Making it to the NBA is a long journey. There are many steps on the way to the top, and even the strongest or most seasoned athletes have trouble getting a contract. That’s why doing it in an unconventional way is so impressive. Over the years, many NBA players have made it to the league…
Halftime is not something every sport has, but it’s a critical part of basketball. The period lasts 15 minutes and acts as a small break where both teams get to rest, recount how they’ve played so far, and go over strategy for the rest of the game. It’s a key part of the sport, and…
Autism is one of the most stigmatized conditions on Earth. Many people assume it’s debilitating, and that those with it cannot achieve lofty goals. While that’s true in some cases, in many cases it’s not. There are plenty of successful people with autism, including those in the NBA. While there are not many, some professional…
Basketball is a structured game broken up into various parts. There’s a certain amount of time, and that time is divided into sections. A typical NBA game lasts a total of 48 minutes. Those minutes are split into two 24 minute halves, and further into four 12 minute quarters/periods. Breaking up the game in that…
The NBA is a league of changes. Not only does the game itself shift every now and then, but player styles and trends change too. One example that has come about in more recent years is the rise of facial hair. More specifically, the growing of beards. Though top players used to almost always be…
Being a general manager is an incredibly difficult job. Not only do you have to navigate the inner workings of a complex sports organization, but you also need to make sure your team is improving or staying strong at all times. That burden is why they earn the salaries they do. The NBA general manager…
Unfortunately, injuries are a part of sports. While most athletes do everything they can to keep their bodies in prime shape, nearly every player gets hurt at one time or another. Sometimes those injuries are minor, and sometimes they can derail an entire career. There have been a range of extreme injuries throughout the NBA’s…
The NBA world, while large, is a relatively small bubble. Only a few players have ever made it to the league, with even fewer actually sticking around. Despite that, a couple of professional athletes do know each other on a personal level. Some are even related. To look at one such example, the following guide…
All pro athletes have to wear a jersey. While the fabric is just another piece of clothing to some players, most wear their number proudly. In fact, more often than not the number on their back signifies a special theme or shares a personal connection to their own life. Here, I will explore that idea…
The NBA is an ever-changing league. While some players are lucky enough to stick with one franchise for their entire career, most players move around quite a bit. For bench players, all stars, and Russell Westbrook. Throughout the following sections I will look at the guard’s stellar career by analyzing the 4 different teams (Thunder,…
