &hellip; I definitely talked some sh*t to him. I&rsquo;ve definitely said some crazy sh*t to him. He&rsquo;s definitely said some crazy sh*t back to me.&rdquo;
KG&rsquo;s words are similar to how Kobe&rsquo;s peers felt about him during his playing days. People respect all-time greats, but they feared Black Mamba. The same goes for MJ, even to a greater extent.
Despite the indisputable talent, LeBron never had that divine-aura about him. That&rsquo;s why players who weren&rsquo;t on the same level as him &mdash; KG included &mdash; were more inclined to mock him, especially early in his career. Some of them still do, although it seems over the last few years, James has embraced the role of a mocker more and more.
That doesn&rsquo;t mean players don&rsquo;t respect James, but he isn&rsquo;t in the same category as the two aforementioned all-time greats. KG, however, gave LeBron a huge credit for one thing.
"You&rsquo;ve gotta have that in you to be able to have those shoulders to carry it," Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "No man is perfect in this sh*t, and there ain&rsquo;t no telltale book on how to do this sh*t. He&rsquo;s done a great fuc*ing job. I just felt like it was only right to give him that respect."
It&rsquo;s refreshing to hear someone talk about MJ and LeBron without initiating the GOAT debate. It&rsquo;s even better to hear someone of KG&rsquo;s stature speak about the two. Whether you agree with him or not, you know it&rsquo;s coming from the heart. And that&rsquo;s all we can ask from him &mdash; there&rsquo;s no doubt we&rsquo;ll get the same thing from "Anything Is Possible."
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Kevin Garnett&rsquo;s documentary, "Anything Is Possible," debuts Friday on Showtime. Judging by his first on-camera interview about a piece he co-produced, we&rsquo;re in for a treat.
Anything is Possible
The doc captures everything, from draft night to Garnett winning his only NBA championship with the Celtics. Intertwined with stories about playing against the all-time greats, dealing with controversies, plus the plethora of behind-the-scenes anecdotes, "Anything Is Possible" is Garnett&rsquo;s way of closing one book and allowing a different interest of his to take over.
&ldquo;Storytelling is my passion now,&rdquo; Garnett said.
This is a guy who came to the NBA in 1995 and retired in 2016. From the Bulls' dynasty to the Kobe-Shaq Lakers to Steph Curry&rsquo;s three-point revolution, Garnett has been through it all. And throughout the entire 21 seasons, no one could match his intensity. Now he's is ready to verbalize those experiences. And he started even before the release of the doc.
Respecting both MJ and LeBron &mdash; also possible
Garnett is one of the few who crossed paths with both Michael Jordan and LeBron James. During the <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with GQ</a>, he talked about the differences between the two.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a different level of respect,&rdquo; Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. &ldquo;Michael Jordan I looked at as God. And I thought he was my version of what basketball looked like. And with LeBron, it was more like the little homie. Here&rsquo;s the little homie growing up, and man, little homie is getting better than everybody! &hellip; I definitely talked some sh*t to him. I&rsquo;ve definitely said some crazy sh*t to him. He&rsquo;s definitely said some crazy sh*t back to me.&rdquo;
KG&rsquo;s words are similar to how Kobe&rsquo;s peers felt about him during his playing days. People respect all-time greats, but they feared Black Mamba. The same goes for MJ, even to a greater extent.
Despite the indisputable talent, LeBron never had that divine-aura about him. That&rsquo;s why players who weren&rsquo;t on the same level as him &mdash; KG included &mdash; were more inclined to mock him, especially early in his career. Some of them still do, although it seems over the last few years, James has embraced the role of a mocker more and more.
That doesn&rsquo;t mean players don&rsquo;t respect James, but he isn&rsquo;t in the same category as the two aforementioned all-time greats. KG, however, gave LeBron a huge credit for one thing.
"You&rsquo;ve gotta have that in you to be able to have those shoulders to carry it," Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "No man is perfect in this sh*t, and there ain&rsquo;t no telltale book on how to do this sh*t. He&rsquo;s done a great fuc*ing job. I just felt like it was only right to give him that respect."
It&rsquo;s refreshing to hear someone talk about MJ and LeBron without initiating the GOAT debate. It&rsquo;s even better to hear someone of KG&rsquo;s stature speak about the two. Whether you agree with him or not, you know it&rsquo;s coming from the heart. And that&rsquo;s all we can ask from him &mdash; there&rsquo;s no doubt we&rsquo;ll get the same thing from "Anything Is Possible."
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Kevin Garnett&rsquo;s documentary, "Anything Is Possible," debuts Friday on Showtime. Judging by his first on-camera interview about a piece he co-produced, we&rsquo;re in for a treat.
Anything is Possible
The doc captures everything, from draft night to Garnett winning his only NBA championship with the Celtics. Intertwined with stories about playing against the all-time greats, dealing with controversies, plus the plethora of behind-the-scenes anecdotes, "Anything Is Possible" is Garnett&rsquo;s way of closing one book and allowing a different interest of his to take over.
&ldquo;Storytelling is my passion now,&rdquo; Garnett said.
This is a guy who came to the NBA in 1995 and retired in 2016. From the Bulls' dynasty to the Kobe-Shaq Lakers to Steph Curry&rsquo;s three-point revolution, Garnett has been through it all. And throughout the entire 21 seasons, no one could match his intensity. Now he's is ready to verbalize those experiences. And he started even before the release of the documentary.
Respecting both MJ and LeBron &mdash; also possible
Garnett is one of the few who crossed paths with both Michael Jordan and LeBron James. During the <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with GQ</a>, he talked about the differences between the two.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a different level of respect,&rdquo; Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. &ldquo;Michael Jordan I looked at as God. And I thought he was my version of what basketball looked like. And with LeBron, it was more like the little homie. Here&rsquo;s the little homie growing up, and man, little homie is getting better than everybody! &hellip; I definitely talked some sh*t to him. I&rsquo;ve definitely said some crazy sh*t to him. He&rsquo;s definitely said some crazy sh*t back to me.&rdquo;
KG&rsquo;s words are similar to how Kobe&rsquo;s peers felt about him during his playing days. People respect all-time greats, but they feared Black Mamba. The same goes for MJ, even to a greater extent.
Despite the indisputable talent, LeBron never had that divine-aura about him. That&rsquo;s why players who weren&rsquo;t on the same level as him &mdash; KG included &mdash; were more inclined to mock him, especially early in his career. Some of them still do, although it seems over the last few years, James has embraced the role of a mocker more and more.
That doesn&rsquo;t mean players don&rsquo;t respect James, but he isn&rsquo;t in the same category as the two aforementioned all-time greats. KG, however, gave LeBron a huge credit for one thing.
"You&rsquo;ve gotta have that in you to be able to have those shoulders to carry it," Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "No man is perfect in this sh*t, and there ain&rsquo;t no telltale book on how to do this sh*t. He&rsquo;s done a great fuc*ing job. I just felt like it was only right to give him that respect."
It&rsquo;s refreshing to hear someone talk about MJ and LeBron without initiating the GOAT debate. It&rsquo;s even better to hear someone of KG&rsquo;s stature speak about the two. Whether you agree with him or not, you know it&rsquo;s coming from the heart. And that&rsquo;s all we can ask from him &mdash; there&rsquo;s no doubt we&rsquo;ll get the same thing from "Anything Is Possible."
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Kevin Garnett&rsquo;s documentary, "Anything Is Possible," debuts Friday on Showtime. Judging by his first on-camera interview about a piece he co-produced, we&rsquo;re in for a treat.
Anything is Possible
The doc captures everything, from draft night to Garnett winning his only NBA championship with the Celtics. Intertwined with stories about playing against the all-time greats, dealing with controversies, plus the plethora of behind-the-scenes anecdotes, "Anything Is Possible" is Garnett&rsquo;s way of closing one book and allowing a different interest of his to take over.
&ldquo;Storytelling is my passion now,&rdquo; Garnett said.
This is a guy who came to the NBA in 1995 and retired in 2016. From the Bulls' dynasty to the Kobe-Shaq Lakers to Steph Curry&rsquo;s three-point revolution, Garnett has been through it all. And throughout the entire 21 seasons, no one could match his intensity. Now he's is ready to verbalize those experiences. And he started even before the release of the documentary.
Respecting both MJ and LeBron &mdash; also possible
Garnett is one of the few who crossed paths with both Michael Jordan and LeBron James. During the <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with GQ</a>, he talked about the differences between the two.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a different level of respect,&rdquo; Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. &ldquo;Michael Jordan I looked at as God. And I thought he was my version of what basketball looked like. And with LeBron, it was more like the little homie. Here&rsquo;s the little homie growing up, and man, little homie is getting better than everybody! &hellip; I definitely talked some sh*t to him. I&rsquo;ve definitely said some crazy sh*t to him. He&rsquo;s definitely said some crazy sh*t back to me.&rdquo;
KG&rsquo;s words are similar to how Kobe&rsquo;s peers felt about him during his playing days. People respect all-time greats, but they feared Black Mamba. The same goes for MJ, even to a greater extent.
Despite the indisputable talent, LeBron never had that divine aura about him. That&rsquo;s why players who weren&rsquo;t on the same level as him &mdash; KG included &mdash; were more inclined to mock him, especially early in his career.&nbsp;
That doesn&rsquo;t mean players don&rsquo;t respect James, but he isn&rsquo;t in the same category as the two aforementioned all-time greats. KG, however, gave LeBron a huge credit for one thing.
"You&rsquo;ve gotta have that in you to be able to have those shoulders to carry it," Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "No man is perfect in this sh*t, and there ain&rsquo;t no telltale book on how to do this sh*t. He&rsquo;s done a great fuc*ing job. I just felt like it was only right to give him that respect."
It&rsquo;s refreshing to hear someone talk about MJ and LeBron without initiating the GOAT debate. It&rsquo;s even better to hear someone of KG&rsquo;s stature speak about the two. Whether you agree with him or not, you know it&rsquo;s coming from the heart. And that&rsquo;s all we can ask from him &mdash; there&rsquo;s no doubt we&rsquo;ll get the same thing from "Anything Is Possible."
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Kevin Garnett&rsquo;s documentary, "Anything Is Possible," debuted Friday on Showtime. Judging by his first on-camera interview about a piece he co-produced, we&rsquo;re in for a treat.
Anything is Possible
The doc captures everything, from draft night to Garnett winning his only NBA championship with the Celtics. Intertwined with stories about playing against the all-time greats, dealing with controversies, plus the plethora of behind-the-scenes anecdotes, "Anything Is Possible" is Garnett&rsquo;s way of closing one book and allowing a different interest of his to take over.
&ldquo;Storytelling is my passion now,&rdquo; Garnett said.
This is a guy who came to the NBA in 1995 and retired in 2016. From the Bulls' dynasty to the Kobe-Shaq Lakers to Steph Curry&rsquo;s three-point revolution, Garnett has been through it all. And throughout the entire 21 seasons, no one could match his intensity. Now he's is ready to verbalize those experiences. And he started even before the release of the documentary.
Respecting both MJ and LeBron &mdash; also possible
Garnett is one of the few who crossed paths with both Michael Jordan and LeBron James. During the <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with GQ</a>, he talked about the differences between the two.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a different level of respect,&rdquo; Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. &ldquo;Michael Jordan I looked at as God. And I thought he was my version of what basketball looked like. And with LeBron, it was more like the little homie. Here&rsquo;s the little homie growing up, and man, little homie is getting better than everybody! &hellip; I definitely talked some sh*t to him. I&rsquo;ve definitely said some crazy sh*t to him. He&rsquo;s definitely said some crazy sh*t back to me.&rdquo;
KG&rsquo;s words are similar to how Kobe&rsquo;s peers felt about him during his playing days. People respect all-time greats, but they feared Black Mamba. The same goes for MJ, even to a greater extent.
Despite the indisputable talent, LeBron never had that divine aura about him. That&rsquo;s why players who weren&rsquo;t on the same level as him &mdash; KG included &mdash; were more inclined to mock him, especially early in his career.&nbsp;
That doesn&rsquo;t mean players don&rsquo;t respect James, but he isn&rsquo;t in the same category as the two aforementioned all-time greats. KG, however, gave LeBron a huge credit for one thing.
"You&rsquo;ve gotta have that in you to be able to have those shoulders to carry it," Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "No man is perfect in this sh*t, and there ain&rsquo;t no telltale book on how to do this sh*t. He&rsquo;s done a great f***ing job. I just felt like it was only right to give him that respect."
It&rsquo;s refreshing to hear someone talk about MJ and LeBron without initiating the GOAT debate. It&rsquo;s even better to hear someone of KG&rsquo;s stature speak about the two. Whether you agree with him or not, you know it&rsquo;s coming from the heart. And that&rsquo;s all we can ask from him &mdash; there&rsquo;s no doubt we&rsquo;ll get the same thing from "Anything Is Possible."
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Kevin Garnett&rsquo;s documentary, "Anything Is Possible," debuted Friday on Showtime, and it was a treat.
Anything is Possible
The doc captures everything, from draft night to Garnett winning his only NBA championship with the Celtics. Intertwined with stories about playing against the all-time greats, dealing with controversies, plus the plethora of behind-the-scenes anecdotes, "Anything Is Possible" is Garnett&rsquo;s way of closing one book and allowing a different interest of his to take over.
&ldquo;Storytelling is my passion now,&rdquo; Garnett said.
This is a guy who came to the NBA in 1995 and retired in 2016. From the Bulls' dynasty to the Kobe-Shaq Lakers to Steph Curry&rsquo;s three-point revolution, Garnett has been through it all. And throughout the entire 21 seasons, no one could match his intensity. Now he's is ready to verbalize those experiences. And he started even before the release of the documentary.
Respecting both MJ and LeBron &mdash; also possible
Garnett is one of the few who crossed paths with both Michael Jordan and LeBron James. During the <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with GQ</a>, he talked about the differences between the two.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a different level of respect,&rdquo; Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. &ldquo;Michael Jordan I looked at as God. And I thought he was my version of what basketball looked like. And with LeBron, it was more like the little homie. Here&rsquo;s the little homie growing up, and man, little homie is getting better than everybody! &hellip; I definitely talked some sh*t to him. I&rsquo;ve definitely said some crazy sh*t to him. He&rsquo;s definitely said some crazy sh*t back to me.&rdquo;
KG&rsquo;s words are similar to how Kobe&rsquo;s peers felt about him during his playing days. People respect all-time greats, but they feared Black Mamba. The same goes for MJ, even to a greater extent.
Despite the indisputable talent, LeBron never had that divine aura about him. That&rsquo;s why players who weren&rsquo;t on the same level as him &mdash; KG included &mdash; were more inclined to mock him, especially early in his career.&nbsp;
That doesn&rsquo;t mean players don&rsquo;t respect James, but he isn&rsquo;t in the same category as the two aforementioned all-time greats. KG, however, gave LeBron a huge credit for one thing.
"You&rsquo;ve gotta have that in you to be able to have those shoulders to carry it," Garnett <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-garnett-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "No man is perfect in this sh*t, and there ain&rsquo;t no telltale book on how to do this sh*t. He&rsquo;s done a great f***ing job. I just felt like it was only right to give him that respect."
It&rsquo;s refreshing to hear someone talk about MJ and LeBron without initiating the GOAT debate. It&rsquo;s even better to hear someone of KG&rsquo;s stature speak about the two. Whether you agree with him or not, you know it&rsquo;s coming from the heart. And that&rsquo;s all we can ask from him &mdash; there&rsquo;s no doubt we&rsquo;ll get the same thing from "Anything Is Possible."
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Kevin Garnett reflects on the different auras of greatness between Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

Kevin Garnett has a 'different level of respect' for LeBron, Jordan

Anyone born after 1995 probably knows less about about Allen Iverson, but watching him play was truly magical for those who had a chance to follow the best days of his career. Iverson was the first small player since Isiah Thomas to dominate the league, and he took the NBA by storm with his famous crossover move on prime Michael Jordan.
In the years after, Iverson continued to use his otherworldly physical gifts to be a threat on both ends of the basketball court, turning the Philadelphia 76ers into a contender for the first time in over fifteen years.
Stories of Iverson&rsquo;s athletic gifts are well-documented. From his time playing football in high school to his successful careers in prep and college hoops, A.I. was quick with long arms and as agile of a human being as one has ever seen. JJ Redick had Kyle Korver on his podcast, and the two talked about their experiences playing with Iverson, to which Korver recalled how The Answer helped a young shooter find his way.
&ldquo;If you couldn&rsquo;t shoot it, Allen wasn&rsquo;t passing you the ball. So when I came in he always had his arm around me, telling me to shoot it," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/uPG9D2vRqzM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three</a>.
JJ Redick had another story to add of Iverson , which not many people were aware of.
&ldquo;We had training camp one day and Allen came in rather tardy&hellip; Then he played for the first how many minutes of live basketball, wearing just his socks," Redick said with a laugh.&nbsp;
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uPG9D2vRqzM" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Allen was an amazing athlete, but to play basketball against NBA players and dominate in just your socks is incredible. This is a testament to Allen&rsquo;s quickness and agility. He was so light on his feet that he could scrimmage in just his socks.
&ldquo;Allen would also beat everyone in the mile run, running the last lap backwards," Redick added. "It&rsquo;s just ridiculous.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The Answer may have retired with zero rings, but he was undoubtedly one of the biggest basketball icons of his generation. Kobe might have won more rings, but Iverson got kids to start wearing arm sleeves, ankle socks, and baggy shorts because of how his style of play captivated the hearts and minds of young basketball fans.
Iverson was one of the greatest of all time, as he had the mystique of these types of instances in the same way that Jordan, Bird, and Kobe did. If you still have doubts about Iverson&rsquo;s immense talents, try playing a game of basketball in just your socks.

Anyone born after 1995 probably knows less about about Allen Iverson, but watching him play was truly magical for those who had a chance to follow the best days of his career. Iverson was the first small player since Isiah Thomas to dominate the league, and he took the NBA by storm with his famous crossover move on prime Michael Jordan.
In the years after, Iverson continued to use his otherworldly physical gifts to be a threat on both ends of the basketball court, turning the Philadelphia 76ers into a contender for the first time in over fifteen years.
Stories of Iverson&rsquo;s athletic gifts are well-documented. From his time playing football in high school to his successful careers in prep and college hoops, A.I. was quick with long arms and as agile of a human being as one has ever seen. JJ Redick had Kyle Korver on his podcast, and the two talked about their experiences playing with Iverson, to which Korver recalled how The Answer helped a young shooter find his way.
&ldquo;If you couldn&rsquo;t shoot it, Allen wasn&rsquo;t passing you the ball. So when I came in he always had his arm around me, telling me to shoot it," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/uPG9D2vRqzM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three</a>.
JJ Redick had another story to add of Iverson playing away from the cameras, which not many people were aware of.
&ldquo;We had training camp one day and Allen came in rather tardy&hellip; Then he played for the first how many minutes of live basketball, wearing just his socks," Redick said with a laugh.&nbsp;
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uPG9D2vRqzM" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Allen was an amazing athlete, but to play basketball against NBA players and dominate in just your socks is incredible. This is a testament to Allen&rsquo;s quickness and agility. He was so light on his feet that he could scrimmage in just his socks.
&ldquo;Allen would also beat everyone in the mile run, running the last lap backwards," Redick added. "It&rsquo;s just ridiculous.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The Answer may have retired with zero rings, but he was undoubtedly one of the biggest basketball icons of his generation. Kobe might have won more rings, but Iverson got kids to start wearing arm sleeves, ankle socks, and baggy shorts because of how his style of play captivated the hearts and minds of young basketball fans.
Iverson was one of the greatest of all time, as he had the mystique of these types of instances in the same way that Jordan, Bird, and Kobe did. If you still have doubts about Iverson&rsquo;s immense talents, try playing a game of basketball in just your socks.

&nbsp;
Anyone born after 1995 probably knows less about about Allen Iverson, but watching him play was truly magical for those who had a chance to follow the best days of his career. Iverson was the first small player since Isiah Thomas to dominate the league, and he took the NBA by storm with his famous crossover move on prime Michael Jordan.
In the years after, Iverson continued to use his otherworldly physical gifts to be a threat on both ends of the basketball court, turning the Philadelphia 76ers into a contender for the first time in over fifteen years.
Stories of Iverson&rsquo;s athletic gifts are well-documented. From his time playing football in high school to his successful careers in prep and college hoops, A.I. was quick with long arms and as agile of a human being as one has ever seen. JJ Redick had Kyle Korver on his podcast, and the two talked about their experiences playing with Iverson, to which Korver recalled how The Answer helped a young shooter find his way.
&ldquo;If you couldn&rsquo;t shoot it, Allen wasn&rsquo;t passing you the ball. So when I came in he always had his arm around me, telling me to shoot it," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/uPG9D2vRqzM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three</a>.
JJ Redick had another story to add of Iverson playing away from the cameras, which not many people were aware of.
&ldquo;We had training camp one day and Allen came in rather tardy&hellip; Then he played for the first how many minutes of live basketball, wearing just his socks," Redick said with a laugh.&nbsp;
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uPG9D2vRqzM" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Allen was an amazing athlete, but to play basketball against NBA players and dominate in just your socks is incredible. This is a testament to Allen&rsquo;s quickness and agility. He was so light on his feet that he could scrimmage in just his socks.
&ldquo;Allen would also beat everyone in the mile run, running the last lap backwards," Redick added. "It&rsquo;s just ridiculous.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The Answer may have retired with zero rings, but he was undoubtedly one of the biggest basketball icons of his generation. Kobe might have won more rings, but Iverson got kids to start wearing arm sleeves, ankle socks, and baggy shorts because of how his style of play captivated the hearts and minds of young basketball fans.
Iverson was one of the greatest of all time, as he had the mystique of these types of instances in the same way that Jordan, Bird, and Kobe did. If you still have doubts about Iverson&rsquo;s immense talents, try playing a game of basketball in just your socks.

