Trae Young has become a polarizing figure in his third season in the NBA – apparently among his colleagues as well. What makes the Atlanta Hawks guard so strident? And is that really even the case? It’s shocking how much can change with one calendar year. In early 2020, Corona was associated predominantly with the […]
The term “point forward” has not existed that for long, and there haven’t been that many of the special players in the NBA. But even just a little time at the point guard position has helped some of the game’s biggest superstars in the past in their development. The latest example for it is Zion […]
DeMar DeRozan has undoubtedly gone through a considerable development in his career – transforming from a one-dimensional shooting guard with the Toronto Raptors to a three-point shooting power forward with the San Antonio Spurs. A closer look shows just how multi-faceted and nuanced the metamorphosis has been. Basketball fans with some literary background might […]
At 35 years old, Chris Paul’s career looked almost over. The point guard was then traded for a fourth time and Paul is once again showing with the Phoenix Suns how he can shape a franchise. And why he remains a “point god”. The NBA finds itself in a major shift. The days of players […]
Kristaps Porzingis has been regarded as the second franchise player alongside Luka Doncic since his arrival with the Dallas Mavericks in 2019. Then came injuries and his poor start to the 2020-21 season. Can the Latvian be the second star next to Doncic that the Mavericks need? Kristaps Porzingis has been a big question mark […]
Early on in his fifth season in the league, Jaylen Brown has been displaying previously unknown strengths and appears to be well on his way to becoming a star. The Boston talent is the prototypical two-way player but also one of the most interesting individuals off the court. Jaylen Brown’s development in the NBA […]
The one constant in the career of Zach LaVine has been inconsistency. The guard has played a number of different roles for numerous coaches. For a long time, LaVine was labeled as a highlight dunker. In Chicago, he is now developing into an All-Star level playmaker. Zach LaVine burst onto the scene for NBA fans […]
Seth Curry spent nearly his entire life in the shadow of his older brother and had to wait a long time for his breakthrough. But the youngest member of the NBA royals has developed into a nearly perfect role player – especially for his new team. Curry may not be the first name that stands […]
After a long injury break, Kevin Durant is finally back and wants to continue his Hall of Fame career. The run of a complicated player is long from being over. What’s another minute when the wait had already seemed like an eternity? Kevin Durant doesn’t need to force anything – he’s passed all that. It […]
Last weekend, I boarded a plane to Paris with my colleague Sophia to visit the infamous QUAI54 Streetball World Championship. Being a huge basketball fan my whole life this invitation from Jordan Brand was sent to the perfect recipient. I was really excited and curious what these days would have in store for me. In preparation […]
