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Isiah Thomas calls out NBA for ‘manipulating’ playoff format to help Lakers back in day

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the early stages of what could be a very impactful offseason for the future direction of the franchise. Lakers fans would be forgiven for reminiscing on the old days of the 1980s, when they won five NBA championships under the leadership of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. One […] The post Isiah Thomas calls out NBA for ‘manipulating’ playoff format to help Lakers back in day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama joins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon in NBA history

The San Antonio Spurs had their backs against the wall in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder after dropping Games 2 and 3, and they responded impressively. The San Antonio defense shut down the Thunder and Victor Wembanyama took over on both ends of the floor in a 103-82 win to even the series […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama joins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama joins legendary big man club in Game 4 vs. Thunder

Victor Wembanyama came, saw, and conquered in Game 4, leading the San Antonio Spurs past the Oklahoma City Thunder, 103-82, at Frost Bank Center on Sunday to tie the Western Conference Finals at 2-2. Wembanyama was visibly dejected after their loss in Game 3 and issued a stern challenge to himself. He did not disappoint […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama joins legendary big man club in Game 4 vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Imagine being in a Lakers uniform, passing up Kobe, passing up Kareem” — Kendrick Perkins insists LeBron James deserves a statue in L.A. – Basketball Network

“Imagine being in a Lakers uniform, passing up Kobe, passing up Kareem” — Kendrick Perkins insists LeBron James deserves a statue in L.A.  Basketball Network

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes playoff history not seen since Shaq

Victor Wembanyama joined Shaquille O’Neal and two other NBA legends in playoff history after a dominant performance in the San Antonio Spurs’ Game 3 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Wembanyama is going through the first postseason of his young NBA career with the Spurs. He shined in his third campaign as one […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes playoff history not seen since Shaq appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The bet LeBron James wouldn’t have made when joining Lakers

At the age of 41, LeBron James remains on top of his game. It was he who led the Los Angeles Lakers past the Houston Rockets in the first round. Now they face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals beginning on Tuesday night. Still, the concept of James still being […] The post The bet LeBron James wouldn’t have made when joining Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James reaches historic playoff milestone that easily clears Kareem, Michael Jordan

On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers dropped their first game of the postseason with an ugly 115-96 loss to the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their series. The loss extends the series for at least another game and sets up a Game 5 in Los Angeles later this week. It was a rough […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James reaches historic playoff milestone that easily clears Kareem, Michael Jordan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James Makes NBA History in Lakers-Rockets Game 1

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a stunning win on Saturday night for their Game 1 battle against the Houston Rockets. Amid the game, LeBron James hit yet another historical feat. The superstar forward became the oldest player in NBA Playoff history to record a double-double with points and assists. James checked […] The post LeBron James Makes NBA History in Lakers-Rockets Game 1 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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‘Jerry West: The Logo’ offers a fascinating look at what made an NBA legend great and complex

There will never be another like Jerry West again. West was a singular figure in sports history. He was so iconic that his silhouette inspired the NBA’s logo. As great a basketball player as he was, he was an even better basketball executive. He was the first three-time inductee into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of…

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