Penny Hardaway named to inaugural class of Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
From his days as a prep star for Treadwell High School in Memphis to his present gig as a college basketball coach, Penny Hardaway...
Basketball royalty Sam Jones turns 86
Basketball legend Sam Jones turned 86 this week. On Monday, to be precise. This remarkable player was an irreplaceable part of the Boston Celtics dynasty during...
Sixers upgrade defense with draft-day acquisition of Matisse Thybulle
The Philadelphia 76ers secured a defensive specialist in last week’s NBA Draft, acquiring Matisse Thybulle from the Boston Celtics for a pair of first-round...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Raptors embody success of NBA’s international growth
When Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks or writes about basketball, it’s a good idea to pay attention. The all-time great center is an intellectual, a deep thinker...
Yao Ming elected as FIBA Asia chairman
Here’s a news item that was overshadowed by countless NBA Finals developments within the past week: Hall of Famer Yao Ming was elected as...
Guiding principles: ‘Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success’ by Phil Jackson
If you still haven’t read Phil Jackson’s latest book, it’s well worth your time (and money) to do so this summer. It’s a tour de...
Marc Gasol basks in afterglow of Toronto Raptors’ first championship
As the euphoria of winning the NBA championship on Thursday night lifted the team’s spirits to previously unreachable levels, Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol...
Words of wisdom: Coaching advice from Lenny Wilkens
Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens was one of 52 individuals* listed in the Panel of Experts in Terry Pluto’s thoughtful 1995 book, “Falling From...
How NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard sees the game
In preparation for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday, NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard and his Toronto Raptors teammates practiced on Saturday in...
Hakeem Olajuwon reminisces about 1994 championship, legendary career
Twenty-five years after Hakeem Olajuwon led the Houston Rockets to their first of back-to-back NBA championships, he was a guest on the weekly radio...
Serge Ibaka makes big impact in Oakland
In the amount of time that it takes to say his given name -- Sergeballu LaMu Sayonga Loom Walahas Jonas Hugo Ibaka (commonly known...
Draymond Green fired up about Game 4 challenge
Dynamic forward Draymond Green is ready for the challenge that lies ahead for the Golden State Warriors. Just ask him. The Warriors forward spoke...
Jim Barnett talks about Rick Adelman, stars of yesteryear and Steph Curry
Warriors TV analyst Jim Barnett loves to talk about basketball. Which is why he has the perfect job. A job he's done with distinction on...
Dwyane Wade gives commencement address at Florida high school
Dwyane Wade inspired and excited million of fans during his legendary 16-year NBA career. The future Hall of Famer delivered countless thrills along the way...
Frank Layden is back in the spotlight
Rick Carlisle and Frank Layden addressed the media in a pre-game press conference on Sunday. As a result, decades of coaching wisdom and camaraderie were...
In remembrance of John Havlicek
Ten days ago, John Havlicek was memorialized by former teammates and other sporting greats who paid their final respects at Trinity Church in Boston. Havlicek,...
Kyle Lowry takes charge on defense
Delivering a punchline is essential for comedians. Similarly, the willingness to take a charge is vital for successful defenders in basketball. It takes physical toughness and...
The book on Kawhi Leonard
What drives Kawhi Leonard? What makes him tick? What pushes him beyond the limits of mere mortals on the basketball court? At Martin Luther King High School...
Exclusive: Former Raptors coach Dwane Casey weighs in on team’s first NBA Finals appearance
The Toronto Raptors’ success this season shouldn’t be a huge shock. After all, the Raptors have been among the league’s top teams for quite some...
A random look at NBA champions’ rosters, counting up players age 30 or older
It’s interesting to compare the makeup of NBA team rosters from different eras. But going through entire seasons or decades of rosters can take a...