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Anyone born after 1995 probably knows less about about Allen Iverson, but watching him play was truly magical for those who had a chance to follow the best days of his career. Iverson was the first small player since Isiah Thomas to dominate the league, and he took the NBA by storm with his famous crossover move on prime Michael Jordan.
In the years after, Iverson continued to use his otherworldly physical gifts to be a threat on both ends of the basketball court, turning the Philadelphia 76ers into a contender for the first time in over fifteen years.
Stories of Iverson&rsquo;s athletic gifts are well-documented. From his time playing football in high school to his successful careers in prep and college hoops, A.I. was quick with long arms and as agile of a human being as one has ever seen. JJ Redick had Kyle Korver on his podcast, and the two talked about their experiences playing with Iverson, to which Korver recalled how The Answer helped a young shooter find his way.
&ldquo;If you couldn&rsquo;t shoot it, Allen wasn&rsquo;t passing you the ball. So when I came in he always had his arm around me, telling me to shoot it," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/uPG9D2vRqzM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three</a>.
JJ Redick had another story to add of Iverson playing away from the cameras, which not many people were aware of.
&ldquo;We had training camp one day and Allen came in rather tardy&hellip; Then he played for the first how many minutes of live basketball, wearing just his socks," Redick said with a laugh.&nbsp;
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Allen was an amazing athlete, but to play basketball against NBA players and dominate in just your socks is incredible. This is a testament to Allen&rsquo;s quickness and agility. He was so light on his feet that he could scrimmage in just his socks.
&ldquo;Allen would also beat everyone in the mile run, running the last lap backwards," Redick added. "It&rsquo;s just ridiculous.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The Answer may have retired with zero rings, but he was undoubtedly one of the biggest basketball icons of his generation. Kobe might have won more rings, but Iverson got kids to start wearing arm sleeves, ankle socks, and baggy shorts because of how his style of play captivated the hearts and minds of young basketball fans.
Iverson was one of the greatest of all time, as he had the mystique of these types of instances in the same way that Jordan, Bird, and Kobe did. If you still have doubts about Iverson&rsquo;s immense talents, try playing a game of basketball in just your socks.

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Anyone born after 1995 probably knows less about about Allen Iverson, but watching him play was truly magical for those who had a chance to follow the best days of his career. Iverson was the first small player since Isiah Thomas to dominate the league, and he took the NBA by storm with his famous crossover move on prime Michael Jordan.
In the years after, Iverson continued to use his otherworldly physical gifts to be a threat on both ends of the basketball court, turning the Philadelphia 76ers into a contender for the first time in over fifteen years.
Stories of Iverson&rsquo;s athletic gifts are well-documented. From his time playing football in high school to his successful careers in prep and college hoops, A.I. was quick with long arms and as agile of a human being as one has ever seen. JJ Redick had Kyle Korver on his podcast, and the two talked about their experiences playing with Iverson, to which Korver recalled how The Answer helped a young shooter find his way.
&ldquo;If you couldn&rsquo;t shoot it, Allen wasn&rsquo;t passing you the ball. So when I came in he always had his arm around me, telling me to shoot it," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/uPG9D2vRqzM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three</a>.
JJ Redick had another story to add of Iverson playing away from the cameras, which not many people were aware of.
&ldquo;We had training camp one day and Allen came in rather tardy&hellip; Then he played for the first how many minutes of live basketball, wearing just his socks," Redick said with a laugh.&nbsp;
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Allen was an amazing athlete, but to play basketball against NBA players and dominate in just your socks is incredible. This is a testament to Allen&rsquo;s quickness and agility. He was so light on his feet that he could scrimmage in just his socks.
&ldquo;Allen would also beat everyone in the mile run, running the last lap backwards," Redick added. "It&rsquo;s just ridiculous.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The Answer may have retired with zero rings, but he was undoubtedly one of the biggest basketball icons of his generation. Kobe might have won more rings, but Iverson got kids to start wearing arm sleeves, ankle socks, and baggy shorts because of how his style of play captivated the hearts and minds of young basketball fans.
Iverson was one of the greatest of all time, as he had the mystique of these types of instances in the same way that Jordan, Bird, and Kobe did. If you still have doubts about Iverson&rsquo;s immense talents, try playing a game of basketball in just your socks.
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Anyone born after 1995 probably knows less about about Allen Iverson, but watching him play was truly magical for those who had a chance to follow the best days of his career. Iverson was the first small player since Isiah Thomas to dominate the league, and he took the NBA by storm with his famous crossover move on prime Michael Jordan.
In the years after, Iverson continued to use his otherworldly physical gifts to be a threat on both ends of the basketball court, turning the Philadelphia 76ers into a contender for the first time in over fifteen years.
Stories of Iverson&rsquo;s athletic gifts are well-documented. From his time playing football in high school to his successful careers in prep and college hoops, A.I. was quick with long arms and as agile of a human being as one has ever seen. JJ Redick had Kyle Korver on his podcast, and the two talked about their experiences playing with Iverson, to which Korver recalled how The Answer helped a young shooter find his way.
&ldquo;If you couldn&rsquo;t shoot it, Allen wasn&rsquo;t passing you the ball. So when I came in he always had his arm around me, telling me to shoot it," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/uPG9D2vRqzM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three</a>.
JJ Redick had another story to add of Iverson playing away from the cameras, which not many people were aware of.
&ldquo;We had training camp one day and Allen came in rather tardy&hellip; Then he played for the first how many minutes of live basketball, wearing just his socks," Redick said with a laugh.&nbsp;
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Allen was an amazing athlete, but to play basketball against NBA players and dominate in just your socks is incredible. This is a testament to Allen&rsquo;s quickness and agility. He was so light on his feet that he could scrimmage in just his socks.
&ldquo;Allen would also beat everyone in the mile run, running the last lap backwards," Redick added. "It&rsquo;s just ridiculous.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The Answer may have retired with zero rings, but he was undoubtedly one of the biggest basketball icons of his generation. Kobe might have won more rings, but Iverson got kids to start wearing arm sleeves, ankle socks, and baggy shorts because of how his style of play captivated the hearts and minds of young basketball fans.
Iverson was one of the greatest of all time, as he had the mystique of these types of instances in the same way that Jordan, Bird, and Kobe did. If you still have doubts about Iverson&rsquo;s immense talents, try playing a game of basketball in just your socks.
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Anyone born after 1995 probably knows less about about Allen Iverson, but watching him play was truly magical for those who had a chance to follow the best days of his career. Iverson was the first small player since Isiah Thomas to dominate the league, and he took the NBA by storm with his famous crossover move on prime Michael Jordan.
In the years after, Iverson continued to use his otherworldly physical gifts to be a threat on both ends of the basketball court, turning the Philadelphia 76ers into a contender for the first time in over fifteen years.
Stories of Iverson&rsquo;s athletic gifts are well-documented. From his time playing football in high school to his successful careers in prep and college hoops, A.I. was quick with long arms and as agile of a human being as one has ever seen. JJ Redick had Kyle Korver on his podcast, and the two talked about their experiences playing with Iverson, to which Korver recalled how The Answer helped a young shooter find his way.
&ldquo;If you couldn&rsquo;t shoot it, Allen wasn&rsquo;t passing you the ball. So when I came in he always had his arm around me, telling me to shoot it," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/uPG9D2vRqzM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three</a>.
JJ Redick had another story to add of Iverson playing away from the cameras, which not many people were aware of.
&ldquo;We had training camp one day and Allen came in rather tardy&hellip; Then he played for the first how many minutes of live basketball, wearing just his socks," Redick said with a laugh.&nbsp;
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Allen was an amazing athlete, but to play basketball against NBA players and dominate in just your socks is incredible. This is a testament to Allen&rsquo;s quickness and agility. He was so light on his feet that he could scrimmage in just his socks.
&ldquo;Allen would also beat everyone in the mile run, running the last lap backwards," Redick added. "It&rsquo;s just ridiculous.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The Answer may have retired with zero rings, but he was undoubtedly one of the biggest basketball icons of his generation. Kobe might have won more rings, but Iverson got kids to start wearing arm sleeves, ankle socks, and baggy shorts because of how his style of play captivated the hearts and minds of young basketball fans.
Iverson was one of the greatest of all time, as he had the mystique of these types of instances in the same way that Jordan, Bird, and Kobe did. If you still have doubts about Iverson&rsquo;s immense talents, try playing a game of basketball in just your socks.
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Anyone born after 1995 probably knows less about about Allen Iverson, but watching him play was truly magical for those who had a chance to follow the best days of his career. Iverson was the first small player since Isiah Thomas to dominate the league, and he took the NBA by storm with his famous crossover move on prime Michael Jordan.
In the years after, Iverson continued to use his otherworldly physical gifts to be a threat on both ends of the basketball court, turning the Philadelphia 76ers into a contender for the first time in over fifteen years.
Stories of Iverson&rsquo;s athletic gifts are well-documented. From his time playing football in high school to his successful careers in prep and college hoops, A.I. was quick with long arms and as agile of a human being as one has ever seen. JJ Redick had Kyle Korver on his podcast, and the two talked about their experiences playing with Iverson, to which Korver recalled how The Answer helped a young shooter find his way.
&ldquo;If you couldn&rsquo;t shoot it, Allen wasn&rsquo;t passing you the ball. So when I came in he always had his arm around me, telling me to shoot it," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/uPG9D2vRqzM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three</a>.
JJ Redick had another story to add of Iverson playing away from the cameras, which not many people were aware of.
&ldquo;We had training camp one day and Allen came in rather tardy&hellip; Then he played for the first how many minutes of live basketball, wearing just his socks," Redick <a href="https://youtu.be/uPG9D2vRqzM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said with a laugh</a>.&nbsp;
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Allen was an amazing athlete, but to play basketball against NBA players and dominate in just your socks is incredible. This is a testament to Allen&rsquo;s quickness and agility. He was so light on his feet that he could scrimmage in just his socks.
&ldquo;Allen would also beat everyone in the mile run, running the last lap backwards," Redick added. "It&rsquo;s just ridiculous.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The Answer may have retired with zero rings, but he was undoubtedly one of the biggest basketball icons of his generation. Kobe might have won more rings, but Iverson got kids to start wearing arm sleeves, ankle socks, and baggy shorts because of how his style of play captivated the hearts and minds of young basketball fans.
Iverson was one of the greatest of all time, as he had the mystique of these types of instances in the same way that Jordan, Bird, and Kobe did. If you still have doubts about Iverson&rsquo;s immense talents, try playing a game of basketball in just your socks.
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Anyone born after 1995 probably knows less about about Allen Iverson, but watching him play was truly magical for those who had a chance to follow the best days of his career. Iverson was the first small player since Isiah Thomas to dominate the league, and he took the NBA by storm with his famous crossover move on prime Michael Jordan.
In the years after, Iverson continued to use his otherworldly physical gifts to be a threat on both ends of the basketball court, turning the Philadelphia 76ers into a contender for the first time in over fifteen years.
Stories of Iverson&rsquo;s athletic gifts are well-documented. From his time playing football in high school to his successful careers in prep and college hoops, A.I. was quick with long arms and as agile of a human being as one has ever seen. JJ Redick had Kyle Korver on his podcast, and the two talked about their experiences playing with Iverson, to which Korver recalled how The Answer helped a young shooter find his way.
&ldquo;If you couldn&rsquo;t shoot it, Allen wasn&rsquo;t passing you the ball. So when I came in he always had his arm around me, telling me to shoot it," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/uPG9D2vRqzM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three</a>.
JJ Redick had another story to add of Iverson playing away from the cameras, which not many people were aware of.
&ldquo;We had training camp one day and Allen came in rather tardy&hellip; Then he played for the first how many minutes of live basketball, wearing just his socks," Redick <a href="https://youtu.be/uPG9D2vRqzM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said with a laugh</a>.&nbsp;
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Allen was an amazing athlete, but to play basketball against NBA players and dominate in just your socks is incredible. This is a testament to Allen&rsquo;s quickness and agility. He was so light on his feet that he could scrimmage in just his socks.
&ldquo;Allen would also beat everyone in the mile run, running the last lap backwards," Redick <a href="https://youtu.be/uPG9D2vRqzM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">added</a>. "It&rsquo;s just ridiculous.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The Answer may have retired with zero rings, but he was undoubtedly one of the biggest basketball icons of his generation. Kobe might have won more rings, but Iverson got kids to start wearing arm sleeves, ankle socks, and baggy shorts because of how his style of play captivated the hearts and minds of young basketball fans.
Iverson was one of the greatest of all time, as he had the mystique of these types of instances in the same way that Jordan, Bird, and Kobe did. If you still have doubts about Iverson&rsquo;s immense talents, try playing a game of basketball in just your socks.
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Anyone born after 1995 probably knows less about Allen Iverson, but watching him play was truly magical for those who had a chance to follow the best days of his career. Iverson was the first small player since Isiah Thomas to dominate the league, and he took the NBA by storm with his famous crossover move on prime Michael Jordan.
In the years after, Iverson continued to use his otherworldly physical gifts to be a threat on both ends of the basketball court, turning the Philadelphia 76ers into a contender for the first time in over fifteen years.
Stories of Iverson&rsquo;s athletic gifts are well-documented. From his time playing football in high school to his successful careers in prep and college hoops, A.I. was quick with long arms and as agile of a human being as one has ever seen. JJ Redick had Kyle Korver on his podcast, and the two talked about their experiences playing with Iverson, to which Korver recalled how The Answer helped a young shooter find his way.
&ldquo;If you couldn&rsquo;t shoot it, Allen wasn&rsquo;t passing you the ball. So when I came in he always had his arm around me, telling me to shoot it," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/uPG9D2vRqzM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on The Old Man and The Three</a>.
JJ Redick had another story to add of Iverson playing away from the cameras, which not many people were aware of.
&ldquo;We had training camp one day and Allen came in rather tardy&hellip; Then he played for the first how many minutes of live basketball, wearing just his socks," Redick <a href="https://youtu.be/uPG9D2vRqzM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said with a laugh</a>.&nbsp;
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Allen was an amazing athlete, but to play basketball against NBA players and dominate in just your socks is incredible. This is a testament to Allen&rsquo;s quickness and agility. He was so light on his feet that he could scrimmage in just his socks.
&ldquo;Allen would also beat everyone in the mile run, running the last lap backwards," Redick <a href="https://youtu.be/uPG9D2vRqzM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">added</a>. "It&rsquo;s just ridiculous.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The Answer may have retired with zero rings, but he was undoubtedly one of the biggest basketball icons of his generation. Kobe might have won more rings, but Iverson got kids to start wearing arm sleeves, ankle socks, and baggy shorts because of how his style of play captivated the hearts and minds of young basketball fans.
Iverson was one of the greatest of all time, as he had the mystique of these types of instances in the same way that Jordan, Bird, and Kobe did. If you still have doubts about Iverson&rsquo;s immense talents, try playing a game of basketball in just your socks.
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Kyle Korver and JJ Redick spoke about Allen Iverson's greatness on Redick's podcast.

