Before 2023 No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama’s arrival, Virginia native Ralph Sampson was the prototypical center. The No. 1 pick in the 1983 NBA Draft, Sampson left college as a three-time AP Player of the Year and two-time Wooden Award winner after averaging 16.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game. Prototype Center Ralph Sampson Weighs In On Victor Wembanyama, Bol … [Read more...] about Prototype NBA Center Weighs In On Victor Wembanyama, Bol Bol
Rockets Riser Responds To Questions About Future With Team
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green is in line to sign a vaunted supermax contract extension by next offseason. However, the 2021 No. 2 pick may not get it, with the Rockets reportedly leaning against offering such a deal to him or 2021 No. 16 pick Alperen Sengun. With Green’s streakiness, Sengun’s recent injury, and both of their body’s of work, Houston has a sensible stance. … [Read more...] about Rockets Riser Responds To Questions About Future With Team
Key Warriors Player’s Father Passes Away After Battle With Illness
Mitchell Wiggins, the father of Golden State Warriors wing Andrew Wiggins, has passed away at the age of 64. Condolences to Andrew Wiggins and his family on the passing of his Father, Mitchell Wiggins. RIP Mitchell Wiggins pic.twitter.com/Kg5EuILC50 — warriorsworld (@warriorsworld) September 13, 2024 A six-year NBA veteran, Wiggins played for the Chicago Bulls, Houston … [Read more...] about Key Warriors Player’s Father Passes Away After Battle With Illness
NBA Odds: Breaking Down the Favorites in the Southwest Division
Put on your cowboy boots because we are heading to Texas (and Memphis/New Orleans)! The NBA Southwest Division is primed to be one of the most competitive in the NBA next season. Although the division is the home to the defending Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks, the NBA betting odds believe winning this division will be a battle. The NBA Southwest Division is … [Read more...] about NBA Odds: Breaking Down the Favorites in the Southwest Division
Why Rockets’ Newcomer Is Preparing To Walk Away From NBA
Despite playing just two NBA seasons, Houston Rockets wing AJ Griffin is already considering stepping away from the game, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Kelly Iko. Griffin was drafted 16th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in 2022. Just in: Houston Rockets F AJ Griffin is seriously considering stepping away from basketball, sources tell me and @KellyIko. Griffin, 21, was the … [Read more...] about Why Rockets’ Newcomer Is Preparing To Walk Away From NBA