Gregg Popovich, now coach of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, discussed coaching Division-III Pomona-Pitzer in an exclusive interview with TSL.
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COMMENTARY: The sports world misses basketball dearly
It’s only been a little more than a month since the NBA shut down — since then, our everyday lives have changed dramatically in almost every way possible. While sports are among the least of the world’s concerns, sports fans suffer everywhere.
The King’s decline: James looks flawed amidst Lakers’ struggles
The Lakers have underperformed in LeBron’s first season with the team.
‘High Flying Bird’: How a new era in sports created a new era in sports movies
A few weeks ago, NBA agent Rich Paul announced that his client, superstar Anthony Davis was demanding a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Davis news shattered the world of sports for two reasons. First, the idea of a generational talent like Davis joining
As the NBA season tips off, LeBron James and the new-look Lakers hope to join the league’s elite
“LeBron James, four-time NBA MVP, three-time NBA finals MVP, fourteen-time NBA All Star, and two time Olympic gold medalist has agreed to a four year, $154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.” Klutch Sports Group, James’ agency, sent out that simple press release via Twitter July 1, and it
NBA Playoffs: Intriguing Matchups Should Lead To Exciting Finishes
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and most of the first-round matchups have been exciting as advertised. Competition was unusually evenly matched in both conferences this season, with nearly all of the seedings — and one of the playoff spots — determined on the final day of the regular
Three Takeaways From NBA’s All-Star Weekend
It’s no surprise that in Los Angeles, the land of cinema and Hollywood, the NBA’s stars shone bright this weekend. After days of press conferences that players used to speak out on political issues and give hints about the looming free agent class this summer, we finally arrived to
NBA Breakdown: What Outcomes from the First Three Weeks Tell Us About This Season’s Potential Playoff Contenders
We’re only three weeks into the NBA season, but a number of intriguing surprises have already emerged. With defending Eastern Conference champion Cleveland’s abysmal start to the year and the Orlando Magic’s hot start, many are questioning their preseason predictions across the league. But there is no need to worry my 5C basketball fans: I’ve
After Flurry of Off-Season Deals, NBA Finally Tips Off
We’ve passed the midpoint in October, which only means one thing for basketball fans: the start of another NBA season. After a whirlwind offseason where multiple superstars switched teams, the action is finally among us again. In the Eastern Conference, no news was bigger than Kyrie Irving’s demand to be traded