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Sep 25, 2024 | 
givemesport.com | Aaron Mathew
The next player to make the superstar jump will be Anthony Edwards. Desmond Bane could make an All-Star push if the Grizzlies avoid injury problems. The Chicago Bulls may not be good anymore, but a healthy Zach LaVine could help them be entertaining at least. The 1990s with Michael Jordan, Clyde Drexler and Reggie Miller and the 2000s with Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade and Allen Iverson were two of the best eras for the shooting guard position.
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Sep 21, 2024 | 
givemesport.com | Aaron Mathew
Nikola Jokić still reigns supreme as the number one center by virtue of being the best player in the sport right now. Victor Wembanyama could end up finishing in the top 3 by the end of the season. The Minnesota Timberwolves will need Rudy Gobert to anchor the defense once again if they are to make another deep playoff run. With the rise of the three-pointers, post scoring was slowly phased out of the game.
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Sep 20, 2024 | 
givemesport.com | Aaron Mathew
OG Anunoby's health will be key to the New York Knicks' title aspirations. Jalen Williams is one of the most underrated and exciting talents in the league right now. The stakes have never been higher for Paul George, who is now with the Philadelphia 76ers. For the last two decades, the small forward has been the strongest position in the NBA with the likes of LeBron James and Kevin Durant dominating.
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
givemesport.com | Aaron Mathew
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Sep 14, 2024 | 
givemesport.com | Aaron Mathew
Angel Reese ended her historic rookie season early after a wrist injury with six games left. Not only did she break rookie records but also league records set by legendary players like Sylvia Fowles and Yolanda Griffith. Despite falling to seventh in the draft, Reese's impact on and off the court has made her one of the most recognizable names in the league.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
givemesport.com | Aaron Mathew
Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton are the latest star duo to be formed. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will be hoping for redemption this season. Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving's surprising chemistry took the Mavs all the way to the NBA Finals. As basketball becomes a global sport, the NBA is at the highest level of talent it has ever been. And with six different teams winning the title in six years, this is the most parity the league has seen in years.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
givemesport.com | Aaron Mathew
Michael Jordan's worldwide popularity revolutionized the NBA and unsurprisingly has the most jersey sales. Allen Iverson was arguably the NBA's most influential superstar, changing the culture in and around the league. Stephen Curry may be the youngest player on this list, but his popularity is off the charts, especially outside of North America. The NBA is one of the largest sports leagues in the world and one of the richest.
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Sep 8, 2024 | 
givemesport.com | Aaron Mathew
The Denver Nuggets and Michael Malone could be headed for a surprising split. There hasn't been an offseason in recent years when Doc Rivers has had job security. It is a surprise that the Portland Trail Blazers are still employing Chauncey Billups. The NBA has a crazy coaching turnover rate, which is one of the highest in the North American sports leagues.
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Sep 7, 2024 | 
givemesport.com | Aaron Mathew
Despite facing a historic amount of pressure, LeBron James had an electric debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Oscar Robertson had a trademark game that foreshadowed the greatness to come. Michael Carter-Williams likely had his best game in his first ever NBA appearance. Highly touted prospects often arrive in the NBA with a lot of pressure on them, especially if they're lottery picks.
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Aug 31, 2024 | 
givemesport.com | Aaron Mathew
Max contracts are being handed out more frequently due to changes in the NBA's CBA. Supermax contracts strain small-market teams who are forced to pay unproven players. Players like Michael Porter Jr., Zach LaVine, DeAndre Ayton, Bradley Beal, and Ben Simmons are examples of undeserving max contracts. Over the past two decades, with the various changes to the NBA 's Collective Bargaining Agreement, there has been an increase in the number of max contracts being handed out.
