Paolo Songco Articles - Page 307

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant recently shared one of the many factors that contributed to him being widely considered as one of the greatest to ever play the sport. According to the retired five-time NBA champion, learning the sport in Italy allowed him to master the technical aspect of the game: “It gave me […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo added another feather to his cap on Sunday night with a career performance against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 24-year-old logged a career-high 52 points against the Sixers, and in the process, became only the third European to eclipse the 50-point mark in the history of the league. This is per Antigoni […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden played through a strained neck on Sunday night in a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and he did appear a bit worse for wear. The reigning Most Valuable Player winner was not his usual self in this one, and the fact that he failed to get to the free-throw line […]

Houston Rockets small forward Danuel House kept it going on Sunday, as he put forth another noteworthy performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Rockets came out on top of this one, 117-102, and House definitely played his part in the victory. Following the win, the 25-year-old shed some light on why he believes he has been playing […]

Indiana Pacers fourth-year big man Myles Turner has established himself as one of the team’s key pieces for the future. As with the progression of his status as one of Indiana’s elite, the rise of his fame has naturally gone hand-in-hand with the same. However, Turner has no bigger fan than his grandmother, who was […]

It appears the Miami Heat will be coming in a bit shorthanded in a crucial matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. According to the Heat, fourth-year forward Justise Winslow will be forced to sit this one out due to a thigh issue: https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1107300883161845767 Winslow is dealing with a thigh bruise, which will prevent him […]

This season in the NBA has unquestionably been one of the most colorful ones we’ve had in recent memory. There have been no shortage of narratives throughout the year, with some even transcending beyond the four corners of the basketball court. It has gotten to a point where there are now some people who believe […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal was on fire yet again on Saturday as he torched the Memphis Grizzlies for a game-high 40 points on 12-of-17 shooting. Following his team’s 135-128 defeat, Grizzlies veteran big man Joakim Noah expressed his admiration towards Beal, despite admitting his frustration towards the loss. Joakim Noah on Bradley Beal: “Bradley […]

The San Antonio Spurs have quietly been on a seven-game winning streak. The Spurs won again on Friday, as they took care of business against the New York Knicks, 109-83. Following the victory, San Antonio head coach Gregg Popovich had some motivational words for his team, while also reiterating how their defense plays a pivotal […]

One of the hottest names in the NBA today is unquestionably, Jalen Brunson of the Dallas Mavericks. Practically a nobody just a few of weeks ago, the 22-year-old has emerged as one of the biggest surprises of the second half of the season. Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle had nothing but good things to say […]

The Milwaukee Bucks notched their second straight victory on Friday — and their fourth in the last five games — as they mounted an impressive come from behind victory against the Miami Heat. Following his team’s 113-98 win, Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer emphasized the importance of defense, and how he wants this to be […]

The Milwaukee Bucks produced an extraordinary performance on Friday against the Miami Heat as they secured a huge comeback victory in the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was extremely pleased with how his team battled back to come out with a 113-98 victory, and following the win, the 24-year-old explained why these […]

After two consecutive losses on Saturday and Monday, the Charlotte Hornets were back to winning ways on Friday as they were able to secure a 116-100 victory against the Washington Wizards. Following the win, Hornets head coach James Borrego shared how pleased he was with the victory, stating that their hard work over the past […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey was one happy man after his team defeated a LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers side on Friday, 111-97. Following the easy win, coach Casey was asked if he would have preferred if James had been able to suit up on the evening so that the Pistons would have faced […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George recently shed some more light on the huge decision he made last summer. According to the six-time All-Star wing, an early exit from last season’s playoffs ultimately played a huge role in his decision to re-sign with the Thunder rather than joining the Los Angeles Lakers. “Looking back on […]

Houston Rockets team insider Alykhan Bijani has just announced that veteran point guard Chris Paul is set to sit out the team’s matchup against the Pheonix Suns on Friday. Chris Paul is OUT (rest) for the #Rockets tonight. — Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) March 15, 2019 This does not come as a shock considering the fact […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently took a quick trip down memory lane. On Twitter, the 34-year-old shared an awesome highlight reel of two-time All-Star forward Larry Johnson — a mixtape that left LeBron in absolute awe of Johnson’s brute strength and physical superiority. My Goodness!! A straight up Animal man! Grandma Ma 👵🏾 […]

Portland Trail Blazers big man Enes Kanter has taken to Twitter to make his strong feelings against terrorism abundantly clear to the public. Kanter has never been known to keep his political views to himself, and his most recent rant is something that we can all agree on. TERRORISM HAS NO PLACE IN OUR WORLD!!!!!!!!!!Hate […]

It has recently been revealed that Chicago Bulls prized rookie Wendell Carter Jr. has been linked to an alleged Georgia Tech strip club incident. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach provided some very particular details pertaining to the highly-publicized scandal that has recently taken the NCAA by storm. A former Georgia Tech assistant coach is being charged by the NCAA with […]

The Utah Jazz organization went in hard on the fan that recently had a highly-publicized verbal altercation with Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook. The team decided to apply a lifetime ban on the fan, which was seen by most as an admirable move by the Jazz geared towards protecting players from abusive supporters. Jazz […]

