Thunder Win First Title Of OKC Era - View now in the NBA App - https://nba.shar.estori.es/go/9386b006-762b-8cf4-536a-3a1a9eb372ee/f15336b7-6124-de44-5a4a-3a1aacc5b71d Congratulations to the Oklahoma City Thunder on winning the franchise's first ever championship. What the trio of KD, RW, and JH couldn't fulfill during their time, the young trio of SGA, JW, and CH got done in 2025. The … Continue reading What a Series! What a Game 7!!
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What a Series!
Warriors Advance To Conference Semifinals - View now in the NBA App - https://nba.shar.estori.es/go/e800b787-56b9-0af6-7693-3a19abc648ff/481e7f4a-b244-5a13-9719-3a19b0b17113 A fierce battle. But Congratulations are in order for the Golden State Warriors on advancing to the second round of the Season's Playoffs. They showed supremacy, talent, and class on a hostile Houston ground. I didn't think the #7Warriors-#2Houston 1st Round … Continue reading What a Series!
The Whirlwind NBA Trades: The Power Players, the Process, and the Players’ Say in the Matter
I haven’t blogged on basketball this season. As such, this is a longer-than-usual post but mainly covers the trade. It’s been crazy in the league - those trades are getting to me. It’s like the sooner you finally familiarize yourself with your favorite team players, the quicker they are shuffled off somewhere else! And you … Continue reading The Whirlwind NBA Trades: The Power Players, the Process, and the Players’ Say in the Matter
Loving Basketball: NBA OGs
http://www.nba.com/news/nba-ogs-kevin-durant-lebron-james-stephen-curry-exclusive The Christmas Day Games were exciting as ever could be with the ten NBA Teams; three Eastern and seven Western Conference Teams. I still wondered though what went into the decision making process of selecting the Teams to play. Both the two top Teams from the East (Cleveland Cavaliers) and West (Oklahoma City Thunders) … Continue reading Loving Basketball: NBA OGs
Today is World Basketball Day
What Is World Basketball Day? - View now in the NBA App - https://nba.shar.estori.es/go/712b45f9-9b70-7fcf-af22-3a16f3ee1ccb/e2f73f23-096a-4c09-64c1-3a16f3ee71f9 The Evolution of Basketball: A Global Tale It was December 21, 1891, in a small gymnasium in Springfield, Massachusetts, when Dr. James Naismith nailed a peach basket to a wall and introduced his 13 simple rules for a new game: basketball. … Continue reading Today is World Basketball Day
Bucks wins the Emirates Cup and Giannis wins MVP
Bucks Raise The NBA Cup 🏆🆙 - View now in the NBA App - https://nba.ope.nstori.es/go/clip/17dad0e8-cb3b-28e4-0a5d-3a16ea2823e1?collectionId=nba-cup-clips I haven't published any post since the 2024-25 NBA Season began for various reasons. But, I couldn't help not sharing these beautiful moments of the Milwaukee Bucks. They won the 2024 Emirates Cup and Giannis won the MVP. It was … Continue reading Bucks wins the Emirates Cup and Giannis wins MVP
The Los Angeles Clippers’ Intuit Dome: A Must-Visit for Every Basketball Fan
As the 2024-25 NBA Season begins, the Los Angeles Clippers whose opening night is today, will be ushering in a new era of sports entertainment with their highly anticipated Intuit Dome. This, $2 billion state-of-the-art arena, constructed within 3 years, opened in Inglewood in August, and promises to redefine the fan experience. It is a … Continue reading The Los Angeles Clippers’ Intuit Dome: A Must-Visit for Every Basketball Fan
Happy First Friday
It's the first Friday in October. There are three NBA preseason games scheduled for today in Abu Dhabi. Watch them all if you're off work or free. Happy Friday!
Giannis Antetokounmpo!
