Terrence Jordan

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Terrence Jordan

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are parts of arguably the greatest basketball rivalry we’ve ever seen. The two Hall-of-Famers had intertwining careers that led to them first meeting in the national championship game, then facing off in countless Lakers-Celtics battles, and then eventually, and eventually becoming teammates on the Dream Team and developing a special friendship. Outwardly, Magic and Larry were very different, and the two’s differences were often framed through their race.

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Terrence Jordan

No matter their record or status, the Los Angeles Lakers are consistently one of the most newsworthy teams in the NBA. From the sustained excellence of LeBron James or the drafting of his son Bronny, to the blockbuster Luka Dončić trade to the subsequent failed Mark Williams deal, they are constantly, inevitably in the news.

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Terrence Jordan

When it comes to discussing who the greatest NBA player of all time is, most fans fall into two camps. They’re on Team MJ or Team LeBron, and neither side is likely to be swayed by this point. You can’t appear on a basketball podcast these days without proffering your opinion on which player deserves to be called the GOAT. Whether it’s right before the NBA Finals are set to begin or at a slow point in the offseason, it’s always a good time to let the GOAT takes fly.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Terrence Jordan

Some places in the US have a certain reputation. Compton, California, is definitely one of them, thanks to the many rap songs produced about it from hometown artists like Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar. As someone who’s never been to Compton, the first thing I think of when I hear the name is that it’s a dangerous place.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Terrence Jordan

Increased postseason physicality has led to a lower average points per possession and a slower tempo around the league, resulting in much lower scores on average. It was rare to see teams score under 100 in the regular season, but in these playoffs, it has become commonplace, even if there are outliers like last night’s Thunder-Wolves game, which ended 128-126. Personally, LeBron is built to handle a more physical game, even at the age of 40.