Kyle Korver, JJ Redick reflect on Allen Iverson's greatness in practice

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An excerpt from Scottie Pippen&rsquo;s upcoming book, &ldquo;Unguarded,&rdquo; has caught many people off guard. But judging by his most recent interview, the Hall of Famer is only getting started in telling his side of the story as it relates to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
Pippen&rsquo;s Friendship with MJ
Pippen revealed many things in his book &mdash; from feeling like &ldquo;nothing more than a prop,&rdquo; to criticizing Jordan for being the only Chicago Bulls player to make money off &ldquo;The Last Dance&rdquo; documentary. During an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with Michael Strahan of Good Morning America</a>, the 6-time NBA champion expanded on it while revealing the truth about his friendship with MJ.
"It wasn&rsquo;t what you saw on the court. We always will have that respect for each other, but our friendship is not where people see it on TV," Pippen <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revealed on GMA</a>.
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It&rsquo;s not surprising that Pippen admitted the two are not that close off the court &mdash; many former teammates and rivals say Jordan wasn&rsquo;t the easiest to hang around as well. But as professionals, when they went to war every game and competed for every championship with the Bulls during the 1990s, it seemed like MJ and Pippen were inseparable. So why is he throwing so much shade at his former teammate?
Promotional Campaign
Pippen is in the middle of his "Unguarded" promotional campaign, and so far, he&rsquo;s nailed it. For some fans, he did not need to twist things to make it more interesting or start a verbal boxing match with former players. Pippen's name and his career will forever be associated with the Bulls and MJ. But he will always be known as the ultimate second option, the supporting actor that deserved the best actor award and the player who could be <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jalen-rose-calls-pippen-the-most-disrespected-all-time-great-player-in-any-sport/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one of the most underappreciated ever</a>.
However, with the massive success of "The Last Dance" documentary, the Hall-of-Fame small forward couldn&rsquo;t stay quiet anymore. So Pippen used the book to provide his own point of view on Jordan&rsquo;s project and how everyone else besides him was portrayed.
The focus of the "The Last Dance" was MJ, so naturally, the story revolved around him. Pippen wanted equal recognition or compensation for allowing themselves to be filmed during the 1998 season. He even called his former partner &ldquo;condescending.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Pip may have a point; there would be no Bulls dynasty without him or the rest of their teammates. But what he failed to recognize is that the documentary needs to be advertised and promoted the way he is promoting &ldquo;Unguarded&rdquo; &ndash; the more controversial it gets, the better. Fans will buy the book because of what&rsquo;s in it. Let&rsquo;s hope it turns out to be a massive success so Pippen can say the end really did justify the means.
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An excerpt from Scottie Pippen&rsquo;s upcoming book, &ldquo;Unguarded,&rdquo; has caught many people off guard. But judging by his most recent interview, the Hall of Famer is only getting started in telling his side of the story as it relates to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
Pippen&rsquo;s Friendship with MJ
Pippen revealed many things in his book &mdash; from feeling like &ldquo;nothing more than a prop,&rdquo; to criticizing Jordan for being the only Chicago Bulls player to make money off &ldquo;The Last Dance&rdquo; documentary. During an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with Michael Strahan of Good Morning America</a>, the 6-time NBA champion expanded on it while revealing the truth about his friendship with MJ.
"It wasn&rsquo;t what you saw on the court. We always will have that respect for each other, but our friendship is not where people see it on TV," Pippen <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revealed on GMA</a>.
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It&rsquo;s not surprising that Pippen admitted the two are not that close off the court &mdash; many former teammates and rivals say Jordan wasn&rsquo;t the easiest to hang around as well. But as professionals, when they went to war every game and competed for every championship with the Bulls during the 1990s, it seemed like MJ and Pippen were inseparable. So why is he throwing so much shade at his former teammate?
Promotional Campaign
Pippen is in the middle of his "Unguarded" promotional campaign, and so far, he&rsquo;s nailed it. For some fans, he did not need to twist things to make it more interesting or start a verbal boxing match with former players. Pippen's name and his career will forever be associated with the Bulls and MJ. But he will always be known as the ultimate second option, the supporting actor that deserved the best actor award and the player who could be <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jalen-rose-calls-pippen-the-most-disrespected-all-time-great-player-in-any-sport/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one of the most underappreciated ever</a>.
However, with the massive success of "The Last Dance" documentary, the Hall-of-Fame small forward couldn&rsquo;t stay quiet anymore. So Pippen used the book to provide his own point of view on Jordan&rsquo;s project and how everyone else besides him was portrayed.
The focus of the "The Last Dance" was MJ, so naturally, the story revolved around him. Pippen wanted equal recognition, or at least compensation for allowing themselves to be filmed during the 1998 season. He even called his former partner &ldquo;condescending.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Pip may have a point; there would be no Bulls dynasty without him or the rest of their teammates. But what he failed to recognize is that the documentary needs to be advertised and promoted the way he is promoting &ldquo;Unguarded&rdquo; &ndash; the more controversial it gets, the better. Fans will buy the book because of what&rsquo;s in it. Let&rsquo;s hope it turns out to be a massive success so Pippen can say the end really did justify the means.
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An excerpt from Scottie Pippen&rsquo;s upcoming book, &ldquo;Unguarded,&rdquo; has caught many people off guard. But judging by his most recent interview, the Hall of Famer is only getting started in telling his side of the story as it relates to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
Pippen&rsquo;s Friendship with MJ
Pippen revealed many things in his book &mdash; from feeling like &ldquo;nothing more than a prop,&rdquo; to criticizing Jordan for being the only Chicago Bulls player to make money off &ldquo;The Last Dance&rdquo; documentary. During an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with Michael Strahan of Good Morning America</a>, the 6-time NBA champion expanded on it while revealing the truth about his friendship with MJ.
"It wasn&rsquo;t what you saw on the court. We always will have that respect for each other, but our friendship is not where people see it on TV," Pippen <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revealed on GMA</a>.
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It&rsquo;s not surprising that Pippen admitted the two are not that close off the court &mdash; many former teammates and rivals say Jordan wasn&rsquo;t the easiest to hang around as well. But as professionals, when they went to war every game and competed for every championship with the Bulls during the 1990s, it seemed like MJ and Pippen were inseparable. So why is he throwing so much shade at his former teammate?
Promotional Campaign
Pippen is in the middle of his "Unguarded" promotional campaign, and so far, he&rsquo;s nailed it. For some fans, he did not need to twist things to make it more interesting or start a verbal boxing match with former players. Pippen's name and his career will forever be associated with the Bulls and MJ. But he will always be known as the ultimate second option, the supporting actor that deserved the best actor award and the player who could be <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jalen-rose-calls-pippen-the-most-disrespected-all-time-great-player-in-any-sport/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one of the most underappreciated ever</a>.
However, with the massive success of "The Last Dance" documentary, the Hall-of-Fame small forward couldn&rsquo;t stay quiet anymore. So Pippen used the book to provide his own point of view on Jordan&rsquo;s project and how everyone else besides him was portrayed.
The focus of the "The Last Dance" was MJ, so naturally, the story revolved around him. Pippen wanted he and his teammates to receive equal recognition, or at least compensation for allowing themselves to be filmed during the 1998 season. He even called his former partner &ldquo;condescending.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Pip may have a point; there would be no Bulls dynasty without him or the rest of their teammates. But what he failed to recognize is that the documentary needs to be advertised and promoted the way he is promoting &ldquo;Unguarded&rdquo; &ndash; the more controversial it gets, the better. Fans will buy the book because of what&rsquo;s in it. Let&rsquo;s hope it turns out to be a massive success so Pippen can say the end really did justify the means.
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An excerpt from Scottie Pippen&rsquo;s upcoming book, &ldquo;Unguarded,&rdquo; has caught many people off guard. But judging by his most recent interview, the Hall of Famer is only getting started in telling his side of the story as it relates to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
Pippen&rsquo;s Friendship with MJ
Pippen revealed many things in his book &mdash; from feeling like &ldquo;nothing more than a prop,&rdquo; to criticizing Jordan for being the only Chicago Bulls player to make money off &ldquo;The Last Dance&rdquo; documentary. During an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with Michael Strahan of Good Morning America</a>, the 6-time NBA champion expanded on it while revealing the truth about his friendship with MJ.
"It wasn&rsquo;t what you saw on the court. We always will have that respect for each other, but our friendship is not where people see it on TV," Pippen <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revealed on GMA</a>.
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It&rsquo;s not surprising that Pippen admitted the two are not that close off the court &mdash; many former teammates and rivals say Jordan wasn&rsquo;t the easiest to hang around as well. But as professionals, when they went to war every game and competed for every championship with the Bulls during the 1990s, it seemed like MJ and Pippen were inseparable. So why is he throwing so much shade at his former teammate?
Promotional Campaign
Pippen is in the middle of his "Unguarded" promotional campaign, and so far, he&rsquo;s nailed it. For some fans, he did not need to twist things to make it more interesting or start a verbal boxing match with former players. Pippen's name and his career will forever be associated with the Bulls and MJ. But he will always be known as the ultimate second option, the supporting actor that deserved the best actor award and the player who could be <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jalen-rose-calls-pippen-the-most-disrespected-all-time-great-player-in-any-sport/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one of the most underappreciated ever</a>.
However, with the massive success of "The Last Dance" documentary, the Hall-of-Fame small forward couldn&rsquo;t stay quiet anymore. So Pippen used the book to provide his own point of view on Jordan&rsquo;s project and how everyone else besides him was portrayed.
The focus of the "The Last Dance" was MJ, so naturally, the story revolved around him. Pippen wanted he and his teammates to receive equal recognition, or at least compensation for allowing themselves to be filmed during the 1998 season. He even called his Jordan &ldquo;condescending.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Pip may have a point; there would be no Bulls dynasty without him or the rest of their teammates. But what he failed to recognize is that the documentary needs to be advertised and promoted the way he is promoting &ldquo;Unguarded&rdquo; &ndash; the more controversial it gets, the better. Fans will buy the book because of what&rsquo;s in it. Let&rsquo;s hope it turns out to be a massive success so Pippen can say the end really did justify the means.
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An excerpt from Scottie Pippen&rsquo;s upcoming book, &ldquo;Unguarded,&rdquo; has caught many people off guard. But judging by his most recent interview, the Hall of Famer is only getting started in telling his side of the story as it relates to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
Pippen&rsquo;s Friendship with MJ
Pippen revealed many things in his book &mdash; from feeling like &ldquo;nothing more than a prop,&rdquo; to criticizing Jordan for being the only Chicago Bulls player to make money off &ldquo;The Last Dance&rdquo; documentary. During an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with Michael Strahan of Good Morning America</a>, the 6-time NBA champion expanded on it while revealing the truth about his friendship with MJ.
"It wasn&rsquo;t what you saw on the court. We always will have that respect for each other, but our friendship is not where people see it on TV," Pippen <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revealed on GMA</a>.
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It&rsquo;s not surprising that Pippen admitted the two are not that close off the court &mdash; many former teammates and rivals say Jordan wasn&rsquo;t the easiest to hang around as well. But as professionals, when they went to war every game and competed for every championship with the Bulls during the 1990s, it seemed like MJ and Pippen were inseparable. So why is he throwing so much shade at his former teammate?
Promotional Campaign
Pippen is in the middle of his "Unguarded" promotional campaign, and so far, he&rsquo;s nailed it. For some fans, he did not need to twist things to make it more interesting or start a verbal boxing match with former players. Pippen's name and his career will forever be associated with the Bulls and MJ. But he will always be known as the ultimate second option, the supporting actor that deserved the best actor award and the player who could be <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jalen-rose-calls-pippen-the-most-disrespected-all-time-great-player-in-any-sport/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one of the most underappreciated ever</a>.
However, with the massive success of "The Last Dance" documentary, the Hall-of-Fame small forward couldn&rsquo;t stay quiet anymore. So Pippen used the book to provide his own point of view on Jordan&rsquo;s project and how everyone else besides him was portrayed.
The focus of the "The Last Dance" was MJ, so naturally, the story revolved around him. Pippen wanted he and his teammates to receive equal recognition, or at least compensation for allowing themselves to be filmed during the 1998 season. He even called his Jordan &ldquo;condescending.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Pippen may have a point; there would be no Bulls dynasty without him or the rest of their teammates. But what he failed to recognize is that the documentary needs to be advertised and promoted the way he is promoting &ldquo;Unguarded&rdquo; &ndash; the more controversial it gets, the better. Fans will buy the book because of what&rsquo;s in it. Let&rsquo;s hope it turns out to be a massive success so Pippen can say the end really did justify the means.
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An excerpt from Scottie Pippen&rsquo;s upcoming book, &ldquo;Unguarded,&rdquo; has caught many people off guard. But judging by his most recent interview, the Hall of Famer is only getting started in telling his side of the story as it relates to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
Pippen&rsquo;s Friendship with MJ
Pippen revealed many things in his book &mdash; from feeling like &ldquo;nothing more than a prop,&rdquo; to criticizing Jordan for being the only Chicago Bulls player to make money off &ldquo;The Last Dance&rdquo; documentary. During an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with Michael Strahan of Good Morning America</a>, the 6-time NBA champion expanded on it while revealing the truth about his friendship with MJ.
"It wasn&rsquo;t what you saw on the court. We always will have that respect for each other, but our friendship is not where people see it on TV," Pippen <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revealed on GMA</a>.
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFCLR4MCZ_U" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
It&rsquo;s not surprising that Pippen admitted the two are not that close off the court &mdash; many former teammates and rivals say Jordan wasn&rsquo;t the easiest to hang around as well. But as professionals, when they went to war every game and competed for every championship with the Bulls during the 1990s, it seemed like MJ and Pippen were inseparable. So why is he throwing so much shade at his former teammate?
Promotional Campaign
Pippen is in the middle of his "Unguarded" promotional campaign, and so far, he&rsquo;s nailed it. For some fans, he did not need to twist things to make it more interesting or start a verbal boxing match with former players. Pippen's name and his career will forever be associated with the Bulls and MJ. But he will always be known as the ultimate second option, the supporting actor that deserved the best actor award and the player who could be <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jalen-rose-calls-pippen-the-most-disrespected-all-time-great-player-in-any-sport/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one of the most underappreciated ever</a>.
However, with the massive success of "The Last Dance" documentary, the Hall-of-Fame small forward couldn&rsquo;t stay quiet anymore. So Pippen used the book to provide his own point of view on Jordan&rsquo;s project and how everyone else besides him was portrayed.
The focus of the "The Last Dance" was MJ, so naturally, the story revolved around him. Pippen wanted he and his teammates to receive equal recognition, or at least compensation for allowing themselves to be filmed during the 1998 season. He even called his Jordan &ldquo;condescending.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Pippen may have a point. There would be no Bulls dynasty without him or the rest of those teammates. But what he fails to recognize is that the documentary needs to be advertised and promoted the way he is promoting &ldquo;Unguarded&rdquo; &ndash; the more controversial it gets, the better. Fans will buy the book because of what&rsquo;s in it. Let&rsquo;s hope it turns out to be a massive success so Pippen can say the end really did justify the means.
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An excerpt from Scottie Pippen&rsquo;s upcoming book, &ldquo;Unguarded,&rdquo; has caught many people off guard. But judging by his most recent interview, the Hall of Famer is only getting started in telling his side of the story as it relates to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
Pippen&rsquo;s Friendship with MJ
Pippen revealed many things in his book &mdash; from feeling like &ldquo;nothing more than a prop,&rdquo; to criticizing Jordan for being the only Chicago Bulls player to make money off &ldquo;The Last Dance&rdquo; documentary. During an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with Michael Strahan of Good Morning America</a>, the 6-time NBA champion expanded on it while revealing the truth about his friendship with MJ.
"It wasn&rsquo;t what you saw on the court. We always will have that respect for each other, but our friendship is not where people see it on TV," Pippen <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revealed on GMA</a>.
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFCLR4MCZ_U" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
It&rsquo;s not surprising that Pippen admitted the two are not that close off the court &mdash; many former teammates and rivals say Jordan wasn&rsquo;t the easiest to hang around as well. But as professionals, when they went to war every game and competed for every championship with the Bulls during the 1990s, it seemed like MJ and Pippen were inseparable. So why is he throwing so much shade at his former teammate?
Promotional Campaign
Pippen is in the middle of his "Unguarded" promotional campaign, and so far, he&rsquo;s nailed it. For some fans, he did not need to twist things to make it more interesting or start a verbal boxing match with former players. Pippen's name and his career will forever be associated with the Bulls and MJ. But he will always be known as the ultimate second option, the supporting actor that deserved the best actor award and the player who could be <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jalen-rose-calls-pippen-the-most-disrespected-all-time-great-player-in-any-sport/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one of the most underappreciated ever</a>.
However, with the massive success of "The Last Dance" documentary, the Hall-of-Fame small forward couldn&rsquo;t stay quiet anymore. So Pippen used the book to provide his own point of view on Jordan&rsquo;s project and how everyone else besides him was portrayed.
The focus of the "The Last Dance" was MJ, so naturally, the story revolved around him. Pippen wanted he and his teammates to receive equal recognition, or at least compensation for allowing themselves to be filmed during the 1998 season. He even called his Jordan &ldquo;condescending.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Pippen may have a point. There would be no Bulls dynasty without him or the rest of those teammates.
The more controversial it gets, the better. Fans will buy the book because of what&rsquo;s in it. Let&rsquo;s hope it turns out to be a massive success so Pippen can say the end really did justify the means.
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An excerpt from Scottie Pippen&rsquo;s upcoming book, &ldquo;Unguarded,&rdquo; has caught many people off guard. But judging by his most recent interview, the Hall of Famer is only getting started in telling his side of the story as it relates to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
Pippen&rsquo;s Friendship with MJ
Pippen revealed many things in his book &mdash; from feeling like &ldquo;nothing more than a prop,&rdquo; to criticizing Jordan for being the only Chicago Bulls player to make money off &ldquo;The Last Dance&rdquo; documentary. During an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with Michael Strahan of Good Morning America</a>, the 6-time NBA champion expanded on it while revealing the truth about his friendship with MJ.
"It wasn&rsquo;t what you saw on the court. We always will have that respect for each other, but our friendship is not where people see it on TV," Pippen <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revealed on GMA</a>.
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFCLR4MCZ_U" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
It&rsquo;s not surprising that Pippen admitted the two are not that close off the court &mdash; many former teammates and rivals say Jordan wasn&rsquo;t the easiest to hang around as well. But as professionals, when they went to war every game and competed for every championship with the Bulls during the 1990s, it seemed like MJ and Pippen were inseparable. So why is he throwing so much shade at his former teammate?
Promotional Campaign
Pippen is in the middle of his "Unguarded" promotional campaign, and so far, he&rsquo;s nailed it. For some fans, he did not need to twist things to make it more interesting or start a verbal boxing match with former players. Pippen's name and his career will forever be associated with the Bulls and MJ. But he will always be known as the ultimate second option, the supporting actor that deserved the best actor award and the player who could be <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jalen-rose-calls-pippen-the-most-disrespected-all-time-great-player-in-any-sport/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one of the most underappreciated ever</a>.
However, with the massive success of "The Last Dance" documentary, the Hall-of-Fame small forward couldn&rsquo;t stay quiet anymore. So Pippen used the book to provide his own point of view on Jordan&rsquo;s project and how everyone else besides him was portrayed.
The focus of the "The Last Dance" was MJ, so naturally, the story revolved around him. Pippen wanted he and his teammates to receive equal recognition, or at least compensation for allowing themselves to be filmed during the 1998 season. He even called his Jordan &ldquo;condescending.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Pippen may have a point. There would be no Bulls dynasty without him or the rest of those teammates.
The more controversial it gets, the better. Fans will buy "Unguarded" because of what&rsquo;s in it. Let&rsquo;s hope it turns out to be a massive success so Pippen can say the end really did justify the means.
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An excerpt from Scottie Pippen&rsquo;s upcoming book, &ldquo;Unguarded,&rdquo; has caught many people off guard. But judging by his most recent interview, the Hall of Famer is only getting started in telling his side of the story as it relates to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
Pippen&rsquo;s Friendship with MJ
Pippen revealed many things in his book &mdash; from feeling like &ldquo;nothing more than a prop,&rdquo; to criticizing Jordan for being the only Chicago Bulls player to make money off &ldquo;The Last Dance&rdquo; documentary. During an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with Michael Strahan of Good Morning America</a>, the 6-time NBA champion expanded on it while revealing the truth about his friendship with MJ.
"It wasn&rsquo;t what you saw on the court. We always will have that respect for each other, but our friendship is not where people see it on TV," Pippen <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revealed on GMA</a>.
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It&rsquo;s not surprising that Pippen admitted the two are not that close off the court &mdash; many former teammates and rivals say Jordan wasn&rsquo;t the easiest to hang around as well. But as professionals, when they went to war every game and competed for every championship with the Bulls during the 1990s, it seemed like MJ and Pippen were inseparable. So why is he throwing so much shade at his former teammate?
Promotional Campaign
Pippen is in the middle of his "Unguarded" promotional campaign, and so far, he&rsquo;s nailed it. For some fans, he did not need to twist things to make it more interesting or start a verbal boxing match with former players. Pippen's name and his career will forever be associated with the Bulls and MJ. But he will always be known as the ultimate second option, the supporting actor that deserved the best actor award and the player who could be <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jalen-rose-calls-pippen-the-most-disrespected-all-time-great-player-in-any-sport/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one of the most underappreciated ever</a>.
However, with the massive success of "The Last Dance" documentary, the Hall-of-Fame small forward couldn&rsquo;t stay quiet anymore. So Pippen used the book to provide his own point of view on Jordan&rsquo;s project and how everyone else besides him was portrayed.
The focus of the "The Last Dance" was MJ, so naturally, the story revolved around him. Pippen wanted he and his teammates to receive equal recognition, or at least compensation for allowing themselves to be filmed during the 1998 season. He even called his Jordan &ldquo;condescending.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Pippen may have a point. There would be no Bulls dynasty without him or the rest of those teammates.
The more controversial it gets, the better. Fans will buy "Unguarded" because of the content inside of it. Let&rsquo;s hope it turns out to be a massive success so Pippen can say the end really did justify the means.
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An excerpt from Scottie Pippen&rsquo;s upcoming book, &ldquo;Unguarded,&rdquo; has caught many people off guard. But judging by his most recent interview, the Hall of Famer is only getting started in telling his side of the story as it relates to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
Pippen&rsquo;s Friendship with MJ
Pippen revealed many things in his book &mdash; from feeling like &ldquo;nothing more than a prop,&rdquo; to criticizing Jordan for being the only Chicago Bulls player to make money off &ldquo;The Last Dance&rdquo; documentary. During an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with Michael Strahan of Good Morning America</a>, the 6-time NBA champion expanded on it while revealing the truth about his friendship with MJ.
"It wasn&rsquo;t what you saw on the court. We always will have that respect for each other, but our friendship is not where people see it on TV," Pippen <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCLR4MCZ_U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revealed on GMA</a>.
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It&rsquo;s not surprising that Pippen admitted the two are not that close off the court &mdash; many former teammates and rivals say Jordan wasn&rsquo;t the easiest to hang around as well. But as professionals, when they went to war every game and competed for every championship with the Bulls during the 1990s, it seemed like MJ and Pippen were inseparable. So why is he throwing so much shade at his former teammate?
Promotional Campaign
Pippen is in the middle of his "Unguarded" promotional campaign, and so far, he&rsquo;s nailed it. For some fans, he did not need to twist things to make it more interesting or start a verbal boxing match with former players. Pippen's name and his career will forever be associated with the Bulls and MJ. But he will always be known as the ultimate second option, the supporting actor that deserved the best actor award and the player who could be <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jalen-rose-calls-pippen-the-most-disrespected-all-time-great-player-in-any-sport/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one of the most underappreciated ever</a>.
However, with the massive success of "The Last Dance" documentary, the Hall-of-Fame small forward couldn&rsquo;t stay quiet anymore. So Pippen used the book to provide his own point of view on Jordan&rsquo;s project and how everyone else besides him was portrayed.
The focus of the "The Last Dance" was MJ, so naturally, the story revolved around him. Pippen wanted he and his teammates to receive equal recognition, or at least compensation for allowing themselves to be filmed during the 1998 season. He even called his Jordan &ldquo;condescending.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Pippen may have a point. There would be no Bulls dynasty without him or the rest of those teammates.
The more controversial it gets, the better. Fans will buy "Unguarded" because of the content inside of it. Let&rsquo;s hope it turns out to be a massive success, so Pippen can say the end really did justify the means.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

Scottie Pippen is only getting started in telling his side of the story as it relates to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

Pippen on Jordan: 'Our friendship is not where people see it on TV'

