Derrick Rose, one of the most celebrated and resilient athletes in NBA history, officially announced his retirement after a remarkable 16-year career. His journey, marked by breathtaking highs and heartbreaking lows, began in the rough streets of Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood and took him to the heights of NBA superstardom. From becoming the youngest MVP in… Continue reading
Former six-time NBA All-Star and Rookie of the Year winner Blake Griffin has announced retirement from the NBA. After a luxurious Griffin played 14 seasons in the NBA, made five All-NBA teams, and was the 2011 slam dunk contest champion. His most memorable with the LA Clippers was during the 2010s in their iconic “Lob… Continue reading
Retirement is a bittersweet moment for any athlete, even the greatest ones, and that’s what Rajon Rondo, one of the most prominent point guards of his generation, experienced recently. Rondo announced his official retirement from the NBA after a successful 16-year career that saw him play for nine different teams across the league, leaving a… Continue reading
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the list of 14 Finalists who have been selected from various committees, including North American, Women’s, Men’s Veterans, Women’s Veterans, International, and Contributors. The announcement was made during the NBA All-Star Weekend in 2024. The Finalists will be presented to the Honors Committee for consideration for election… Continue reading
The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a 19-foot bronze statue of their late superstar, Kobe Bryant, on Thursday, outside their downtown arena. The 4,000-pound statue depicts Bryant wearing his white No. 8 jersey and walking off the court with his right index finger raised, after his historic 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors in January 2006…. Continue reading
Written in 2022, but recently published. The Memphis Grizzlies are set to retire Marc Gasol’s jersey number, No. 33, in a ceremony that will take place on April 6, 2022, during their game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This announcement comes as a tribute to Gasol’s outstanding contributions to the team during his 11-year tenure with… Continue reading
Milojević, an international basketball icon, suffered a heart attack at a private team dinner Tuesday. Inside the NBA honors the memory of Warriors assistant Dejan Milojević, who suffered a heart attack Tuesday. He died age 46. Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević, a mentor to two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and a former star… Continue reading
Andre Iguodala, a former NBA player, had a long and successful career in basketball. He played for 19 seasons in the NBA, primarily with the Golden State Warriors for eight seasons and Philadelphia 76ers for eight seasons. He also spent two seasons with the Miami Heat (2019-2021) and one season with the Denver Nuggets (2012-13)…. Continue reading
Free Ebook Download: THE RISE AND FALL OF DERRICK ROSE FROM SUPER STAR TO BUM CHAPTER 1: THE RISE HIGH SCHOOL Derrick Rose joined Simeon Career Academy in 2003. Despite his reputation, he played for the first-year students and JV basketball for the Wolverines. He wore No. 25 in Honor of Ben “Benji” Wilson,… Continue reading