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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Tear-jerking scenes as family breaks down at NBA draft
While all the hype for Thursday's NBA draft centred around the shoe-in first overall pick, it was the 10th pick that stole the show. There was no doubt in anyone's mind as to whose name commissioner Adam Silver was going to call for the first pick of the draft — with 18-year-old Cooper Flagg from Duke selected by the Dallas Mavericks. However, Flagg wasn't the headline to come out of the draft, with a few interesting storylines trickling down the first crop of selections — including the obstinate Ace Bailey going to his unwanted club of the Utah Jazz. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 25: Cooper Flagg (R) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted first overall by the Dallas Mavericks during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) Credit: Sarah Stier / Getty Images The moment that made headlines and tugged on viewers heartstrings came with the 10th selection when the Pheonix Suns, via the Houston Rockets, selected South Sudanese product Khaman Maluach. When Silver announced the pick, the 7in 2ft 18-year-old broke down into tears and was embraced by his family — leaving those watching reaching for the tissues. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 25: Khaman Maluach celebrates with people sitting at his table after being drafted tenth overall by the Houston Rockets during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) *** BESTPIX *** Credit: Sarah Stier / Getty Images As he walked up on stage to be presented his hat, the new Sun could be seen wiping away tears, showing how much the moment meant to him. Born in South Sudan, Maluach was raised as a refugee in Kawempe and didn't start playing basketball until he was 13. Just five years later the tall timber is now in the big league. The draftee couldn't contain his emotions after being selected. 'The moment exceeded my expectations,' Maluach said on the ESPN broadcast. 'This is one of the best days of my life. I didn't think I was going to cry, but I did. 'I'm excited to put on a Suns jersey with my name on the back and step on the floor.' NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 25: Khaman Maluach celebrates with people sitting at his table after being drafted tenth overall by the Houston Rockets during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) Credit: Sarah Stier / Getty Images Muluach is one of just five players to be taken in the first round that have come from the NBA Academy, joining Australian's Josh Giddey (2021, pick six) and Dyson Daniels (2022, pick eight). 'The NBA Academy opened my eyes and showed me my full potential on what I needed to do to be successful,' Maluach said. 'It was hard being a 14-year-old and going to another country but going to the academy I learned different cultures and languages and how other people live. It also taught me the game of basketball. 'I want to show them the great parts and culture, and change the narrative on how they see my continent.' The Suns looked like they had won the draft after Maluach fell to them at pick 10, which they acquired from the Kevin Durant trade, with the academy product being rated as the top centre in the draft. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 25: Khaman Maluach of the Phoenix Suns speaks to the media after being drafted tenth overall during the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Maluach was drafted by the Houston Rockets then traded to the Phoenix Suns. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) Credit: Mike Lawrie / Getty Images However, they followed up the great pick with a head scratching trade — sending the 29th pick in the draft to Charlotte for centre Mark Williams, a surprise considering the capital they had just invested in Maluach. The draft continues with round two starting tomorrow, with a crop of Aussie's looking to be the latest from Down Under to join the association. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 15: Alex Toohey of the Kings and Keanu Pinder of the Wildcats during the round three NBL match between Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcats at Qudos Bank Arena on October 15, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by) Credit: Jason McCawley / Getty Images The Australian prospects that will be waiting by the phone include Sydney Kings' Alex Toohey, Brisbane Bullets' Rocco Zikarsky, Duke's Tyrese Proctor and Illawarra Hawks' Lachlan Olbrich.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Suns Deal Kevin Durant to Rockets in Massive Blockbuster Trade
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 28: Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of game four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Footprint Center on April 28, 2024 in... PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 28: Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of game four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Footprint Center on April 28, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Timberwolves defeated the Suns 122-116 and win the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. More
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
"The BEST DEFENSE I have ever seen!" - How OKC is so SUFFOCATING
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine have uncovered the jaw-dropping truth: the Oklahoma City Thunder now possess "the best defense in Playoff history." The guys explain what OKC is doing to make things so uncomfortable for their opponents, and how the juggernaut defense likely won't be solved any time soon. Advertisement (1:05) - Is the Thunder defense best in postseason history? (10:05) - Numbers behind Thunder's suffocating defense (15:20) - Live-ball turnovers forced by Thunder defense (19:10) - How Thunder stifled Anthony Edwards (22:40) - Thunder shut down Wolves' corner threes (28:10) - How will SGA's MVP win be remembered? OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 27: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder slap hands after a play during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Paycom Center on March 27, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) (Photo by) 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
This absurd stat that PROVES the Pacers could win it all, + Flagg for Giannis: who says no?
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine have unearthed the data that shows Indiana is NOT to be messed with. The Big Number guys explain how the Pacers laid waste to the #1-seed Cleveland Cavaliers, and likely won't be stopped anytime soon. Plus the guys ask the question, would Nico Harrison ever, shockingly, consider trading the #1 overall pick? What caliber of superstar would need to be offered to the Mavs' GM for him to come off of Cooper Flagg?!? The guys think Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks may convince Nico to do the unthinkable (again)! Advertisement (00:50) - Big Number: Pacers ridiculous 2025 win rate (12:25) - Andrew Nembhard's dominant defense (17:35) - Indy's press defense tendencies are working (22:35) - Pacers' playoff-leading effective FG% (27:05) - Tyrese Haliburton: the wellspring of offensive efficiency (32:30) - Mavericks land Cooper Flagg – but will they keep him? Cleveland Cavaliers v Indiana Pacers - Game Four INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 11: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 11, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) (Photo by) 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Boston Celtics jersey history No. 19 - Don Nelson (1965-76)
The Boston Celtics have had players suiting up in a total of 68 different jersey numbers (and have three others not part of any numerical series) since their founding at the dawn of the Basketball Association of America (BAA -- the league that would become today's NBA), worn by well over 500 players in the course of Celtics history. To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Celtics Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. Advertisement With 25 of those jerseys now retired to honor some of the greatest Celtics to wear those jerseys, there is a lot of history to cover. BOSTON - 1976: (L-R) Dave Cowens #18, Don Nelson #19 and John Havlicek #17 of the Boston Celtics sit on the bench during a game in the 1976 NBA Finals at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns 4-2 and won the the 1976 NBA Championship. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1976 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) And for today's article, we will continue with the sixth of six people to wear the No. 19 jersey, Hall of Fame Boston forward Don Nelson. After ending his college career at Iowa, Nelson was picked up with the 19th overall selection of the 1962 NBA draft by the (defunct) Chicago Zephyrs. The Muskegon, Michigan native would play the first season of his pro career with the Zephyrs. He would also play for the Los Angeles Lakers before joining Boston in 1965 as a free agent. His stay with the team would span the last 11 seasons of his playing career in the league, and see him win five titles with the club in that span, his number later retired by the team. Advertisement During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Nelson wore only jersey No. 19 and put up 11.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference. This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics jersey history No. 19 - Don Nelson (1965-76)