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Gary Payton II&rsquo;s father needs no introduction. The OG Payton is part of the NBA&rsquo;s 75th Anniversary Team, which speaks to his impact and contribution to the game. With Gary Payton II&rsquo;s recent performances for the Golden State Warriors, it looks like the apple does not fall from the tree.
(Editor's Note: Kelsea O'Brien spoke with Gary Payton II last season about his unconventional path, time in the G League and being a legend's son. <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-g-league-raptors-905-gary-payton-ii-on-growing-up-in-fathers-shadow-we-have-two-different-paths" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the exclusive feature here</a>.)
GP on GP II&rsquo;s Recent Performances
Payton II&rsquo;s success right now is a feel-good story. The Golden State Warriors decided to sign him to a non-guaranteed contract, and it looks like the gamble is paying off. So far, GP II is averaging a career-best 5.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, an assist, and 1.3 steals&nbsp; per game. His energy on the floor rubs off on his teammates, and his plays excite the crowd.
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RISE UP, GARY PAYTON II 💥💥💥<a href="https://twitter.com/warriors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@warriors</a> and Hornets head into Q2 on ESPN! <a href="https://t.co/ey6rq5ahBF">pic.twitter.com/ey6rq5ahBF</a>
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Payton II is providing his best to contribute while the Warriors await Klay Thompson&rsquo;s return. He knows his role and sticks to it. The ability to knock down shots and attack the rim brings the fans in.
His Hall-of-Fame father, Gary Payton, couldn't be prouder either.
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Payton II started his NBA journey in 2016, but now he has the chance to show what he&rsquo;s made of. It&rsquo;s easy for the sons of former basketball players to expect favors handed to them given their famous surnames, but this is not one of those cases. GP II bounced off teams and played with multiple G League affiliates. Even so, "The Glove" he knew what his son could do.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy that it&rsquo;s in the Bay Area, it&rsquo;s with a good Golden State team and they really found a place for him,&rdquo; Payton <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/gary-payton-proud-son-impressive-warriors-start-continues" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. &ldquo;They gave him the opportunity he needed. Those other teams wouldn&rsquo;t let him. I knew he could play in the league. He just had to have the right opportunity, and now he does.&rdquo;
Payton II: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Having experienced the harder route in the NBA, "The Mitten" wastes no time in proving his worth. Naturally, a father throws support to his son, but Payton II puts the work in, which shows in his recent performances. This season, he is top-five on his team in plus/minus (+9.2). In this past four games, he's averaged 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.8 steals while only playing 19 minutes a night.
With Payton II's electrifying performances as of late &mdash; and that Steph Curry fellow &mdash; it looks like Golden State is on the right track of returning to its former glory. It also looks like the Warriors may have another hidden gem on their hands.
But only time will tell.
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Gary Payton II&rsquo;s father needs no introduction. The OG Payton is part of the NBA&rsquo;s 75th Anniversary Team, which speaks to his impact and contribution to the game. With Gary Payton II&rsquo;s recent performances for the Golden State Warriors, it looks like the apple does not fall from the tree.
(Editor's Note: Kelsea O'Brien spoke with Gary Payton II last season about his unconventional path, time in the G League and being a legend's son. <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-g-league-raptors-905-gary-payton-ii-on-growing-up-in-fathers-shadow-we-have-two-different-paths" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the exclusive feature here</a>.)
GP on GP II&rsquo;s Recent Performances
Payton II&rsquo;s success right now is a feel-good story. The Golden State Warriors decided to sign him to a non-guaranteed contract, and it looks like the gamble is paying off. So far, GP II is averaging a career-best 5.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, an assist, and 1.3 steals&nbsp; per game. His energy on the floor rubs off on his teammates, and his plays excite the crowd.
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RISE UP, GARY PAYTON II 💥💥💥<a href="https://twitter.com/warriors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@warriors</a> and Hornets head into Q2 on ESPN! <a href="https://t.co/ey6rq5ahBF">pic.twitter.com/ey6rq5ahBF</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1456088626421501952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Payton II is providing his best to contribute while the Warriors await Klay Thompson&rsquo;s return. He knows his role and sticks to it. The ability to knock down shots and attack the rim brings the fans in.
His Hall-of-Fame father, Gary Payton, couldn't be prouder either.
<img src="https://cdn.basketballnews.com/images/story/body/254431488_879808722704520_3197713995186037194_n_lg.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="450" />
Payton II started his NBA journey in 2016, but now he has the chance to show what he&rsquo;s made of. It&rsquo;s easy for the sons of former basketball players to expect favors handed to them given their famous surnames, but this is not one of those cases. GP II bounced off teams and played with multiple G League affiliates. Even so, "The Glove" he knew what his son could do.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy that it&rsquo;s in the Bay Area, it&rsquo;s with a good Golden State team and they really found a place for him,&rdquo; Payton <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/gary-payton-proud-son-impressive-warriors-start-continues" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. &ldquo;They gave him the opportunity he needed. Those other teams wouldn&rsquo;t let him. I knew he could play in the league. He just had to have the right opportunity, and now he does.&rdquo;
Editor's Note: Gary Payton joined Kenyon Martin on Neat &amp; Unfiltered last season
Payton II: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Having experienced the harder route in the NBA, "The Mitten" wastes no time in proving his worth. Naturally, a father throws support to his son, but Payton II puts the work in, which shows in his recent performances. This season, he is top-five on his team in plus/minus (+9.2). In this past four games, he's averaged 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.8 steals while only playing 19 minutes a night.
With Payton II's electrifying performances as of late &mdash; and that Steph Curry fellow &mdash; it looks like Golden State is on the right track of returning to its former glory. It also looks like the Warriors may have another hidden gem on their hands.
But only time will tell.
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Gary Payton II&rsquo;s father needs no introduction. The OG Payton is part of the NBA&rsquo;s 75th Anniversary Team, which speaks to his impact and contribution to the game. With Gary Payton II&rsquo;s recent performances for the Golden State Warriors, it looks like the apple does not fall from the tree.
(Editor's Note: Kelsea O'Brien spoke with Gary Payton II last season about his unconventional path, time in the G League and being a legend's son. <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-g-league-raptors-905-gary-payton-ii-on-growing-up-in-fathers-shadow-we-have-two-different-paths" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the exclusive feature here</a>.)
GP on GP II&rsquo;s Recent Performances
Payton II&rsquo;s success right now is a feel-good story. The Golden State Warriors decided to sign him to a non-guaranteed contract, and it looks like the gamble is paying off. So far, GP II is averaging a career-best 5.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, an assist, and 1.3 steals&nbsp; per game. His energy on the floor rubs off on his teammates, and his plays excite the crowd.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
RISE UP, GARY PAYTON II 💥💥💥<a href="https://twitter.com/warriors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@warriors</a> and Hornets head into Q2 on ESPN! <a href="https://t.co/ey6rq5ahBF">pic.twitter.com/ey6rq5ahBF</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1456088626421501952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Payton II is providing his best to contribute while the Warriors await Klay Thompson&rsquo;s return. He knows his role and sticks to it. The ability to knock down shots and attack the rim brings the fans in.
His Hall-of-Fame father, Gary Payton, couldn't be prouder either.
<img src="https://cdn.basketballnews.com/images/story/body/254431488_879808722704520_3197713995186037194_n_lg.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="450" />
Payton II started his NBA journey in 2016, but now he has the chance to show what he&rsquo;s made of. It&rsquo;s easy for the sons of former basketball players to expect favors handed to them given their famous surnames, but this is not one of those cases. GP II bounced off teams and played with multiple G League affiliates. Even so, "The Glove" he knew what his son could do.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy that it&rsquo;s in the Bay Area, it&rsquo;s with a good Golden State team and they really found a place for him,&rdquo; Payton <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/gary-payton-proud-son-impressive-warriors-start-continues" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. &ldquo;They gave him the opportunity he needed. Those other teams wouldn&rsquo;t let him. I knew he could play in the league. He just had to have the right opportunity, and now he does.&rdquo;
Editor's Note: Gary Payton guested with Kenyon Martin on Neat &amp; Unfiltered last season to talk about
Payton II: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Having experienced the harder route in the NBA, "The Mitten" wastes no time in proving his worth. Naturally, a father throws support to his son, but Payton II puts the work in, which shows in his recent performances. This season, he is top-five on his team in plus/minus (+9.2). In this past four games, he's averaged 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.8 steals while only playing 19 minutes a night.
With Payton II's electrifying performances as of late &mdash; and that Steph Curry fellow &mdash; it looks like Golden State is on the right track of returning to its former glory. It also looks like the Warriors may have another hidden gem on their hands.
But only time will tell.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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Gary Payton II&rsquo;s father needs no introduction. The OG Payton is part of the NBA&rsquo;s 75th Anniversary Team, which speaks to his impact and contribution to the game. With Gary Payton II&rsquo;s recent performances for the Golden State Warriors, it looks like the apple does not fall from the tree.
(Editor's Note: Kelsea O'Brien spoke with Gary Payton II last season about his unconventional path, time in the G League and being a legend's son. <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-g-league-raptors-905-gary-payton-ii-on-growing-up-in-fathers-shadow-we-have-two-different-paths" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the exclusive feature here</a>.)
GP on GP II&rsquo;s Recent Performances
Payton II&rsquo;s success right now is a feel-good story. The Golden State Warriors decided to sign him to a non-guaranteed contract, and it looks like the gamble is paying off. So far, GP II is averaging a career-best 5.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, an assist, and 1.3 steals&nbsp; per game. His energy on the floor rubs off on his teammates, and his plays excite the crowd.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
RISE UP, GARY PAYTON II 💥💥💥<a href="https://twitter.com/warriors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@warriors</a> and Hornets head into Q2 on ESPN! <a href="https://t.co/ey6rq5ahBF">pic.twitter.com/ey6rq5ahBF</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1456088626421501952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Payton II is providing his best to contribute while the Warriors await Klay Thompson&rsquo;s return. He knows his role and sticks to it. The ability to knock down shots and attack the rim brings the fans in.
His Hall-of-Fame father, Gary Payton, couldn't be prouder either.
<img src="https://cdn.basketballnews.com/images/story/body/254431488_879808722704520_3197713995186037194_n_lg.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="450" />
Payton II started his NBA journey in 2016, but now he has the chance to show what he&rsquo;s made of. It&rsquo;s easy for the sons of former basketball players to expect favors handed to them given their famous surnames, but this is not one of those cases. GP II bounced off teams and played with multiple G League affiliates. Even so, "The Glove" he knew what his son could do.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy that it&rsquo;s in the Bay Area, it&rsquo;s with a good Golden State team and they really found a place for him,&rdquo; Payton <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/gary-payton-proud-son-impressive-warriors-start-continues" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. &ldquo;They gave him the opportunity he needed. Those other teams wouldn&rsquo;t let him. I knew he could play in the league. He just had to have the right opportunity, and now he does.&rdquo;
Editor's Note: Gary Payton guested with Kenyon Martin on Neat &amp; Unfiltered last season to talk about being the fathers of
Payton II: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Having experienced the harder route in the NBA, "The Mitten" wastes no time in proving his worth. Naturally, a father throws support to his son, but Payton II puts the work in, which shows in his recent performances. This season, he is top-five on his team in plus/minus (+9.2). In this past four games, he's averaged 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.8 steals while only playing 19 minutes a night.
With Payton II's electrifying performances as of late &mdash; and that Steph Curry fellow &mdash; it looks like Golden State is on the right track of returning to its former glory. It also looks like the Warriors may have another hidden gem on their hands.
But only time will tell.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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Gary Payton II&rsquo;s father needs no introduction. The OG Payton is part of the NBA&rsquo;s 75th Anniversary Team, which speaks to his impact and contribution to the game. With Gary Payton II&rsquo;s recent performances for the Golden State Warriors, it looks like the apple does not fall from the tree.
(Editor's Note: Kelsea O'Brien spoke with Gary Payton II last season about his unconventional path, time in the G League and being a legend's son. <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-g-league-raptors-905-gary-payton-ii-on-growing-up-in-fathers-shadow-we-have-two-different-paths" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the exclusive feature here</a>.)
GP on GP II&rsquo;s Recent Performances
Payton II&rsquo;s success right now is a feel-good story. The Golden State Warriors decided to sign him to a non-guaranteed contract, and it looks like the gamble is paying off. So far, GP II is averaging a career-best 5.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, an assist, and 1.3 steals&nbsp; per game. His energy on the floor rubs off on his teammates, and his plays excite the crowd.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
RISE UP, GARY PAYTON II 💥💥💥<a href="https://twitter.com/warriors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@warriors</a> and Hornets head into Q2 on ESPN! <a href="https://t.co/ey6rq5ahBF">pic.twitter.com/ey6rq5ahBF</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1456088626421501952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Payton II is providing his best to contribute while the Warriors await Klay Thompson&rsquo;s return. He knows his role and sticks to it. The ability to knock down shots and attack the rim brings the fans in.
His Hall-of-Fame father, Gary Payton, couldn't be prouder either.
<img src="https://cdn.basketballnews.com/images/story/body/254431488_879808722704520_3197713995186037194_n_lg.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="450" />
Payton II started his NBA journey in 2016, but now he has the chance to show what he&rsquo;s made of. It&rsquo;s easy for the sons of former basketball players to expect favors handed to them given their famous surnames, but this is not one of those cases. GP II bounced off teams and played with multiple G League affiliates. Even so, "The Glove" he knew what his son could do.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy that it&rsquo;s in the Bay Area, it&rsquo;s with a good Golden State team and they really found a place for him,&rdquo; Payton <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/gary-payton-proud-son-impressive-warriors-start-continues" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. &ldquo;They gave him the opportunity he needed. Those other teams wouldn&rsquo;t let him. I knew he could play in the league. He just had to have the right opportunity, and now he does.&rdquo;
Editor's Note: Gary Payton guested with Kenyon Martin on Neat &amp; Unfiltered last season to talk about being their sons playing professional basketball. Watch below or click here to listen.)
&nbsp;
Payton II: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Having experienced the harder route in the NBA, "The Mitten" wastes no time in proving his worth. Naturally, a father throws support to his son, but Payton II puts the work in, which shows in his recent performances. This season, he is top-five on his team in plus/minus (+9.2). In this past four games, he's averaged 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.8 steals while only playing 19 minutes a night.
With Payton II's electrifying performances as of late &mdash; and that Steph Curry fellow &mdash; it looks like Golden State is on the right track of returning to its former glory. It also looks like the Warriors may have another hidden gem on their hands.
But only time will tell.
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Gary Payton II&rsquo;s father needs no introduction. The OG Payton is part of the NBA&rsquo;s 75th Anniversary Team, which speaks to his impact and contribution to the game. With Gary Payton II&rsquo;s recent performances for the Golden State Warriors, it looks like the apple does not fall from the tree.
(Editor's Note: Kelsea O'Brien spoke with Gary Payton II last season about his unconventional path, time in the G League and being a legend's son. <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-g-league-raptors-905-gary-payton-ii-on-growing-up-in-fathers-shadow-we-have-two-different-paths" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the exclusive feature here</a>.)
GP on GP II&rsquo;s Recent Performances
Payton II&rsquo;s success right now is a feel-good story. The Golden State Warriors decided to sign him to a non-guaranteed contract, and it looks like the gamble is paying off. So far, GP II is averaging a career-best 5.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, an assist, and 1.3 steals&nbsp; per game. His energy on the floor rubs off on his teammates, and his plays excite the crowd.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
RISE UP, GARY PAYTON II 💥💥💥<a href="https://twitter.com/warriors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@warriors</a> and Hornets head into Q2 on ESPN! <a href="https://t.co/ey6rq5ahBF">pic.twitter.com/ey6rq5ahBF</a>
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Payton II is providing his best to contribute while the Warriors await Klay Thompson&rsquo;s return. He knows his role and sticks to it. The ability to knock down shots and attack the rim brings the fans in.
His Hall-of-Fame father, Gary Payton, couldn't be prouder either.
<img src="https://cdn.basketballnews.com/images/story/body/254431488_879808722704520_3197713995186037194_n_lg.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="450" />
Payton II started his NBA journey in 2016, but now he has the chance to show what he&rsquo;s made of. It&rsquo;s easy for the sons of former basketball players to expect favors handed to them given their famous surnames, but this is not one of those cases. GP II bounced off teams and played with multiple G League affiliates. Even so, "The Glove" he knew what his son could do.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy that it&rsquo;s in the Bay Area, it&rsquo;s with a good Golden State team and they really found a place for him,&rdquo; Payton <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/gary-payton-proud-son-impressive-warriors-start-continues" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. &ldquo;They gave him the opportunity he needed. Those other teams wouldn&rsquo;t let him. I knew he could play in the league. He just had to have the right opportunity, and now he does.&rdquo;
(Editor's Note: Gary Payton guested with Kenyon Martin on Neat &amp; Unfiltered last season to talk about being their sons playing professional basketball. Watch below or click here to listen.)
&nbsp;
Payton II: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Having experienced the harder route in the NBA, "The Mitten" wastes no time in proving his worth. Naturally, a father throws support to his son, but Payton II puts the work in, which shows in his recent performances. This season, he is top-five on his team in plus/minus (+9.2). In this past four games, he's averaged 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.8 steals while only playing 19 minutes a night.
With Payton II's electrifying performances as of late &mdash; and that Steph Curry fellow &mdash; it looks like Golden State is on the right track of returning to its former glory. It also looks like the Warriors may have another hidden gem on their hands.
But only time will tell.
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Gary Payton II&rsquo;s father needs no introduction. The OG Payton is part of the NBA&rsquo;s 75th Anniversary Team, which speaks to his impact and contribution to the game. With Gary Payton II&rsquo;s recent performances for the Golden State Warriors, it looks like the apple does not fall from the tree.
(Editor's Note: Kelsea O'Brien spoke with Gary Payton II last season about his unconventional path, time in the G League and being a legend's son. <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-g-league-raptors-905-gary-payton-ii-on-growing-up-in-fathers-shadow-we-have-two-different-paths" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the exclusive feature here</a>.)
GP on GP II&rsquo;s Recent Performances
Payton II&rsquo;s success right now is a feel-good story. The Golden State Warriors decided to sign him to a non-guaranteed contract, and it looks like the gamble is paying off. So far, GP II is averaging a career-best 5.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, an assist, and 1.3 steals&nbsp; per game. His energy on the floor rubs off on his teammates, and his plays excite the crowd.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
RISE UP, GARY PAYTON II 💥💥💥<a href="https://twitter.com/warriors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@warriors</a> and Hornets head into Q2 on ESPN! <a href="https://t.co/ey6rq5ahBF">pic.twitter.com/ey6rq5ahBF</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1456088626421501952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Payton II is providing his best to contribute while the Warriors await Klay Thompson&rsquo;s return. He knows his role and sticks to it. The ability to knock down shots and attack the rim brings the fans in.
His Hall-of-Fame father, Gary Payton, couldn't be prouder either.
<img src="https://cdn.basketballnews.com/images/story/body/254431488_879808722704520_3197713995186037194_n_lg.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="450" />
Payton II started his NBA journey in 2016, but now he has the chance to show what he&rsquo;s made of. It&rsquo;s easy for the sons of former basketball players to expect favors handed to them given their famous surnames, but this is not one of those cases. GP II bounced off teams and played with multiple G League affiliates. Even so, "The Glove" he knew what his son could do.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy that it&rsquo;s in the Bay Area, it&rsquo;s with a good Golden State team and they really found a place for him,&rdquo; Payton <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/gary-payton-proud-son-impressive-warriors-start-continues" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. &ldquo;They gave him the opportunity he needed. Those other teams wouldn&rsquo;t let him. I knew he could play in the league. He just had to have the right opportunity, and now he does.&rdquo;
(Editor's Note: Gary Payton guested with Kenyon Martin on Neat &amp; Unfiltered last season to talk about being their sons playing professional basketball. Watch below or click here to listen.)
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Payton II: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Having experienced the harder route in the NBA, "The Mitten" wastes no time in proving his worth. Naturally, a father throws support to his son, but Payton II puts the work in, which shows in his recent performances. This season, he is top-five on his team in plus/minus (+9.2). In this past four games, he's averaged 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.8 steals while only playing 19 minutes a night.
With Payton II's electrifying performances as of late &mdash; and that Steph Curry fellow &mdash; it looks like Golden State is on the right track of returning to its former glory. It also looks like the Warriors may have another hidden gem on their hands.
But only time will tell.
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Gary Payton II&rsquo;s father needs no introduction. The OG Payton is part of the NBA&rsquo;s 75th Anniversary Team, which speaks to his impact and contribution to the game. With Gary Payton II&rsquo;s recent performances for the Golden State Warriors, it looks like the apple does not fall from the tree.
(Editor's Note: Kelsea O'Brien spoke with Gary Payton II last season about his unconventional path, time in the G League and being a legend's son. <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-g-league-raptors-905-gary-payton-ii-on-growing-up-in-fathers-shadow-we-have-two-different-paths" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the exclusive feature here</a>.)
GP on GP II&rsquo;s Recent Performances
Payton II&rsquo;s success right now is a feel-good story. The Golden State Warriors decided to sign him to a non-guaranteed contract, and it looks like the gamble is paying off. So far, GP II is averaging a career-best 5.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, an assist, and 1.3 steals&nbsp; per game. His energy on the floor rubs off on his teammates, and his plays excite the crowd.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
RISE UP, GARY PAYTON II 💥💥💥<a href="https://twitter.com/warriors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@warriors</a> and Hornets head into Q2 on ESPN! <a href="https://t.co/ey6rq5ahBF">pic.twitter.com/ey6rq5ahBF</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1456088626421501952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Payton II is providing his best to contribute while the Warriors await Klay Thompson&rsquo;s return. He knows his role and sticks to it. The ability to knock down shots and attack the rim brings the fans in.
His Hall-of-Fame father, Gary Payton, couldn't be prouder either.
<img src="https://cdn.basketballnews.com/images/story/body/254431488_879808722704520_3197713995186037194_n_lg.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="450" />
Payton II started his NBA journey in 2016, but now he has the chance to show what he&rsquo;s made of. It&rsquo;s easy for the sons of former basketball players to expect favors handed to them given their famous surnames, but this is not one of those cases. GP II bounced off teams and played with multiple G League affiliates. Even so, "The Glove" he knew what his son could do.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy that it&rsquo;s in the Bay Area, it&rsquo;s with a good Golden State team and they really found a place for him,&rdquo; Payton <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/gary-payton-proud-son-impressive-warriors-start-continues" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. &ldquo;They gave him the opportunity he needed. Those other teams wouldn&rsquo;t let him. I knew he could play in the league. He just had to have the right opportunity, and now he does.&rdquo;
(Editor's Note: Gary Payton guested with Kenyon Martin on Neat &amp; Unfiltered last season to talk about being their sons playing professional basketball. Watch below or read Moke Hamilton's article on NBA dads.)
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Payton II: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Having experienced the harder route in the NBA, "The Mitten" wastes no time in proving his worth. Naturally, a father throws support to his son, but Payton II puts the work in, which shows in his recent performances. This season, he is top-five on his team in plus/minus (+9.2). In this past four games, he's averaged 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.8 steals while only playing 19 minutes a night.
With Payton II's electrifying performances as of late &mdash; and that Steph Curry fellow &mdash; it looks like Golden State is on the right track of returning to its former glory. It also looks like the Warriors may have another hidden gem on their hands.
But only time will tell.
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Gary Payton II&rsquo;s father needs no introduction. The OG Payton is part of the NBA&rsquo;s 75th Anniversary Team, which speaks to his impact and contribution to the game. With Gary Payton II&rsquo;s recent performances for the Golden State Warriors, it looks like the apple does not fall from the tree.
(Editor's Note: Kelsea O'Brien spoke with Gary Payton II last season about his unconventional path, time in the G League and being a legend's son. <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-g-league-raptors-905-gary-payton-ii-on-growing-up-in-fathers-shadow-we-have-two-different-paths" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the exclusive feature here</a>.)
GP on GP II&rsquo;s Recent Performances
Payton II&rsquo;s success right now is a feel-good story. The Golden State Warriors decided to sign him to a non-guaranteed contract, and it looks like the gamble is paying off. So far, GP II is averaging a career-best 5.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, an assist, and 1.3 steals&nbsp; per game. His energy on the floor rubs off on his teammates, and his plays excite the crowd.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
RISE UP, GARY PAYTON II 💥💥💥<a href="https://twitter.com/warriors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@warriors</a> and Hornets head into Q2 on ESPN! <a href="https://t.co/ey6rq5ahBF">pic.twitter.com/ey6rq5ahBF</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1456088626421501952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Payton II is providing his best to contribute while the Warriors await Klay Thompson&rsquo;s return. He knows his role and sticks to it. The ability to knock down shots and attack the rim brings the fans in.
His Hall-of-Fame father, Gary Payton, couldn't be prouder either.
<img src="https://cdn.basketballnews.com/images/story/body/254431488_879808722704520_3197713995186037194_n_lg.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="450" />
Payton II started his NBA journey in 2016, but now he has the chance to show what he&rsquo;s made of. It&rsquo;s easy for the sons of former basketball players to expect favors handed to them given their famous surnames, but this is not one of those cases. GP II bounced off teams and played with multiple G League affiliates. Even so, "The Glove" he knew what his son could do.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy that it&rsquo;s in the Bay Area, it&rsquo;s with a good Golden State team and they really found a place for him,&rdquo; Payton <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/gary-payton-proud-son-impressive-warriors-start-continues" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. &ldquo;They gave him the opportunity he needed. Those other teams wouldn&rsquo;t let him. I knew he could play in the league. He just had to have the right opportunity, and now he does.&rdquo;
(Editor's Note: Gary Payton guested with Kenyon Martin on Neat &amp; Unfiltered last season to talk about being their sons playing professional basketball. Watch below or read <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/basketball-news-legacy-gary-payton-discusses-being-nba-dad-with-kenyon-martin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moke Hamilton's article on NBA dads</a>.)
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Payton II: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Having experienced the harder route in the NBA, "The Mitten" wastes no time in proving his worth. Naturally, a father throws support to his son, but Payton II puts the work in, which shows in his recent performances. This season, he is top-five on his team in plus/minus (+9.2). In this past four games, he's averaged 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.8 steals while only playing 19 minutes a night.
With Payton II's electrifying performances as of late &mdash; and that Steph Curry fellow &mdash; it looks like Golden State is on the right track of returning to its former glory. It also looks like the Warriors may have another hidden gem on their hands.
But only time will tell.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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Gary Payton II&rsquo;s father needs no introduction. The OG Payton is part of the NBA&rsquo;s 75th Anniversary Team, which speaks to his impact and contribution to the game. With Gary Payton II&rsquo;s recent performances for the Golden State Warriors, it looks like the apple does not fall from the tree.
(Editor's Note: Kelsea O'Brien spoke with Gary Payton II last season about his unconventional path, time in the G League and being a legend's son. <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-g-league-raptors-905-gary-payton-ii-on-growing-up-in-fathers-shadow-we-have-two-different-paths" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the exclusive feature here</a>.)
GP on GP II&rsquo;s Recent Performances
Payton II&rsquo;s success right now is a feel-good story. The Golden State Warriors decided to sign him to a non-guaranteed contract, and it looks like the gamble is paying off. So far, GP II is averaging a career-best 5.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, an assist, and 1.3 steals&nbsp; per game. His energy on the floor rubs off on his teammates, and his plays excite the crowd.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
RISE UP, GARY PAYTON II 💥💥💥<a href="https://twitter.com/warriors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@warriors</a> and Hornets head into Q2 on ESPN! <a href="https://t.co/ey6rq5ahBF">pic.twitter.com/ey6rq5ahBF</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1456088626421501952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Payton II is providing his best to contribute while the Warriors await Klay Thompson&rsquo;s return. He knows his role and sticks to it. The ability to knock down shots and attack the rim brings the fans in.
His Hall-of-Fame father, Gary Payton, couldn't be prouder either.
<img src="https://cdn.basketballnews.com/images/story/body/254431488_879808722704520_3197713995186037194_n_lg.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="450" />
Payton II started his NBA journey in 2016, but now he has the chance to show what he&rsquo;s made of. It&rsquo;s easy for the sons of former basketball players to expect favors handed to them given their famous surnames, but this is not one of those cases. GP II bounced off teams and played with multiple G League affiliates. Even so, "The Glove" he knew what his son could do.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy that it&rsquo;s in the Bay Area, it&rsquo;s with a good Golden State team and they really found a place for him,&rdquo; Payton <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/gary-payton-proud-son-impressive-warriors-start-continues" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said via Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. &ldquo;They gave him the opportunity he needed. Those other teams wouldn&rsquo;t let him. I knew he could play in the league. He just had to have the right opportunity, and now he does.&rdquo;
(Editor's Note: Gary Payton guested with Kenyon Martin on Neat &amp; Unfiltered last season to talk about being their sons playing professional basketball. Watch below or read what was discussed via <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/basketball-news-legacy-gary-payton-discusses-being-nba-dad-with-kenyon-martin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moke Hamilton's article on NBA dads</a>.)
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Payton II: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Having experienced the harder route in the NBA, "The Mitten" wastes no time in proving his worth. Naturally, a father throws support to his son, but Payton II puts the work in, which shows in his recent performances. This season, he is top-five on his team in plus/minus (+9.2). In this past four games, he's averaged 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.8 steals while only playing 19 minutes a night.
With Payton II's electrifying performances as of late &mdash; and that Steph Curry fellow &mdash; it looks like Golden State is on the right track of returning to its former glory. It also looks like the Warriors may have another hidden gem on their hands.
But only time will tell.
Check out more articles from BasketballNetwork.net <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

Gary Payton spoke with Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area about his son's recent stretch of success with the Warriors.

