NBA legend Michael Jordan released a statement with a very clear message regarding the ongoing protests following George Floyd’s death. “We’ve had enough”. The killing of Floyd, an unarmed Black American man, by a Minneapolis police officer has set in motion days and nights of unrest across the United States. At least 30 cities have held protests calling for … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan: ‘We’ve had enough’
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Jaylen Brown drove 15 hours from Boston to lead peaceful protest in Atlanta
The killing of Minnesota man George Floyd has set in motion protests around the country over police brutality. NBA players and coaches have made their voices heard, on the ground and through social media. Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics drove 15 hours from Boston to his home state of Georgia to lead a peaceful protest in Atlanta. Brown utilized his social media platform … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown drove 15 hours from Boston to lead peaceful protest in Atlanta
Rushing: Knicks next steps will be the toughest for Leon Rose
Leon Rose had to know he was walking into the challenge of a lifetime. The new president of the New York Knicks is running a team which hasn't reached the playoffs since 2013. The next head coach hired will be the franchise's sixth in the last six years. Stability? There's been none. Consistency? Well, there's been plenty of losing -- so, there's always that. But … [Read more...] about Rushing: Knicks next steps will be the toughest for Leon Rose
Wizards’ John Wall says he’s ‘110 percent’ healthy
It doesn't feel that long ago John Wall and Bradley Beal formed one of the NBA's most exciting backcourts. Wall, however, hasn't played since December, 2018. The Wizards missed the playoffs that season. They were 24-40 this season, without Wall, when the COVID-19 pandemic brought sports to a screeching halt. But Wall did provide Wizards' fans with encouraging news. He's … [Read more...] about Wizards’ John Wall says he’s ‘110 percent’ healthy
Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie on point with awareness
Awareness has never been a problem for Spencer Dinwiddie. The 2019-20 NBA season for the Brooklyn Nets saw it's fair share of adversity and controversy. The one constant, however, was Dinwiddie. Kevin Durant, as expected, was out. Kyrie Irving only played 20 games before injuries shut him down. Caris LeVert -- yep, the injury bug paid him another visit too. … [Read more...] about Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie on point with awareness