History on This Day: Magic select Shaq No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft
WEBOn June 24, 1992, the Orlando Magic selected Shaquille O’Neal, a 7-foot-1 center from LSU, with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft. O’Neal was the Rookie of the Year and an All-Star in his first season with the Magic before joining the Lakers in 1996.
The 101 greatest nicknames in NBA history - The Rookie Wire
WEBApr 1, 2021 · A subjective list of the most colorful and creative monikers in basketball history, from Air Jordan to Zo. Find out the origin and meaning of each nickname and see photos of the players who made them famous.
NBA Rookie of the Year: Finalists revealed for 2021-22 season
WEBApril 17, 2022 6:16 pm ET. On Sunday, the NBA unveiled the three finalists for the Rookie of the Year award on TNT based on the voting results from a global panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley and Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes were announced as the ...
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.
How do Shaq’s regular season stats rank in NBA history? - The …
WEBFeb 23, 2022 · This web page lists Shaq's career regular season stats in various categories, such as points, rebounds, blocks, and free throws. It does not mention his wingspan, which is 7'7", according to NBA.com.
History on this Day: Shaq wins Rookie of the Year with the Magic
WEBOn May 6, 1993, Shaquille O’Neal was named the 1992-1993 NBA Rookie of the Year after averaging 23.4 points and 13.9 rebounds per game. He became the first rookie since Michael Jordan to be an All-Star and helped the Magic improve their record by 20 wins.
NBA Power Rankings: Celtics jump Timberwolves for the top spot
WEBDec 29, 2023 · Rookie Wire ranks each NBA team from worst to first based on their performance in the first half of the season. See how the Celtics jumped to No. 1, the Pistons extended their losing streak, and the Spurs' young star Victor Wembanyama.
Pat Riley on Michael Jordan: ‘As a rookie, he wasn’t a rookie’
WEBApr 20, 2020 · Pat Riley, the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers at the time, offered high praise for Jordan during his rookie season, saying he didn’t act like a rookie and didn’t play like one, either. Jordan was named a starter in the All-Star Game that season and is still one of the few players to earn that honor as a rookie.
Top 50 NBA salaries for the 2021-22 season - The Rookie Wire
WEBDec 3, 2021 · Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden and LeBron James are among a handful of players who will earn more than $40 million. With that in mind, Rookie Wire presents the top 50 salaries in the NBA for the 2021-22 season below. [Source: HoopsHype salary database] Griffin will be paid $29,764,126 …
2021 NBA Mock Draft: All 60 picks post-lottery edition - The …
WEBJun 23, 2021 · See the latest projections for the top prospects in the 2021 NBA draft after the lottery results. Find out who the Pistons, Rockets, Cavaliers and other teams are expected to pick and why.
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