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Category: BBall History

The History of Ball Don’t Lie

Posted on 02/06/202308/31/2024 by Nam

The phrase Ball Don’t Lie was popular in the 90s and 2000s. But where did it originate from? Our team was down… a lot. And it didn’t help that I was playing poorly either. Not that we would have been winning if I was playing well, but the deficit would have been much smaller. My…

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What is a Traditional 3-Point Play?

Posted on 01/23/202310/20/2023 by Nam

Ever hear broadcasters say “traditional 3-point play” after a free throw is made? Well, here’s the history behind it. Okay, so I’ve been hearing this term -traditional 3-point play- a lot lately. It’s often used after a player shoots a mid-range jumper or attacks the rim, gets fouled, and still makes the shot.  Then, he…

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Ring Chaser: Ron Artest, the Indiana Pacers, and the Los Angeles Lakers

Posted on 12/19/202210/20/2023 by Nam

Despite having an unconventional career, Metta World Peace achieved a lot of things that many players have only dreamed of. Metta Sandiford-Artest did not have an ideal NBA career. He was drafted in 1999 by the Chicago Bulls –a year after Michael Jordan retired- but didn’t get any recognition until he was traded to the…

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Ring Chaser: Michael Finley, the Mavs, and the Spurs

Posted on 12/13/202210/20/2023 by Nam

Michael Finley won his first championship title in 2007 with a team that was once considered his foe. Although Michael Finley was drafted in the mid-90s, he didn’t make his first playoff appearance until 2001. But as soon as he got his first taste of the postseason, he couldn’t stop. He was on the Dallas…

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Ring Chaser: Kevin Willis’ Quest to Win A Ring

Posted on 12/05/202209/11/2024 by Nam

Kevin Willis’ journey to a ring showed him the value of patience and hard work. Kevin Willis is one of the greatest role players in NBA history. He was so good, in fact, that he was an NBA All-Star and an All-NBA player back in the 1991-92 season. But despite playing with some really good…

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Ring Chasers: Karl Malone’s Quest to Be an NBA Champion

Posted on 11/23/202209/11/2024 by Nam

Karl Malone is one of the greats who failed to get his ring. Despite being one of the -if not- best power forwards in the 90s, Karl Malone never won a championship title. He’s a 14-time NBA All-Star, 14-time All-NBA, 4-time All-Defensive, and 2-time NBA MVP. But the guy never got a ring. One of…

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Ring Chasers: Gary Payton’s Quest To Win A Ring

Posted on 11/14/202209/11/2024 by Nam

Gary Payton’s pursuit of an NBA championship ring was not easy. Gary Payton is one of the greatest point guards to ever play the game. He was a high-IQ, aggressive defender and a well-rounded offensive player. He was able to stop the best players in the league and knock down shots in their faces. This…

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Ring Chasers: Mitch Richmond’s Quest to Be an NBA Champion

Posted on 11/07/202208/16/2024 by Nam

The story of how Mitch Richmond, one of the best shooting guards in the era, had to swallow his pride to attain a championship ring. Mitch Richmond was always the leader of his team. He was always the first option and always led his teams in scoring and always defended the opposing team’s best player….

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Chris Paul’s Ridiculous 11,000th Assist

Posted on 10/27/202205/28/2024 by Nam

CP3 got his 11,000th assist by lobbing an oop against the Clippers. Chris Paul is a pretty good passer. The guy recently reached 11,000 assists on Sunday, Oct. 23 in a game against his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers. He only needed two more dimes at the start of the game. His 10,999th assist…

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The Lakers Dynasty – How Kobe and Shaq Took the NBA by Storm

Posted on 07/12/202209/28/2024 by Nam

The Los Angeles Lakers were, by far, the best team in the 2000s. Here is their story. In the early 2000s, the Los Angeles Lakers were the most feared team in the NBA. They had two dominant players in Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant and their play was conducted by the brilliant Phil Jackson. They…

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