The NBA bubble games have lived up to the hype. Every team in the bubble is playing hard, and the level of basketball has mimicked the first week of the regular season as many players have fresh legs and a rejuvenated hunger to compete among the world's best. With the final seeding games approaching, and … Continue reading District of Buckets All-NBA Bubble Team
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TBT 2020 Recap
TBT 2020 lived up to the hype and served as an oasis in the middle of the sports desert during a tumultuous year. The tournament showed us that with a strict quarantine bubble and vigorous testing, sports can still take place even during a pandemic. It was a pleasure to be granted media access to … Continue reading TBT 2020 Recap
Walking Bucket: Isaiah Thomas
Basketball—at its core—is a simple game. You can analyze it in a million different ways, but at the end of the day, if you want to stand atop the NBA's best offensively, the ball has to go in the bucket. This week, I wanted to show my appreciation for one of my favorite players to … Continue reading Walking Bucket: Isaiah Thomas
Black Lives Matter: The Importance of Black Activism and A Shoutout To Stephen Jackson
In the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, we've witnessed iconic images of the United States that will define this time in history. We've seen everything from the ugliness of police brutality, to images of citizens uniting across the country, expressing their first amendment rights. In a changing world, and amidst a potential return … Continue reading Black Lives Matter: The Importance of Black Activism and A Shoutout To Stephen Jackson
District of Buckets 2K20 Challenge: ’96 Bulls Vs. ’13 Heat (Games 1 & 2)
In the 70 plus days since the NBA shut down operations, the same old conversations comparing basketball eras have been recycled incessantly. I decided I was tired of it and started lining up hypothetical matchups between NBA greats on NBA2K20. NBA 2k20 is a cool tool to visualize how in-game matchups might work. For all … Continue reading District of Buckets 2K20 Challenge: ’96 Bulls Vs. ’13 Heat (Games 1 & 2)
Like Mike: Kobe Bryant
Episode 5 of "The Last Dance" gave us a look at the public image of Michael Jordan. The highlight of his marketability, in the public eye, was without a doubt his "Like Mike" Gatorade commercial. https://twitter.com/ErickFernandez/status/1257127613354688513?s=20 The importance of this ad is the way it lifts Jordan on the highest pedestal for athletes. Reaching this … Continue reading Like Mike: Kobe Bryant
Walking Buckets: 2020 NBA Draft Prospects
Due to the postponement of major sports, and the release of "The Last Dance" Jordan documentary, basketball fans are stuck in the past. It can be great to reminisce about those who made us love the game, but now is the time to focus on players that can give fans the same feeling in the … Continue reading Walking Buckets: 2020 NBA Draft Prospects
How The NBA’s Interests In China Gave The League Foresight On The Impact of COVID-19
COVID-19 is re-writing daily routines across the globe. The response to the pandemic differs across the world, but no group is handling the crisis with seamless flexibility like Adam Silver and the NBA. Commissioner Adam Silver discussing the NBA suspension on ESPN The NBA's response is impressive due to how league prioritized instant isolation and … Continue reading How The NBA’s Interests In China Gave The League Foresight On The Impact of COVID-19
All-Star Friday Night Mini-Recap
NBA All-Star Weekend 2020 tipped off in Chicago last night, and fans witnessed the basketball prowess of pop culture icons and the raw ability of the best young players in the game. The All-Star Celebrity game gave us exactly what we were expecting. From sideline antics from Stephen A. Smith and Michael Wilbon as coaches … Continue reading All-Star Friday Night Mini-Recap
Pre-Weekend Posters
We're nearing the end of the week, so here are some poster dunks to help get you through the day. Vinsanity on Alonzo Mourning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7EvwWBnBHM This Vince Carter dunk is forever in my top 5 of all time. This dunk easily checks all the boxes for a legendary poster. HangtimeContacton a 7-footerPower Just another example … Continue reading Pre-Weekend Posters
