International
"It was a breath of fresh air" — Kobe Bryant on his favorite part of playing in the Olympics
Many have been trying to imitate Kobe Bryant, but they're only mimicking one aspect of his game.
“Deep down, it bothered me” — Allen Iverson reveals he was hurt about not being on the Redeem Team
While AI did admit that he was happy about the success of the 2008 US team, he couldn't help but feel bothered because he wasn't a part of it.
“Hi Dwight, I'm coming” — DeMarcus Cousins is traveling to join Dwight Howard in the T1 League
DeMarcus Cousins is on the move to join his fellow compatriot Dwight Howard in the Taiwanese League.
“Fix that motherfu**er” — when LeBron James told Mike Krzyzewski to tell Kobe Bryant to stop being selfish
LeBron James gave Kobe Bryant a reality check in 2008.
“That hurt. I still think about it to this day” — Allen Iverson on not being on the Redeem Team
A.I. shared he and Tim Duncan talked a lot about coming back in 2008 to win the gold for Team USA.
“He want to smile too and he want to feel accepted” - How the Redeem Team welcomed Kobe Bryant with open arms
LeBron always made an effort to make Kobe feel welcome and at home during their time together on the Redeem Team.
“My [USA] team bonded in pain and I don't ever want you to have that feeling” — Doug Collins' inspiring speech to the Redeem Team
In 1972, the Americans refused to accept their silver medals because they accused the Olympic committee of fixing the Finals.
“I was so nervous, I couldn’t even talk” — Luka Doncic recalled the time he met Cristiano Ronaldo
There was one thing Luka wanted to ask, but was too nervous to pull the trigger on his request.
“I felt like I got snubbed. I felt disrespected” — Kevin Durant was upset about not being chosen for the 2008 Redeem Team
Yet another proof Durant was supremely confident in his skills from day 1.
Kobe Bryant ran through Pau Gasol’s chest just to send a message
Kobe Bryant wanted to set the tone from the first play, and it didn't matter if he had to pin down a close friend.
“This is something that we’ll remember for our lifetime” - AJ Slaughter explains how it feels to beat Luka Doncic
AJ Slaughter claims bearing Slovenia and Luka Doncic was an experience he won't forget for the rest of his life.
David Blatt on why Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Luka Doncic struggled in EuroBasket
Having coached in the Europe and the NBA, David Blatt shares why the biggest NBA stars are struggling in the EuroBasket tournament.
Turkey Basketball Federation threatens to leave Eurobasket after Furkan Korkmaz was attacked in the locker room
Things got ugly as Furkan Korkmaz was allegedly attacked by Goga Bitadze, Tornike Shengelia, Duda Sanadze in the locker room following a Georgia victory over Turkey in the Eurobasket.
"Who are we losing to?"-Luka Doncic is under fire for disrespecting another country after a surprising loss
Luka went from a hero to a villain in a matter of seconds.
Luka Doncic and the Slovenian National Team had to take an Uber to their Eurobasket game
Goran Dragic even called out FIBA on Twitter for the incident.
How did Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga do for Congo in the Fiba World Cup qualifiers
Kuminga recently gave the Warriors and their rabid fan base a taste of what's to come during the FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Tunisia, Africa.
Damian Lillard agreed with Luka Doncic it's easier to score in the NBA — “In FIBA not as many foul calls, more physical”
This should dispel the myth international players are soft.
"It's true that he's like his idol LeBron James" - Coach raves about Philippines' LeBron Lopez
Francis "LeBron" Lopez has proven one of his coaches that he is really like his idol LeBron James.
Luka Doncic slept like a baby before the then biggest game of his life
Former teammate at Real Madrid Fabien Causeur was astonished that Luka Doncic was able to sleep like a baby before the biggest game of his career.
Tony Parker shares what made it so hard to make it in the NBA as a European point guard back in the day
Tony Parker accomplished so much throughout his illustrious career, but his only goal initially was just to make it in the NBA
Exclusive Footage: NBA and Hennessy created a one-of-kind basketball court in Taiwan
Hennessy and the NBA are bringing a different kind of experience to basketball fans all over the world by mounting basketball courts in areas least expected.
Kevin Love reveals the real reason why he quit Team USA
Kevin Love and Jerry Colangelo's relationship soured after the forward left Team USA. Now, Love airs his side on the matter and what he felt like betrayal from people he trusted.
Joel Embiid to team up with Rudy Gobert in the French national team
If all goes to plan, the French national team could parade its twin towers Joel Embiid and Rudy Gobert in their future games.
Mario Hezonja blasts the NBA: "It's more a show than a game"
The former No.5 pick felt he didn't get the respect he deserved in the NBA.
When Kobe Bryant challenged Sue Bird to a drinking contest at the 2008 Bejing Olympics
After tearing up Paul Pierce's photo, Bryant randomly initiated a drinking contest with Bird and her crew.
Dirk Nowitzki names his all-time European First Team with one surprising omission
Dirk surprisingly omitted a huge name off his First Team list.
Pau Gasol talks about the rise of European basketball players: "Three out of ten best NBA players are European"
In an interview for JJ Redick Podcast, Pau Gasol said he is proud of the success some of the European players are having in the NBA
Luka Dončić explains why European basketball is as physically challenging as the NBA
Individuals may be more athletic in the NBA, but that doesn't mean it's easier to play in Europe. As always, the main reason behind it is the almighty dollar.
Why are players’ height and weight different in NBA and Olympics
The NBA has introduced a new height measurement policy, prohibiting shoes and socks, resulting in massive discrepancies.
