Saba Ahmed

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Pritha Debroy |Saba Ahmed

Stephen A. Smith takes his expression of liberty all too seriously, but has he gone too far this time? As the Pacers and Thunder lock horns in a rare high-stakes NBA Finals—every possession a war, every bucket and every Game hard-earned—Smith managed to steal the spotlight with a fiery jab at the city of Memphis. While fans were glued to the grit and grind of the Pacers’ last-minute dances around defenders and Jalen Williams draining clutch shots, Smith’s comments lit up social media.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Pritha Debroy |Saba Ahmed

Over 3 decades of playing, and 22 years into the NBA, survival and ruling come only when you create a legacy where players feel the heat to stare down the King in his court. We have seen for eight straight seasons from 2010–11 to 2017–18, LeBron James ruled the Eastern Conference, dragging teams to the Finals with a mix of power, precision, and unshakable will. Some from that time admitted to being intimidated, others stayed silent, but all felt the pressure.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Khelendra Yadav |Saba Ahmed

When Mark Cuban first took over the Dallas Mavericks in 2000, he didn’t just inject cash and innovation—he injected himself into the team’s very fabric. And in true Cuban fashion, he didn’t stop at the front office. Mark Cuban, the man who owes his franchise’s only NBA title to Dirk Nowitzki, once beat the Mavericks legend one-on-one—at least, that’s his story, and he’s sticking to it. However, there is a catch to how this otherwise unbelievable win came into place.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Pritha Debroy |Saba Ahmed

Have the guys at Gil’s Arena finally met their match in the form of a tiny internet sensation? While Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young never shy away from bold takes—whether it’s NBA drama, WNBA highlights, or massive contract deals—they may have overlooked one rising trend: LaBubu! Known for its adorable mischief and viral appeal, LaBubu has taken social media by storm. And this time, Nick, the 6 feet 7 giant, speaks on the cute Devils. Creepy yet cute, these charms are obsessed over by people.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Khelendra Yadav |Saba Ahmed

The Indiana Pacers have shown the NBA isn’t dead. The Finals, from being labeled as mediocre due to the absence of league biggies, is now rewriting the history books! But as Indiana’s improbable postseason run has the basketball world buzzing, it’s not just the players bringing the energy.