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Brandy Rodriguez

The New Torchbearer for the Lakers?

From Jerry West to Kareem, Magic, Shaq, Kobe, and now LeBron — the Lakers have always had a superstar carrying the torch. Now the torch is passing to Luka Doncic. Could Luka really carry the torch the way Magic, Kobe and LeBron did? #NBA #Lakers #LukaDoncic #LeBronJames #NBAHistory #NBADebate #NBALegends #Sports

Nicholas Buchanan

Phil Jackson in 1995: “Scottie Is the Greatest All-Around Player”

Back in 1995, Phil Jackson had high praise for Scottie Pippen: “Scottie is such an unselfish player; he’s the greatest all-around player in the NBA right now... Now no one can score like Michael, and scoring is a wonderful thing to do, but it’s not the end-all, end-all.” Even in MJ’s shadow, Pippen’s all-around game — defense, playmaking, versatility — earned the respect of one of the greatest coaches ever. #ScottiePippen #PhilJackson #NBAHistory #Bulls #NBALegends #NBAHistory #Sports

FromTheLand

John Hollinger’s Top 10 Greatest Defenders of All Time

The Athletic’s John Hollinger took on the impossible task of ranking the NBA’s greatest defenders ever: Bill Russell Hakeem Olajuwon Tim Duncan Kevin Garnett Rudy Gobert Scottie Pippen Draymond Green David Robinson Ben Wallace Kareem Abdul-Jabbar From Russell’s dominance to Gobert’s modern rim protection, the list spans generations. What do you think — did Hollinger get this right? Who’s missing from your top 10? #NBA #Defense #GreatestDefenders #NBALegends #BasketballDebate #Sports

James Allen

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

Robert Johansson

Kobe Bryant Would’ve Turned 47 This Month

Sometimes it’s bigger than debates. On August 23rd, Kobe Bryant would’ve celebrated his 47th birthday. If you grew up in the 90s or 2000s, you couldn’t escape his greatness — whether you loved the Lakers or rooted against them, Kobe was must-watch every single night. One of the very few players you could fairly compare to MJ, not just in playstyle but in mentality. It still feels unreal that he, Gigi, and so many others were lost in that crash. Gigi would’ve been in her second year of college now, turning 20 next May. Instead of slander or endless comparisons, this is about remembering what Kobe meant — the work, the competitiveness, the inspiration. His legacy is still alive everywhere the game is played. #MambaForever #KobeBryant #NBA #MambaMentality #LakersNation #NBALegends #GigiBryant #WNBA #Sports #MambaOut

Robert Johansson

Who’s the 3rd Greatest Point Guard of All Time?

Magic Johnson and Stephen Curry are the clear consensus top two. But the race for #3 all-time PG is wide open. Unlike other positions, the top title-winners at PG (KC Jones with 8, Bob Cousy with 6, Derek Fisher with 5) aren’t usually in the convo. Among the usual candidates: Isiah Thomas (2 rings) Jerry West (1 ring) Oscar Robertson (1 ring, triple-double season) Steve Nash (2× MVP, 0 rings) John Stockton (all-time assists & steals leader, 0 rings) Chris Paul (0 rings, but longevity & all-around greatness) So the debate comes down to what you value most: titles, MVPs, stats, or overall impact. Who’s your pick for the 3rd greatest PG ever? #NBA #PointGuard #NBADebate #NBAHistory #GreatestPGDebate #NBALegends #Sports

James Allen

Did Dwyane Wade Deserve MVP Over LeBron in 2009?

The 2008-09 season gave us two monster years from LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Wade: 30.2 PPG, 7.5 APG, 5.0 RPG, 2.2 SPG, 1.3 BPG, 49.1 FG% LeBron: 28.4 PPG, 7.2 APG, 7.6 RPG, 1.7 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 48.9 FG%, 34.4 3P% Records: Cavs 66-16 (best in NBA), Heat 43-39 Wade led the league in scoring and stuffed the stat sheet on both ends, while LeBron put up an all-around MVP campaign and carried Cleveland to the NBA’s best record. Who should’ve won MVP that season: Wade or LeBron? #NBA #LeBronJames #DwyaneWade #MVP #NBADebate #NBALegends #BasketballTalk #Sports

Robert Johansson

Kobe 4 “Finals MVP” — The Sneaker Legend That Defined Mamba Moments

Let’s talk about the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 “Finals MVP”, the silhouette Kobe rocked during the 2009 Finals when he claimed his first Finals MVP and led the Lakers to championship glory. This shoe combines elite performance with championship swagger—lightweight, low-cut, and loaded with Zoom tech that let Kobe fly. Rated by fans as one of the top Kobe signature models (often just behind the silent killer Kobe 5), the Kobe 4 is praised for its durability, traction, and game speed. It’s a design that helped redefine what a basketball shoe could be—and became a go-to among players and sneakerheads alike. #Kobe4 #FinalsMVP #Sneakerhead #KobeBryant #MambaMentality #LakersNation #NBAlegends

Pamela Owens

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

Beth Holland

Is Ja Morant Already Better Than Prime Westbrook?

Looking at the numbers, accolades lean toward Russ: 3× All-NBA, 3× All-Star by age 26 Better rebounding, steals, and FT% But Ja’s case is strong: 22.6 PPG, 7.4 APG on .469 FG% through his first 307 games Already led his team past the first round as a clear #1 option, putting up absurd stats against elite defenses — something Russ never did as the main guy in OKC. So the question is: are we underrating Ja’s impact compared to what Westbrook had accomplished by the same age? #JaMorant #RussellWestbrook #NBA #NBADebate #BasketballTalk #NBALegends #Sports

Tag Page NBALegends

The New Torchbearer for the Lakers?

Phil Jackson in 1995: “Scottie Is the Greatest All-Around Player”

John Hollinger’s Top 10 Greatest Defenders of All Time

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

Kobe Bryant Would’ve Turned 47 This Month

Who’s the 3rd Greatest Point Guard of All Time?

Did Dwyane Wade Deserve MVP Over LeBron in 2009?

Kobe 4 “Finals MVP” — The Sneaker Legend That Defined Mamba Moments

Is Jermaine O’Neal a Hall of Famer?

Is Ja Morant Already Better Than Prime Westbrook?