With the result of this season now a foregone conclusion for the struggling Los Angeles Lakers, veteran point guard Rajon Rondo has recently shared his thoughts on his team’s inability to meet pre-season expectations. According to the 32-year-old, their problems connecting from distance played a pivotal part in the team’s downfall. LAL has shot 34.8% […]

Despite its poor showing over the past number of seasons, the New York Knicks still remain to be one of the richest franchises in the league as well as (supposedly) a prime destination for free agents. However, in recent years, the Knicks have failed to land a bona fide superstar via free agency. There are […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-year guard Lonzo Ball was heavily linked to a move away from L.A. towards the tail end of last month’s trade deadline frenzy. However, nothing came to fruition, and the promising 21-year-old still remains to be part of the Purple and Gold. Ball recently opened up to Shams Charania of The Athletic. […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Lonzo Ball has missed his team’s past 20 games due to a lingering ankle problem. It was also recently reported that the Lakers have decided to shut down the 21-year-old for the rest of the season as part of his road to recovery. However, despite a disappointing sophomore season, Ball has […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is unquestionably one of the top big men in the game today. However, as it turns out, the 23-year-old actually possesses some larger-than-life aspirations. According to Jokic himself, his dream to be the great Michael Jordan. “Michael Jordan,” Jokic said when asked about the type of player he want to […]

For those wondering what has been keeping former six-time NBA All-Star big man Amar’e Stoudemire busy these days, we have the answer for you. Stoudemire has been playing in the Israeli Basketball Premier League for Hapoel Jerusalem over the past few of years. He has had such a significant impact on the local league of […]

In a recent interview with The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry, Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen opened up about his particular style of coaching. Specifically, the 53-year-old head honcho described the philosophy he possesses when it comes to the offensive aspect of the game: “I like to play smart,” Boylen said. “Run when it’s appropriate, when […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen recently sat down with Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic to define what he believes to be the most important aspect of coaching is. According to the 53-year-old, it all boils down to leadership: “Everything rises and falls on leadership,” Boylen stated. “I know that. It’s a priority to me. I’m […]

New York Knicks rookie Allonzo Trier is apparently a huge fan of Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant. The 23-year-old shooting guard called out a random top 5 NBA players list on Twitter for its omission of the reigning back-to-back Finals MVP: 🤨 KD died? https://t.co/UU8KiY9kS6 — Allonzo Trier (@ISO_ZO) March 12, 2019 Trier does […]

Now at the tail end of his final season in the league, Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade has recently admitted that one regret he holds in his decorated career is his inability to take care of his body at a younger age. Wade spoke with Justin Tinsley of The Undefeated and explained exactly why he wishes […]

The sporting world was rocked on Tuesday when news broke that the Cleveland Browns had agreed to terms with the New York Giants for the trade of 26-year-old wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Cleveland fans everywhere were rejoicing, including none other than the Portland Trail Blazers’ C.J. McCollum, a long-time Browns supporter. In a recent […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers unofficially waving the white flag on their current season, the national media are now beginning to nitpick the team and the reasons behind their collapse. Bill Oram of The Athletic is pitting team president Magic Johnson against head coach Luke Walton and his coaching staff, reporting that Johnson refused to heed […]

At 32, Boston Celtics big man Al Horford is currently showing no signs of slowing down. He has been having another remarkable year for the C’s, and he has played a pivotal role in the team’s drive for another extended postseason run. According to Horford, he expects to play for at least another eight years, […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris recently spoke about the mid-season trade that brought him to the city of brotherly love. The 26-year-old Sixers stud recently spoke with The Athletic’s Shams Charania, wherein he opened up about his initial reaction upon learning about the deal. “I was excited,” said Harris. “The talent level of this group […]

The San Antonio Spurs handed the Milwaukee Bucks only their 17th loss of the season on Sunday, as coach Gregg Popovich and his men emerged victorious against the league leaders, 121-114. However, one of the highlights of the evening was when a bat flew across the court to interrupt the highly entertaining contest. Chaos ensued, […]

Miami Heat third-year wing Derrick Jones Jr. is definitely one of the most outstanding dunkers in the NBA today. So much so that whenever he takes off for a jam, his teammates expect nothing less than another spectacular highlight-reel type of play. Such is the burden of a dunk specialist, and Jones recently explained why […]

The Houston Rockets notched their eighth straight victory on Sunday in a tight encounter against Southwest rivals, the Dallas Mavericks. Rockets veteran point guard Chris Paul had another horrid shooting night in the 94-93 win, going 2-of-11 from the floor. Nonetheless, the 33-year-old did not appear to be concerned with his recent shooting slump. “Hopefully, […]

The Boston Globe recently published an inexcusable error by mistakenly using a photo of retired big man David Lee in place of Andrew Bogut. Lee came across the epic blunder, and he took to Instagram to share his rather suspicious reaction to the same: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu13JbZHLJ9/ That’s a pretty embarrassing mistake from the folks of the […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Boban Marjanovic is truly one of a kind. There’s really no one you can compare him to in the league right now, as he is a towering figure who absolutely stands out. Marjanovic recently sat down with David Gardner of Bleacher Report to discuss a number of interesting topics both on and […]