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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Knicks sign high-flying Japanese guard nicknamed 'Tokyo Drift'
The New York Knicks' Summer League team will have one rather exciting, unexpected character on the roster. Yudai Baba will suit up for the Knicks. He's a Japanese star with two fun nicknames. One commentator in Australia nicknamed him "Tokyo Drift." And his signature move is known as the "Baba Boom." Advertisement Baba is 29 years old, and while he has played in the NBA G League, he has never reached the NBA. He most recently has played in Japan's top division. He also played college hoops in Japan. Baba has won the Japanese top division title twice, and he was Final MVP in 2019. He also won an NBL title in Australia in 2021. MORE: Lakers make 'insane' decision that could jeopardize future with LeBron, Luka In Baba's lone G League season (2019-20), he averaged 6.3 points per game. Baba has been a consistent performer for the Japanese national team, too. His father was also a national team player in Japan. Advertisement The Knicks probably are just testing out an overseas possibility who will have a tough time making it through. But maybe if he throws down enough "Baba Booms," he'll have a chance. MORE NBA NEWS:
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Oklahoma City Thunder win NBA Finals, take home the championship trophy for the second time
The Oklahoma City Thunder grabbed the NBA Championship 2025 after defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 this Sunday at Paycom Center. This marked the franchise's second championship trophy - and the first since it rebranded from the SuperSonics to the Thunder as it moved to Oklahoma City back in 2008. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This success was led by the Thunder's MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, along with Jalen Williams, as they beat the Pacers 103 - 91 in Game 7 of the Finals. The best team throughout the Finals series was notably the best team till the very end. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the charge for Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 The Oklahoma City Thunder gave an outstanding performance throughout the series, showing incredible determination and resilience. Playing alongside a reliable partner, Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and 12 assists, beating the Pacers, whose unfortunate loss was marked by Tyrese Haliburton's injury during the first quarter. Finishing off his MVP season, followed by Dennis Johnson, who led the SuperSonics against the Washington Bullets with a 4-1 victory back in 1979, thereby becoming the Final MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a remarkable impact in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder becomes the youngest ever team to win the NBA Finals championship, 2025. The Thunder secured their first championship and became the 4th team in NBA history to have won 84+ games in a single season. The 2024-25 season saw the Thunder dominate with a 68-14 regular season record and a league-best point differential of 12.9. Having lost Game 6 of the Finals to the Pacers, the Thunder charged up, thereby convincing themselves to win the next game. The game started with a terrific hit of events as the Pacers star player, Tyrese Haliburton scored three three-pointers in the first five minutes, but due to an unfortunate turn of events, where he slipped and injured his right leg, the Thunder took great advantage of the situation that led to them winning the game. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'It doesn't feel real,' said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. 'So many hours. So many moments. So many emotions. So many nights of disbelief. So many nights of belief. It's crazy to know that we're all here, but this group worked for it. This group put in the hours, and we deserve this.' This was indeed a heartwarming moment for the team as they won the 2025 Championship after almost 47 years. Their unwavering spirit and determination have made them one of the most incredible teams in the history of the NBA. Also read:
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
NBA Finals 2025: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominates MVP race, with Haliburton and Caruso in hot pursuit
NBA Finals 2025: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominates MVP race, with Haliburton and Caruso in hot pursuit (Image Source: Getty) NBA Finals are here, and it cannot get more heated than ever, as fans have their eyes glued to TV and phone screens, waiting for every single update on their favourite basketball teams and players and how each one of them has been performing. The game is getting more interesting day by day, and so far, only two games have been played for the 2025 NBA Finals, but how has each player performed so far? Who will secure the win? How have the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers ' players performed so far? There is nothing more interesting than seeing how Oklahoma City Thunder's star face Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's performance has turned out this season. He's brilliant and he's only getting better, as he's the face leading the NBA Finals MVP race as one of the strongest contenders so far. Along with SGA, NBA's top scorers this season also include Tyrese Haliburton, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams, and Pascal Siakam, who have played brilliantly. Shai Gilgeous Alexander Oklahoma City Thunder's brilliant star face this season has to be Shai Gilgeous Alexander, who is averaging at 36 points, with 5 rebounds and 5.5 assists. He's playing mindfully and is brilliant at best. Making more efficient moves and maintaining his calm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Hence, Shai has truly proved how he's the best contender for Final MVP, and there's no going back. Tyrese Haliburton Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton has become a big deal this season, with his terrific performance in the NBA Finals. Haliburton has hence proved that he's not just the best, but also the greatest so far, currently averaging 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 6 assists. Haliburton could maintain his consistency playing with the Indiana Pacers, as Oklahoma City Thunder has also moved up ladder. Alex Caruso Oklahoma City Thunder's Alex Caruso's average has been 15.5 points. His rounds were 4.5 and 1.5 assists, and he has been a brilliant face this season, with his power-packed performance that is not only giving results but is also leveraging the team's strength to move upwards. So far, till Game 2, Caruso has maintained the score for himself. Jalen Williams Oklahoma City Thunders' brilliant face Jalen Williams is promising this season, as he's averaging at 18 points, with 4.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists. Pascal Siakam The Indiana Pacers' fierce player is Pascal Siakam, and he's not backing down. His average is 17.8 points, with 8.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. Also Read: Oklahoma City Thunder Bounces Back To Secure Their First Win Of 2025 NBA Finals Against Indiana Pacers
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🔍 Defending champions v registry office: Who stands the better chance?
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. For 13 matchdays, the 14 teams of the Icon League fought for a spot in the top 8, which qualifies them to participate in the Final-8 tournament. Tomorrow, the time has come for the best teams to face off and compete for the title. The first quarter-final is FC OneFootball against SC Bürgeramt. But how are both teams actually performing? We provide you with an overview. FC OneFootball is the team of the moment in the Icon League. Marc Müller's squad won the last ten games, setting the record for the longest winning streak in the Icon League. OneFootball scored the most goals after the Wontorriors and has a very deep squad. With two blocks of four players each that can rotate seamlessly without any noticeable drop in quality, they have strong squad depth. This depth could be crucial in the finals, as the games are tightly scheduled with little time for recovery. However, the victories were not power demonstrations; of the ten wins, OneFootball won six by just one goal. This is not surprising given the quality of the Icon League, but it shows that every game is fiercely contested. In these matches, OneFootball can rely on its key players. For example, Julian Mehl, who consistently stands out with saves and offensive contributions. He is excellent in play and has already scored seven goals and nine assists. Last year, he was voted "Final MVP," and this year he could again be crucial for success. In important moments, Plavci and Miguelin are always present. Both scored in double digits during the regular season and have proven their quality. Bürgeramt will need to keep them in check. Assessment: Due to its squad depth, winning streak, and individual quality, FC OneFootball is a clear favorite for the title. Bürgeramt also travels to Berlin with confidence. They won the last three games and have gained a lot of self-assurance from it. The small crisis with three consecutive losses over the Easter matchdays now seems forgotten. The team from Frankfurt qualified for the finals for the first time, having clearly missed the top 8 last season. The team has changed and harmonizes excellently. In Frankfurt, they regularly host watch parties and have developed a real fan base there. The key players are Dzemailji and Zejnullahu. Dzemailji is Bürgeramt's top scorer, and his goals will be crucial for the Frankfurt team. Zejnullahu, who previously played for Union Berlin, has 15 goal involvements. Assessment: Bürgeramt is a wildcard because they have recently played strongly but have also shown fluctuations in form this season and are in a final for the first time – anything is possible. The duel between the two teams in the regular season went to OneFootball in overtime. This could be a psychological advantage. What do you think, how will the match turn out? Feel free to write your opinion in the comments. 📸 Pau Barrena - 2024 Getty Images
