Though Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are known as the “Splash Brothers” together, it’s the reigning MVP who won the NBA’s three-point shootout on All-Star Saturday Night a year ago and is generally regarded as the “lead” of the duo. But his teammate and practice companion, Andre Iguodala, says he isn’t even the best shooter within his own backcourt. Though Curry shoots a shade better on a percentage basis from distance than his mate Thompson (45.4% to 42.0%), the margin is close enough where a
Tweet of the Night: Draymond Green becomes latest ‘Crying Jordan’ victim
Golden State’s star forward Draymond Green was understandably emotional when he heard the news late this week that he was selected to the Western Conference All-Star team for the first time in his career. [Read more…]
Three-Man Weave: Should Kobe Bryant Be An All-Star?
We are back with a long-overdue edition of the Three-Man Weave, taking a look at the NBA All-Star Game starters. What did the fans get right? What did they get wrong? Should Kobe Bryant be part of the All-Star Game? And what does John Malkovich have to do with all of this? Let’s get right to it. 1. Which Eastern Conference player should have been an All-Star starter? [Read more…]
SH Blog: Pierce will opt out of contract with Wizards; Lakers actively pursuing Cousins through trade; Charlotte to host 2017 All-Star game
“The Truth” is what Doc Rivers might just need to order for him to finally get the Los Angeles Clippers over the hump. Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce, aka “The Truth”, is expected to opt out of his $5.5 million player option with the team. David Aldridge of NBA.com is reporting the 10-time All-Star is looking to reunite with Rivers in Los Angeles: As I reported as likely to happen a couple of weeks ago, Paul Pierce will opt out of his