Tag: MVP
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The 2nd Act of Derrick Rose
Sports are forever a microcosm of life, and the story of Derrick Rose’s 2nd act in the NBA deserves more celebration than we tend to give. “I Worked My A** Off” Derrick Rose Sports media consistently treats D-Rose as a relic. You can see a compilation or a mix of Rose’s legendary MVP season almost…
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The End of the John Wall Era
Wednesday night, The Washington Wizards traded franchise cornerstone John Wall and a 2023 first-round pick to the Houston Rockets in exchange for MVP guard Russell Westbrook. To analyze this trade, we have to consider how this trade impacts the following. 1. The Basketball Court 2. The Fanbase Before getting into the emotional impact, it’s time…
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Flashback Friday: The St. Louis Hawks
The Hawks hold one NBA Championship -won in 1958- and while we associate the Hawks with their current location in Atlanta, Georgia, their time as the crown jewel of professional basketball occurred in America’s gateway to the west, St. Louis, Missouri. The Hawks’ time in “The Lou” lasted from 1955 to 1968, and in that…
District of Buckets 