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New York Times
18-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had a great NBA Finals, but could Jalen Williams win MVP?
The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic's daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox. If you're wondering how the Big 3 is going, Stephen Jackson tried to get in a fight after a game, then was recorded on video in the locker room screaming for people to google him because he 'burns' people (yes, it probably means what you think) and then made a video in his car days later saying he'll find the person who violated the sanctity of the locker room and called bloggers losers. Dwight Howard and Lance Stephenson are beefing. Also, there are rumors Jamal Crawford might join. It's exactly what you expect. Could there be an upset pick for finals MVP? I still remember being in Cleveland when the Warriors won the championship in 2015. It was the culmination of a surprise season. The Warriors took the league by storm. Steph Curry was redefining basketball. And there was a lot of chaos on the court as the Warriors were celebrating on foreign turf and the media was scrambling to figure out where the most advantageous spots were for postgame coverage. Advertisement Then, I remember being completely baffled when it was announced Andre Iguodala won the NBA Finals MVP. This is meant as no shade to Iguodala, who is an incredible role player. And he had a very good series. He was tasked with the impossible duty of slowing down a then-30-year-old LeBron James. With Kevin Love's shoulder still mostly in Kelly Olynyk's grasp from the first round and Kyrie Irving playing only one game in the finals, LeBron was all on his own in terms of stardom on the 2015 Cavaliers. He tried to do it all, averaging 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds and 8.8 assists in the series. He took over 32 shots per game in the series and averaged 11 free-throw attempts. But he was held to 39.8 percent shooting and 31 percent from deep. It was during an era when we were baffled if James was slowed down in the slightest. In a drubbing by the Spurs in the 2014 NBA Finals, Kawhi Leonard was awarded his first NBA Finals MVP for doing such a great defensive job on the then-Miami Heat star. It felt like my fellow media members just kept with that notion for 2015. And Iguodala as the primary defender did a brilliant job. However, Steph Curry still had a very good series and remained the engine that made those Warriors go. He still averaged 26 points, 6.3 assists, 5.2 rebounds, had 44.3/38.5/88.5 splits and even put Matthew Dellevadova in the hospital due to exhaustion after one of the games. I still feel Curry should have won that 2015 NBA Finals MVP. Iguodala is one of the more surprising finals MVPs in history. He's right up there with these other distinct winners: It makes me wonder what the odds are for a surprise NBA Finals MVP in this year's championship series. I know the betting odds. BetMGM has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the heavy favorite (-600) – and for good reason. The regular-season MVP has been awesome for all but one game. But Jalen Williams (+625) has been charging the last three outings, and his story has been gaining momentum. Advertisement What would happen if, the rest of the way, SGA provides some average games while Williams contributes awesome performances? Would the latter edge out his MVP teammate? Or is that overthinking? After all, SGA is currently averaging 32.4 points, 5.0 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.8 blocks while making 47.4 percent of his shots! By the way, the odds are not even entertaining the idea of Tyrese Haliburton leading Indiana back to win the title and NBA Finals MVP. OKC is -2500 to win (Indiana +1050), and Haliburton is +4000 for finals MVP. Caitlin Clark involved in another scuffle 👊 Fight fever. We had a skirmish in the Fever-Sun game. Caitlin Clark was knocked to the ground. 🏀 What if? The Pacers are on the brink of elimination. Game 4 may haunt them for a long time. 🏀 Mid-series trade! The Pacers aren't too busy in the NBA Finals to make a trade. The Pacers swapped some draft picks. 🏀 World icon. I can't recommend this Sabrina Ionescu profile enough. Her global reach is so impressive. 🏀 Shots! John Hollinger wants to make sure your point guard has a running mate. Here are his best free-agent shooting guards. 📺 New era? How does the NBA's new media deal affect national and local markets? 👥 Bond-builder. Although Gregg Popovich is a coaching genius, he's also adept at tough conversations. 🎧 Tuning in. Today's 'NBA Daily' discusses the best Kevin Durant trade destination The story of the greatest players in NBA history. In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover the history of the NBA in the process. The story of the greatest players in NBA history. Tyrese Haliburton gets MRI for calf strain You may have remembered Haliburton looking incredibly hobbled during the Pacers' Game 5 loss to the Thunder. At times, the Pacers wondered if they were even going to play him in the second half of the game. That's how bad things were when he went down during the first quarter of Game 5. But Haliburton tried to give it a go, and did have a few impactful moments while moving the ball around. Advertisement He also didn't make a single shot in the game and finished with four points, six assists, seven rebounds and three turnovers in 34 minutes. It turns out Haliburton has a calf injury and had an MRI on Tuesday to determine the severity of the injury: 'Haliburton is dealing with a calf strain and was to undergo further imaging Tuesday, but he wants to play in Game 6 of the NBA Finals with his team's season on the brink. 