Another issue of the Bagpipe, another entry of the Good, the Bad, and the Petty of the NBA. The past two weeks have been very eventful in the world’s best league and I just can’t wait to break it all down right here.
Read moreThe Good, the Bad, and the Petty: Week One
The NBA is like other sports in a lot of ways, but very different in one: the NBA is the pettiest league that has been or ever will be. By petty I mean excessive sub-tweeting, passive aggressive Instagram post-liking, and just doing Joel Embiid things. This column for the rest of the NBA season will keep you updated with the Good, the Bad, and the Petty of the NBA season.
Read moreShooting is for Show-Offs
For several years now the NBA has been entertaining the idea of a 4-point line. Fans of Steph Curry and the evolving game are thrilled at this prospect, but is this really the best move for the league to make?
Read moreThe Joker, Big Honey, or Simply Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic is an absolute phenom and taking the western conference by storm. “The Joker,” a former second round draft pick, and his Denver Nuggets are touting the number six overall offense in the N.B.A. and the sixth seed in the very competitive western conference.
Read moreThe Brand New Beasts in the East
Year after year, each N.B.A. season possesses its own unique storylines. They add character to the season, distinguishability. While the 2017-18 season is only a quarter of the way in, it has already produced some fascinating stories that will only further develop as the season nears completion. Most notable of these is the payoff of the process, the new Pistons, and the shocking Celtics.
Read moreNBA Players Do Fight, Lonzo.
I have so many issues with Lonzo Ball's lack of willingness to back up his teammates in a fight. I understand his awareness of the situation and wanting to not get a technical foul, but in the course of a season, teammate chemistry is more important than dropping one game early on. Instead of delving into this issue, however, I will instead look at how incredibly wrong he is in saying, “It’s the N.B.A. People ain’t really gonna fight.” Clearly Lonzo is not very educated in the N.B.A. fights department, so I will unpack a few fights so none of you make his same mistake.
Read moreDVDs to MVPs?
Before he was perhaps the hottest N.B.A. star, Giannis Antetokounmpo could be found somewhere in Athens, Greece, trying to sell hats or DVDs so that he and his family could eat dinner that night. His parents, along with Giannis and his three equally enormous brothers, were forced to work for whatever money they could. Even with this burden, however, the Antetokounmpo boys still found time for sports, and, at this, they truly excelled.
Read moreThe Case for Marcus Camby
In the brief sliver of time between Michael Jordan and Lebron James, the basketball world was treated to another #23. No player before or since Marcus Camby has brought beauty and strength to the game of basketball in such perfect unison.
Read moreWHO The Real MVP
As the NBA season comes to an end, the race for the Most Valuable Player award will soon be concluding, and there will be a new MVP.
Read moreNBA
I was on my way to pick up some hot dogs and mustard for a 4th of July cookout when I got the news—Kevin Durant was joining the Golden State Warriors.
Read moreNBA Trade Deadline
The NBA trade deadline causes some teams to work towards becoming championship contenders, while other teams are looking to rebuild for the future.
Read moreAll-Star Weekend
Valentine’s Day is just right around the corner, and even though love will be in the air, so will basketball.
Read moreNBA Teams to Watch
And while, come June, it may very well be the Warriors and Cavs facing off once again, here are 3 teams that, while not getting quite the same level of exposure, are well worth a watch this NBA season.
Read moreNBA All-Star Weekend 2016
From late August till the Super Bowl in February, the American sports scene is dominated by football.
Read moreTrade Deadline Mayhem
Chaos. That’s what last Thursday was for all of the National Basketball Association. Thursday was the annual regular season trade deadline for the NBA and this year’s edition did not disappoint.
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