Hey all. I know. I know. I know that the NBA Season hasn’t started. So, why are we talking about Giannis, the only Giannis in the NBA, or should I say, in America?! 🙂 Giannis is no longer available 🥹 https://youtu.be/OSBan_sH_b8?feature=shared Nigerian acclaimed artist, Davido’s video of “Unavailable” Yes, a year after being officially engaged, … Continue reading Giannis Antetokounmpo!
And USA won …!
The most contentious game of all the Olympics Men’s basketball is finally over. Chef Curry, again was cooking, and with 24 points, he lead Team USA to their fifth Olympic Gold. It was Curry’s first Olympics game. What best way to start; it might be his only one, too, though I hope not. Steph was … Continue reading And USA won …!
The Contentious Battle for the Gold!
A blurry photo of Devin Booker with the ball It has been a contentious battle between the USA Men’s Basketball Team and the 2024 Olympic host country. It’s halftime and USA leads 49-41, but, oh what a game! The biggest highlight was that of France’s most contentious player dunking over our very own LeBron! With … Continue reading The Contentious Battle for the Gold!
Steph Curry, LeBron James fuel USA’s comeback win over Serbia
Stephen Curry scores 36 points and LeBron James logs a triple-double as Team USA rallies past Serbia to advance to the Gold Medal Game. — Read on http://www.nba.com/news/usa-serbia-paris-olympics The Chef was really cooking!
2024 Olympics: Men’s Basketball: USA to Semifinals
http://www.nba.com/news/paris-olympics-basketball-aug-6 The USA Men's team defeated Brazil 122-87. Will play Nikola Jokic and Serbia on Thursday.
Team USA arrives UK …
USAB Touches Down In London ✈ - View now in the NBA App - https://nba.ope.nstori.es/go/clip/5772e4fe-3958-c355-e84d-3a13d8a436a7?collectionId=opening-week-fire-moments to get ready for the next two qualifying games against South Sudan on Saturday and Germany the following Monday. Team USA won the game against Serbia (105-79) played yesterday. Now 3 down and 2 more to go in order to … Continue reading Team USA arrives UK …
Happy Birthday, Bam!
Bam Celebrates His Birthday With The USABMNT Squad 🥳 - View now in the NBA App - https://nba.ope.nstori.es/go/clip/2fe036d3-b984-dab2-d835-3a13d8dea979?collectionId=opening-week-fire-moments-latest Time for cake and well wishes, then back to the grind 😃 ... wishing Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat center forward and Olympics Team USA 🇺🇸 player the very best of his day and year!
NBA International Players and The Olympics
NBA International players honor their home countries I hope you do know that The Olympics is ongoing and that basketball is one of the Olympic sports. I also hope that you are aware that USA is in one of the Basketball groups. Twelve countries are currently playing in four different groups. And that the first … Continue reading NBA International Players and The Olympics
2024 NBA Draft: Take Two
Credits: NBA The 2024 NBA Draft has come and gone, but it will be etched in the history books perpetually. I’m sure that you’ve heard. But, in case, you haven’t, hear it here from Think-Talk. The French Got This! The Real Draft replicated the Mock and returned the French players Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr … Continue reading 2024 NBA Draft: Take Two
NBA 2024 Draft Prospects | NBA.com
NBA 2024 Draft Prospects — Read on http://www.nba.com/draft/2024/prospects After a weeklong Combine activity of "undergoing measurements, medical examinations, interviews, athletic tests, shooting drills and participating in five-on-five scrimmages," (Fox Sports) the NBA Draft is finally here; tonight at 8:00 P.M. ET. Click on the link to see the seventy-eight (78) prospects and click on the … Continue reading NBA 2024 Draft Prospects | NBA.com
Larry found his home in Boston as Celtics is the 2024 NBA Champs!
Joyous moment And Jaylen Brown (JB) is the Finals MVP! Jaylen Brown Woohoo! Long awaited!! And well deserved!!! Celtics defeated Dallas Mavericks in a 4-1 Finals game. Log onto the NBA App for more stories and photos. I am so elated for this Team for several reasons: • The Team has been on a championship … Continue reading Larry found his home in Boston as Celtics is the 2024 NBA Champs!