'A source briefed on Haliburton's injury confirmed the calf strain and further testing, including an MRI, but also said Haliburton would push to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder.' It would be shocking if Haliburton didn't try to play with the Pacers' season and championship hopes on the line at home. But there also has to be concern for the franchise guard risking much more serious injury to the calf. Regardless, the Pacers must win tomorrow's game at home in order to force a Game 7 in Oklahoma City. Will you, Bouncers, bury Pacers in Game 6? We have an extra day between Games 5 and 6 of the NBA Finals, as the Thunder are awaiting a chance at closing out the Pacers. That's good news for Haliburton's calf, and I'll be honest that I don't care which franchise ends up winning its first NBA title. However, I really want the Pacers to take Game 6 so we can have a Game 7. This has been a very fun and interesting NBA Finals to me. The ratings have been rough for the league and its broadcasting partner, but that just means people are missing out on a great series so far. I'd love to see the Pacers force a must-win for both teams and give us the ultimate basketball drama on Sunday. Well … I guess the ultimate basketball drama would involve the forward formally known as Ron Artest going into the stands, but I digress. I'm curious what you, the Bouncers, are hoping for in Thursday's Game 6. Are you looking for a coronation of the best team in the NBA all season? Are you hoping for the Pacers forcing that do-or-die Game 7? Do you want Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to be crowned or embarrassed? Are you rooting for a Haliburton return to form? Or do you want the choke sign meme to slap him in the face like a wrestling heel turn? We've got a poll for you to participate in regarding Game 6 of the NBA Finals. We'll publish the results of the poll in Thursday's edition of The Bounce, leading up to the game action. Twelve years ago, Ray Allen hit The Shot On this date, back in 2013, one of the greatest shots in basketball history ripped through the net. So many of us still remember this moment like it happened five seconds ago. The Spurs opted for switching and versatility instead of Duncan being on the floor. LeBron missed a game-tying 3-pointer as the Heat were about to lose their second NBA Finals in three years with the big three of LeBron, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Advertisement Then, Bosh came soaring in for the rebound. He snatched it out of the air, found Allen retreating toward the corner and shoveled the ball to him, and the latter made sure to set his feet behind the arc in the corner before he let that thing fly against a closing Tony Parker. As soon as it left Allen's hands, everybody in the basketball world knew one of the greatest shooters ever was coming through in the clutch. Allen tied the game up, and the refs had to go make sure both feet were behind the line. Overtime ensued as the Heat won en route to a Game 7 victory and back-to-back championships. But my favorite part of this moment wasn't the rebound or the shot. It was Allen trash-talking NBA personnel. Because San Antonio was up five with 28 seconds to go, and the finals are technically a television show, the league was preparing for a Spurs ceremony. They had the trophy courtside, ready for Popovich and company to hoist it for the fifth time in franchise history. There were yellow ropes being brought up so the league could section off the court for only the most necessary people to cover the ceremony. Allen didn't like that. He hit the shot and yelled to get 'those motherf— ropes out of here.' He and the Heat weren't done yet. Moments like this showed why the Heat wanted Allen on the team. It's one of the greatest clutch moments ever. If he doesn't make that shot, maybe the Heat's core would've broken up that summer instead of the following one. Even more scrutiny would have befallen that big three. Get those motherf— ropes off the court, please. Ray Allen still has business to tend to. Streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Stephen Jackson's furious rant after DMV Trilogy's BIG3 loss goes viral: ‘I will burn one of you…'
