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Kobe Bryant Holds the Highest Scoring Record for an All-Defensive Player

In 2005–06, Kobe averaged 35.4 points per game—the highest single-season scoring average in NBA history by a player who also made the All-Defensive First Team. A true display of two-way dominance. That’s Mamba Mentality. #KobeBryant #MambaMentality #NBA #Lakers #BasketballHistory #Sports

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Robert Johansson

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Nike Hails LeBron James as the “Forever King”

LeBron James’ new Nike ad pulls no punches: “They called him the chosen one. He carried the weight of every expectation on his shoulders. But he never broke. We were all witnesses. Every rival was defeated. Every idol was destroyed. He took the crown and kept it. Behold the greatness. He is the forever king.” From “The Chosen One” tattoo as a teenager to becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and still dominating in Year 23 — LeBron’s career has been one of unmatched longevity and consistency. Do you believe LeBron is already the ‘Forever King’? #LeBronJames #Nike #NBA #GOATDebate #BasketballLegends #WitnessGreatness #MyNBAGOAT #NBAHistory #BasketballHistory #BasketballTalk #Sports

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Jeremy Lin Still Holds the Record for Most Points in First 5 Starts Since 1976

Since the NBA-ABA merger in 1976, no player has scored more points in their first five career starts than Jeremy Lin. Top 5: Jeremy Lin — 136 points Jared McCain — 133 Dan Issel — 129 Shaquille O’Neal — 129 Freeman Williams — 125 That “Linsanity” run in 2012 wasn’t just hype — it was historic. #JeremyLin #Linsanity #NBA #BasketballHistory #NBALegends #SportsStats #Sports

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Can Kevin Durant Surpass Kareem on the All-Time Scoring List?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar retired with 38,387 career points, a mark that stood as the NBA’s all-time scoring record for nearly 40 years. Kevin Durant currently has 30,571 points. That leaves him about 7,800 points shy of Kareem. The math: If KD averaged 22 PPG and played 65 games a season, he’d need about 5–6 more seasons to pass Kareem. At age 37 in the coming season, and with injuries limiting him in recent years, that seems a steep climb. Still, KD is one of the most efficient and consistent scorers the league has ever seen, so even if he falls short, his place among the greatest scorers in history is secure. So — does KD have a real shot at catching Kareem's all time scroing record? #KevinDurant #KareemAbdulJabbar #NBA #ScoringRecord #NBADebate #BasketballHistory #Sports

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Pamela Owens

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Is Jermaine O’Neal a Hall of Famer?

From 2001–2007 with the Pacers, Jermaine O’Neal was a force: 20.4 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 2.4 BPG 6× All-Star, 3× All-NBA He was one of the best two-way big men of his era, carrying Indiana to multiple playoff runs and anchoring their defense. But with career totals of 13,309 points, 7,261 rebounds, and 1,820 blocks — does his résumé stack up with Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame standards? Some argue his prime was too short, others say his peak dominance and accolades make him deserving. What do you think — is Jermaine O’Neal Hall of Fame worthy? #JermaineONeal #IndianaPacers #NBA #BasketballHistory #HallOfFameDebate #NBALegends #Sports

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Jeremy Lin Retires: A Pioneer for Asian Guards in the NBA

Jeremy Lin has officially retired after 15 years of professional basketball, calling it “the hardest decision I’ve ever made.” From going undrafted in 2010 to sparking “Linsanity” with the Knicks in 2012, Lin became the first American-born NBA player of Chinese or Taiwanese descent and proved that an Asian guard could thrive on the biggest stage. He went on to win a championship with the Raptors in 2019 and inspired countless fans across the world. “I will forever miss playing basketball in front of you all,” Lin wrote. “But our time will go beyond just playing. Here’s to what’s ahead.” More than his numbers, Lin’s journey shattered stereotypes and opened doors for the next generation. A true pioneer, his legacy reaches far beyond the court. #JeremyLin #Linsanity #NBA #AsianBasketball #NBALegends #BasketballHistory #TorontoRaptors #NewYorkKnicks #Sports

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Brittany Mills

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Is Kevin Durant Making a Valid Point Here?

On one hand, Steph proved he could win both before and after KD. On the other hand, Durant was Finals MVP in both of Golden State’s titles during his run — and those dominant performances were a big reason the Warriors became nearly unstoppable. So what do you think — is KD right to say those Finals MVPs matter just as much as Steph’s rings without him? #NBA #KevinDurant #StephCurry #NBADebate #DubNation #Sports #BasketballDrama #BasketballHistory #NBAChampion

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Beth Holland

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Otto Porter Jr. and Wilt Chamberlain — Twins From Different Eras?

The resemblance is uncanny 👀 NBA fans have joked for years that Otto Porter Jr. looks like Wilt Chamberlain’s long-lost grandson. With Wilt’s infamous claim of being with 20,000 women, the odds may be actually pretty high… #NBA #WiltChamberlain #OttoPorterJr #NBAMemes #BasketballHistory #SportsNews

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Pamela Owens

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Which of These Records Will Never Be Broken?

Some NBA regular season records feel untouchable: 🔹 Rasheed Wallace — 41 technical fouls in a season 🔹 Russell Westbrook — 42 triple-doubles in a season 🔹 Wilt Chamberlain — 48.5 minutes per game in a season 🔹 Walt Bellamy — 88 games played in a season All of them sound impossible in today’s NBA… but which one do you think truly stands the test of time? #NBA #NBADebate #NBARecords #WiltChamberlain #Westbrook #RasheedWallace #WaltBellamy #BasketballHistory #Sports

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Nicholas Buchanan

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Team USA’s 1996 Center Rotation Was Unfair

3 epic centers, David Robinson, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Shaquille O’Neal, all on the same roster. Three of the greatest big men in NBA history, anchoring the middle for Team USA in Atlanta. That combination of size, skill, and dominance in one lineup was pure nightmare fuel for the rest of the world. #TeamUSA #DreamTeam #Shaq #Hakeem #DavidRobinson #NBAHistory #Olympics #BasketballHistory

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