The 101 greatest nicknames in NBA history - The Rookie Wire
WEBApr 1, 2021 · Some originate as terms of endearment, while others are bestowed as labels of ineptitude. That got us wondering about where some of the greatest players in basketball history — such as Michael Jordan (Air), LeBron James (King James) and Earvin Johnson (Magic) — rank in the pantheon of great NBA nicknames. Baseball, with its long and rich history, once generated vivid monikers such as the ...
How do Shaq’s regular season stats rank in NBA history? - The …
WEBFeb 23, 2022 · Total points scored: 28,596 (8th all time) As a rookie during the 1992-93 season, Shaq averaged 23.4 points per game for the Orlando Magic. From there, he averaged at least 26 points a night for the next ten seasons. O’Neal’s size, strength, and touch simply over-powered opposing defenses. Even during the second half of …
Michael Jordan stats: Where Jordan ranks all-time in each category
WEBMar 30, 2022 · In fact, Jordan averaged 30.1 points per game for his entire career. Doing that for 15 seasons is sure to put you in rarified air. That said, Jordan ranks only 96th in total games played in NBA history. (At the time of this writing, he’s about on par with Rudy Gay for total games played.) In 1986-87, Jordan added a monstrous 37.1 points per game.
History on this Day: Shaq wins Rookie of the Year with the Magic
WEBMay 6, 2020 · After finishing eighth in the NBA in scoring, Orlando Magic center Shaquille O’Neal was crowned the 1992-1993 NBA Rookie of the Year on May 6, 1993. O’Neal averaged 23.4 points, 13.9 rebounds, 3.5 blocks and 1.9 assists in 81 games played as a rookie. His 13.9 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game each ranked second among all players in …
History on This Day: Magic select Shaq No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft
WEBJun 24, 2020 · On this day in 1992, the Orlando Magic selected 7-foot-1 center Shaquille O’Neal of Louisiana State University with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. The 1992 NBA Draft took place in Portland, Oregon, marking the first time the event was held outside of New York. O’Neal and the rest of the rookie class attended the NBA Draft at the ...
Ronnie 2K on NBA 2K23, the future of the game and more - The …
WEBJuly 9, 2022 3:19 pm ET. The newest edition of NBA 2K23 has finally been revealed, with Devin Booker gracing the cover of the iconic game. Booker joins Michael Jordan, as well as Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird as the cover athletes this year. The 2K franchise has grown massively over the past few years and has become part of the NBA canon.
NBA Rookie of the Year: The 6 players to win the award unanimously
WEBJul 30, 2023 · But, only six players have ever unanimously won Rookie of the Year. The award has been given to the top first-year player since the 1952-53 season when Don Meineke of the Fort Wayne Pistons won. Thirty of the non-active winners have been inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and 23 were drafted with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
2022 NBA Mock Draft: Projecting every pick after early entry …
WEBJun 3, 2022 · The field of draft hopefuls was narrowed down this week with 111 prospects withdrawing from consideration ahead of the early entry deadline. It largely went by drama-free, but there were some surprises that withdrew, such as N.C. State guard Terquavion Smith. NBA draft workout tracker 2022: Where prospects have visited.
NBA draft combine 2022: Which prospects have received invitations?
WEBlike follow. May 6, 2022 12:38 pm ET. With the NBA pre-draft process in full swing, reports are beginning to surface of those prospects that have received invitations to compete in the combine. The combine will run May 16-22 in Chicago, Illinois, and include executives and scouts from all 30 teams. Teams each year submit a list of the players ...
Spurs news: Victor Wembanyama issues warning to NBA regarding …
WEBMar 18, 2024 · Victor Wembanyama is putting up historic numbers this season with the San Antonio Spurs, and the No. 1 pick had another impressive outing on Sunday.. Wembanyama produced a game-high 33 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists and seven blocked shots in a 122-115 overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets in Austin. He went 14-of-26 from the field, including 1-of-4 from 3-point range, in 36 minutes.