Gary Payton on son's success: 'I knew he could play in the league'

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Kyle Korver had a long and successful NBA career, playing with several legendary players. LeBron James was one of them during his short stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During that time, Korver saw up close and personal what makes LeBron so great and different from any other player he ever encountered.
Korver shares LeBron&rsquo;s greatest attribute
Kyle Korver played for several great NBA teams competing for a championship, and shared a locker room with multiple NBA legends throughout his career. He had a lot of respect for Allen Iverson, who played an instrumental role in motivating him and encouraging him to become a better player. Still, he admits he never saw anybody like LeBron in terms of being consistently ready and in top physical shape to perform at a high level every single game.
"His greatest attribute is his ability to do it again tomorrow," Korver <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/kyle-korver-details-which-are-the-greatest-attributes-lebron-possesses/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told JJ Redick on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>. "His ability to recover in mind, body, and spirit on a day-to-day basis is out of this world, it&rsquo;s unbelievable."
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When LeBron was still in Cleveland, management decided to bring in Korver to spread the floor and give The King more room to maneuver. That gave Korver an opportunity to see firsthand what type of mindset LeBron has in getting ready for every game and always being one step ahead of the competition. Dealing with criticism is another thing LeBron does so well, and he rarely cares too much about it because he sees the bigger picture.
"I remember one game we were playing Utah &mdash; I think it was one or two overtimes &mdash; and the next morning, he was in the training room busting out for 30 minutes on the VersaClimber, saying I have to get ready for the playoffs," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "His level of dedication to his body and his craft... I think people see how big and strong he is, and Michael Jordan had to take a break in the middle after winning the first three. It&rsquo;s a lot not just to put in the time but to take the scrutiny that he does, and he deflects it so easily."
LeBron&rsquo;s dedication is on another level
Being as consistent and successful throughout almost two decades doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident, and LeBron has been so great for so long because he puts in the necessary work. Even after accomplishing everything he has, he finds motivation to outwork everyone, and Korver believes that is his most outstanding achievement. Consistency is the key, and LeBron knows it better than anyone since that is the main recipe for success.
"When you are with him, and you see his dedication to the craft and see what he puts in it every single day, he is literally the first person there and the last person to leave every single day," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "To me, that is his greatest achievement, just showing his ability to keep going, to stay focused mentally to do the work he has to do to be who he is."
LeBron is in his 19th NBA season, looking to add another championship under his resume, which would solidify his name as perhaps the greatest basketball player in the history of the game. The Lakers have a great team to help him achieve that goal; however, it will take them some time to find their identity, and LeBron&rsquo;s leadership and experience will be essential in making those things come to life. There is no question when it&rsquo;s all said and done; he will be viewed as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, basketball player that ever lived. Even if you like him or not, you have to admire his consistency and dedication to the craft because that is an attribute of every legendary player.
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Kyle Korver had a long and successful NBA career, playing with several legendary players. LeBron James was one of them during his short stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During that time, Korver saw up close and personal what makes LeBron so great and different from any other player he ever encountered.
Korver shares LeBron&rsquo;s greatest attribute
Kyle Korver played for several great NBA teams competing for a championship, and shared a locker room with multiple NBA legends throughout his career. He had a lot of respect for Allen Iverson, who played an instrumental role in motivating him and encouraging him to become a better player. Still, he admits he never saw anybody like LeBron in terms of being consistently ready and in top physical shape to perform at a high level every single game.
"His greatest attribute is his ability to do it again tomorrow," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told JJ Redick on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>. "His ability to recover in mind, body, and spirit on a day-to-day basis is out of this world, it&rsquo;s unbelievable."
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When LeBron was still in Cleveland, management decided to bring in Korver to spread the floor and give The King more room to maneuver. That gave Korver an opportunity to see firsthand what type of mindset LeBron has in getting ready for every game and always being one step ahead of the competition. Dealing with criticism is another thing LeBron does so well, and he rarely cares too much about it because he sees the bigger picture.
"I remember one game we were playing Utah &mdash; I think it was one or two overtimes &mdash; and the next morning, he was in the training room busting out for 30 minutes on the VersaClimber, saying I have to get ready for the playoffs," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "His level of dedication to his body and his craft... I think people see how big and strong he is, and Michael Jordan had to take a break in the middle after winning the first three. It&rsquo;s a lot not just to put in the time but to take the scrutiny that he does, and he deflects it so easily."
LeBron&rsquo;s dedication is on another level
Being as consistent and successful throughout almost two decades doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident, and LeBron has been so great for so long because he puts in the necessary work. Even after accomplishing everything he has, he finds motivation to outwork everyone, and Korver believes that is his most outstanding achievement. Consistency is the key, and LeBron knows it better than anyone since that is the main recipe for success.
"When you are with him, and you see his dedication to the craft and see what he puts in it every single day, he is literally the first person there and the last person to leave every single day," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "To me, that is his greatest achievement, just showing his ability to keep going, to stay focused mentally to do the work he has to do to be who he is."
LeBron is in his 19th NBA season, looking to add another championship under his resume, which would solidify his name as perhaps the greatest basketball player in the history of the game. The Lakers have a great team to help him achieve that goal; however, it will take them some time to find their identity, and LeBron&rsquo;s leadership and experience will be essential in making those things come to life. There is no question when it&rsquo;s all said and done; he will be viewed as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, basketball player that ever lived. Even if you like him or not, you have to admire his consistency and dedication to the craft because that is an attribute of every legendary player.
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Kyle Korver had a long and successful NBA career, playing with several legendary players. LeBron James was one of them during his short stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During that time, Korver saw up close and personal what makes LeBron so great and different from any other player he ever encountered.
Korver shares LeBron&rsquo;s greatest attribute
Kyle Korver played for several great NBA teams competing for a championship, and shared a locker room with multiple NBA legends throughout his career. He had a lot of respect for Allen Iverson, who played an instrumental role in motivating him and encouraging him to become a better player. Still, he admits he never saw anybody like LeBron in terms of being consistently ready and in top physical shape to perform at a high level every single game.
"His greatest attribute is his ability to do it again tomorrow," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told JJ Redick on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>. "His ability to recover in mind, body, and spirit on a day-to-day basis is out of this world, it&rsquo;s unbelievable."
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When LeBron was still in Cleveland, management decided to bring in Korver to spread the floor and give The King more room to maneuver. That gave Korver an opportunity to see firsthand what type of mindset LeBron has in getting ready for every game and always being one step ahead of the competition. Dealing with criticism is another thing LeBron does so well, and he rarely cares too much about it because he sees the bigger picture.
"I remember one game we were playing Utah &mdash; I think it was one or two overtimes &mdash; and the next morning, he was in the training room busting out for 30 minutes on the VersaClimber, saying I have to get ready for the playoffs," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "His level of dedication to his body and his craft... I think people see how big and strong he is, and Michael Jordan had to take a break in the middle after winning the first three. It&rsquo;s a lot not just to put in the time but to take the scrutiny that he does, and he deflects it so easily."
LeBron&rsquo;s dedication is on another level
Being as consistent and successful throughout almost two decades doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident, and LeBron has been so great for so long because he puts in the necessary work. Even after accomplishing everything he has, he finds motivation to outwork everyone, and Korver believes that is his most outstanding achievement. Consistency is the key, and LeBron knows it better than anyone since that is the main recipe for success.
"When you are with him, and you see his dedication to the craft and see what he puts in it every single day, he is literally the first person there and the last person to leave every single day," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "To me, that is his greatest achievement, just showing his ability to keep going, to stay focused mentally to do the work he has to do to be who he is."
LeBron is in his 19th NBA season, looking to add another championship under his resume, which would solidify his name as perhaps the greatest basketball player in the history of the game. The Lakers have a great team to help him achieve that goal; however, it will take them some time to find their identity, and LeBron&rsquo;s leadership and experience will be essential in making those things come to life. There is no question when it&rsquo;s all said and done; he will be viewed as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, basketball player that ever lived. Even if you like him or not, you have to admire his consistency and dedication to the craft because that is an attribute of every legendary player.
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Kyle Korver had a long and successful NBA career, playing with several legendary players. LeBron James was one of them during his short stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During that time, Korver saw up close and personal what makes LeBron so great and different from any other player he ever encountered.
Korver shares LeBron&rsquo;s greatest attribute
Kyle Korver played for several great NBA teams competing for a championship, and shared a locker room with multiple NBA legends throughout his career. He had a lot of respect for Allen Iverson, who played an instrumental role in motivating him and encouraging him to become a better player. Still, he admits he never saw anybody like LeBron in terms of being consistently ready and in top physical shape to perform at a high level every single game.
"His greatest attribute is his ability to do it again tomorrow," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told JJ Redick on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>. "His ability to recover in mind, body, and spirit on a day-to-day basis is out of this world, it&rsquo;s unbelievable."
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When LeBron was still in Cleveland, management decided to bring in Korver to spread the floor and give The King more room to maneuver. That gave Korver an opportunity to see firsthand what type of mindset LeBron has in getting ready for every game and always being one step ahead of the competition. Dealing with criticism is another thing LeBron does so well, and he rarely cares too much about it because he sees the bigger picture.
"I remember one game we were playing Utah &mdash; I think it was one or two overtimes &mdash; and the next morning, he was in the training room busting out for 30 minutes on the VersaClimber, saying I have to get ready for the playoffs," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "His level of dedication to his body and his craft... I think people see how big and strong he is, and Michael Jordan had to take a break in the middle after winning the first three. It&rsquo;s a lot not just to put in the time but to take the scrutiny that he does, and he deflects it so easily."
LeBron&rsquo;s dedication is on another level
Being as consistent and successful throughout almost two decades doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident, and LeBron has been so great for so long because he puts in the necessary work. Even after accomplishing everything he has, he finds motivation to outwork everyone, and Korver believes that is his most outstanding achievement. Consistency is the key, and LeBron knows it better than anyone since that is the main recipe for success.
"When you are with him, and you see his dedication to the craft and see what he puts in it every single day, he is literally the first person there and the last person to leave every single day," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "To me, that is his greatest achievement, just showing his ability to keep going, to stay focused mentally to do the work he has to do to be who he is."
LeBron is in his 19th NBA season and looking to add another championship under his resume, which would solidify his name as perhaps the greatest basketball player in the history of the game. The Lakers have a great team to help him achieve that goal; however, it will take them some time to find their identity, and LeBron&rsquo;s leadership and experience will be essential in making those things come to life. There is no question when it&rsquo;s all said and done; he will be viewed as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, basketball player that ever lived. Even if you like him or not, you have to admire his consistency and dedication to the craft because that is an attribute of every legendary player.
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Kyle Korver had a long and successful NBA career, playing with several legendary players. LeBron James was one of them during his short stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During that time, Korver saw up close and personal what makes LeBron so great and different from any other player he ever encountered.
Korver shares LeBron&rsquo;s greatest attribute
Kyle Korver played for several great NBA teams competing for a championship, and shared a locker room with multiple NBA legends throughout his career. He had a lot of respect for Allen Iverson, who played an instrumental role in motivating him and encouraging him to become a better player. Still, he admits he never saw anybody like LeBron in terms of being consistently ready and in top physical shape to perform at a high level every single game.
"His greatest attribute is his ability to do it again tomorrow," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told JJ Redick on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>. "His ability to recover in mind, body, and spirit on a day-to-day basis is out of this world, it&rsquo;s unbelievable."
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5cUjgTRBOUc" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
When LeBron was still in Cleveland, management decided to bring in Korver to spread the floor and give The King more room to maneuver. That gave Korver an opportunity to see firsthand what type of mindset LeBron has in getting ready for every game and always being one step ahead of the competition. Dealing with criticism is another thing LeBron does so well, and he rarely cares too much about it because he sees the bigger picture.
"I remember one game we were playing Utah &mdash; I think it was one or two overtimes &mdash; and the next morning, he was in the training room busting out for 30 minutes on the VersaClimber, saying I have to get ready for the playoffs," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "His level of dedication to his body and his craft... I think people see how big and strong he is, and Michael Jordan had to take a break in the middle after winning the first three. It&rsquo;s a lot not just to put in the time but to take the scrutiny that he does, and he deflects it so easily."
LeBron&rsquo;s dedication is on another level
Being as consistent and successful throughout almost two decades doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident, and LeBron has been so great for so long because he puts in the necessary work. Even after accomplishing everything he has, he finds motivation to outwork everyone, and Korver believes that is his most outstanding achievement. Consistency is the key, and LeBron knows it better than anyone since that is the main recipe for success.
"When you are with him, and you see his dedication to the craft and see what he puts in it every single day, he is literally the first person there and the last person to leave every single day," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "To me, that is his greatest achievement, just showing his ability to keep going, to stay focused mentally to do the work he has to do to be who he is."
LeBron is in his 19th NBA season and looking to add another championship under his resume, which would solidify his name as perhaps the greatest basketball player in the history of the game. The Los Angeles Lakers have a great team to help him achieve that goal; however, it will take them some time to find their identity, and LeBron&rsquo;s leadership and experience will be essential in making those things come to life. There is no question when it&rsquo;s all said and done; he will be viewed as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, basketball player that ever lived. Even if you like him or not, you have to admire his consistency and dedication to the craft because that is an attribute of every legendary player.
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Kyle Korver had a long and successful NBA career, playing with several legendary players. LeBron James was one of them during his short stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During that time, Korver saw up close and personal what makes LeBron so great and different from any other player he ever encountered.
Korver shares LeBron&rsquo;s greatest attribute
Kyle Korver played for several great NBA teams competing for a championship, and shared a locker room with multiple NBA legends throughout his career. He had a lot of respect for Allen Iverson, who played an instrumental role in motivating him and encouraging him to become a better player. Still, he admits he never saw anybody like LeBron in terms of being consistently ready and in top physical shape to perform at a high level every single game.
"His greatest attribute is his ability to do it again tomorrow," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told JJ Redick on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>. "His ability to recover in mind, body, and spirit on a day-to-day basis is out of this world, it&rsquo;s unbelievable."
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5cUjgTRBOUc" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
When LeBron was still in Cleveland, management decided to bring in Korver to spread the floor and give The King more room to maneuver. That gave Korver an opportunity to see firsthand what type of mindset LeBron has in getting ready for every game and always being one step ahead of the competition. Dealing with criticism is another thing LeBron does so well, and he rarely cares too much about it because he sees the bigger picture.
"I remember one game we were playing Utah &mdash; I think it was one or two overtimes &mdash; and the next morning, he was in the training room busting out for 30 minutes on the VersaClimber, saying I have to get ready for the playoffs," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "His level of dedication to his body and his craft... I think people see how big and strong he is, and Michael Jordan had to take a break in the middle after winning the first three. It&rsquo;s a lot not just to put in the time but to take the scrutiny that he does, and he deflects it so easily."
LeBron&rsquo;s dedication is on another level
Being as consistent and successful throughout almost two decades doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident, and LeBron has been so great for so long because he puts in the necessary work. Even after accomplishing everything he has, he finds motivation to outwork everyone, and Korver believes that is his most outstanding achievement. Consistency is the key, and LeBron knows it better than anyone since that is the main recipe for success.
"When you are with him, and you see his dedication to the craft and see what he puts in it every single day, he is literally the first person there and the last person to leave every single day," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "To me, that is his greatest achievement, just showing his ability to keep going, to stay focused mentally to do the work he has to do to be who he is."
LeBron is in his 19th NBA season and looking to add another championship under his resume, which would solidify his name as perhaps the greatest basketball player in the history of the game. The Los Angeles Lakers have a great team to help him achieve that goal; however, it will take them some time to find their identity, and LeBron&rsquo;s leadership and experience will be essential in making those things come to fruition.
There is no question when it&rsquo;s all said and done; he will be viewed as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, basketball player that ever lived. Even if you like him or not, you have to admire his consistency and dedication to the craft because that is an attribute of every legendary player.
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Kyle Korver had a long and successful NBA career, playing with several legendary players. LeBron James was one of them during his short stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During that time, Korver saw up close and personal what makes LeBron so great and different from any other player he ever encountered.
Korver shares LeBron&rsquo;s greatest attribute
Kyle Korver played for several great NBA teams competing for a championship, and shared a locker room with multiple NBA legends throughout his career. He had a lot of respect for Allen Iverson, who played an instrumental role in motivating him and encouraging him to become a better player. Still, he admits he never saw anybody like LeBron in terms of being consistently ready and in top physical shape to perform at a high level every single game.
"His greatest attribute is his ability to do it again tomorrow," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told JJ Redick on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>. "His ability to recover in mind, body, and spirit on a day-to-day basis is out of this world, it&rsquo;s unbelievable."
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When LeBron was still in Cleveland, management decided to bring in Korver to spread the floor and give The King more room to maneuver. That gave Korver an opportunity to see firsthand what type of mindset LeBron has in getting ready for every game and always being one step ahead of the competition. Dealing with criticism is another thing LeBron does so well, and he rarely cares too much about it because he sees the bigger picture.
"I remember one game we were playing Utah &mdash; I think it was one or two overtimes &mdash; and the next morning, he was in the training room busting out for 30 minutes on the VersaClimber, saying I have to get ready for the playoffs," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "His level of dedication to his body and his craft... I think people see how big and strong he is, and Michael Jordan had to take a break in the middle after winning the first three. It&rsquo;s a lot not just to put in the time but to take the scrutiny that he does, and he deflects it so easily."
LeBron&rsquo;s dedication is on another level
Being as consistent and successful throughout almost two decades doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident, and LeBron has been so great for so long because he puts in the necessary work. Even after accomplishing everything he has, he finds motivation to outwork everyone, and Korver believes that is his most outstanding achievement. Consistency is the key, and LeBron knows it better than anyone since that is the main recipe for success.
"When you are with him, and you see his dedication to the craft and see what he puts in it every single day, he is literally the first person there and the last person to leave every single day," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "To me, that is his greatest achievement, just showing his ability to keep going, to stay focused mentally to do the work he has to do to be who he is."
LeBron is in his 19th NBA season and looking to add another championship under his resume, which would solidify his name as perhaps the greatest basketball player in the history of the game. The Los Angeles Lakers have a great team to help him achieve that goal; however, it will take them some time to find their identity, and LeBron&rsquo;s leadership and experience will be essential in making those things come to fruition.
There is no question when it&rsquo;s all said and done that he will be viewed as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, basketball player that ever lived. Even if you like him or not, you have to admire his consistency and dedication to the craft because that is an attribute of every legendary player.
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Kyle Korver had a long and successful NBA career, playing with several legendary players. LeBron James was one of them during his short stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During that time, Korver saw up close and personal what makes LeBron so great and different from any other player he ever encountered.
Korver shares LeBron&rsquo;s greatest attribute
Kyle Korver played for several great NBA teams competing for a championship, and shared a locker room with multiple NBA legends throughout his career. He had a lot of respect for Allen Iverson, who played an instrumental role in motivating him and encouraging him to become a better player. Still, he admits he never saw anybody like LeBron in terms of being consistently ready and in top physical shape to perform at a high level every single game.
"His greatest attribute is his ability to do it again tomorrow," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told JJ Redick on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>. "His ability to recover in mind, body, and spirit on a day-to-day basis is out of this world, it&rsquo;s unbelievable."
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When LeBron was still in Cleveland, management decided to bring in Korver to spread the floor and give The King more room to maneuver. That gave Korver an opportunity to see firsthand what type of mindset LeBron has in getting ready for every game and always being one step ahead of the competition. Dealing with criticism is another thing LeBron does so well, and he rarely cares too much about it because he sees the bigger picture.
"I remember one game we were playing Utah &mdash; I think it was one or two overtimes &mdash; and the next morning, he was in the training room busting out for 30 minutes on the VersaClimber, saying I have to get ready for the playoffs," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "His level of dedication to his body and his craft... I think people see how big and strong he is, and Michael Jordan had to take a break in the middle after winning the first three. It&rsquo;s a lot not just to put in the time but to take the scrutiny that he does, and he deflects it so easily."
LeBron&rsquo;s dedication is on another level
Being as consistent and successful throughout almost two decades doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident, and LeBron has been so great for so long because he puts in the necessary work. Even after accomplishing everything he has, he finds motivation to outwork everyone, and Korver believes that is his most outstanding achievement. Consistency is the key, and LeBron knows it better than anyone since that is the main recipe for success.
"When you are with him, and you see his dedication to the craft and see what he puts in it every single day, he is literally the first person there and the last person to leave every single day," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "To me, that is his greatest achievement, just showing his ability to keep going, to stay focused mentally to do the work he has to do to be who he is."
LeBron is in his 19th NBA season and looking to add another championship under his resume, which would solidify his name as perhaps the greatest basketball player in the history of the game. The Los Angeles Lakers have a great team to help him achieve that goal; however, it will take them some time to find their identity, and LeBron&rsquo;s leadership and experience will be essential in making those things come to fruition.
There is no question when it&rsquo;s all said and done that LeBron will be viewed as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, basketball player that ever lived. Even if you like him or not, you have to admire his consistency and dedication to the craft because that is an attribute of every legendary player.
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Kyle Korver had a long and successful NBA career, playing with several legendary players. LeBron James was one of them during his short stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During that time, Korver saw up close and personal what makes LeBron so great and different from any other player he ever encountered.
Korver shares LeBron&rsquo;s greatest attribute
Kyle Korver played for several great NBA teams competing for a championship, and shared a locker room with multiple NBA legends throughout his career. He had a lot of respect for Allen Iverson, who played an instrumental role in motivating him and encouraging him to become a better player. Still, he admits he never saw anybody like LeBron in terms of being consistently ready and in top physical shape to perform at a high level every single game.
"His greatest attribute is his ability to do it again tomorrow," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told JJ Redick on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>. "His ability to recover in mind, body, and spirit on a day-to-day basis is out of this world, it&rsquo;s unbelievable."
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When LeBron was still in Cleveland, management decided to bring in Korver to spread the floor and give The King more room to maneuver. That gave Korver an opportunity to see firsthand what type of mindset LeBron has in getting ready for every game and always being one step ahead of the competition. Dealing with criticism is another thing LeBron does so well, and he rarely cares too much about it because he sees the bigger picture.
"I remember one game we were playing Utah &mdash; I think it was one or two overtimes &mdash; and the next morning, he was in the training room busting out for 30 minutes on the VersaClimber, saying I have to get ready for the playoffs," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "His level of dedication to his body and his craft... I think people see how big and strong he is, and Michael Jordan had to take a break in the middle after winning the first three. It&rsquo;s a lot not just to put in the time but to take the scrutiny that he does, and he deflects it so easily."
LeBron&rsquo;s dedication is on another level
Being as consistent and successful throughout almost two decades doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident, and LeBron has been so great for so long because he puts in the necessary work. Even after accomplishing everything he has, he finds motivation to outwork everyone, and Korver believes that is his most outstanding achievement. Consistency is the key, and LeBron knows it better than anyone since that is the main recipe for success.
"When you are with him, and you see his dedication to the craft and see what he puts in it every single day, he is literally the first person there and the last person to leave every single day," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "To me, that is his greatest achievement, just showing his ability to keep going, to stay focused mentally to do the work he has to do to be who he is."
LeBron is in his 19th NBA season and looking to add another championship under his resume, which would solidify his name as perhaps the greatest basketball player in the history of the game. The Los Angeles Lakers have a great team to help him achieve that goal; however, it will take them some time to find their identity, and LeBron&rsquo;s leadership and experience will be essential in making those things come to fruition.
There is no question when it&rsquo;s all said and done that LeBron will be viewed as one of the greatest, if not the greatest basketball player that ever lived. Even if you like him or not, you have to admire his consistency and dedication to the craft because that is an attribute of every legendary player.
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Kyle Korver had a long and successful NBA career, playing with several legendary players. LeBron James was one of them during his short stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During that time, Korver saw up close and personal what makes LeBron so great and different from any other player he ever encountered.
Korver shares LeBron&rsquo;s greatest attribute
Kyle Korver played for several great NBA teams competing for a championship, and shared a locker room with multiple NBA legends throughout his career. He had a lot of respect for Allen Iverson, who played an instrumental role in motivating him and encouraging him to become a better player. Still, he admits he never saw anybody like LeBron in terms of being consistently ready and in top physical shape to perform at a high level every single game.
"His greatest attribute is his ability to do it again tomorrow," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told JJ Redick on The Old Man and The Three podcast</a>. "His ability to recover in mind, body, and spirit on a day-to-day basis is out of this world, it&rsquo;s unbelievable."
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When LeBron was still in Cleveland, management decided to bring in Korver to spread the floor and give The King more room to maneuver. That gave Korver an opportunity to see firsthand what type of mindset LeBron has in getting ready for every game and always being one step ahead of the competition. Dealing with criticism is another thing LeBron does so well, and he rarely cares too much about it because he sees the bigger picture.
"I remember one game we were playing Utah &mdash; I think it was one or two overtimes &mdash; and the next morning, he was in the training room busting out for 30 minutes on the VersaClimber, saying I have to get ready for the playoffs," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "His level of dedication to his body and his craft... I think people see how big and strong he is, and Michael Jordan had to take a break in the middle after winning the first three. It&rsquo;s a lot not just to put in the time but to take the scrutiny that he does, and he deflects it so easily."
LeBron&rsquo;s dedication is on another level
Being as consistent and successful throughout almost two decades doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident, and LeBron has been so great for so long because he puts in the necessary work. Even after accomplishing everything he has, he finds motivation to outwork everyone, and Korver believes that is his most outstanding achievement. Consistency is the key, and LeBron knows it better than anyone since that is the main recipe for success.
"When you are with him, and you see his dedication to the craft and see what he puts in it every single day, he is literally the first person there and the last person to leave every single day," Korver <a href="https://youtu.be/5cUjgTRBOUc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "To me, that is his greatest achievement, just showing his ability to keep going, to stay focused mentally to do the work he has to do to be who he is."
LeBron is in his 19th NBA season and looking to add another championship under his resume, which would solidify his name as perhaps the greatest basketball player in the history of the game. The Los Angeles Lakers have a great team to help him achieve that goal; however, it will take them some time to find their identity, and LeBron&rsquo;s leadership and experience will be essential in making those things come to fruition.
There is no question when it&rsquo;s all said and done that LeBron will be viewed as one of the greatest, if not the greatest basketball player that ever lived. Whether you like him or not, you have to admire his consistency and dedication to the craft.
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Kyle Korver discussed what his experiences with LeBron James were like on "The Old Man and The Three" podcast.

