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Edmonton Journal
3 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Former NBA great Vlade Divac breaks a hip in motorcycle accident in Montenegro
Article content When he joined the Lakers in 1989, he was among the first group of European players to transfer to the NBA. Divac was also the first player born and trained outside the United States to play in over 1,000 games in the NBA. He was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019. Divac served two terms as head of Serbia's Olympic Committee.
Indianapolis Star
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
'I'm going to get a jersey': Dwyane Wade is a big Tyrese Haliburton fan after Game 1
If Dwyane Wade wasn't aware of Tyrese Haliburton's clutch performances in big games, he is now. After the Indiana Pacers shocked the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Wade's Wy Network posted a video of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member reacting to Haliburton's game-winner. "This is one of the greatest games I've watched as a fan tonight in the NBA Finals," Wade said. "Haliburton is a f------ superstar. It ain't no question no more. I don't think you understand when you're out of rhythm and you're struggling. You ain't having the game, you ain't getting that rhythm, you ain't getting your bunnies, you ain't getting your free throws, you ain't got no rhythm. To take that shot and to make that shot, he's a cold motherf-----." Re-live the Pacers incredible postseason run with our commemorative book 'Haliburton is a f***** superstar. I'm going to get a jersey. I need it signed.' @DwyaneWade reflects on the Pacers 4th Quarter comeback and Haliburton's game winner in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. 🔥 Doyel: Pacers never give up, have a star who doesn't miss in clutch time. It's who they are Wade said Hall of Famer Allen Iverson would have some words for Haliburton after that shot. "Allen Iverson will call him and probably say, 'you a cold motherf-----," Wade said. "Everybody who's played basketball, if you've ever picked up a basketball, you've always dreamed of hitting a game winner in the biggest game of your life. He just hit a game winner in the finals." Wade was also interested in getting some Haliburton merchandise. "Y'all better stop playing with Haliburton," Wade said. "I'm going to get a jersey. I need it signed. This guy has something. His clutch gene is what we all want in life."
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
5 legendary NBA stars who never won a championship in their entire career
Winning an NBA championship is every basketball player's dream, but not all get the chance to experience how lifting the trophy feels. Despite their fabulous numbers on the court, a number of legendary NBA stars said goodbye to the game without winning the championship even once. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They saw success as MVP, or All-Star team selection, but the ring remained away of their reach. Here are some of the exemplary players whose dream of owning a ring remained a dream forever. Charles Barkley has 10 NBA All-Star selections but no ring Charles Barkley spent 16 glorious years as an NBA player, but he never once won the championship, a void that remains unfilled to date. The 10-time NBA All-Star garnered a massive fan following owing to his exceptional skills and command on the court. Known for being shorter than a usual power forward, he made up for the deficit with his charismatic presence, empowered by his strength and aggressive approach. Charles was drafted in the 1984 NBA as the fifth pick by the Philadelphia 76ers, and had no looking back after that. He went on to become the All-Star Game MVP in 1991 and 1993, proving he was the best among the best. Also, he was inducted twice into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Apart from these achievements, he proudly represented the team USA in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games. What Are Charles Barkley's Achievements? - The Basketball Xpert Charles is now an NBA analyst and had a fabulous run on TV with the show Inside the NBA, which he co-hosted with other legends of the game. John Stockton played 19 NBA seasons but never won a championship John Stockton's NBA career spanned over 19 seasons starting from 1984 to 2003. He played only for the Utah Jazz during his entire career. The 10-time NBA All-Star has several NBA records to his credit, most prominent being the highest number of assists and steals. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A two-time Hall of Fame inductee also represented the USA team in the 1992 Olympics for the basketball game. He appeared on the list of the 50 greatest players in NBA history in 1996. The 1994-95 season was the breakthrough year of the NBA legend when he surpassed Magic Johnson's record with 16 assists, orchestrating a 129-98 win over the Denver Nuggets. Despite all the achievements, he could not wind up his career with a ring to his credit. Reggie Miller carved exemplary career in NBA, but could not achieve his championship dream Reggie Miller cut the competition with his precise three-point shooting, which earned him a place among the most respected players. Known for his killing performances against the New York Knicks, he got the nickname, Knick Killer. Though the NBA legend spent 18 remarkable years filled with memorable moments, his list of achievements did not include the title. One of the key moments of Miller's career was the 'choke gesture' which he did to diehard Knicks fan, Spike Lee, during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It went on to become the iconic moment of the NBA. Miller's list of notable achievements in his NBA career includes a five-time All-Star selection, induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012, and selection in the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. Karl Malone made mark as NBA player but missed winning championship Karl Malone, nicknamed the Mailman, was one of the dynamic duo that he formed with John Stockton while playing for the Utah Jazz. He played NBA from 1985 to 2003, creating a formidable legacy of 18 years in the NBA. Malone led the NBA by being the second-highest achiever of first-team All-NBA selections. He tied the score for All-NBA selections with Kobe Bryant. He accumulated 36,928 career points in his 18-season association with the NBA. The Utah Jazz picked him in the 1985 draft as the 13th overall pick. His key achievements, apart from the first-team All-NBA selection, include NBA MVP awards in 1997 and 1999, 14-time All-Star selections, 2-time NBA All-Star Game MVP, and a few others. Steve Nash won no NBA championship title in his 18-season career The 2018 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Steve Nash, played NBA games for 18 seasons. However, his list of achievements lacked the most coveted NBA championship title. Steve grew up playing multiple sports and enjoyed a successful basketball career during his years at British Columbia. The Phoenix Suns drafted him into the NBA in 1996. His breakthrough year was his fourth year in the NBA when he was voted NBA All-Star Game and All-NBA for the first time. Steve Nash's key achievements include 2x-NBA Most Valuable Player (2005,2006), 8-time NBA All-Star, and so on. He also appeared on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Also Read: It is sometimes the weakening stamina and lack of opportunities that cause basketball players to relinquish their championship dream. Even without a ring, these players have left behind a powerful legacy that makes their names indelible in NBA fans' memories.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
