FromTheLand+FollowAre LeBron and Luka About to Be the NBA’s Most Dangerous Duo?The Lakers’ staff says it’s not just a mentor-pupil thing — LeBron James and Luka Doncic are pushing each other. Luka showed up this summer slimmer and sharper, crediting LeBron’s discipline in training and recovery. But it’s not one-way. Luka’s hunger is also fueling LeBron, keeping him from slipping into “old vet coasting mode.” That two-way loop of motivation could be scary. If Luka locks into Bron’s discipline while firing him up in return, the Lakers may have something different this year — a duo that could reset the league’s balance of power. So — are LeBron and Luka about to become the NBA’s most dangerous duo? #LeBronJames #LukaDoncic #Lakers #NBA #NBADebate #NBANews #NBAPartners #Sports 99Share
Beth Holland+FollowMichael Porter Jr.: “Steph Is the Only Shooter Clearly Better Than Me”On a livestream, Michael Porter Jr. made a bold claim about his place among NBA shooters: “Name the players in the league that can for sure shoot better than me? Stephen Curry, that’s the only one I’m giving like a clear elite, can shoot better than me.” MPJ (a career 40.6% from three) says he’s right there with the league’s elite, mentioning Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, Trae Young, and Duncan Robinson as guys “on the same level.” Is MPJ really second-best in today’s NBA? #MichaelPorterJr #StephCurry #NBA #NBADebate #NBAUnpopularOpinion #HotTake #BrooklynNets #BasketballTalk #Sports 113Share
Beth Holland+FollowPeak Bird vs Peak LeBron — Who You Got in a Series?Larry Bird or LeBron James at their absolute peak — who are you taking? The Case for Bird: Can play in any system, dangerous on and off the ball. Elite shooter who thrived without spacing. Killer mentality and clutch reputation. The Case for LeBron: Unmatched versatility, could score, pass, rebound, and defend at an all-time level. Helio offense built around him took teams to 10 Finals. Size, athleticism, and durability. Bird’s game flowed with team ball. LeBron’s heliocentric style carried weaker rosters to the Finals. Peak for peak, who are you rolling with in a series? #NBA #LarryBird #LeBronJames #NBADebate #GOATTalk #MyNBAGOAT #Sports 75111Share
Pamela Owens+FollowLeBron Has More Player of the Month Awards Than Kobe and MJ CombinedLeBron James has been named Player of the Month 41 times — more than Kobe Bryant (17) and Michael Jordan (16) combined. Kevin Durant is close behind them with 15. Consistency, longevity, dominance — LeBron’s regular season impact over two decades is unmatched in this stat. Is this one of the most underrated signs of LeBron’s dominance? #LeBronJames #KobeBryant #MichaelJordan #KevinDurant #NBA #NBADebate #NBAGreats #NBAHistory #Sports 619Share
guerrajohn+FollowT-Mac on Facing the GOAT: No One Tops MJT-Mac kept it real when a young fan asked if he was better than MJ—no hesitation, just respect. He admitted that even in his prime, going up against Air Jordan was a different experience. The glow, the mystique—MJ had it all. T-Mac had some epic duels with the GOAT, but he’s always been clear: nobody, not even King James, surpasses Jordan in his eyes. That’s coming from a guy who battled both legends on the court! #Sports #Basketball #NBA30Share
James Allen+FollowGeorge “The Iceman” Gervin on Today’s NBA: “I’d Score None”One of the greatest scorers in NBA history, George Gervin, was asked how many points he’d average in today’s game. His answer? “None, ’cause I couldn’t play it. These guys are just so much better than them guys. I had my turn, now it’s these guys’ turn — let ’em enjoy it, like I enjoyed it when I had my turn.” The humility is striking coming from a man who once dropped 33 PPG in a season and was famous for the silky finger roll. #GeorgeGervin #NBAHistory #Iceman #NBADebate #ScoringGreats #NBA #Sports 4225Share
Pamela Owens+FollowAir Jordan 3 “Black Cement” — Timeless ClassicFirst released in 1988, the Air Jordan 3 Black Cement is one of the most iconic sneakers ever made. Designed by Tinker Hatfield, it was the shoe that introduced the famous elephant print and the first to feature the visible Air unit. Michael Jordan wore them during the 1988 season — including his legendary Dunk Contest in Chicago. Since then, the Black Cement 3s have been retro’d multiple times, each release flying off shelves. A mix of history, design, and on-court legacy, the Black Cement 3 isn’t just a sneaker — it’s a piece of basketball culture. Where does this rank in your list of all-time Jordans? #AirJordan3 #BlackCement #Sneakerhead #MichaelJordan #NBAHistory #RetroVibes #Sports #NBA #KicksOnCourt 80Share
Beth Holland+FollowKlay Thompson: “Mavs Have the Best Frontcourt in the NBA”Klay Thompson is confident about Dallas’ ceiling this season: “I think we personally have the best frontcourt in the NBA when we're healthy…. And then getting a guy like D-Lo and having guard depth, I'm just really excited.” With him and Kyrie Irving in the backcourt, plus a healthy frontcourt rotation led by AD, Dereck Lively, and others — and now D’Angelo Russell adding guard depth — the Mavericks could be one of the most dangerous teams in the West. Do you buy Klay’s claim — best frontcourt in the league? #KlayThompson #DallasMavericks #NBA #KyrieIrving #NBADebate #NBANews #Sports 131Share
FromTheLand+FollowWho’s the Hardest to Guard?Four of the most unstoppable scorers the game has ever seen: Michael Jordan Kevin Durant James Harden Kobe Bryant Each had their own unique bag — footwork, shot-making, size, strength, creativity. But if you had to pick one… who was the toughest cover? #NBA #ScoringChamp #GOATDebate #Jordan #KD #Harden #Kobe #NBADebate #Sports 128Share
Beth Holland+FollowKobe Bryant Dominated the 2000s DecadeWhen you look back at the 2000s decade, no one touched Kobe Bryant’s level of dominance: Most Points: 21,065 Highest PPG: 28.2 Most Playoff Points: 4,053 Highest Scoring Season: 35.4 PPG Most Game Winners Highest Point Game: 81 And it doesn’t stop there: Most 20/30/40/50/60 point games of the decade Most playoff steals (226) Top 12 in assists, 4th in playoff assists 6th in playoff rebounds, 9th in playoff blocks From volume scoring to clutch shots to all-around impact, the 2000s truly belonged to Kobe. Is Kobe the undisputed Player of the Decade for the 2000s? #KobeBryant #NBAHistory #MambaMentality #NBA #GOATDebate #MyNBAGOAT #NBAStats #Sports 256Share