Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson

3 weeks ago | scoopb.com | Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson

For Shaquille O’Neal, the 2000 NBA Finals weren’t just a series — they were a reckoning. “That was my first one, right? The Pacers?” he recalled with a smirk. The moment might be a matter of public record, but for Shaq, it lives deeper — in memory, in motivation, and in the bruises he left behind. Coming off a decade filled with promise but shadowed by frustration, O’Neal entered the Finals against the Indiana Pacers with history on his back and legacy in his sights.

4 weeks ago | scoopb.com | Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson

They say basketball never stops, but for Joe Smith—once the No. 1 overall pick in the 1995 NBA Draft—the game has evolved, not just in style, but in spirit. When I caught up with Smith, our conversation flowed from buzzer-beaters at Cameron Indoor to the chaos of the Latrell Sprewell-P.J. Carlesimo dust-up. But above all, what emerged was a picture of a humble hooper who’s lived through it all—legends, letdowns, and lessons.

4 weeks ago | scoopb.com | Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson

Bill Walton’s journey through basketball and beyond was one marked by passion, curiosity, and a relentless pursuit of justice. A towering figure both on and off the court, Walton’s influence extended far beyond his NBA career, touching lives through his advocacy, storytelling, and deep appreciation for history and culture. Reflecting on the many people he encountered in his life, Walton said, “It’s an endless list, Scoop.

1 month ago | heatnation.com | Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson

When it comes to comparing rising NBA stars to legends of the past, it’s always a delicate balance. Too much comparison can feel unfair. Too little, and you risk missing history repeat itself. That’s why when Minnesota Timberwolves veteran guard Mike Conley Jr. was asked who Anthony Edwards reminds him of, he didn’t hesitate to reach for greatness. But he also made it clear: Edwards is carving out something all his own. “I think his game is more like a D-Wade mix,” Conley told me.

1 month ago | heatnation.com | Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson

Brandon Robinson Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson has been in the media business for over 20 years — but really, he grew up in it. From commuting to Exit 16 W on the New Jersey Turnpike to the old Continental Airlines Arena at 12 years old as a Nets kids radio reporter to landing exclusives with NBA legends, journalism has always been more than a job — it’s his life’s rhythm.