If Ant is able to bring the Twolves to the promised land, he will be following the footsteps of the great Michael Jordan; leaving an indelible mark in modern-day basketball, and cementing a legacy as the face of the future of the NBA.
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It’s On to the 2nd Round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs
So there you have it. I’ve got the newbies OKC Thunder and the Minnesota Twolves surviving the Western wars, while the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks step forward for the Eastern front. It will be the changing of the guards, with only the Celtics joining the fab 4 coming from the traditional powers. Who you got?
When More is Less, and Less is More
Team chemistry is that intangible ingredient that will make or unmake a team. It refers to the synergy, cohesion and healthy relationships among teammates. It provides the supportive environment that leads to cooperation, and ultimately, success. Thus, in a team sport like basketball, the acquisition of star players may not necessarily lead to success. They have to fit in, they have to gain the trust and confidence of everyone in the team. They have to strive to optimize the bond that keeps the team focused on one goal.
Wake Up, It’s Playoff Time!!!
Who moves up to the next round? Who goes deep into the postseason wars? Compare your picks with mine. You willing to bet your mother-in-law on this? 🙂
End of a Golden Era
The Warriors’ dynasty is over. Klay will now be a free agent, with no indication that the team will be able to afford him a fat contract. The volatile Draymond still has 2 years in his contract, but his unpredictable character is reportedly causing too much tension among the new faces in the team. With Steph Curry now reaching 36 years of age, the Big 3 (plus Paul and Wiggins) appear to be in the tail-end of their once-glitzy careers.
The Steph-Sab Show Saves The NBA All-Star Weekend
Overall, Indiana played gracious host for this year’s edition of the All-Star Weekend. There were plenty of stuff for the fans to be happy about, from the proud basketball history of Indiana, to pre-game concerts to the different competitions offered. But it was the Steph-Sab Show that clearly dominated the weekend – and saved the day; as the main course, the All-Star Game, proved to be just another oversized round-robin affair for the all-stars.
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