2024 NBA FINALS Begins today!
Get Ready! Get Ready!! Get Ready!!! 😍☄️☄️ Jason and Jaylen (Boston Celtics) vs Luka and Kyrie (Dallas Mavericks) Get Ready For Game 1 Of The 2024 Finals 👀🔥🏆 - View now in the NBA App - https://nba.shar.estori.es/go/49d8437c-1a4f-6439-9a0e-3a12f0d30bc4/2ac065ee-1612-1e0d-f2d6-3a12f185b24f All photos courtesy of the NBA.
Drumroll … Western Conference Champs!
GAME 5: HIGHLIGHTS - View now in the NBA App - https://nba.shar.estori.es/go/6e2d4881-ca93-3a1b-96a3-3a12d57fb431/a9925f73-d8d1-5fc6-0d51-3a12de4727f8 Dallas Mavericks' duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, led their team to beat Minnesota Timberwolves' duo of Anthony Edwards and Karl Anthony Towns today to clinch the Western Conference title and advance to the League's Finals . The Finals Series will start … Continue reading Drumroll … Western Conference Champs!
Congrats to Boston Celtics
Jason Tatum (JT) and Jaylen Brown JTwith Jrue Holiday Credits: NBA.com All hail the Eastern Conference champions, Boston Celtics! Jason Tatum (JT) and team swept the Indiana Pacers on Monday night in a close game matchup. Of the four games, only one had a double-digit difference. That is to say that the Pacers intensely fought … Continue reading Congrats to Boston Celtics
Loving Basketball: Learn About The #NBACombine
- View now in the NBA App - https://nba.ope.nstori.es/go/clip/ba4b1fd6-880c-7efd-19bf-3a128fa2d08e?collectionId=opening-week-fire-moments-latest The NBA Combine is ongoing. It's a week long event for the seventy-eight elite ballers who have been invited to participate. The 2024 NBA Draft will take place on June 26 and 27th. The Draft Lottery, which was overshadowed by Mother's Day, took place on Sunday. … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Learn About The #NBACombine
Larry is the Reigning Most Important Personality
“Larry Big Boy!” “Hey Champ!” “Hey Larry!” “Good Friend!” https://www.instagram.com/reel/C53fTp8rcCb/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Credits: NBA Mr. Unavailable made sure that Larry was available for him, too! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6xfDyDr-c7/?igsh=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng== Credits: NBA Larry is extremely popular than you and I. He is the Most Wanted, yet, currently the most loved. Though locked up in “maximum security,” Larry has had more celebrities … Continue reading Larry is the Reigning Most Important Personality
Let’s Talk About Lakers and their Coaches’ Saga
Lakers Coach History from 2012-24 The Los Angeles Lakers (LAL) recently fired its head coach, Darvin Ham after two seasons and failing to take the Team beyond Round One of the Playoffs. Lakers has been noted for coaches turnover. With the firing of Ham, the Team has had seven coaches in the past twelve years; … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Lakers and their Coaches’ Saga
Steph, KD, LeBron James out of the Playoffs!
The GOATs checked out of Playoffs Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors (GSW), Kevin Durant (KD) of Phoenix Suns, and LeBron James (LBJ) of the Los Angeles Lakers (LAL) are all out of the Playoffs! The GOATs of the NBA have checked out and have been displaced by their younger counterparts. Now what? With … Continue reading Steph, KD, LeBron James out of the Playoffs!
Warriors is out of the Playoffs 🥺
Crying face My Warriors is out of the Playoffs as it loses to Sacramento Kings in the Play-In. For the first time in twenty years, Warriors will not be in the Playoffs. Seeing Steph’s face throughout the game makes me wanna just cry. He looked exhausted, but still trying to carry the Team on his … Continue reading Warriors is out of the Playoffs 🥺
2024 Draft Board
2024 Draft Board — Read on http://www.wnba.com/draft/2024/board THE WNBA Draft selects ... Just kidding. The Teams select, not the league. I watched the WNBA Draft pick today. It's always helpful when one is familiar with the names and faces. As such, and since I watched the NCAA Championship, it was fun watching the young ladies. … Continue reading 2024 Draft Board
What a basketball marathon!
