Analysis: All-NBA will be more like an All-World team this season, once again
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: All-NBA will be more like an All-World team this season, once again

Associated Press  

The voting hasn’t taken place yet, though it’s fairly obvious that Denver’s Nikola Jokic will be the NBA’s MVP this season and therefore extend the record streak to six consecutive years in which a foreign-born player wins that trophy. Unless New York’s Jalen Brunson averages at least 101 points per game this week, which seems unlikely, the scoring champion will be Dallas’ Luka Doncic. The only U.S.-born player to make first-team All-NBA last season was Boston’s Jayson Tatum, and that’ll probably be the case again this season even with Embiid ineligible for such an award because of the new NBA rules surrounding participation and a 65-game minimum required for consideration. It’s just unfortunate that only one person has to win.” James Harden was the last U.S.-born player to win MVP, and that was in 2018. International players have gotten 456 of a possible 503 first-place MVP votes since. He wants a competitive game; players listened to those pleas and still played absolutely no defense in this year’s game at Indianapolis, where the 200-point mark by a team got crossed for the first time.

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The idea of a US vs. World matchup in the NBA All-Star Game has some player support
1 month, 1 week ago

The idea of a US vs. World matchup in the NBA All-Star Game has some player support

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Victor Wembanyama has already gone up against the U.S. in international events, most notably last year’s Paris Olympics when he led France’s march to the gold medal game against the Americans. “I think that when you get events like this, All-Star Weekend, we don’t worry about the competition,” said 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns. …

LeBron goes No. 1 in All-Star draft, and Barkley goes for international flair with his squad
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LeBron goes No. 1 in All-Star draft, and Barkley goes for international flair with his squad

Associated Press  

LeBron James got drafted No. And while the NBA considers one day having a U.S. vs. the World format for its midseason showcase, there will be a taste of what that could be at this year’s All-Star Game as well. This year’s All-Star will be a four-team tournament: the winner of the Rising Stars competition for first- and second-year players …

LeBron James and Anthony Davis will reunite at All-Star Game thanks to Shaquille O’Neal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James and Anthony Davis will reunite at All-Star Game thanks to Shaquille O’Neal

LA Times  

LeBron James and Anthony Davis, formerly teammates on the Lakers, will play together again at the All-Star Game. And while the NBA considers one day having a U.S. vs. the World format for its midseason showcase, there will be a taste of what that could be like at this year’s All-Star Game as well. The following is a breakdown of …

NBA still talking about expanding its footprint in Europe, Adam Silver says
2 months ago

NBA still talking about expanding its footprint in Europe, Adam Silver says

Associated Press  

PARIS — The NBA is still exploring ways to expand its role in European basketball and those talks with FIBA and other stakeholders will continue, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday. “We are looking very closely to see if there’s an opportunity to professionalize the game to another level here, to create a larger commercial opportunity,” Silver said. And ultimately, that’s …

NBA considering tournament-style format for 2025 All-Star Game: Sources
4 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA considering tournament-style format for 2025 All-Star Game: Sources

New York Times  

The NBA is strongly considering changing its 2025 All-Star Game to a tournament style format that would pit groups of All-Stars against one another, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Friday. Adam Silver told The Athletic earlier this month that the NBA was considering changing its All-Star Game format again and that he had talked to Golden State Warriors …

Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in Europe
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in Europe

Associated Press  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was walking around a French neighborhood with his family earlier this week while visiting for the Paris Olympics and NBA jerseys were being worn by people everywhere he looked. The NBA is ramping up talks with FIBA, the sport’s global governing body, on how to best increase its competitive footprint in Europe either …

NBA considering change to All-Star Game format: Sources
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA considering change to All-Star Game format: Sources

New York Times  

The NBA is considering changing the All-Star Game format from the current player draft back to Eastern versus Western Conference, among other concepts, sources briefed on discussions told The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Mike Vorkunov. Here’s what you need to know: Changes to the All-Star Game format have been a topic of discussion at recent Board of Governor and general …

2022-23 All-NBA teams: MVP Joel Embiid in 1st squad, LeBron James selected for 19th time in career
1 year, 10 months ago

2022-23 All-NBA teams: MVP Joel Embiid in 1st squad, LeBron James selected for 19th time in career

Hindustan Times  

All-NBA squads for the 2022-23 season were announced on Wednesday night. Joel Embiid, LeBron James Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were the other four players who were selected for the All-NBA First Team. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made it to the …

NBA All-Star Game 2023: Who our voters picked for East and West starters and why
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA All-Star Game 2023: Who our voters picked for East and West starters and why

New York Times  

Starters for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game were revealed Thursday night on TNT. Josh Robbins East starters Backcourt: Tyrese Haliburton, Donovan Mitchell; frontcourt: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid West starters Backcourt: Stephen Curry, Luka Dončić; frontcourt: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Nikola Jokić I know I speak for my colleagues when I tell you voting for honors such as starting …

NBA All-Star Game picks for 2023: From Antetokounmpo to Zion, who makes our cut?
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA All-Star Game picks for 2023: From Antetokounmpo to Zion, who makes our cut?

New York Times  

We’re ready to withstand heavy criticism. He ranks third in the league in scoring, at 31.7 points per game — and he’s doing so even though injuries have limited the Bucks’ usual No. East’s first three out Bam Adebayo, Heat: Adebayo is averaging a career-high 21.4 points per game, but what puts him on the edge of earning an All-Star …

FIBA World Cup 2019: Kobe Bryant says days of 'Dream Team' are gone after Team USA's quarter-final ouster
5 years, 6 months ago

FIBA World Cup 2019: Kobe Bryant says days of 'Dream Team' are gone after Team USA's quarter-final ouster

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After Team USA’s failed FIBA World Cup campaign, Kobe Bryant said: “The days of the 1992 Barcelona ‘Dream Team’ are gone so it’s going to be tough.” Kobe Bryant leapt to the defence of the United States basketball team after their failed World Cup campaign, saying on Friday: “The days of the 1992 Barcelona ‘Dream Team’ are gone.” A Team …

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