Kyle Korver details the greatest attribute that LeBron has

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Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett embodied what it means to be a true professional and an ultimate NBA royalty as their careers intertwined with each other throughout the almost two decades they both spent in the NBA. Garnett had tremendous respect for Duncan, which he outlined in his new book. Garnett details what made him and Duncan similar.
If you were a kid watching the NBA in the late &rsquo;90s and throughout the entire 2000&rsquo;s, Kevin Garnett or Tim Duncan were probably one of the two players you regularly watched. They both came to the NBA at almost the same time and immediately made their impact felt around the league. It didn&rsquo;t take them long to become top-10 players in the league, which is a status they kept for most of their careers.
They had some great battles in the regular season and the playoffs, with Duncan coming on top the majority of times simply because he had better players around him with the Spurs. That changed for Garnett after he joined the Boston Celtics, but for the more significant part of their careers, Duncan was luckier because he was with the Spurs, which had a great system in place with an amazing supporting cast.
In his new autobiography, Garnett talks about the dynamic of their relationship and what actually made them similar rather than different. Most of the fans viewed them like totally two different personalities which they obviously were, but Garnett wanted to emphasize all the similarities between them that ushered tremendous mutual respect.
"Timmy is Mr.Hyde to my Dr.Jekyll. We were opposites in so many ways. I skipped college. He stayed at Wake Forest all four years. I was loud. He was quiet. I played with furious energy. He played with calm, collectedness. And yet, we were more similar than we were different. He played nineteen seasons. I played twenty-one. We both valued loyalty and stability. And what we shared most was the way we were humble students of the game. Like Timmy, I put in the work. His work ethic was incredible. So were his moves. Damn tough dude to guard. All his finesse. The way he could back you down or face you up, do those jab steps and feints, swing the ball low and dare you to reach, take you off the dribble or kiss it off the glass, or flip-up that baby hook."
Trash-talking didn&rsquo;t work against Duncan
Garnett was a fierce trash talker who used to throw his opponents out of their games by talking all types of smack to them. Apparently, that never fazed Duncan, who seemed immune to that despite Garnett giving his best to get inside his game. When he learned Duncan was not responding, he got mad because there was nothing he could do anymore. Tim Duncan was playing mind games with him instead and Garnett admits that sit well with him at all.
"Over all those years, we played against each other more than fifty times, and every one felt special. He always forced me to play at my highest level. Unfortunately, that hype could work against me. I&rsquo;d be talking all my shit, and where it would psych out most players, it only locked Timmy tighter. He fed off it. That pissed me off. I&rsquo;d be spending all this energy trying to get him off his game; I wouldn&rsquo;t realize that he&rsquo;d gotten me off mine."
Many fans believe that if Garnett had the same type of supporting cast and a coach like Pop throughout his entire career, he would have the same number of NBA championships under his resume. Whether that is true or not is impossible to answer, but the reality is that for over a decade, Garnett was stuck with the Timberwolves, hoping for them to surround him with enough great players to make that extra step in the playoffs. That didn&rsquo;t happen, so he found his happiness in Boston, where he immediately won a championship and had a few deep playoffs runs with the Celtics. Duncan spent his entire career in the playoffs, winning 5 championships and being extremely close to winning at least a few more.
It&rsquo;s great to hear a different perspective on their relationship and how Garnett actually views Duncan. The respect between the two was always there, which is essential when talking about two of the greatest power forwards ever to play the game.
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Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett embodied what it means to be a true professional and an ultimate NBA royalty as their careers intertwined with each other throughout the almost two decades they both spent in the NBA. Garnett had tremendous respect for Duncan, which he outlined in his new book. Garnett details what made him and Duncan similar.
If you were a kid watching the NBA in the late &rsquo;90s and throughout the entire 2000&rsquo;s, Kevin Garnett or Tim Duncan were probably one of the two players you regularly watched. They both came to the NBA at almost the same time and immediately made their impact felt around the league. It didn&rsquo;t take them long to become top-10 players in the league, which is a status they kept for most of their careers.
They had some great battles in the regular season and the playoffs, with Duncan coming on top the majority of times simply because he had better players around him with the Spurs. That changed for Garnett after he joined the Boston Celtics, but for the more significant part of their careers, Duncan was luckier because he was with the Spurs, which had a great system in place with an amazing supporting cast.
In his new autobiography, Garnett talks about the dynamic of their relationship and what actually made them similar rather than different. Most fans viewed them like totally two different personalities which they obviously were, but Garnett wanted to emphasize all the similarities between them that ushered tremendous mutual respect.
"Timmy is Mr.Hyde to my Dr.Jekyll. We were opposites in so many ways. I skipped college. He stayed at Wake Forest all four years. I was loud. He was quiet. I played with furious energy. He played with calm, collectedness. And yet, we were more similar than we were different. He played nineteen seasons. I played twenty-one. We both valued loyalty and stability. And what we shared most was the way we were humble students of the game. Like Timmy, I put in the work. His work ethic was incredible. So were his moves. Damn tough dude to guard. All his finesse. The way he could back you down or face you up, do those jab steps and feints, swing the ball low and dare you to reach, take you off the dribble or kiss it off the glass, or flip-up that baby hook."
Trash-talking didn&rsquo;t work against Duncan
Garnett was a fierce trash talker who used to throw his opponents out of their games by talking all types of smack to them. Apparently, that never fazed Duncan, who seemed immune to that despite Garnett giving his best to get inside his game. When he learned Duncan was not responding, he got mad because there was nothing he could do anymore. Tim Duncan was playing mind games with him instead and Garnett admits that sit well with him at all.
"Over all those years, we played against each other more than fifty times, and every one felt special. He always forced me to play at my highest level. Unfortunately, that hype could work against me. I&rsquo;d be talking all my shit, and where it would psych out most players, it only locked Timmy tighter. He fed off it. That pissed me off. I&rsquo;d be spending all this energy trying to get him off his game; I wouldn&rsquo;t realize that he&rsquo;d gotten me off mine."
Many fans believe that if Garnett had the same type of supporting cast and a coach like Pop throughout his entire career, he would have the same number of NBA championships under his resume. Whether that is true or not is impossible to answer, but the reality is that for over a decade, Garnett was stuck with the Timberwolves, hoping for them to surround him with enough great players to make that extra step in the playoffs. That didn&rsquo;t happen, so he found his happiness in Boston, where he immediately won a championship and had a few deep playoffs runs with the Celtics. Duncan spent his entire career in the playoffs, winning 5 championships and being extremely close to winning at least a few more.
It&rsquo;s great to hear a different perspective on their relationship and how Garnett actually views Duncan. The respect between the two was always there, which is essential when talking about two of the greatest power forwards ever to play the game.
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Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett embodied what it means to be a true professional and an ultimate NBA royalty as their careers intertwined with each other throughout the almost two decades they both spent in the NBA. Garnett had tremendous respect for Duncan, which he outlined in his new book. Garnett details what made him and Duncan similar.
If you were a kid watching the NBA in the late &rsquo;90s and throughout the entire 2000&rsquo;s, Kevin Garnett or Tim Duncan were probably one of the two players you regularly watched. They both came to the NBA at almost the same time and immediately made their impact felt around the league. It didn&rsquo;t take them long to become top-10 players in the league, which is a status they kept for most of their careers.
They had some great battles in the regular season and the playoffs, with Duncan coming on top the majority of times simply because he had better players around him with the Spurs. That changed for Garnett after he joined the Boston Celtics, but for the more significant part of their careers, Duncan was luckier because he was with the Spurs, which had a great system in place with an amazing supporting cast.
In his new autobiography, Garnett talks about the dynamic of their relationship and what actually made them similar rather than different. Most fans viewed them like totally two different personalities, which they obviously were, but Garnett wanted to emphasize all the similarities between them that ushered tremendous mutual respect.
"Timmy is Mr.Hyde to my Dr.Jekyll," he said. "We were opposites in so many ways. I skipped college. He stayed at Wake Forest all four years. I was loud. He was quiet. I played with furious energy. He played with calm, collectedness. And yet, we were more similar than we were different. He played nineteen seasons. I played twenty-one. We both valued loyalty and stability. And what we shared most was the way we were humble students of the game. Like Timmy, I put in the work. His work ethic was incredible. So were his moves. Damn tough dude to guard. All his finesse. The way he could back you down or face you up, do those jab steps and feints, swing the ball low and dare you to reach, take you off the dribble or kiss it off the glass, or flip-up that baby hook."
Trash-talking didn&rsquo;t work against Duncan
Garnett was a fierce trash talker who used to throw his opponents out of their games by talking all types of smack to them. Apparently, that never fazed Duncan, who seemed immune to that despite Garnett giving his best to get inside his game. When he learned Duncan was not responding, he got mad because there was nothing he could do anymore. Tim Duncan was playing mind games with him instead and Garnett admits that sit well with him at all.
"Over all those years, we played against each other more than fifty times, and every one felt special. He always forced me to play at my highest level. Unfortunately, that hype could work against me. I&rsquo;d be talking all my shit, and where it would psych out most players, it only locked Timmy tighter. He fed off it. That pissed me off. I&rsquo;d be spending all this energy trying to get him off his game; I wouldn&rsquo;t realize that he&rsquo;d gotten me off mine."
Many fans believe that if Garnett had the same type of supporting cast and a coach like Pop throughout his entire career, he would have the same number of NBA championships under his resume. Whether that is true or not is impossible to answer, but the reality is that for over a decade, Garnett was stuck with the Timberwolves, hoping for them to surround him with enough great players to make that extra step in the playoffs. That didn&rsquo;t happen, so he found his happiness in Boston, where he immediately won a championship and had a few deep playoffs runs with the Celtics. Duncan spent his entire career in the playoffs, winning 5 championships and being extremely close to winning at least a few more.
It&rsquo;s great to hear a different perspective on their relationship and how Garnett actually views Duncan. The respect between the two was always there, which is essential when talking about two of the greatest power forwards ever to play the game.
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Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett embodied what it means to be a true professional and an ultimate NBA royalty as their careers intertwined with each other throughout the almost two decades they both spent in the NBA. Garnett had tremendous respect for Duncan, which he outlined in his new book. Garnett details what made him and Duncan similar.
If you were a kid watching the NBA in the late &rsquo;90s and throughout the entire 2000&rsquo;s, Kevin Garnett or Tim Duncan were probably one of the two players you regularly watched. They both came to the NBA at almost the same time and immediately made their impact felt around the league. It didn&rsquo;t take them long to become top-10 players in the league, which is a status they kept for most of their careers.
They had some great battles in the regular season and the playoffs, with Duncan coming on top the majority of times simply because he had better players around him with the Spurs. That changed for Garnett after he joined the Boston Celtics, but for the more significant part of their careers, Duncan was luckier because he was with the Spurs, which had a great system in place with an amazing supporting cast.
In his new autobiography, Garnett talks about the dynamic of their relationship and what actually made them similar rather than different. Most fans viewed them like totally two different personalities, which they obviously were, but Garnett wanted to emphasize all the similarities between them that ushered tremendous mutual respect.
"Timmy is Mr.Hyde to my Dr.Jekyll," he said. "We were opposites in so many ways. I skipped college. He stayed at Wake Forest all four years. I was loud. He was quiet. I played with furious energy. He played with calm, collectedness. And yet, we were more similar than we were different. He played 19 seasons. I played 21. We both valued loyalty and stability. And what we shared most was the way we were humble students of the game. Like Timmy, I put in the work. His work ethic was incredible. So were his moves. Damn tough dude to guard. All his finesse. The way he could back you down or face you up, do those jab steps and feints, swing the ball low and dare you to reach, take you off the dribble or kiss it off the glass, or flip-up that baby hook."
Trash-talking didn&rsquo;t work against Duncan
Garnett was a fierce trash talker who used to throw his opponents out of their games by talking all types of smack to them. Apparently, that never fazed Duncan, who seemed immune to that despite Garnett giving his best to get inside his game. When he learned Duncan was not responding, he got mad because there was nothing he could do anymore. Tim Duncan was playing mind games with him instead and Garnett admits that sit well with him at all.
"Over all those years, we played against each other more than fifty times, and every one felt special. He always forced me to play at my highest level. Unfortunately, that hype could work against me. I&rsquo;d be talking all my shit, and where it would psych out most players, it only locked Timmy tighter. He fed off it. That pissed me off. I&rsquo;d be spending all this energy trying to get him off his game; I wouldn&rsquo;t realize that he&rsquo;d gotten me off mine."
Many fans believe that if Garnett had the same type of supporting cast and a coach like Pop throughout his entire career, he would have the same number of NBA championships under his resume. Whether that is true or not is impossible to answer, but the reality is that for over a decade, Garnett was stuck with the Timberwolves, hoping for them to surround him with enough great players to make that extra step in the playoffs. That didn&rsquo;t happen, so he found his happiness in Boston, where he immediately won a championship and had a few deep playoffs runs with the Celtics. Duncan spent his entire career in the playoffs, winning 5 championships and being extremely close to winning at least a few more.
It&rsquo;s great to hear a different perspective on their relationship and how Garnett actually views Duncan. The respect between the two was always there, which is essential when talking about two of the greatest power forwards ever to play the game.
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Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett embodied what it means to be a true professional and an ultimate NBA royalty as their careers intertwined with each other throughout the almost two decades they both spent in the NBA. Garnett had tremendous respect for Duncan, which he outlined in his new book. Garnett details what made him and Duncan similar.
If you were a kid watching the NBA in the late &rsquo;90s and throughout the entire 2000&rsquo;s, Kevin Garnett or Tim Duncan were probably one of the two players you regularly watched. They both came to the NBA at almost the same time and immediately made their impact felt around the league. It didn&rsquo;t take them long to become top-10 players in the league, which is a status they kept for most of their careers.
They had some great battles in the regular season and the playoffs, with Duncan coming on top the majority of times simply because he had better players around him with the Spurs. That changed for Garnett after he joined the Boston Celtics, but for the more significant part of their careers, Duncan was luckier because he was with the Spurs, which had a great system in place with an amazing supporting cast.
In his new autobiography, Garnett talks about the dynamic of their relationship and what actually made them similar rather than different. Most fans viewed them like totally two different personalities, which they obviously were, but Garnett wanted to emphasize all the similarities between them that ushered tremendous mutual respect.
"Timmy is Mr.Hyde to my Dr.Jekyll," he said. "We were opposites in so many ways. I skipped college. He stayed at Wake Forest all four years. I was loud. He was quiet. I played with furious energy. He played with calm, collectedness. And yet, we were more similar than we were different. He played 19 seasons. I played 21. We both valued loyalty and stability. And what we shared most was the way we were humble students of the game. Like Timmy, I put in the work. His work ethic was incredible. So were his moves. Damn tough dude to guard. All his finesse. The way he could back you down or face you up, do those jab steps and feints, swing the ball low and dare you to reach, take you off the dribble or kiss it off the glass, or flip-up that baby hook."
Trash-talking didn&rsquo;t work against Duncan
Garnett was a fierce trash -talker who used to throw his opponents out of their games by talking all types of smack to them. Apparently, that never fazed Duncan, who seemed immune to that despite Garnett giving his best to get inside his game. When he learned Duncan was not responding, he got mad because there was nothing he could do anymore. Tim Duncan was playing mind games with him instead and Garnett admits that sit well with him at all.
"Over all those years, we played against each other more than fifty times, and every one felt special. He always forced me to play at my highest level. Unfortunately, that hype could work against me. I&rsquo;d be talking all my shit, and where it would psych out most players, it only locked Timmy tighter. He fed off it. That pissed me off. I&rsquo;d be spending all this energy trying to get him off his game; I wouldn&rsquo;t realize that he&rsquo;d gotten me off mine."
Many fans believe that if Garnett had the same type of supporting cast and a coach like Pop throughout his entire career, he would have the same number of NBA championships under his resume. Whether that is true or not is impossible to answer, but the reality is that for over a decade, Garnett was stuck with the Timberwolves, hoping for them to surround him with enough great players to make that extra step in the playoffs. That didn&rsquo;t happen, so he found his happiness in Boston, where he immediately won a championship and had a few deep playoffs runs with the Celtics. Duncan spent his entire career in the playoffs, winning 5 championships and being extremely close to winning at least a few more.
It&rsquo;s great to hear a different perspective on their relationship and how Garnett actually views Duncan. The respect between the two was always there, which is essential when talking about two of the greatest power forwards ever to play the game.
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Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett embodied what it means to be a true professional and an ultimate NBA royalty as their careers intertwined with each other throughout the almost two decades they both spent in the NBA. Garnett had tremendous respect for Duncan, which he outlined in his new book. Garnett details what made him and Duncan similar.
If you were a kid watching the NBA in the late &rsquo;90s and throughout the entire 2000&rsquo;s, Kevin Garnett or Tim Duncan were probably one of the two players you regularly watched. They both came to the NBA at almost the same time and immediately made their impact felt around the league. It didn&rsquo;t take them long to become top-10 players in the league, which is a status they kept for most of their careers.
They had some great battles in the regular season and the playoffs, with Duncan coming on top the majority of times simply because he had better players around him with the Spurs. That changed for Garnett after he joined the Boston Celtics, but for the more significant part of their careers, Duncan was luckier because he was with the Spurs, which had a great system in place with an amazing supporting cast.
In his new autobiography, Garnett talks about the dynamic of their relationship and what actually made them similar rather than different. Most fans viewed them like totally two different personalities, which they obviously were, but Garnett wanted to emphasize all the similarities between them that ushered tremendous mutual respect.
"Timmy is Mr.Hyde to my Dr.Jekyll," he said. "We were opposites in so many ways. I skipped college. He stayed at Wake Forest all four years. I was loud. He was quiet. I played with furious energy. He played with calm, collectedness. And yet, we were more similar than we were different. He played 19 seasons. I played 21. We both valued loyalty and stability. And what we shared most was the way we were humble students of the game. Like Timmy, I put in the work. His work ethic was incredible. So were his moves. Damn tough dude to guard. All his finesse. The way he could back you down or face you up, do those jab steps and feints, swing the ball low and dare you to reach, take you off the dribble or kiss it off the glass, or flip-up that baby hook."
Trash-talking didn&rsquo;t work against Duncan
Garnett was a fierce trash -talker who used to throw his opponents out of their games by talking all types of smack to them. Apparently, that never fazed Duncan, who seemed immune to that, despite Garnett giving his best to get inside his game. When he learned Duncan was not responding, he got mad because there was nothing he could do anymore. Tim Duncan was playing mind games with him instead and Garnett admits that sit well with him at all.
"Over all those years, we played against each other more than fifty times, and every one felt special. He always forced me to play at my highest level. Unfortunately, that hype could work against me. I&rsquo;d be talking all my shit, and where it would psych out most players, it only locked Timmy tighter. He fed off it. That pissed me off. I&rsquo;d be spending all this energy trying to get him off his game; I wouldn&rsquo;t realize that he&rsquo;d gotten me off mine."
