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4 days ago |
basketballnetwork.net | Julian Eschenbach
Verbal clashes in the NBA are usually as civil as the situation allows. But sometimes, these exchanges get heated and personal. A clear example happened in May 2005. At that time, Shaquille O'Neal made some harsh comments about then-Los Angeles Lakers owner, the late Jerry Buss. "Big Diesel" dropped all diplomacy and made statements that quickly grabbed headlines. An explosive splitOf course, the tension between Shaq and Jerry didn't just appear out of nowhere.
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5 days ago |
basketballnetwork.net | Yakshpat Bhargava
In the NBA world, George Karl may have never led his team to a championship as a head coach, yet he remains one of the most respected basketball minds who has ever coached in the league. While, in recent years, fans have become more accustomed to seeing the 73-year-old taking jabs at different modern-day players or presenting his bold opinions unapologetically, as it turns out, his confrontational demeanor didn't begin in retirement.
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6 days ago |
basketballnetwork.net | Julian Eschenbach
Money doesn't just influence daily life — it also plays a major role in how the NBA operates, especially when contracts are on the table. Financial expectations can become such a sticking point that even long-term partnerships end up breaking down. A good example is what happened between Steve Nash and the Dallas Mavericks in the 2004 offseason. Even though the reigning All-Star was a key player, he and the Mavericks couldn't agree on the terms of a new contract.
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1 week ago |
basketballnetwork.net | Brian Yalung
Dennis Rodman may have been known as a defensive player, but that didn't mean he had no offensive game. "The Worm" contributed offensively when the opportunity came, primarily close to the basket. What the Detroit Pistons forward was not known for was taking jump shots. One forgettable highlight in the 6-foot-8 forward's career was taking a questionable jumper in the dying seconds of Game 7 of the 1988 Finals.
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1 week ago |
basketballnetwork.net | Brian Yalung
The Chicago Bulls retired Michael Jordan's No. 23 jersey twice, the second time in 1999, a moment that everyone dreaded. The franchise was in a rebuild model, and there was no telling what the future held for the Windy City squad. Retiring MJ's legendary number meant no future Bulls player could wear it. As for players on other teams who donned that same jersey number, Bulls general manager Jerry Krause said it would result from Michael's legendary run with the franchise.
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