Keenan Womack

Austin

Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

NBA legend makes bizarre Cooper Flagg comparison to Mavericks icon

1 week ago | si.com | Keenan Womack

As the NBA Draft approaches, the off-the-wall player comparisons for Cooper Flagg continue to pour in. Parallels to Kawhi Leonard, Andrei Kirilenko, Pascal Siakam, and Kevin Garnett aside, there is no shortage of strange (and often inaccurate) comps thrown out for Flagg's play style. Now, player likenesses are not easy to draw. In general, many are inaccurate due to the ever-changing nature of the game and what teams value in a prospect.
Red Sox trade compared to Dallas Mavericks shipping Luka Doncic to Lakers

1 week ago | si.com | Keenan Womack

A recent blockbuster MLB deal between the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants involving superstar infielder Rafael Devers has drawn comparisons to the infamous Los Angeles Lakers-Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic trade, with the Giants serving as the beneficiary of an extremely confusing swap of a young star in exchange for diminishing returns.
Paige Bueckers gives advice to future Maverick Cooper Flagg

1 week ago | si.com | Keenan Womack

Like their NBA counterpart, Dallas' WNBA franchise won the top pick in the 2025 Draft, where they took UConn superstar Paige Bueckers, a generational talent that finished off her legendary collegiate career by winning a National Championship with the Huskies. Already, she is becoming one of the WNBA's biggest names, averaging 17.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game in her rookie season, and helping to develop the brand of women's sports in the DFW metroplex.
NBA Draft: Where Will Ace Bailey Land?

1 week ago | si.com | Keenan Womack

Rutgers star forward Ace Bailey has had some missteps in his pre-draft process so far according to sources like the Associated Press, declining workouts with several teams that are within his draft range. This decision has put his stock in jeopardy, as he was already a polarizing prospect due to efficiency issues and inability to either play make or put pressure on the rim.
Cooper Flagg given huge honor ahead of NBA Draft

1 week ago | si.com | Keenan Womack

The Mavericks hold the top overall pick in the NBA Draft this season, and will almost surely use it to select Duke star Cooper Flagg, a freshman phenom who became just the fourth-ever first-year player to win the Naismith Award in college basketball. The others? Kevin Durant (2007), Anthony Davis (2012), and Zion Williamson (2019). With his superstardom in full swing, Flagg continues to grow his brand despite not having played a single game in the National Basketball Association.
Lakers icon Magic Johnson outlines expectations for Luka Doncic in LA

1 week ago | si.com | Keenan Womack

Since the Luka Doncic trade that landed the Slovenian superstar in Los Angeles for Anthony Davis, many former players held varying opinions on the young star. For one, he is an all-time great offensive player already: he managed to make five All-NBA teams in his first seven seasons, and put up gaudy numbers to support the notion that he could be an NBA legend. READ MORE: Mavs shouldn't sign Russell Westbrook in free agencyBut to Lakers legend Magic Johnson, the numbers aren't enough.
Kyrie Irving gets real about mental health journey in NBA

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Keenan Womack

But what about the other part? The mental angle is often just as important as the body's function on the court or field. In honor of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving opened up about his struggles with staying grounded in an era where society grants very little privacy to athletes. On a recent livestream, Irving discussed the importance of recovering mentally. “It is Men’s Mental Health Awareness, but this is about awareness of your mental health,” Irving said.
Kyrie Irving gets real about mental health journey in NBA

1 week ago | si.com | Keenan Womack

For all of the access fans and media get to players in the NBA, there is still an unseen aspect of their lives that affects them both on and off the court. Everyone can observe the physical part: the injuries, the rehabbing, and the rest of the things that go into performing night in and night out in professional sports. READ MORE: Mavs shouldn't sign Russell Westbrook in free agencyBut what about the other part?
What Should Miami Heat Do with the No. 20 Pick?

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Keenan Womack

After a tumultuous season, the Miami Heat find themselves in a bit of a crisis heading into the 2025 NBA Draft. Franchise player Jimmy Butler forced his way out of the organization, which, amongst other things, resulted in a lopsided, non-competitive first-round exit at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers, 4-0. A team that once dominated the Eastern Conference, Miami is in dire need of an excellent draft, a difficult task considering they are picking 20th overall.
What Should Miami Heat Do with the No. 20 Pick?

1 week ago | si.com | Keenan Womack

After a tumultuous season, the Miami Heat find themselves in a bit of a crisis heading into the 2025 NBA Draft. Franchise player Jimmy Butler forced his way out of the organization, which, amongst other things, resulted in a lopsided, non-competitive first-round exit at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers, 4-0. A team that once dominated the Eastern Conference, Miami is in dire need of an excellent draft, a difficult task considering they are picking 20th overall.