Many fans believe that if Garnett had the same type of supporting cast and a coach like Pop throughout his entire career, he would have the same number of NBA championships under his resume. Whether that is true or not is impossible to answer, but the reality is that for over a decade, Garnett was stuck with the Timberwolves, hoping for them to surround him with enough great players to make that extra step in the playoffs. That didn&rsquo;t happen, so he found his happiness in Boston, where he immediately won a championship and had a few deep playoffs runs with the Celtics. Duncan spent his entire career in the playoffs, winning 5 championships and being extremely close to winning at least a few more.
It&rsquo;s great to hear a different perspective on their relationship and how Garnett actually views Duncan. The respect between the two was always there, which is essential when talking about two of the greatest power forwards ever to play the game.
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Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett embodied what it means to be a true professional and an ultimate NBA royalty as their careers intertwined with each other throughout the almost two decades they both spent in the NBA. Garnett had tremendous respect for Duncan, which he outlined in his new book. Garnett details what made him and Duncan similar.
If you were a kid watching the NBA in the late &rsquo;90s and throughout the entire 2000&rsquo;s, Kevin Garnett or Tim Duncan were probably one of the two players you regularly watched. They both came to the NBA at almost the same time and immediately made their impact felt around the league. It didn&rsquo;t take them long to become top-10 players in the league, which is a status they kept for most of their careers.
They had some great battles in the regular season and the playoffs, with Duncan coming on top the majority of times simply because he had better players around him with the Spurs. That changed for Garnett after he joined the Boston Celtics, but for the more significant part of their careers, Duncan was luckier because he was with the Spurs, which had a great system in place with an amazing supporting cast.
In his new autobiography, Garnett talks about the dynamic of their relationship and what actually made them similar rather than different. Most fans viewed them like totally two different personalities, which they obviously were, but Garnett wanted to emphasize all the similarities between them that ushered tremendous mutual respect.
"Timmy is Mr.Hyde to my Dr.Jekyll," he said. "We were opposites in so many ways. I skipped college. He stayed at Wake Forest all four years. I was loud. He was quiet. I played with furious energy. He played with calm, collectedness. And yet, we were more similar than we were different. He played 19 seasons. I played 21. We both valued loyalty and stability. And what we shared most was the way we were humble students of the game. Like Timmy, I put in the work. His work ethic was incredible. So were his moves. Damn tough dude to guard. All his finesse. The way he could back you down or face you up, do those jab steps and feints, swing the ball low and dare you to reach, take you off the dribble or kiss it off the glass, or flip-up that baby hook."
Trash-talking didn&rsquo;t work against Duncan
Garnett was a fierce trash -talker who used to throw his opponents out of their games by talking all types of smack to them. Apparently, that never fazed Duncan, who seemed immune to that, despite Garnett giving his best to get inside his game. When he learned Duncan was not responding, he got mad because there was nothing he could do anymore. Tim Duncan was playing mind games with him instead, and Garnett admits that sit well with him at all.
"Over all those years, we played against each other more than fifty times, and every one felt special. He always forced me to play at my highest level. Unfortunately, that hype could work against me. I&rsquo;d be talking all my shit, and where it would psych out most players, it only locked Timmy tighter. He fed off it. That pissed me off. I&rsquo;d be spending all this energy trying to get him off his game; I wouldn&rsquo;t realize that he&rsquo;d gotten me off mine."
Many fans believe that if Garnett had the same type of supporting cast and a coach like Pop throughout his entire career, he would have the same number of NBA championships under his resume. Whether that is true or not is impossible to answer, but the reality is that for over a decade, Garnett was stuck with the Timberwolves, hoping for them to surround him with enough great players to make that extra step in the playoffs. That didn&rsquo;t happen, so he found his happiness in Boston, where he immediately won a championship and had a few deep playoffs runs with the Celtics. Duncan spent his entire career in the playoffs, winning 5 championships and being extremely close to winning at least a few more.
It&rsquo;s great to hear a different perspective on their relationship and how Garnett actually views Duncan. The respect between the two was always there, which is essential when talking about two of the greatest power forwards ever to play the game.
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If you were a kid watching the NBA in the late &rsquo;90s and throughout the entire 2000&rsquo;s, Kevin Garnett or Tim Duncan were probably one of the two players you regularly watched. They both came to the NBA at almost the same time and immediately made their impact felt around the league. It didn&rsquo;t take them long to become top-10 players in the league, which is a status they kept for most of their careers.
They had some great battles in the regular season and the playoffs, with Duncan coming on top the majority of times simply because he had better players around him with the Spurs. That changed for Garnett after he joined the Boston Celtics, but for the more significant part of their careers, Duncan was luckier because he was with the Spurs, which had a great system in place with an amazing supporting cast.
In his new autobiography, Garnett talks about the dynamic of their relationship and what actually made them similar rather than different. Most fans viewed them like totally two different personalities, which they obviously were, but Garnett wanted to emphasize all the similarities between them that ushered tremendous mutual respect.
"Timmy is Mr.Hyde to my Dr.Jekyll," he said. "We were opposites in so many ways. I skipped college. He stayed at Wake Forest all four years. I was loud. He was quiet. I played with furious energy. He played with calm, collectedness. And yet, we were more similar than we were different. He played 19 seasons. I played 21. We both valued loyalty and stability. And what we shared most was the way we were humble students of the game. Like Timmy, I put in the work. His work ethic was incredible. So were his moves. Damn tough dude to guard. All his finesse. The way he could back you down or face you up, do those jab steps and feints, swing the ball low and dare you to reach, take you off the dribble or kiss it off the glass, or flip-up that baby hook."
Trash-talking didn&rsquo;t work against Duncan
Garnett was a fierce trash -talker who used to throw his opponents out of their games by talking all types of smack to them. Apparently, that never fazed Duncan, who seemed immune to that, despite Garnett giving his best to get inside his game. When he learned Duncan was not responding, he got mad because there was nothing he could do anymore. Tim Duncan was playing mind games with him instead, and Garnett admits that sit well with him at all.
"Over all those years, we played against each other more than fifty times, and every one felt special," he said. "He always forced me to play at my highest level. Unfortunately, that hype could work against me. I&rsquo;d be talking all my shit, and where it would psych out most players, it only locked Timmy tighter. He fed off it. That pissed me off. I&rsquo;d be spending all this energy trying to get him off his game; I wouldn&rsquo;t realize that he&rsquo;d gotten me off mine."
Many fans believe that if Garnett had the same type of supporting cast and a coach like Pop throughout his entire career, he would have the same number of NBA championships under his resume. Whether that is true or not is impossible to answer, but the reality is that for over a decade, Garnett was stuck with the Timberwolves, hoping for them to surround him with enough great players to make that extra step in the playoffs. That didn&rsquo;t happen, so he found his happiness in Boston, where he immediately won a championship and had a few deep playoffs runs with the Celtics. Duncan spent his entire career in the playoffs, winning 5 championships and being extremely close to winning at least a few more.
It&rsquo;s great to hear a different perspective on their relationship and how Garnett actually views Duncan. The respect between the two was always there, which is essential when talking about two of the greatest power forwards ever to play the game.
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Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett embodied what it means to be a true professional and an ultimate NBA royalty as their careers intertwined with each other throughout the almost two decades they both spent in the NBA. Garnett had tremendous respect for Duncan, which he outlined in his new book. Garnett details what made him and Duncan similar.
If you were a kid watching the NBA in the late &rsquo;90s and throughout the entire 2000&rsquo;s, Kevin Garnett or Tim Duncan were probably one of the two players you regularly watched. They both came to the NBA at almost the same time and immediately made their impact felt around the league. It didn&rsquo;t take them long to become top-10 players in the league, which is a status they kept for most of their careers.
They had some great battles in the regular season and the playoffs, with Duncan coming on top the majority of times simply because he had better players around him with the Spurs. That changed for Garnett after he joined the Boston Celtics, but for the more significant part of their careers, Duncan was luckier because he was with the Spurs, which had a great system in place with an amazing supporting cast.
In his new autobiography, Garnett talks about the dynamic of their relationship and what actually made them similar rather than different. Most fans viewed them like totally two different personalities, which they obviously were, but Garnett wanted to emphasize all the similarities between them that ushered tremendous mutual respect.
"Timmy is Mr.Hyde to my Dr.Jekyll," he said. "We were opposites in so many ways. I skipped college. He stayed at Wake Forest all four years. I was loud. He was quiet. I played with furious energy. He played with calm, collectedness. And yet, we were more similar than we were different. He played 19 seasons. I played 21. We both valued loyalty and stability. And what we shared most was the way we were humble students of the game. Like Timmy, I put in the work. His work ethic was incredible. So were his moves. Damn tough dude to guard. All his finesse. The way he could back you down or face you up, do those jab steps and feints, swing the ball low and dare you to reach, take you off the dribble or kiss it off the glass, or flip-up that baby hook."
Trash-talking didn&rsquo;t work against Duncan
Garnett was a fierce trash -talker who used to throw his opponents out of their games by talking all types of smack to them. Apparently, that never fazed Duncan, who seemed immune to that, despite Garnett giving his best to get inside his game. When he learned Duncan was not responding, he got mad because there was nothing he could do anymore. Tim Duncan was playing mind games with him instead, and Garnett admits that sit well with him at all.
"Over all those years, we played against each other more than fifty times, and every one felt special," he said. "He always forced me to play at my highest level. Unfortunately, that hype could work against me. I&rsquo;d be talking all my shit, and where it would psych out most players, it only locked Timmy tighter. He fed off it. That pissed me off. I&rsquo;d be spending all this energy trying to get him off his game; I wouldn&rsquo;t realize that he&rsquo;d gotten me off mine."
Many fans believe that if Garnett had the same type of supporting cast and a coach like Gregg Popovich throughout his entire career, he would have the same number of NBA championships under his resume. Whether that is true or not is impossible to answer, but the reality is that for over a decade, Garnett was stuck with the Timberwolves, hoping for them to surround him with enough great players to make that extra step in the playoffs. That didn&rsquo;t happen, so he found his happiness in Boston, where he immediately won a championship and had a few deep playoffs runs with the Celtics. Duncan spent his entire career in the playoffs, winning 5 championships and being extremely close to winning at least a few more.
It&rsquo;s great to hear a different perspective on their relationship and how Garnett actually views Duncan. The respect between the two was always there, which is essential when talking about two of the greatest power forwards ever to play the game.
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If you were a kid watching the NBA in the late &rsquo;90s and throughout the entire 2000&rsquo;s, Kevin Garnett or Tim Duncan were probably one of the two players you regularly watched. They both came to the NBA at almost the same time and immediately made their impact felt around the league. It didn&rsquo;t take them long to become top-10 players in the league, which is a status they kept for most of their careers.
They had some great battles in the regular season and the playoffs, with Duncan coming on top the majority of times simply because he had better players around him with the Spurs. That changed for Garnett after he joined the Boston Celtics, but for the more significant part of their careers, Duncan was luckier because he was with the Spurs, which had a great system in place with an amazing supporting cast.
In his new autobiography, Garnett talks about the dynamic of their relationship and what actually made them similar rather than different. Most fans viewed them like totally two different personalities, which they obviously were, but Garnett wanted to emphasize all the similarities between them that ushered tremendous mutual respect.
"Timmy is Mr.Hyde to my Dr.Jekyll," he said. "We were opposites in so many ways. I skipped college. He stayed at Wake Forest all four years. I was loud. He was quiet. I played with furious energy. He played with calm, collectedness. And yet, we were more similar than we were different. He played 19 seasons. I played 21. We both valued loyalty and stability. And what we shared most was the way we were humble students of the game. Like Timmy, I put in the work. His work ethic was incredible. So were his moves. Damn tough dude to guard. All his finesse. The way he could back you down or face you up, do those jab steps and feints, swing the ball low and dare you to reach, take you off the dribble or kiss it off the glass, or flip-up that baby hook."
Trash-talking didn&rsquo;t work against Duncan
Garnett was a fierce trash -talker who used to throw his opponents out of their games by talking all types of smack to them. Apparently, that never fazed Duncan, who seemed immune to that, despite Garnett giving his best to get inside his game. When he learned Duncan was not responding, he got mad because there was nothing he could do anymore. Tim Duncan was playing mind games with him instead, and Garnett admits that sit well with him at all.
"Over all those years, we played against each other more than fifty times, and every one felt special," he said. "He always forced me to play at my highest level. Unfortunately, that hype could work against me. I&rsquo;d be talking all my shit, and where it would psych out most players, it only locked Timmy tighter. He fed off it. That pissed me off. I&rsquo;d be spending all this energy trying to get him off his game; I wouldn&rsquo;t realize that he&rsquo;d gotten me off mine."
Many fans believe that if Garnett had the same type of supporting cast and a coach like Gregg Popovich throughout his entire career, he would have the same number of NBA championships under his resume. Whether that is true or not is impossible to answer, but the reality is that for over a decade, Garnett was stuck with the Timberwolves, hoping for them to surround him with enough great players to make that extra step in the playoffs. That didn&rsquo;t happen, so he found his happiness in Boston, where he immediately won a championship and had a few deep playoff runs with the Celtics. Duncan spent his entire career in the playoffs, winning 5 championships and being extremely close to winning at least a few more.
It&rsquo;s great to hear a different perspective on their relationship and how Garnett actually views Duncan. The respect between the two was always there, which is essential when talking about two of the greatest power forwards ever to play the game.
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Kevin Garnett shares similarities with Tim Duncan

Although JJ Redick recently retired and became the newest ESPN analyst, he's already made headlines with controversial statements made on his podcast, &ldquo;The Old Man and the Three.&rdquo; Redick went on a rant regarding the NBA Top 75 List, basically saying how most of the old-school players couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s NBA. That obviously didn&rsquo;t sit well with a lot of people, as Redick comments got some responses, even from NBA legends.
Redick&rsquo;s point of view
We already wrote about this topic in-depth and shared <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jj-redick-doesnt-think-old-school-players-could-play-in-todays-nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the good and the bad sides of Redick's comments</a>, but to summarize it shortly: Redick wanted to show appreciation to some of the current NBA players that missed out on the NBA Top 75 List. Dwight Howard, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson were some of those names. But in doing so, Redick wanted to emphasize how much more talented these guys are than some of the players from the 1950s and 1960s on that list.
A valid point, as Redick acknowledged the historical value and impact of the old-school guys, but still explained how there is a vast difference in talent when comparing the players head-to-head. Redick maybe went a bit too far, saying Austin Rivers would be a Hall-of-Famer in that era, or that Kevin Love is better than 99% of power forwards on the list. It caused various reactions from the NBA world; a lot of them negative.
Tim Hardaway Sr. slams Redick
As a former NBA player, legend and one of the most talented guards in NBA history, Tim Hardaway had something to say about this topic. The former five-time All-Star was asked how he would fare in today&rsquo;s NBA, but he used it as an opportunity to mention Redick's comments and harshly respond to the claims:
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m glad you asked that question. Somebody was telling me that JJ Redick on his podcast said that guys from the &rsquo;90s, &rsquo;80s couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s game and do what they was doing back then. He gotta be a damn fool," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Golden State Warriors media this past week</a>. "He gotta be out his rabbit mind to ever think and have something to say some stuff."
Hardaway would go on and share why his generation would dominate even in today&rsquo;s NBA:
"We would be monsters. The way we grew up and the tenacity we had in our games, the confidence, how we worked on our games, and the competitiveness we all had, we would be monsters in today&rsquo;s game. No question," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>.
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fNBVgDVIMW8" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Hardaway&rsquo;s response would be justified and totally understandable if that was what Redick actually said. It seems like Tim got some misinformation because Redick definitely wasn&rsquo;t saying guys like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan couldn&rsquo;t hang in today&rsquo;s NBA. Redick was instead referring to certain guys like Dave Bing or Dolph Schayes that largely benefited from playing in such what might've been a weaker NBA.
Most of the players in the &rsquo;80s and &rsquo;90s were just as athletic as players today, if not even more. The only thing they would lack is the shooting ability, but I&rsquo;m pretty sure they would adjust and pick it up quickly. If Redick actually refereed to that era, his comments would be blasphemous, just like Hardaway Sr. thought. But considering JJ talked about the pioneers of the NBA, somebody should inform Tim that he got some false news.

Although JJ Redick recently retired and became the newest ESPN analyst, he's already made headlines with controversial statements made on his podcast, &ldquo;The Old Man and the Three.&rdquo; Redick went on a rant regarding the NBA Top 75 List, basically saying how most of the old-school players couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s NBA. That obviously didn&rsquo;t sit well with a lot of people, as Redick comments got some responses, even from NBA legends.
Redick&rsquo;s point of view
We already wrote about this topic in-depth and shared <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jj-redick-doesnt-think-old-school-players-could-play-in-todays-nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the good and the bad sides of Redick's comments</a>, but to summarize it shortly: Redick wanted to show appreciation to some of the current NBA players that missed out on the NBA Top 75 List. Dwight Howard, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson were some of those names. But in doing so, Redick wanted to emphasize how much more talented these guys are than some of the players from the 1950s and 1960s on that list.
A valid point, as Redick acknowledged the historical value and impact of the old-school guys, but still explained how there is a vast difference in talent when comparing the players head-to-head. Redick maybe went a bit too far, saying Austin Rivers would be a Hall-of-Famer in that era, or that Kevin Love is better than 99% of power forwards on the list. It caused various reactions from the NBA world; a lot of them negative.
Tim Hardaway Sr. slams Redick
As a former NBA player, legend and one of the most talented guards in NBA history, Tim Hardaway had something to say about this topic. The former five-time All-Star was asked how he would fare in today&rsquo;s NBA, but he used it as an opportunity to mention Redick's comments and harshly respond to the claims:
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m glad you asked that question. Somebody was telling me that JJ Redick on his podcast said that guys from the &rsquo;90s, &rsquo;80s couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s game and do what they was doing back then. He gotta be a damn fool," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Golden State Warriors media this past week</a>. "He gotta be out his rabbit mind to ever think and have something to say some stuff."
Hardaway would go on and share why his generation would dominate even in today&rsquo;s NBA:
"We would be monsters. The way we grew up and the tenacity we had in our games, the confidence, how we worked on our games, and the competitiveness we all had, we would be monsters in today&rsquo;s game. No question," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>.
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fNBVgDVIMW8" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Hardaway&rsquo;s response would be justified and totally understandable if that was what Redick actually said. It seems like Tim got some misinformation because Redick definitely wasn&rsquo;t saying guys like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan couldn&rsquo;t hang in today&rsquo;s NBA. Redick was instead referring to certain guys like Dave Bing or Dolph Schayes that largely benefited from playing in such what might've been a weaker NBA.
Most of the players in the 1980s and 1990s were just as athletic as players today, if not even more. The only thing they would lack is the shooting ability, but I&rsquo;m pretty sure they would adjust and pick it up quickly. If Redick actually refereed to that era, his comments would be blasphemous, just like Hardaway Sr. thought. But considering JJ talked about the pioneers of the NBA, somebody should inform Tim that he got some false news.

