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"If he's the Beast of the East, I'm the Greatest of the Best in the West" - Shaquille O'Neal on his motivation in 1998

3 weeks ago | basketballnetwork.net | Brian Yalung

Shaquille O'Neal was the NBA's most dominant force, one that didn't care who was in his way. His mission was to be the best player in the Western Conference and claim the spot among the Los Angeles Lakers greats. After joining the Lakers in 1996, Shaq dominated the opposition. With talented players like Alonzo Mourning of the Miami Heat around, O'Neal's initial focus was to be the best player in the Western Conference, while Mourning had a unique nickname in his conference.
“I started that podcast because of the way our sport was being covered” - LeBron James on why he started a podcast with JJ Redick

4 weeks ago | basketballnetwork.net | Yakshpat Bhargava

Some people believed that LeBron James, who rarely appeared on talk shows or podcasts, started his own podcast with JJ Redick before the 2024-25 season to position the 15-year NBA veteran as the frontrunner for the Los Angeles Lakers head coach job. However, the four-time MVP was quick to debunk all those speculations recently, revealing the real reason why he launched his "Mind The Game" podcast.
"They going to have to re-change the rules for somebody to break this" - Paul Pierce thinks LeBron James' 50K-point record may never be broken

1 month ago | basketballnetwork.net | Brian Yalung

LeBron James proves that age is just a number as he continues to shatter NBA records. The latest feather in the Los Angeles Lakers superstar's cap is being the first player to reach 50,000 NBA career points. Bron achieved the feat in the Lakers win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, March 4. This put him 6,000 points clear of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who has a total career point tally of 44,149.
Paul Pierce thinks JJ Redick deserves more respect for the Lakers' success this season: "JJ is out here looking like a young Pat Riley"

1 month ago | basketballnetwork.net | Shane Acedera

The Los Angeles Lakers are the hottest team in the NBA right now, and many are crediting their new dynamic duo—LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Much has been said about how LeBron has willingly deferred the playmaking chores to Doncic and how he's embraced his new role. Meanwhile, Doncic looks more like himself in every game under his Laker belt.
"Nah, we're not doing any of that" - DeAndre Jordan scoffs at notion Kevin Durant rejected Warriors trade because he didn't want to move

1 month ago | basketballnetwork.net | Brian Yalung

In February, word spread that the Golden State Warriors considered bringing back Kevin Durant. The superstar forward, however, spurned that opportunity, and most critics believe it was because of his history with the Warriors.
"Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will finish their careers with at least 3 rings" - Cousins drops bold prediction for the Celtics duo

1 month ago | basketballnetwork.net | Brian Yalung

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are undoubtedly one of the NBA's deadliest one-two punches. After years of being questioned, the Boston Celtics duo silenced doubters after delivering the 2024 NBA championship. Although winning one title is quite an achievement, the next question is how many championship rings Tatum and Brown can collar. DeMarcus Cousins recently gave his take on "Run It Back" and dropped a bold forecast for the Celtics duo. "I think these guys end their career with three rings.
Pat Riley had one key message for his Lakers after they lost to Boston in the 1984 Finals: "You can't be nice guys and win"

1 month ago | basketballnetwork.net | Brian Yalung

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics had memorable battles in the 1980s. Both teams exchanged wins and losses throughout the years, but one loss that really stung the Purple and Gold was in the 1984 NBA Finals, where Boston won the championship in seven games. Lakers coach Pat Riley vowed he'd make changes and also had one crucial message for the team. "We have to try and create a new attitude toward the work ethic. You can't be nice guys and win.
"I think the NBA is afraid of it" - Paul Mokeski feels the NBA is avoiding a USA vs. World All-Star Game to avoid embarrassment

2 months ago | basketballnetwork.net | Brian Yalung

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is over and, like previous installments, has drawn heavy criticism. The new format was hardly impressive, seen more as a program than an actual basketball game. After failing again to appease the fans, Adam Silver needs to brainstorm again. The possibility of staging a USA vs. World ASG format has been suggested. Former Milwaukee Bucks center Paul Mokeski believes it is the way to go but shares why the league may hold off on it. "I think they are afraid of it.
"How are you gonna shoot over him? How are you gonna defend him?" - Napheesa Collier feels Wemby would win a hypothetical NBA 1-on-1 tournament

2 months ago | basketballnetwork.net | Brian Yalung

The NBA continues to look for ways to innovate the annual All-Star Weekend, an event that has waned through the years. The league has tried different gimmicks to alleviate that but has not gained ground. Hence, the All-Star festivities could use something new. One of the most popular suggestions is a one-on-one tournament pitting the league's top stars. Unrivaled Basketball League co-founder and WNBA star Napheesa Collier feels it would be great.
Kevin Garnett thinks the Phoenix Suns need a makeover: "It ain't working, bro"

2 months ago | basketballnetwork.net | Jonas N. Panerio

For all the firepower the Phoenix Suns possess on their roster, things have gone by the wayside this season. Despite having an all-time great in Kevin Durant and legitimate All-Stars Devin Booker and Bradley Beal on the team, Phoenix sits in 11th place in the Western Conference standings and out of the playoff picture. Whether it’s injuries or the disjointedness of their performances, Kevin Garnett has had enough.