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I initially named my pickup runs “Black Ops” because I wanted the workouts and open runs to be discreet. Most people who follow basketball only see the games and workout sessions on social media, but here, I’m giving you an insider breakdown of another year of Black Ops Basketball. Preparation Award: LeBron James  LeBron is…

After playing 18 seasons in the League, Dwight Howard’s NBA playing career may be coming to an end depending on his role on a team. On an appearance on the All The Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Howard admits that he wants to continue playing, but did consider retirement at some point….

The King has spoken. LeBron James wrapped up his 23-point preseason performance against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday with an important message to NBA commissioner Adam Silver: “I want the team here, Adam. Thank you.” What the 37-year-old was referring to was what he has been foreshadowing since June on an episode of The Shop:…

Very few people could understand Victor Wembanyama’s position as a highly-anticipated, potential No. 1 pick as LeBron James. Before becoming one of the greatest players of all time, James was a high school phenom and teenage superstar who went on to become the No. 1 pick in 2003 NBA Draft. Now, nearly 20 years later,…

It’s been nearly four months since the Boston Celtics received a punishing defeat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals at the hands of Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. After watching the Warriors eventually celebrate their fourth title in the last eight years, Tatum recently opened about how he processed the loss. “So,…

Victor Wembanyama is a name that many should get familiar with. The 7-4 eighteen-year-old from France has caught the attention of everybody across the basketball world as not only an undeniable talent, but a projected the first-round, and potentially No. 1 pick in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft. Still, there have been lots of questions…

The New York Knicks have always been at the cusp of high expectations, and yet, the last time the franchise won a championship was in 1973. In a recent press conference, RJ Barrett shared why he feels the Knicks are ‘disrespected’ across the League. “Besides the fans, which we do have a lot of fans,…

Generational talents across NBA history have left an imprint on what is seen in today’s modern era of basketball. Players like Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Stephen Curry all dominated in their respective eras but it’s been their ability to change the game that’s led many to declare them legends. As the game continues to…

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has contributed to plenty of the team’s success in recent years with his stellar defensive play night in and night out. He has made a unique development on his own, which he believes is very rare in the League. “Me, and I give Draymond [Green] and probably Giannis [Antetokounmpo],” said…

Imagine hoopin’ on a basketball court, constructed at 1000m above sea level, that’s completely surrounded by an incredible view of the Alps mountains. What might sound like an impossible experience became a reality once adidas linked up with premium sportswear retailer BSTN Brand to create a 1-of-1 installation: the Alpine Basketball Court.  The custom-designed court…