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This meme shows former NBA player Nick “Swaggy P” Young in complete confusion. This is a very popular meme because of its ambiguity as far as topics it is applicable for. The meme was made from a screen grab of video documenting the life of Nick Young. I think what makes this meme so interestingContinue reading “Meme Post”

Times Are Changing

The NCAA will now allow college athletes the opportunity to benefit from their name, image, and likeness. Before this ruling, NCAA student-athletes were not able to profit off of their likeness. Meaning that larger-than-the-sport athletes like Zion Williamson could benefit off of their image and not be reprimanded for making money off of their talents.

Jalen Green Chooses NBA G-League Over NCAA

The nation’s top high school basketball prospect made his decision to skip college and go to the NBA’s development league. This decision was monumental because basketball players are required to complete one year post-high school graduation to be eligible for the NBA draft. Players who did not want to enroll in college would previously haveContinue reading “Jalen Green Chooses NBA G-League Over NCAA”

This Video Shaped My Life

I stumbled upon this video on worldstarhiphop.com in the summer of 2011 amidst an NBA lockout. I was heading into the eighth grade, poised for success in basketball in the coming year. As a huge fan of basketball and a sneaker lover, this video genuinely touched my heart. I can remember watching this video atContinue reading “This Video Shaped My Life”

For Those Who Miss Sports

Damn, I Miss Sports

As the days get warmer and the sun sets later, we get closer to that sweet spot in the year in which sports get REALLY interesting. Unfortunately the Covid-19(Coronavirus) pandemic has suspended or delayed all major sporting events that would be occurring right now, leaving many sports fans sad and restless. No March Madness, noContinue reading “Damn, I Miss Sports”

Kobe Bryant: Legacy of a Champion

Thank You Kevin Love

Amid the coronavirus panic and NBA season suspension, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is donation $100,000 to supports stadium workers at the Cavaliers’ stadium, Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Love did this to support employees of the stadium who will be without work now that the season is suspended. A statement from Love’s instagram post read, “ThroughContinue reading “Thank You Kevin Love”

Coronavirus’ Impact on Sports

When we first got word that Utah Jazz Center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19(Coronavirus), the hope that an NBA season would continue was immediately deflated. The first case of an NBA player contracting the virus would surely mean that the league would now have to make a BIG decision. After receiving the news, theContinue reading “Coronavirus’ Impact on Sports”