Kenny Kluska

New Jersey

Sports Writer at Last Word On Sports

Diehard Knicks, Marlins, and Giants fan. Teacher/YouTuber/NBA Writer for Last Word on Sports

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Articles

Former NBA Champion To Join Trail Blazers Coaching Staff

2 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Kenny Kluska

Entering the 2024-25 NBA season, many believed Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was a lame duck coach. While he had a team option for 2025-26, the lack of progress Portland had shown made it seem as if Billups would not be retained. Having a preseason O/U win total of 21.5, Portland widely exceeded that number as they finished 36-46. The Trail Blazers gave Billups an extension, keeping him behind the bench.
First Team All-Rookie Member Expected To Miss Start Of 2025-26

2 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Kenny Kluska

While the Memphis Grizzlies struggled down the stretch, made a late coaching change, and were swept from the opening round of the playoffs, there were some positives that fans could take from the season. The team had an excellent rookie class led by Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells. They finished fifth and third respectively in Rookie of the Year voting. Both were named to the All-Rookie First Team.
10 Best NBA Draft Picks In New Orleans Pelicans History

2 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Kenny Kluska

The New Orleans Pelicans are scheduled to have the seventh overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Let’s take a look at the Pelicans best NBA Draft picks in franchise history. It’s not necessarily the 10 best players ranked in order as where they were selected was taken into consideration. This includes their time as the New Orleans Hornets and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets as well. Only time with the team is credited, so someone like Dyson Daniels isn’t here after his season with the Atlanta Hawks.
10 Best NBA Draft Picks In Washington Wizards History

3 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Kenny Kluska

The Washington Wizards are scheduled to have the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Let’s take a look at the Wizards best NBA Draft picks in franchise history. It’s not necessarily the 10 best players ranked in order as where they were selected was taken into consideration. This includes their time as the Chicago Packers, Chicago Zephyrs, Baltimore Bullets, Washington Bullets, and Washington Wizards.
With Hiring Of Jordan Ott, Devin Booker Ties NBA Record

3 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Kenny Kluska

It seems hard to believe, but Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will be entering his 11th year in the NBA in 2025-26. Spending his whole career with one team, he has become a star in the league. Some of his accolades include four All-Star appearances, two All-NBA teams, averaging more than 25 points for seven straight seasons, and reaching the NBA Finals in 2021. Still just 28 years old, he has accomplished this despite very little continuity.
10 Best NBA Draft Picks In Utah Jazz History

3 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Kenny Kluska

The Utah Jazz are scheduled to have the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Let’s take a look at the Jazz best NBA draft picks in franchise history. It’s not necessarily the 10 best players ranked in order as where they were selected was taken into consideration. Keep in mind players such as Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert were acquired in draft day deals and were not actually drafted by the Jazz.
Rick Carlisle Attempting To Become Fourth Head Coach To Do This

3 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Kenny Kluska

A champion as a player in 1986 with the Boston Celtics, Rick Carlisle began his head coaching career in 2001. This is his 23rd season as a head coach in the NBA, and his second trip as a head coach to the NBA Finals. In 2011 while with the Dallas Mavericks, his team won the franchise’s first ever championship in six games over the Miami Heat.
10 Best NBA Draft Picks In Charlotte Hornets History

3 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Kenny Kluska

The Charlotte Hornets are scheduled to have the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Let’s take a look at the Hornets best NBA draft picks in franchise history. This includes the draft picks made by the Charlotte Hornets from 1988-2001, the Charlotte Bobcats from 2004-2013, and again the Charlotte Hornets from 2014 on. It’s not necessarily the 10 best players ranked in order as where they were selected was taken into consideration.
Stay Or Go? Predicting What Happens With Knicks Free Agents

3 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Kenny Kluska

The New York Knicks reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. They fell two wins short of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. The franchise hasn’t won a title since 1973. With the team getting closer to reaching their ultimate goal, let’s predict if the Knicks key free agents will stay or leave in the offseason. Stay Or Go? Predicting What Happens With Knicks Free AgentsTurning 26 years old on September 19, Precious Achiuwa played this season on a $6 million deal.
The Best NBA Players To Wear Jersey No.2

3 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Kenny Kluska

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is getting ready for his first appearance in the NBA Finals. It was a banner season for the 26-year-old as he was also named MVP for the first time. The 6-foot-6 guard has averaged more than 30 points for three-straight seasons and made the All-NBA First Team each of those years as well. Throughout his seven-year career, he has worn #2 on the back of his jersey. Along with SGA, here are some of the best NBA players ever to wear jersey No.2 during their career.