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Three Teams That Will Surprise The West
Want to give the author direct feedback? Follow @D_Withers02 on Twitter for more insight. In addition, become a real fan and check out The Athletes Hub apparel. In 2017, the entire NBA was overpowered by the Golden State Warriors. With a clear separation between the NBA Champions and the rest of the league, adjustments have […]
Should Carmelo Anthony Retire?
The NBA has treated its superstars well, but one player that should consider retirement is none other than Carmelo Anthony. After spending time with three different franchises over the course of fifteen years in the league, his ringless legacy is just a side note to an otherwise successful career. In the Olympics, Anthony was a […]
The Decision III: LeBron Joins The Lakers
After opting out of his deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday June 29th, LeBron James has made the decision to move to Los Angeles with the Lakers. After being swept by the Golden State Warriors in the recent NBA Finals, the MVP finalist looked for greener pastures outside of Cleveland. James for the first […]
Should San Antonio Trade Kawhi Leonard?
With the NBA free agency market opening on July 1st, there are a lot of unique headlines going into the off-season. One aspect to pay attention to is the situation between the San Antonio Spurs and superstar Kawhi Leonard, who recently requested a trade out of San Antonio. With all that in mind, should the […]
LeBron James Sweepstakes Analysis
The biggest headline heading into this NBA off-season will involve the decision Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James makes regarding his destination for next season. Whether he remains in Cleveland, joins a developing roster, or collaborates with a contender, James will have everyone’s attention over the summer. While certain teams certainly stand out, here are ten […]
James vs Jordan, or James vs Kobe?
Over the last decade, not a single basketball fan can envision an NBA Finals that did not include Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Lebron James. He is appearing in his ninth straight finals appearance that is only second to the great Bill Russell, and is in a rare space that even Michael Jordan can’t say are one […]
Five Superstars Lakers Should Target This Summer
The 2017-2018 season has come to its end for the NBA, and now that free agency has begun, I’ve decided to write about who the Los Angeles Lakers should sign to get back into the habit of playing postseason basketball. Here are a few of the many options: Julius Randle (PF, Los Angeles Lakers) Young […]
Clippers Reign Among Elite is Over
With all that talent the Los Angeles Clippers once contained, the franchise had no championships to show for it. During their peak, the Clippers never made it past the second round of the postseason, but had the roster to win it all. The play of Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, and others gave life […]
Five Contenders for NBA Rookie of the Year
The NBA playoffs are creeping up on us rather quickly, with the majority of the teams having close to twenty games left in the regular season. This season has thrown up a bunch of surprises, with trades playing havoc with a ton of team lineups. This season has seen the rise of a Laker we […]
Julius Randle is Earning Himself a Payday
For quite some time, the Los Angeles Lakers have been a franchise without a face since the days of Kobe Bryant. Although time will tell on whether Lonzo Ball or Brandon Ingram can emerge as the face of the purple and gold, one player that many are undervaluing is none other than Julius Randle. After […]