Former NBA champion and DMV Trilogy head coach Stephen Jackson's reaction after his team lost the game to Houston Rig Hands has been making rounds on social media. DMV Trilogy lost the nail-biting game 46-50 in the BIG3 League. In a now-viral video, Jackson can be seen expressing his frustration after the team's disappointing show. Watch below: Widely recognized from his San Antonio Spurs days and All The Smoke podcast, Jackson showed that his competitive fire still burns hot. He said, 'All gun sht, when somebody want to fight, you want somebody to grab. Same b*h a n***s be at the hotel, begging me for shit. None of y'all wanna show out in front of these people. (sic)' He didn't stop there. 'One of you ns is gonna get burned fing with me. Google me, bh. I will burn one of you hoes (sic)," he continued. Jackson carved out a successful 14-year NBA career, averaging 15.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists. He was a dependable scorer with Indiana and San Antonio. His post-retirement path shone too: first as a BIG3 player with the Killer 3s in 2021, then as coach of DMV Trilogy, leading them to titles in 2021 and 2022. Now, at age 47, he's channelling that same intensity into coaching. But last night's outburst might be a sign he's taking his role, and the pressure-personally. ALSO READ: Tyrese Haliburton credits Stephen Curry for NBA Finals success with Pacers Jackson won two BIG3 titles as the coach of DMV Trilogy (2021 & 2022). He also played briefly for the Killer 3s before shifting focus to coaching. He criticised players for being soft at home and threatened to 'burn' someone for slacking. He reportedly said, 'Google me, b**h. I will burn one of you hoes.' Yes. Dwight Howard pushed Lance Stephenson during the LA Riot–Miami 305 game, which saw punches thrown and players step in to separate them. He played 14 NBA seasons, notably with San Antonio and Indiana. Jackson now co-hosts All The Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"I Will Burn One Of You Hoes": Former NBA Champion Stephen Jackson Blasts His Team After First BIG3 Defeat
"I Will Burn One Of You Hoes": Former NBA Champion Stephen Jackson Blasts His Team After First BIG3 Defeat originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Former NBA champion and head coach of the BIG3 League team, the DMV Trilogy, Stephen Jackson did not hold back while blasting his team after their first loss of the season. After a 46-50 loss to the Houston Rig Hands, a video surfaced on the internet showing Jackson yelling at his players for their poor performance. He said: Advertisement "All gun sh*t, when somebody want to fight, you want somebody to grab. Same b***h a** n****s be at the hotel, begging me for shit. None of y'all wanna show out in front of these people." "One of you n****s is gonna get burned f***ing with me," he continued. "Google me, b***h. I will burn one of you hoes." Jackson's heated response has since gone viral on social media. The former NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs is more popularly known for his work as a host on the "All The Smoke" podcast with Matt Barnes. Jackson also had an impressive NBA career. Having spent 14 years in the league, the forward averaged 15.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists for his career. Although he bounced around many teams, he established himself as a core player with the Indiana Pacers and the Spurs for being a reliable scorer off the bench. Advertisement Since retirement, the 47-year-old has taken to coaching in the BIG3 League, founded by legendary hip hop artist Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz. Jackson also had a brief stint as a player in the BIG3, starring for the Killer 3s. But after the 2021 season, he switched to a coaching role and joined the DMV Trilogy, guiding them to back-to-back titles in 2021 and 2022. Dwight Howard And Lance Stephenson Engage In A Brawl At BIG3 Game Former NBA champion Dwight Howard recently made his debut for the LA Riot at the BIG3 League. In a game against the Miami 305, Howard was set to establish himself as the dominant force he was known to be in the NBA during his prime. Advertisement Unfortunately, the 305 had other plans. Featuring the duo of Lance Stephenson and Michael Beasley, Miami ran with a 50-44 win. Beasley even gave Howard a "Welcome to the League" moment by taunting him all game. Beasley's challenge was simply a gesture that has become particularly commonplace for the former NBA player. While the situation simply appeared to be a simple instance of aggressive basketball, matters hit a flashpoint when Howard and Stephenson got into a bit of a melee. Howard could be seen grabbing Stephenson and tossing him before officials and players intervened. The latter eventually pushed the LA big man to the ground while punches were being thrown. Advertisement While there is no official statement on what the next course of action is regarding this matter, it is safe to say that the BIG3 League remains an attractive source of entertainment for basketball fans. Related: Reggie Miller Sheds Tears After Stephen Jackson Apologizes To Him For His Role In "Malice At The Palace" This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former 76ers Guard Questions Paul George's Hall of Fame Case