Or was it a basketball musical chairs !😱. Which team climbs up or goes down the League’s ladder? The NBA posted an updated schedule for us to find out.A day as this makes me want to upgrade my television to a multi-view where I could have watched every game without missing a second of any. … Continue reading What a basketball marathon!
The NBA Regular Season Ends Today
Basketball The 2023-24 NBA Regular Season ends today, April 14. All Teams will play each other for that last chance of grabbing a new upward spot. All Teams, except of course, the Boston Celtics who has a commanding lead and have clinched the Eastern Conference winner spot. All other spots and division winners are still … Continue reading The NBA Regular Season Ends Today
University of Southern Carolina won the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship
They defeated Iowa. Great game!! Congratulations to the Gamecocks! Enjoy the video and photos. Dawn Stanley, Carolina’s Coach Want to read the details, find it here, courtesy of The Athletic.
Golf and Basketball
Women Golf and Basketball Players Golf and basketball. What do they have in common? I mused as I accidentally stumbled on to the final rounds of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) Golf on my TV. ANWA, now in its fifth year, comprises of 72 top, young best non-professional female golfers in the world, group … Continue reading Golf and Basketball
Did you see Jaden Ivey?
Detroit Pistons' Jaden Ivey (L), King Jesus (R) Hey you, Did you see Jaden Ivey or heard about his media conference on March 13? If you didn’t, click the link below to watch his media conference: https://youtu.be/ACgIaBUeNhk?feature=shared [ Jaden Ivey is an NBA player; Detroit Pistons’ #5 Draft Pick in 2022. The good-looking 22-year old … Continue reading Did you see Jaden Ivey?
Woohoo #30 Curry is back!
After an ankle injury that sidelined him for nine days and three games, it’s great to see #30 back today. He’s warming up for a game against the Los Angeles Lakers in what could be a potential Play-In battle of the two Teams. Getting ready Today’s game crowd Where the injury occurred Curry at today’s … Continue reading Woohoo #30 Curry is back!
Happy Birthday Steph
Happy Birthday, Steph! 👨🍳 - View now in the NBA App - https://nba.shar.estori.es/go/ffb6d643-d42c-d7d2-e77a-3a114f79527b/c7366326-3aec-8370-b943-3a114f8063e6 Enjoy your day with your family. We miss you, wish you a speedy recovery, and can't wait to see you back on the court!
2024 All-Star Saturday Photos from the 3-Point Challenges
Milwaukee Bucks’ Dame Lillard defended his title and won the 2024 Starry 3-Point Contest Hear Giannis’ analysis of Dame from last year‘s All-Star revisited 😆 and watch Dame’s winning performance here. The contest had 8 star contestants with 4 stars having 26 points in the first round. Dame emerged the overall tie breaker winner with … Continue reading 2024 All-Star Saturday Photos from the 3-Point Challenges
All roads have led to Indiana for what NBA calls the biggest basketball celebration of the season
Credits: NBAAll-Star Weekend Schedule It’s All-Star weekend starting today through Sunday. It’s going to be 🔥. Credits: NBA I’m particularly looking forward to the first ever NBA vs. WNBA 3-Point Challenge between Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu battle it out. It’s going to be spectacularly fun watching … Continue reading All roads have led to Indiana for what NBA calls the biggest basketball celebration of the season
Test your Basketball Intelligence
Credits: NBA It’s Intelligence Day, well, unofficially. 😊. Test your mental aptitude on NBA and basketball. Name this player’s journey Guess the Player Find the missing teammate What’s the right order? How well do you know the NBA league? Blast I hope you enjoy it.
