Tag: lebron james
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Nuggets top Lakers 120-113 as LeBron James sets NBA field goal record
There’s another jewel in King James’ crown, even if it came in another loss to the Nuggets. Lakers forward LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leader in made field goals late in the first quarter of Denver’s 120-113 win on Thursday at Ball Arena. “He’s a really, really, really legendary player in this league. What…
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Colorado freshman Isaiah Johnson is your favorite NBA star’s favorite college hooper | College Basketball Insider
BOULDER — Dwyane Wade is his godfather. LeBron James calls him “nephew.” Chris Paul has been a family friend for as long as he can remember. NBA locker rooms are flush with Isaiah Johnson fans. Tad Boyle’s standout freshman is your favorite NBA player’s favorite college basketball player. “I’ve been keeping tabs on him,” Detroit…
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‘What are those?’: The story behind Spencer Jones’ start-up sneakers for Nuggets
Spencer Jones has conversation starters on his feet when he steps on the court. The “Andiem Pivot 1.0” sneakers he’s sported this season might not be the flashiest, and they’re definitely not the most popular option in the NBA. “A few guys at the free-throw line were like ‘What are those?’ They hadn’t seen them…
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Denver Nuggets lose to Lakers behind second-half drought
The offense went dark as the night got late. After shooting the lights out in the first half, the Nuggets scored fewer points in the second half (36) than they did in the first quarter (37) in a 115-107 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night at Ball Arena. The Nuggets went 3 for 17…
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Denver Nuggets are last stronghold standing against LeBron James | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider LeBron James’ kingdom spans the NBA landscape almost without exception. Denver, however, has proved to be unconquerable. The Nuggets are the only team with a winning record (24-21) against James in the regular season, heading into…
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Friday Faceoff: How can Nikola Jokic become the greatest of all time?
Off to another hot start to begin his 11th NBA season, what does a path to becoming basketball’s greatest of all-time (or G.O.A.T) look like for Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic? Vinny Benedetto, Nuggets writer Answer: Unprecedented statistical profile During the NBA’s NDA – no dynasties allowed – era, there’s only one way for Nikola Jokic…
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Pikes Pick: New book a lyrical rumination on LeBron and much more
“There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension” is a book about much more than basketball and ascension. It’s about LeBron James’ teenage rise in Ohio, coinciding with author Hanif Abdurraqib’s adolescence there, and about those lost in America’s cultural, political shuffle. — Seth Boster, The Gazette
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Local hoop legends say revamped courts will usher in new era of community, pride for Memorial Park
Tony Exum Sr. can still hear the basketball pounding the pavement at Memorial Park. Teammates calling out screens, sneakers scraping across the cement on the courts and, of course, the swishing of leather as the ball fell through the net, all remain vivid memories. Exum works as a Democratic state senator now, but he spent…
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The ‘Beast’ awaits Nuggets in a love-to-hate-’em blood feud with T-Wolves | Mark Kiszla
Beating old GOAT LeBron James on way down was merely a warm-up fight for Denver, which now must face Anthony Edwards, the NBA’s next great one.
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The top 10 things to look for in sports from Colorado Springs next week, starting Monday
No. 10 Men’s college basketball highlights include Wednesday’s Purdue at Florida State and North Carolina at Michigan, Friday’s Wisconsin at Iowa and Saturday’s Purdue at Michigan No. 9 The top two women’s college basketball teams clash Sunday when Notre Dame faces UConn No. 8 The College Football Playoffs and bowl games are set Sunday No.…