The 101 greatest nicknames in NBA history - The Rookie Wire
WEBApr 1, 2021 · Some originate as terms of endearment, while others are bestowed as labels of ineptitude. That got us wondering about where some of the greatest players in basketball history — such as Michael Jordan (Air), LeBron James (King James) and Earvin Johnson (Magic) — rank in the pantheon of great NBA nicknames. Baseball, with its long and rich history, once generated vivid monikers such as the ...
2022 NBA Mock Draft 6.0: Final predictions for every pick - The …
WEBJun 20, 2022 · Teams around the NBA will be curious to see how the Orlando Magic approach the No. 1 pick. Magic president Jeff Weltman said on Monday the team hasn’t finalized its pick yet, but the candidate pool appears to have narrowed to Chet Holmgren or Jabari Smith Jr.. NBA draft workout tracker 2022: Where prospects have visited The rumors and speculation are beginning to heat up as is typically the ...
How do Shaq’s regular season stats rank in NBA history? - The …
WEBFeb 23, 2022 · Total points scored: 28,596 (8th all time) As a rookie during the 1992-93 season, Shaq averaged 23.4 points per game for the Orlando Magic. From there, he averaged at least 26 points a night for the next ten seasons. O’Neal’s size, strength, and touch simply over-powered opposing defenses. Even during the second half of …
Ronnie 2K on NBA 2K23, the future of the game and more - The …
WEBJuly 9, 2022 3:19 pm ET. The newest edition of NBA 2K23 has finally been revealed, with Devin Booker gracing the cover of the iconic game. Booker joins Michael Jordan, as well as Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird as the cover athletes this year. The 2K franchise has grown massively over the past few years and has become part of the NBA canon.
NBA draft combine 2022: Top measurements, other testing for …
WEBMay 19, 2022 1:43 pm ET. The NBA draft combine tipped off on Wednesday as 80-plus prospects competed in various on-court activities in front of scouts, coaches and executives in Chicago, Illinois. The combine features 5-on-5 games, strength and agility testing, shooting drills, measurements and other related on-court exercises.
2021 NBA Mock Draft: The final projections for all 60 picks
WEBJul 26, 2021 · Memphis and New Orleans on Monday executed the first trade ahead of the NBA draft. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Grizzlies will be sending Jonas Valanciunas and the 17th overall pick to the Pelicans for Steven Adams, Eric Bledsoe, the 10th pick on Thursday and a 2022 first-rounder. …
History on This Day: Magic select Shaq No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft
WEBJun 24, 2020 · On this day in 1992, the Orlando Magic selected 7-foot-1 center Shaquille O’Neal of Louisiana State University with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. The 1992 NBA Draft took place in Portland, Oregon, marking the first time the event was held outside of New York. O’Neal and the rest of the rookie class attended the NBA Draft at the ...
WNBA salaries are only part of the player compensation package
WEBApr 17, 2024 · WNBA salaries are only part of the player compensation package. The WNBA’s recent Collective Bargaining Agreement started in 2020 and runs through 2027, but there is an option to opt out of the agreement earlier. WNBA and the Players Association each have the option, exercisable by providing written notice …
Chatting with Ronnie 2K about the official NBA 2K23 season …
WEBOctober 21, 2022 6:47 pm ET. The hit video game NBA 2K23 has released its annual simulation for the 2022-23 season and may surprise some fans. Using the game’s powerful in-game engine, 2K has offered predictions for results and end-of-season awards. Rookie Wire chatted with the digital marketing director of the game, Ronnie 2K.
'Fo' Fo' Fo': 76ers' Moses Malone makes playoff prediction on this …
WEBlike follow. May 31, 2021 11:58 am ET. After posting the best record in the NBA, Moses Malone predicted on this day in 1983 that the Philadephia 76ers would sweep their way to the championship when he declared “Fo’ Fo’ Fo'” prior to the start of the playoffs. Of course, the 76ers nearly delivered on his prediction.