San Diego nonprofit starts Walton legacy project on first anniversary of his death
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — On the one-year anniversary of the passing of San Diego native and NBA champion Bill Walton, San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI) announced it will pay homage to its former Chairman with the announcement of the Walton Innovation Network (WIN). The two-time NBA champion, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member and San Diego native died in San Diego on May 27, 2024, at the age of 71 after a prolonged battle with colon cancer. The announcement was made on the one-year anniversary of his death — May 27, 2025. SDSI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of the San Diego lifestyle industry. One of the products of their association is a business group accelerator to help mentor people creating businesses. Walton served as Executive Chairman at SDSI for 14 years up until his passing. Bill Walton's iconic basketball collection up for auction in June 2025 Phase one of the Bill Walton Legacy Project, the Walton Innovation Network will be an expansion of SDSI's current mentoring programs that will support entrepreneurs, innovators, athletes and dreamers, SDSI's Executive Director said. 'The Walton Innovation Network (WIN) will be an expansion of SDSI's current mentoring programs — dear to Bill's heart — into a network of programs dedicated to his legacy of uplifting others, hard work and giveback,' explained SDSI Executive Director Bob Rief. 'WIN will support the entrepreneurs, innovators, athletes, and dreamers — in all stages of business from ideation, scale, through funding – who are changing the future of our industry.' Bill Walton honored at San Diego Gulls game with bobblehead giveaway, specialty jerseys SDSI said its business mentoring programs were built on Walton's mantra 'the best way to get to where you are going, is to ask someone who is on their way back.' 'SDSI is community, and community is people,' added SDSI Board member Mike Irwin. 'What SDSI does best is equip people for success. Bill's inherent curiosity about people is what made him such a natural helper. And with the announcement of WIN, we are just getting started and when it comes to preserving Bill's legacy, the future is full of possibilities.' Helix honors Bill Walton and teammates from 1969-1970 CIF Championship teams With the help of more than 100 volunteer executive mentors, SDSI mentor programs have helped to scale more than 150 businesses, 78% of which are still active or have been acquired, the nonprofit said. Anyone running a new company who is looking for information on the business group accelerator program or those interested in providing leadership can visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
05-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
‘I've got to be better': After subpar playoffs, Jalen Green vows to attack 2025 offseason
'I've got to be better': After subpar playoffs, Jalen Green vows to attack 2025 offseason 'We made it a focal point to try to take him out of this series,' Warriors star Draymond Green said of defending Houston's Jalen Green. 'We know what they are capable of when he is scoring.' HOUSTON -- As Rockets guard Jalen Green waited in the home locker room at Toyota Center for teammate Tari Eason to finish his press conference, he paced back and forth. He shook his head in disgust, as if he was replaying his time on the court in six out of the seven playoff games versusthe Golden State Warriors. When he finally finished pacing, he looked at me and said the words he had often repeated after each bad performance throughout the series. 'I have got to be better,' Green said. 'And I will be.' Green, 23, has been through peaks and valleys with the Rockets since being the No. 2 overall selection in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft. Along with center Alperen Sengun, Green was drafted to help rebuild a franchise that had lost a future first-ballot Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame player, James Harden. Green's first three seasons ended without a playoff appearance, and this one finished after Sunday's Game 7 loss in the first round. Still, this one had a special feel after Houston won 52 regular-season games to capture the Southwest Division title and secure the No. 2 overall seed in the Western Conference. After leading his team in scoring at 21 points per game, Green looked as if he was ready to show the rest of the basketball world that he had arrived. But the Warriors put a stop to that by devising a defensive scheme designed to get the ball out of his hands while challenging others to beat them. 'We made it a focal point to try to take him out of this series,' Warriors forward Draymond Green said. 'We know what they are capable of when he is scoring. So, we really wanted to take him out of the series.' The Warriors sent multiple defenders and consistently had help in the lane when Green wanted to use his quick and powerful first step to beat defenders off the dribble. All the attention frustrated him, and it showed in his performance. He failed to score in double digits in four games and scored over 12 points only once in the other three games. That included his 38-point outburst in Game 2, where he shot better than 50% from the field. Green combined to make just 16 shots over the final five games of the series, finishing with a meager 37.2% shooting clip and 29.5% from 3-point range. 'Besides that one game, s---,' said Green about his first playoff performance. 'Straight s---. I got to be better. First playoffs isn't an excuse. Yeah, I've got to be better.' The blame for Houston's demise against the Warriors does not all fall on Green. There were opportunities to win games that they let slip away by consistently missing shots near the rim and free-throw attempts. Despite being a big man and facing more single coverage, Sengun's true-shooting percentage (49.1%) in the series was barely better than that of Green (48.2%). But when you are regarded as one of the faces of the franchise, specific responsibilities come with that. Those can make the spotlight shine just a little brighter, especially in the playoffs. For Green, he will need to use that putrid feeling he had after Game 7 to fuel him throughout the offseason. 'I know what I need to do,' Green said of attacking his 2025 offseason. 'Get in the gym and working and preparing for next season.' More: Failure to launch: Rockets' half-court offense exposed in Game 7 loss to Warriors
