Angel Reese holds the record for most consecutive double-doubles. Recording your first double-double is one of the most special things a basketball player can do. But going on a double-double streak and breaking a league record with the streak as a rookie is remarkable. And on July 7, 2024, the Chicago Sky’s top rookie, Angel…
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Who Was The First WNBA Rookie To Record Triple-Double?
The first rookie to record a triple-double in the WNBA was Caitlin Clark. When Caitlin Clark got drafted into the WNBA in April 2024, many vets said she was going to have a hard time adjusting to the professional game. But as she has proved many times this season, her game suits the WNBA just…
Tyrone Bogues Shares How He Got The Name ‘Muggsy’
Here’s the story of how one of the most popular point guards got his legendary nickname. Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues was a fan favourite. Fans loved that he was always the shortest player on the court (standing at 5-3) but made up for that lack of height with hustle, especially on defence. Muggsy played his heart…
The Best Forgotten NBA Tag Team Duos of the 2000s
Here are the greatest NBA duos that aren’t talked about much. In the history of the NBA, there have been many great tag team duos that brought glory and jewels to their organizations. Magic and Kareem. Jordan and Pippen. Kobe and Shaq. But this story isn’t about them; it isn’t about the legendary tag teams…
‘Darkness to Light’ by Lamar Odom and Chris Palmer: Summary and Quotes
Here is a summary and the best quotes from Lamar Odom’s memoir. If you’ve never seen Lamar Odom ball and only know him for his affiliation with the Kardashian clan, what are you doing? This man was a really talented basketball player. He was doing things that players his size, especially during the 2000s, shouldn’t…
Udonis Haslem: The Miami Legend
U.D.’s No. 40 is retired and will never be worn again in Miami. Udonis Haslem is the greatest Miami Heat ever and was the definition of Heat Culture. He spent his entire 20-year career in Miami, the city he was born and raised in. In his two decades with the Heat, Haslem experienced a lot….
The 3 Greatest Orlando Magic Players Since Shaq
Shaquille O’Neal left a legacy in Orlando. But who picked it up after he left? Shaquille O’Neal joined the Orlando Magic in 1992 and led them to their first NBA Finals appearance in 1995. Now, a couple of decades later, the organization will honour him by retiring his No. 32. “I was Victor Wembanyama before…
‘Shaq Uncut: My Story’ by Shaquille O’Neal: Review and Quotes
A review of the story of one of the greatest players to step onto the hardwood. Shaquille O’Neal was one of the greatest centers to play in the NBA. He was a massive man, standing at 7-1 and over 300 pounds. But what made him special and thus different from other players his size was…
‘The Mamba Mentality: How I Play’: Review and Quotes
Kobe Bryant’s “The Mamba Mentality: How I Play” is a captivating look into the legend’s thought process. The Mamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobe Bryant is a fantastic and educational book for both basketball fans and players. In it, Bryant details his life and mindset as a professional basketball player. He uses photos that…
That Time Jason Kidd Recorded a Career High 25 Assists
Jason Kidd is one the greatest passers to play the game. This is the story of his best performance. Jason Kidd was one of the most talented players in NBA history. Not only was he able to rebound like the best of them (and the best of them were big centers), but he was able…