Basketball owes a lot of its popularity to the fact that it’s an incredibly exciting sport. Games are often close, with many going right down to the wire. In some cases, regulation even ends with a tie. That’s where overtime comes in. As the name suggests, overtime is an extra period of play that exists…
Coaching is one of the most important, and often most overlooked, parts of sports. A good mentor is a key piece of any team, and can often be the difference between wins and losses. However, being one is not easy. Especially in basketball. Basketball coaches have one of the most hands-on jobs in sports. That’s…
Basketball is a sport of superstars. Big names run the NBA, and the most skilled players get the fanfare at every level. Despite that, it’s a team sport at heart. Every basketball team has 5 positions, and all of them are critical to its success. Understanding those different positions is key to understanding basketball as…
Basketball is a sport obsessed with legacy. While everyone in the NBA has plenty of talent, the league is one of the only organizations where being good isn’t good enough. Players need to truly go above and beyond the competition to get respect from fans and the media. There are quite a few all-time greats,…
Watching sporting events at home can be a fun experience, but nothing’s quite like seeing them in person. Going to a stadium is a big event, especially for die-hard fans who love being a part of the atmosphere. That’s why arenas are so important. A well-made or unique stadium can make a good experience truly…
Trading in the NBA: The Ins and Outs of Player Trades The NBA is not a static league. While teams tend to keep their best players year after year, rosters look different each season thanks to trades. Being able to move players around keeps the league competitive, and gives all teams a chance to get…
The NBA Finals is always an exciting time. It’s the culmination of an entire season, the end or beginning of many storylines, as well as the place where legacies are both ruined and made. The stakes are extremely high and, for NBA players, the lights are never brighter. That being said, not all Finals are…
Sports franchises are only as big as their fans. People watching, interacting with, and buying merchandise for their team is the lifeblood of any organization. That’s why the largest tend to have the biggest markets, most notable players, and a giant social media presence. Every team has its fans, but some have many more fans…
NBA teams are constantly looking to improve. Ever since the league’s inception, franchises have traded and signed players as a way to make their roster better. Most such deals go unnoticed, but every now and then one changes the course of history. There have been many trades in the NBA, but only a few turned…
Basketball is one of the most exciting sports on Earth. A lot of that comes from giant dunks and explosive plays, but a lot of it comes from the game’s high-scoring nature as well. Scores shift often, which opens the door for big wins and, more importantly, exciting comebacks. The sport has a lot of…