Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon has one of if not the best back-to-the-basket post games in NBA history. He continues to teach NBA players the art form that continues to fade out as the face-up big man becomes more prevalent. According to the Dream himself his best student was a certain Los Angeles Lakers guard who's retiring in a matter of games. “I’ve worked with a lot of players but the one who really capitalized on it the most is Kobe Bryant” Olajuwon told Sporting News in an interview over the weekend. “When I watch him play he'll go down in the post comfortably naturally and he'll execute it perfectly.”
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As fans get ready to say goodbye to the Black Mamba it's hard not to reminisce about what Kobe has accomplished over the last 20 years. You may be surprised to learn that his greatest accomplishment happened off the court! According to The Players’ Tribune piece published yesterday Brian Shaw revealed that Kobe used to be able to memorize every single lyric on a Jay Z album...within 24 hours of it coming out.
Kyrie Irving finally admitted he needs to be a better leader, and it couldn't have come at a better time.
There's a sweet-shooting NBA point guard taking over in Northern California and his name is Seth Curry. The younger brother of reigning MVP Stephen Curry has gradually been making more and more of a name for himself with the Sacramento Kings. During Monday night's win over the Phoenix Suns Seth put up his first double-double scoring 20 points and dishing 15 assists.
With a disappointing season nearly in the rearview mirror, Jason Kidd may be out as the Milwaukee Bucks' head coach.
Jason "White Chocolate" Williams is one of the most exciting players to ever step on an NBA hardwood. Williams recently returned to Orlando for a pickup game at the Amway Center, and unsurprisingly flashed some legit handles during the festivities.
Los Angeles native Kendrick Lamar grew up following Kobe Bryant's every move. The Compton rapper recently recorded an incredibly powerful tribute to Bryant, and it further exemplifies how much he's meant to the City of Angels over the past two decades.
The New York Knicks may not conduct a real search for a permanent head coach, so any interest in David Blatt can't be taken seriously right now.
It sounds like Randy Wittman's days as Washington Wizards head coach are numbered.