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Did Basketball Originate From The Mayans?
Dr. James Naismith is the founder of Basketball. The origin of basketball is a story known by several fans throughout the world. We all know that. His game combined elements of several popular sports of that time. Since then, his game became popular and is played worldwide. However, what if there was another game that…
Read MoreTop 10 NBA preseason storylines
The NBA preseason is in full swing. This is great news for basketball fans across the world and there are plenty of storylines to discuss. Here is our list of top 10 NBA preseason storylines. 10. Are the Cleveland Cavaliers still a playoff team following the departure of LeBron James? One of the biggest storylines…
Read More2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and 10 burning questions
The 2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague starts this week and will be more balanced and competitive than ever before. All teams made many changes to their roster and are still working on their playing style and tactics. Certainly, they will need some time to adjust and reach their peak performance. After all, it is all about…
Read MorePotential NBA Rules Changes For 2018-19
The NBA’s Board of Governors sent out a memo to various general managers and coaches on Thursday that it will be voting on three rules changes on September 20-21. These rules changes were recommended by the league’s competition committee. A two-thirds majority is required to pass the legislation. The recommended changes pertain to resetting the shot clock…
Read MoreNCAA Rules Changes Blindside NBA, USA Basketball
The NCAA announced a couple of changes to their rules recently and it caught the NBA and USA Basketball by surprise. The collegiate association has been in damage control mode in the wake of a series of FBI-backed investigations relating to recruitment-related fraud. A section of the rules changes announced pertain to the flexibility of…
Read MoreNorth America’s all-time best NBA players
To distill the greatness of North American basketball since the inception of the NBA’s predecessors in 1946 into a single article requires broad brush strokes and a few quick impressions on a metaphorical canvas. A primer on the best NBA players of all time is a worthwhile place to start. The vast geographic region of…
Read MoreWhere are the millions of Partizan?
Serbian team Partizan Belgrade is on the verge of bankruptcy. Despite making millions in the transfer of players. Where is that money? The financial problems of Partizan started 13 years ago when they had to borrow 1.3 million Euro from the Marfin Bank. More loans followed, and in the meantime, the debt has grown to…
Read MoreA lawsuit could change the world of video highlights!
Wazee Digital has filed a lawsuit against DraftExpress that could change the world of video highlights. DraftExpress is a website that focuses on NBA Draft prospects. They publish basketball player profiles, videos, and scouting reports on those players. These player profiles are accessible for free and don’t require any kind of registration. The lawsuit uses…
Read MoreHave FIBA’s World Cup qualifier killed International Basketball?
Before the start of the season, we discussed FIBA’s well-intentioned, but possibly ill-advised international Basketball breaks. Now that the first of these new mid-season windows is upon us, it is as good a time as any to revisit the subject. You may have noticed that there is no EuroCup action this week, but there is…
Read MoreEuro Basketball: A Metaphysical Mystery
The recent Euro Basketball Championships 2017 was one of the most enjoyable in recent history. To those that know history, however, Eurobasket 2017 suffered a metaphysical dilemma (a philosophical concern with the fundamental nature of reality). Was FIBA Eurobasket 2017 a victim of money or disloyalty to country? The Bad News Experience teaches that in certain…
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