Julian Eschenbach

5 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Julian Eschenbach

"Teammates should always stick together," goes the saying — but in 2007, Stephon Marbury put that to the test when he refused to suit up for the New York Knicks despite being fully available to play. His reasons may have been complex, but the message to his running mates was clear. For Quentin Richardson, it felt like a betrayal. In an ESPN interview at the time, the now-Knuckleheads podcast host didn't hold back, publicly calling out "Starbury" for choosing not to take the floor.

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Julian Eschenbach

Back in late 2008, long before Stephen Curry was a household name in the basketball world, rapper Lil Wayne noticed something special. In an ESPN column, the hip-hop star — who's a huge basketball fan — gave high praise to the then-Davidson College point guard, capturing the essence of Curry's rise well before the hype exploded. At the time, rapper Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., better known as Lil Wayne, was writing a column for ESPN about American sports.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Julian Eschenbach

Shaquille O'Neal said not getting the 2008 NBA All-Star nod was fair: "I wouldn't deserve to be an All-Star" originally appeared on Basketball Network. The NBA is known for players making bold statements about themselves. Honest self-reflection, on the other hand, is pretty rare — especially when it comes to admitting you haven't met expectations. AdvertisementThat's why Shaquille O'Neal's reaction in 2008 was so unique.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Julian Eschenbach

LeBron James saw the 2008-09 Cavaliers as his first true title team: "The deepest and most talented team we've had since I've been here" originally appeared on Basketball Network. Winning championship titles is never a one-person show. Even the greatest players need the right teammates around them — and it's up to the front office to make that happen.

1 week ago | basketballnetwork.net | Julian Eschenbach

Phil Jackson, who spent a combined 20 years leading the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, is renowned for his impressive trophy haul and his unique and innovative approach to coaching.