Former 76ers Guard Questions Paul George's Hall of Fame Case originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There's no question that Paul George is one of the best players in the NBA. Throughout his playing career, he has collected awards that serve as evidence of his brilliance. When it's all said and done, George has the case to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Advertisement However, not everyone views his career in that manner. A former guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, Patrick Beverley, weighed in on the talk about George's basketball immortalization. In the recent episode of his show, "The Pat Bev Podcast," the defensive point guard questioned the All-Star's case. Initially, he was talking to his guest, former NBA player Stephen Jackson, about the Hall of Fame. Beverley used George as an example, but took a slight shot at the forward. Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George looks on against the Golden State Streicher-Imagn Images Beverley was ranting about Jackson not being in the Hall of Fame. He then argued that if George has the qualifications, the current co-host of the show "All The Smoke" should be included in the Hall. Advertisement "People say Paul George right," Beverley said. "You hear a lot of people say yes he is. And I'm looking at it like well if he's a Hall of Famer, [Stephen Jackson] for sure a Hall of Famer. Lou Will is for sure a Hall of Famer. I'm trying to see like what's the stipulations." Although Jackson and Lou Williams were both amazing players, they weren't stars like George. However, a championship is what's missing from the Sixers star's list of accolades. Still, that doesn't mean he doesn't have a case to be in the Hall of Fame. The former Fresno State star is a nine-time All-Star, a six-time All-NBA, a four-time All-Defensive player and the 2013 Most Improved Player. Advertisement Related: NBA Trade Rumors Buzzing Around 76ers Ahead of Draft This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Sh*t is going to happen': Reggie Miller defends Stephen Jackson while giving an emotional recount of infamous ‘Malice at the Palace' incident
Reggie Miller defends Stephen Jackson while giving an emotional recount of infamous 'Malice at the Palace' incident (Image Credit: Getty Images) Reggie Miller and Stephen Jackson, the two basketball veterans, took fans down memory lane and gave their accounts of the infamous ' Malice at the Palace ' incident, which significantly disrupted the NBA world. Stephen Jackson chose the All The Smoke podcast, which covered the incident, to apologize to Reggie Miller, which left the latter teary-eyed. Reggie Miller defended Stephen Jackson while revisiting 'Malice at the Palace' incident during a podcast In All the Smoke's recent podcast, Reggie Miller and Stephen Jackson came face to face. They revisited the infamous incident, 'Malice at the Palace,' which affected their team's future in the championship and various players' careers. Stephen Jackson extended a heartfelt apology to Reggie Miller for his behavior, which moved him. Responding graciously to the apology, Miller said: 'You don't need to apologize because that's basketball that's life you know shit's going to happen and even though we were short-handed ..when we were short-handed bander Brothers like when people talk about Bander Brothers I mean people forget we had to play the next night with like five or six guys cuz everyone was suspended still made the playoffs and still made the playoffs..' Reggie Miller & Stephen Jackson Reflect on Malice at the Palace Stephen said in his apology: 'I'm glad to see you because this I've never had a chance to tell you that… i'm sorry.. u just let me finish though because like I we all understood what our motivation was for that season it wasn't for us it was for you the whole motivation for getting things done the right way and getting the championship was for you so… I never got a chance to apologize you for my actions now with me saying that I love you even more because you defended me because you knew that I was just being a loyal teammate i wasn't you know what I'm saying i wasn't out there being a thug or nothing like that so it meant a lot to me but we never had a chance to talk about it during the time uh has passed… so much time has passed.. how how have your relationship been with guys that was involved and guys that was on our team' Miller choked up hearing those words from Stephen Jackson. He said he didn't need to apologize and went on to explain what the Indiana Pacers' days meant to him. What 'Malice in the Palace' incident is all about Malice in the Palace is one of the most unfortunate incidents in NBA history . On November 19, 2004, a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons was underway at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan. During the game, the Indiana Pacers' Ron Artest's foul involving the Detroit Pistons' Ben Wallace triggered the events, leading to an uncontrollable physical altercation involving players and coaches from both teams. The matter worsened when a fan threw a beer at Artest, following which the players ran into the stands and fought with fans. Reflecting on the Malice at the Palace: A look back 20 years later The brawl led to several suspensions, including Stephen Jackson's, who was suspended for 30 games, as he mentioned in the podcast. Other suspended players were Artest, Jermaine O'Neal, and Anthony Johnson. Even a few fans involved in the brawl were banned from attending NBA games for life. The fans also faced assault charges and were asked to do community service. The NBA also took some transformative steps and instructed players to dress in business casuals when arriving at the court to play. The dress code stayed till 2014, and was relaxed after Adam Silver took over the commissioner's position after David Stern, who had set the code. Also Read: Klay Thompson's Dream Come True, Plans to Celebrate After He Surpasses Reggie Miller On His Newly Achieved Record What do you think of Stephen Jackson's apology to Reggie Miller? Share your thoughts in the comments.
