Photo by Cátia Matos on Pexels.com Basketball in Nigeria was invented by a man named Walid Zabadne and started in the late 50’s. Walid Zabadne became the first president of the Nigerian Basketball Federation and the sports was introduced in Africa by missionaries and colonial administration during the middle of the 20th century but started to gain recognition in the year 1964 in Nigeria and … Continue reading History of Basketball in Nigeria
Barcelona basketball team have condemned the racist abuse suffered by Nigerian player James Nnaji before the final against Real Madrid. According to local media reports, during the teams' arrival at the WiZink center in Madrid, where Tuesday’s Liga Endesa final took place, several Madrid fans hurled insults at Barca players, including racist slurs toward Nnaji. … Continue reading Barcelona condemn racist abuse of Nigerian player
For anyone expecting sweeping changes from the Boston Celtics this offseason, team president of basketball operations Brad Stevens is throwing a bit of cold water on that idea. After a season in which the Celtics fell one game short of a return to the NBA Finals, Stevens said he sees a team in need of … Continue reading NBA: Celtics confirm Joe Mazzulla will return as Head Coach
No disrespect to the rest of the Atlanta Hawks players but Trae Young couldn't have done more than what he did against the Boston Celtics in this playoff series. State Farm Arena was packed after Young himself pushed for Game 6 with a fantastic performance in Boston that got him the usual treatment from Celtics … Continue reading Trae Young’s Atlanta Hawks can’t handle Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics, the title contenders
Russell Westbrook insisted there is no animosity between himself and former teammate Kevin Durant as the former MVPs prepare to face one another in the NBA playoffs. Durant and Westbrook starred together on the Oklahoma City Thunder for eight seasons between 2008 and 2016, after the duo were drafted in successive seasons by the Western … Continue reading Russell Westbrook opens up on relationship with Kevin Durant after “beef” rumours
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer on Tuesday (Feb 7), setting the new mark with a fadeaway jumpshot late in the third quarter of a home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. James, who entered the game needing 36 points to break Abdul-Jabbar’s record of … Continue reading LeBron James becomes NBA’s all-time leading scorer
Free agent NBA center Tristan Thompson revealed Friday that he texted Kyrie Irving to tell him it's time for them to reunite with LeBron James. The three of them won a ring together in 2016 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Irving, 30, requested a trade earlier in the day after failing to close contract negotiations with the Brooklyn Nets. Thompson, 31, is currently starting his … Continue reading Read Kyrie Irving’s response to Tristan Thompson text about reunion with LeBron James
Basketball fans are long used to seeing the likes of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade on the sidelines of their kids' sporting endeavours, so it was no surprise to see Zaire Wade being cheered on by his father at the Basketball Africa League Combine in Paris this past weekend. The BAL Combine, on Jan. 15 and 16, … Continue reading Dwyane Wade watches son Zaire play again after injury scare
October 19, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during a stoppage in play against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports A federal jury awarded $16 million to Vanessa Bryant, widow of Kobe Bryant, in a lawsuit against Los … Continue reading Kobe Bryant’s widow wins $16m over crash site pictures
Mike Fratello, who followed 16 years as an NBA head coach with a successful career in the broadcast booth, is the winner of the 2022 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award. It is given annually by the National Basketball Coaches Association, which announced the honor on Sunday. “Mike Fratello’s accomplishments are well documented, both as a coach and … Continue reading Mike Fratello wins Lifetime Coaching Achievement Award
Mike Brown, assistant coach to Steve Kerr in the Golden State Warriors, has reached a four-year deal with the Sacramento Kings to become the franchise's new head coach, according to ESPN. Brown and the Kings had a two-day meeting agreeing on the contract. He will finish the ongoing NBA playoffs with the Warriors before taking … Continue reading Sacramento Kings to hire Mike Brown as new head coach
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has been named the 2021-22 NBA Most Valuable Player (NBA), ESPN reported on Monday. Jokic has joined Giannis Antetokounmpo to become the second player to win the NBA top award in two straight seasons. Antetokounmpo, who did it right before Jokic, was a finalist of the race together with … Continue reading Nikola Jokic wins NBA MVP again
Enes Kanter passed Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James without exchanging a word during pregame warmups on Friday night, but the Boston Celtics center's sneakers said more than enough. Lebron James and Enes Kanter One of Kanter's sneakers featured James' likeness being crowned by Chinese president Xi Jinping. The other read, "I am informed and … Continue reading LeBron James slams Enes Kanter for ‘money over morals’ comment
When you’re the son of Michael Jordan and you play basketball, the spotlight is on you whether you want it or not. With that legacy to live up to, a lot is expected when you take the court. Adidas vs Nike With Michael’s longtime, lucrative relationship with Nike, it’s not a surprise that his son would want to … Continue reading $3m AT STAKE: How Adidas and Nike fought ‘dirty’ over Michael Jordan’s son, Marcus
The basketball, and sporting world has lost a giant with the death of legend Kobe Bryant, who perished in a helicopter crash. To remember Bryant, we celebrate his life and rich legacy through his words. Bryant and his daughter Gianna were among nine people killed in the crash in Calabasas, California. Bryant, 41, and Gianna, … Continue reading 10 Unforgettable quotes from Kobe Bryant
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