Although JJ Redick recently retired and became the newest ESPN analyst, he's already made headlines with controversial statements made on his podcast, &ldquo;The Old Man and the Three.&rdquo; Redick went on a rant regarding the NBA Top 75 List, basically saying how most of the old-school players couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s NBA. That obviously didn&rsquo;t sit well with a lot of people, as Redick comments got some responses, even from NBA legends.
Redick&rsquo;s point of view
We already wrote about this topic in-depth and shared <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jj-redick-doesnt-think-old-school-players-could-play-in-todays-nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the good and the bad sides of Redick's comments</a>, but to summarize it shortly: Redick wanted to show appreciation to some of the current NBA players that missed out on the NBA Top 75 List. Dwight Howard, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson were some of those names. But in doing so, Redick wanted to emphasize how much more talented these guys are than some of the players from the 1950s and 1960s on that list.
A valid point, as Redick acknowledged the historical value and impact of the old-school guys, but still explained how there is a vast difference in talent when comparing the players head-to-head. Redick maybe went a bit too far, saying Austin Rivers would be a Hall-of-Famer in that era, or that Kevin Love is better than 99% of power forwards on the list. It caused various reactions from the NBA world; a lot of them negative.
Tim Hardaway Sr. slams Redick
As a former NBA player, legend and one of the most talented guards in NBA history, Tim Hardaway had something to say about this topic. The former five-time All-Star was asked how he would fare in today&rsquo;s NBA, but he used it as an opportunity to mention Redick's comments and harshly respond to the claims:
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m glad you asked that question. Somebody was telling me that JJ Redick on his podcast said that guys from the &rsquo;90s, &rsquo;80s couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s game and do what they was doing back then. He gotta be a damn fool," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Golden State Warriors media this past week</a>. "He gotta be out his rabbit mind to ever think and have something to say some stuff."
Hardaway would go on and share why his generation would dominate even in today&rsquo;s NBA:
"We would be monsters. The way we grew up and the tenacity we had in our games, the confidence, how we worked on our games, and the competitiveness we all had, we would be monsters in today&rsquo;s game. No question," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>.
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fNBVgDVIMW8" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Hardaway&rsquo;s response would be justified and totally understandable if that was what Redick actually said. It seems like Tim got some misinformation because Redick definitely wasn&rsquo;t saying guys like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan couldn&rsquo;t hang in today&rsquo;s NBA. Redick was instead referring to certain guys like Dave Bing or Dolph Schayes that largely benefited from playing in such what might've been a weaker NBA.
Most of the players in the 1980s and 1990s were just as athletic as players today, if not even more. The only thing they lacked as&nbsp; the shooting ability, but I&rsquo;m pretty sure they would adjust and pick it up quickly. If Redick actually refereed to that era, his comments would be blasphemous, just like Hardaway Sr. thought. But considering JJ talked about the pioneers of the NBA, somebody should inform Tim that he got some false news.

Although JJ Redick recently retired and became the newest ESPN analyst, he's already made headlines with controversial statements made on his podcast, &ldquo;The Old Man and the Three.&rdquo; Redick went on a rant regarding the NBA Top 75 List, basically saying how most of the old-school players couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s NBA. That obviously didn&rsquo;t sit well with a lot of people, as Redick comments got some responses, even from NBA legends.
Redick&rsquo;s point of view
We already wrote about this topic in-depth and shared <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jj-redick-doesnt-think-old-school-players-could-play-in-todays-nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the good and the bad sides of Redick's comments</a>, but to summarize it shortly: Redick wanted to show appreciation to some of the current NBA players that missed out on the NBA Top 75 List. Dwight Howard, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson were some of those names. But in doing so, Redick wanted to emphasize how much more talented these guys are than some of the players from the 1950s and 1960s on that list.
A valid point, as Redick acknowledged the historical value and impact of the old-school guys, but still explained how there is a vast difference in talent when comparing the players head-to-head. Redick maybe went a bit too far, saying Austin Rivers would be a Hall-of-Famer in that era, or that Kevin Love is better than 99% of power forwards on the list. It caused various reactions from the NBA world; a lot of them negative.
Tim Hardaway Sr. slams Redick
As a former NBA player, legend and one of the most talented guards in NBA history, Tim Hardaway had something to say about this topic. The former five-time All-Star was asked how he would fare in today&rsquo;s NBA, but he used it as an opportunity to mention Redick's comments and harshly respond to the claims:
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m glad you asked that question. Somebody was telling me that JJ Redick on his podcast said that guys from the &rsquo;90s, &rsquo;80s couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s game and do what they was doing back then. He gotta be a damn fool," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Golden State Warriors media this past week</a>. "He gotta be out his rabbit mind to ever think and have something to say some stuff."
Hardaway would go on and share why his generation would dominate even in today&rsquo;s NBA:
"We would be monsters. The way we grew up and the tenacity we had in our games, the confidence, how we worked on our games, and the competitiveness we all had, we would be monsters in today&rsquo;s game. No question," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>.
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fNBVgDVIMW8" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Hardaway&rsquo;s response would be justified and totally understandable if that was what Redick actually said. It seems like Tim got some misinformation because Redick definitely wasn&rsquo;t saying guys like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan couldn&rsquo;t hang in today&rsquo;s NBA. Redick was instead referring to certain guys like Dave Bing or Dolph Schayes that largely benefited from playing in such what might've been a weaker NBA.
Most of the players in the 1980s and 1990s were just as athletic as players today, if not even more. The only thing they lacked&nbsp; the shooting ability, but I&rsquo;m pretty sure they would adjust and pick it up quickly. If Redick actually refereed to that era, his comments would be blasphemous, just like Hardaway Sr. thought. But considering JJ talked about the pioneers of the NBA, somebody should inform Tim that he got some false news.

Although JJ Redick recently retired and became the newest ESPN analyst, he's already made headlines with controversial statements made on his podcast, &ldquo;The Old Man and the Three.&rdquo; Redick went on a rant regarding the NBA Top 75 List, basically saying how most of the old-school players couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s NBA. That obviously didn&rsquo;t sit well with a lot of people, as Redick comments got some responses, even from NBA legends.
Redick&rsquo;s point of view
We already wrote about this topic in-depth and shared <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jj-redick-doesnt-think-old-school-players-could-play-in-todays-nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the good and the bad sides of Redick's comments</a>, but to summarize it shortly: Redick wanted to show appreciation to some of the current NBA players that missed out on the NBA Top 75 List. Dwight Howard, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson were some of those names. But in doing so, Redick wanted to emphasize how much more talented these guys are than some of the players from the 1950s and 1960s on that list.
A valid point, as Redick acknowledged the historical value and impact of the old-school guys, but still explained how there is a vast difference in talent when comparing the players head-to-head. Redick maybe went a bit too far, saying Austin Rivers would be a Hall-of-Famer in that era, or that Kevin Love is better than 99% of power forwards on the list. It caused various reactions from the NBA world; a lot of them negative.
Tim Hardaway Sr. slams Redick
As a former NBA player, legend and one of the most talented guards in NBA history, Tim Hardaway had something to say about this topic. The former five-time All-Star was asked how he would fare in today&rsquo;s NBA, but he used it as an opportunity to mention Redick's comments and harshly respond to the claims:
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m glad you asked that question. Somebody was telling me that JJ Redick on his podcast said that guys from the &rsquo;90s, &rsquo;80s couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s game and do what they was doing back then. He gotta be a damn fool," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Golden State Warriors media this past week</a>. "He gotta be out his rabbit mind to ever think and have something to say some stuff."
Hardaway would go on and share why his generation would dominate even in today&rsquo;s NBA:
"We would be monsters. The way we grew up and the tenacity we had in our games, the confidence, how we worked on our games, and the competitiveness we all had, we would be monsters in today&rsquo;s game. No question," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>.
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fNBVgDVIMW8" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Hardaway&rsquo;s response would be justified and totally understandable if that was what Redick actually said. It seems like Tim got some misinformation because Redick definitely wasn&rsquo;t saying guys like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan couldn&rsquo;t hang in today&rsquo;s NBA. Redick was instead referring to certain guys like Dave Bing or Dolph Schayes that largely benefited from playing in such what might've been a weaker NBA.
Most of the players in the 1980s and 1990s were just as athletic as players today, if not even more. The only thing they lacked was really the shooting ability, but I&rsquo;m pretty sure they would adjust and pick it up quickly. If Redick actually refereed to that era, his comments would be blasphemous, just like Hardaway Sr. thought. But considering JJ talked about the pioneers of the NBA, somebody should inform Tim that he got some false news.

Although JJ Redick recently retired and became the newest ESPN analyst, he's already made headlines with controversial statements made on his podcast, &ldquo;The Old Man and the Three.&rdquo; Redick went on a rant regarding the NBA Top 75 List, basically saying how most of the old-school players couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s NBA. That obviously didn&rsquo;t sit well with a lot of people, as Redick comments got some responses, even from NBA legends.
Redick&rsquo;s point of view
We already wrote about this topic in-depth and shared <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jj-redick-doesnt-think-old-school-players-could-play-in-todays-nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the good and the bad sides of Redick's comments</a>, but to summarize it shortly: Redick wanted to show appreciation to some of the current NBA players that missed out on the NBA Top 75 List. Dwight Howard, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson were some of those names. But in doing so, Redick wanted to emphasize how much more talented these guys are than some of the players from the 1950s and 1960s on that list.
A valid point, as Redick acknowledged the historical value and impact of the old-school guys, but still explained how there is a vast difference in talent when comparing the players head-to-head. Redick maybe went a bit too far, saying Austin Rivers would be a Hall-of-Famer in that era, or that Kevin Love is better than 99% of power forwards on the list. It caused various reactions from the NBA world; a lot of them negative.
Tim Hardaway Sr. slams Redick
As a former NBA player, legend and one of the most talented guards in NBA history, Tim Hardaway had something to say about this topic. The former five-time All-Star was asked how he would fare in today&rsquo;s NBA, but he used it as an opportunity to mention Redick's comments and harshly respond to the claims:
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m glad you asked that question. Somebody was telling me that JJ Redick on his podcast said that guys from the &rsquo;90s, &rsquo;80s couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s game and do what they was doing back then. He gotta be a damn fool," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Golden State Warriors media this past week</a>. "He gotta be out his rabbit mind to ever think and have something to say some stuff."
Hardaway would go on and share why his generation would dominate even in today&rsquo;s NBA:
"We would be monsters. The way we grew up and the tenacity we had in our games, the confidence, how we worked on our games, and the competitiveness we all had, we would be monsters in today&rsquo;s game. No question," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>.
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fNBVgDVIMW8" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Hardaway&rsquo;s response would be justified and totally understandable if that was what Redick actually said. It seems like Tim got some misinformation because Redick definitely wasn&rsquo;t saying guys like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan couldn&rsquo;t hang in today&rsquo;s NBA. Redick was instead referring to certain guys like Dave Bing or Dolph Schayes that largely benefited from playing in such what might've been a weaker NBA.
Most of the players in the 1980s and 1990s were just as athletic as players today, if not even more. If Redick actually refereed to that era, his comments would be blasphemous, just like Hardaway Sr. thought. But considering JJ talked about the pioneers of the NBA, somebody should inform Tim that he got some false news.

Although JJ Redick recently retired and became the newest ESPN analyst, he's already made headlines with controversial statements made on his podcast, &ldquo;The Old Man and the Three.&rdquo; Redick went on a rant regarding the NBA Top 75 List, basically saying how most of the old-school players couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s NBA. That obviously didn&rsquo;t sit well with a lot of people, as Redick comments got some responses, even from NBA legends.
Redick&rsquo;s point of view
We already wrote about this topic in-depth and shared <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jj-redick-doesnt-think-old-school-players-could-play-in-todays-nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the good and the bad sides of Redick's comments</a>, but to summarize it shortly: Redick wanted to show appreciation to some of the current NBA players that missed out on the NBA Top 75 List. Dwight Howard, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson were some of those names. But in doing so, Redick wanted to emphasize how much more talented these guys are than some of the players from the 1950s and 1960s on that list.
A valid point, as Redick acknowledged the historical value and impact of the old-school guys, but still explained how there is a vast difference in talent when comparing the players head-to-head. Redick maybe went a bit too far, saying Austin Rivers would be a Hall-of-Famer in that era, or that Kevin Love is better than 99% of power forwards on the list. It caused various reactions from the NBA world; a lot of them negative.
Tim Hardaway Sr. slams Redick
As a former NBA player, legend and one of the most talented guards in NBA history, Tim Hardaway had something to say about this topic. The former five-time All-Star was asked how he would fare in today&rsquo;s NBA, but he used it as an opportunity to mention Redick's comments and harshly respond to the claims:
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m glad you asked that question. Somebody was telling me that JJ Redick on his podcast said that guys from the &rsquo;90s, &rsquo;80s couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s game and do what they was doing back then. He gotta be a damn fool," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Golden State Warriors media this past week</a>. "He gotta be out his rabbit mind to ever think and have something to say some stuff."
Hardaway would go on and share why his generation would dominate even in today&rsquo;s NBA:
"We would be monsters. The way we grew up and the tenacity we had in our games, the confidence, how we worked on our games, and the competitiveness we all had, we would be monsters in today&rsquo;s game. No question," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>.
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fNBVgDVIMW8" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Hardaway&rsquo;s response would be justified and totally understandable if that was what Redick actually said. It seems like Tim got some misinformation because Redick definitely wasn&rsquo;t saying guys like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan couldn&rsquo;t hang in today&rsquo;s NBA. Redick was instead referring to certain guys like Dave Bing or Dolph Schayes that largely benefited from playing in such what might've been a weaker NBA.
Most of the players in the 1980s and 1990s were just as athletic as players today, if not even more. If Redick actually referred to that era, his comments would be blasphemous, just like Hardaway thought. But considering JJ talked about the pioneers of the NBA, somebody should inform Tim that he got some false news.

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Although JJ Redick recently retired and became the newest ESPN analyst, he's already made headlines with controversial statements made on his podcast, &ldquo;The Old Man and the Three.&rdquo; Redick went on a rant regarding the NBA Top 75 List, basically saying how most of the old-school players couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s NBA. That obviously didn&rsquo;t sit well with a lot of people, as Redick comments got some responses, even from NBA legends.
Redick&rsquo;s point of view
We already wrote about this topic in-depth and shared <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jj-redick-doesnt-think-old-school-players-could-play-in-todays-nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the good and the bad sides of Redick's comments</a>, but to summarize it shortly: Redick wanted to show appreciation to some of the current NBA players that missed out on the NBA Top 75 List. Dwight Howard, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson were some of those names. But in doing so, Redick wanted to emphasize how much more talented these guys are than some of the players from the 1950s and 1960s on that list.
A valid point, as Redick acknowledged the historical value and impact of the old-school guys, but still explained how there is a vast difference in talent when comparing the players head-to-head. Redick maybe went a bit too far, saying Austin Rivers would be a Hall-of-Famer in that era, or that Kevin Love is better than 99% of power forwards on the list. It caused various reactions from the NBA world; a lot of them negative.
Tim Hardaway Sr. slams Redick
As a former NBA player, legend and one of the most talented guards in NBA history, Tim Hardaway had something to say about this topic. The former five-time All-Star was asked how he would fare in today&rsquo;s NBA, but he used it as an opportunity to mention Redick's comments and harshly respond to the claims:
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m glad you asked that question. Somebody was telling me that JJ Redick on his podcast said that guys from the &rsquo;90s, &rsquo;80s couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s game and do what they was doing back then. He gotta be a damn fool," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Golden State Warriors media this past week</a>. "He gotta be out his rabbit mind to ever think and have something to say some stuff."
Hardaway would go on and share why his generation would dominate even in today&rsquo;s NBA:
"We would be monsters. The way we grew up and the tenacity we had in our games, the confidence, how we worked on our games, and the competitiveness we all had, we would be monsters in today&rsquo;s game. No question," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>.
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Hardaway&rsquo;s response would be justified and totally understandable if that was what Redick actually said. It seems like Tim got some misinformation because Redick definitely wasn&rsquo;t saying guys like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan couldn&rsquo;t hang in today&rsquo;s NBA. Redick was instead referring to certain guys like Dave Bing or Dolph Schayes that largely benefited from playing in such what might've been a weaker NBA.
Most of the players in the 1980s and 1990s were just as athletic as players today, if not even more. If Redick actually referred to that era, his comments would be blasphemous, just like Hardaway thought. But considering JJ talked about the pioneers of the NBA, somebody should inform Tim that he got some false news.

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Although JJ Redick recently retired and became the newest ESPN analyst, he's already made headlines with controversial statements made on his podcast, &ldquo;The Old Man and the Three.&rdquo; Redick went on a rant regarding the NBA Top 75 List, basically saying how most of the old-school players couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s NBA. That obviously didn&rsquo;t sit well with a lot of people, as Redick comments got some responses, even from NBA legends.
Redick&rsquo;s point of view
We already wrote about this topic in-depth and shared <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jj-redick-doesnt-think-old-school-players-could-play-in-todays-nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the good and the bad sides of Redick's comments</a>, but to summarize it shortly: Redick wanted to show appreciation to some of the current NBA players that missed out on the NBA Top 75 List. Dwight Howard, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson were some of those names. But in doing so, Redick wanted to emphasize how much more talented these guys are than some of the players from the 1950s and 1960s on that list.
A valid point, as Redick acknowledged the historical value and impact of the old-school guys, but still explained how there is a vast difference in talent when comparing the players head-to-head. Redick maybe went a bit too far, saying Austin Rivers would be a Hall-of-Famer in that era, or that Kevin Love is better than 99% of power forwards on the list. It caused various reactions from the NBA world; a lot of them negative.
Tim Hardaway Sr. slams Redick
As a former NBA player, legend and one of the most talented guards in NBA history, Tim Hardaway had something to say about this topic. The former five-time All-Star was asked how he would fare in today&rsquo;s NBA, but he used it as an opportunity to mention Redick's comments and harshly respond to the claims:
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m glad you asked that question. Somebody was telling me that JJ Redick on his podcast said that guys from the &rsquo;90s, &rsquo;80s couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s game and do what they was doing back then. He gotta be a damn fool," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Golden State Warriors media this past week</a>. "He gotta be out his rabbit mind to ever think and have something to say some stuff."
Hardaway would go on and share why his generation would dominate even in today&rsquo;s NBA:
"We would be monsters. The way we grew up and the tenacity we had in our games, the confidence, how we worked on our games, and the competitiveness we all had, we would be monsters in today&rsquo;s game. No question," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>.
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Hardaway&rsquo;s response would be justified and totally understandable if that was what Redick actually said. It seems like Tim got some misinformation because Redick definitely wasn&rsquo;t saying guys like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan couldn&rsquo;t hang in today&rsquo;s NBA. Redick was instead referring to certain guys like Dave Bing or Dolph Schayes that largely benefited from playing in such what might've been a weaker NBA.
Most of the players in the 1980s and 1990s were just as athletic as players today, if not even more. If Redick actually referred to that era, his comments would be blasphemous, just like Hardaway thought. But considering JJ talked about the pioneers of the NBA, somebody should inform Tim that he got some false news.

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Although JJ Redick recently retired and became the newest ESPN analyst, he's already made headlines with controversial statements made on his podcast, &ldquo;The Old Man and the Three.&rdquo; Redick went on a rant regarding the NBA Top 75 List, basically saying how most of the old-school players couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s NBA. That obviously didn&rsquo;t sit well with a lot of people, as Redick comments got some responses, even from NBA legends.
Redick&rsquo;s point of view
We already wrote about this topic in-depth and shared <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/jj-redick-doesnt-think-old-school-players-could-play-in-todays-nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the good and the bad sides of Redick's comments</a>, but to summarize it shortly: Redick wanted to show appreciation to some of the current NBA players that missed out on the NBA Top 75 List. Dwight Howard, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson were some of those names. But in doing so, Redick wanted to emphasize how much more talented these guys are than some of the players from the 1950s and 1960s on that list.
A valid point, as Redick acknowledged the historical value and impact of the old-school guys, but still explained how there is a vast difference in talent when comparing the players head-to-head. Redick maybe went a bit too far, saying Austin Rivers would be a Hall-of-Famer in that era, or that Kevin Love is better than 99% of power forwards on the list. It caused various reactions from the NBA world; a lot of them negative.
Tim Hardaway Sr. slams Redick
As a former NBA player, legend and one of the most talented guards in NBA history, Tim Hardaway had something to say about this topic. The former five-time All-Star was asked how he would fare in today&rsquo;s NBA, but he used it as an opportunity to mention Redick's comments and harshly respond to the claims:
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m glad you asked that question. Somebody was telling me that JJ Redick on his podcast said that guys from the &rsquo;90s, &rsquo;80s couldn&rsquo;t play in today&rsquo;s game and do what they was doing back then. He gotta be a damn fool," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Golden State Warriors media this past week</a>. "He gotta be out his rabbit mind to ever think and have something to say some stuff."
Hardaway would go on and share why his generation would dominate even in today&rsquo;s NBA:
"We would be monsters. The way we grew up and the tenacity we had in our games, the confidence, how we worked on our games, and the competitiveness we all had, we would be monsters in today&rsquo;s game. No question," Hardaway <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBVgDVIMW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>.
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Hardaway&rsquo;s response would be justified and totally understandable if that was what Redick actually said. It seems like Tim got some misinformation because Redick definitely wasn&rsquo;t saying guys like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan couldn&rsquo;t hang in today&rsquo;s NBA. Redick was instead referring to certain guys like Dave Bing or Dolph Schayes that largely benefited from playing in such what might've been a weaker NBA.
Most of the players in the 1980s and 1990s were just as athletic as players today, if not even more. If Redick actually referred to that era, his comments would be blasphemous, just like Hardaway thought. But considering JJ talked about the pioneers of the NBA, somebody should inform Tim that he got some false news.
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