Loving Basketball: 2024 NBA All Star Reserves
Credits: NBA.com Seven reserves each for the West and East have been announced making a total of twenty-four 2024 All Star players out of the forty overall selected by fans. This year’s selection was kinda tough in my opinion and somewhat disappointing that a few deserving players did not make the list. Think-Talk congratulates the … Continue reading Loving Basketball: 2024 NBA All Star Reserves
2024 NBA All Star Starters
The 2024 NBA All-Star Starters have been announced. Ten (10) players (5 each from the East and West) out of a total of forty (40) were voted to start. NBA has over 400 players; each a star in his own right. It is therefore an honor to have these ten selected by fans as their … Continue reading 2024 NBA All Star Starters
Last Day to Vote for the NBA All Star
Credits: NBA.com Let your favorite NBA player(s) be in the Final Returns. Get in the game’s last minute rush to send him/them to Indianapolis for the 2024 All Star Game. Voting ends today.
NBA All Star 3rd Returns: Who’s In and Out?
3rd Returns Credits: NBA.com 😱 I barely posted the 2nd Returns and the 3rd Returns is here! Let’s see what change(s) took place , if any. Frontcourts Frontcourts. East (Top), West (Bottom) For the East Coast frontcourts, list remains the same except that Ranchero and Randle traded spots for new 8th and 9th respectively. Also, … Continue reading NBA All Star 3rd Returns: Who’s In and Out?
NBA All Star 2nd Returns: who moved?
NBA All Star 2nd Returns. Courtesy NBA.com The NBA All Star 2nd Returns were reported a few days ago, sooner than I had expected. Anyhow, voting ends in less than four days on January 20th. Please keep voting. The frontcourt and guard forerunners, for both East and West Coasts, remain unchanged. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks … Continue reading NBA All Star 2nd Returns: who moved?
Classic Dame Time Style: Buzzer-beater
All Angles Of Dame's Game-Winner 👀. Click to view. courtesy of NBA.com WOW! What a winning shot!!
The 1st Returns are here
That is, the first return of the 2024 NBA All-Star Voting is here. I couldn’t resist not blogging about it. Credits: NBA Some players in the 1st Returns were obvious contenders, while a few were surprising. The votes are more subjective, team- and popularity based, rather than what the player stats show. I guess that’s … Continue reading The 1st Returns are here
The 1st Returns are here
That is, the first return of the 2024 NBA All-Star Voting is here. I couldn’t resist not blogging about it. Credits: NBA Some players in the 1st Returns were obvious contenders, while a few were surprising. The votes are more subjective, team- and popularity based, rather than what the player stats show. I guess that’s … Continue reading The 1st Returns are here
NBA 2023-24 Season starts soon
Credits: Pixel Hey hey my people. The NBA 2023-24 Season is starting soon!!’ Pre-games start in three days and Regular Season starts on October 24th. See NBA.com/schedule. And check your local TV stations schedule for Teams’ airing times. I call the pre-games, the pre-gel’ing period to test out each new body to each team, camaraderie, … Continue reading NBA 2023-24 Season starts soon
Missed Shots
Credits: Pixel Most of us have had them. If you haven’t yet, it’s a great thing to be reading this today because it will help you prepare to recognize and grasp them. But, I must warn you, it is imperative to have at least one in your lifetime. That one will be your trigger or … Continue reading Missed Shots
Overlooked to All-Star Status: The Journey of Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic
Credits: NBA Preamble We all know, by now, that Denver Nuggets defeated Miami Heat about three weeks ago to win the 2022-23 NBA Finals and that Nikola Jokic was the year’s NBA Finals MVP. An all-round phenomenon being Denver’s first win in its forty-seven seasons. Yours truly had a hectic week traveling during the deciding … Continue reading Overlooked to All-Star Status: The Journey of Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic
Loving Basketball: The Conference Champs
Left: Denver Nuggets, Right: Miami Heat The West Congratulations to Denver Nuggets on being the 2022-23 Western Conference Champions. They indeed showed their supremacy in the conference final which ended on May 22. Nuggets’ players were on fire from the onset of the Series and supremely defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (LAL) in a 4-0 … Continue reading Loving Basketball: The Conference Champs
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