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…
Ring Chaser: Kevin Willis’ Quest to Win A Ring
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…
Ring Chasers: Karl Malone’s Quest to Be an NBA Champion
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…
Ring Chasers: Gary Payton’s Quest To Win A Ring
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…
Ring Chasers: Mitch Richmond’s Quest to Be an NBA Champion
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….
Do the Jordan Clarkson Workout to Build Durability for Basketball
Jordan Clarkson is talented. But it’s his ability to miss limited games that make coaches want to acquire him. Jordan Clarkson got skills! He’s one of the best offensive players and can score like the best of them. In 2020-21, he averaged 18 points per game off of the bench and won the sixth man…
Chris Paul’s Ridiculous 11,000th Assist
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…
How to Shoot like Klay Thompson
Want to improve your shooting form? You should practice like one of the best, Klay Thompson. It’s not an overstatement to say that Klay Thompson is one of the most talented shooters. But if you need evidence, here are some of his accolades: He won the 2016 3-point shooting contest and is on his way…
What is the Gortat Screen? (One of the Best Ways to Free Up a Driving Lane)
Curious what the Gortat Screen is? I was too. So, I did some research and here’s what it is. Daniel Gafford was interviewed after practice during the preseason in 2022 and was asked what Marcin Gortat taught him. He said he learned a lot of stuff, such as shooting with his off-hand, screening, and rim…
How to Get Better At Basketball like Jimmy Butler
Do you want to drastically improve in basketball like Jimmy Butler? Here’s how he did it. Jimmy Butler was not a good offensive player in his few seasons in the NBA. The 30th overall pick in the 2011 draft, who was selected after Derrick Williams, both Morris brothers, and a dude named Chris Singleton, averaged…