BOSTON—He stomped his feet, waved his arms, flexed his muscles, and talked back to the crowd. And Stephen Curry also made baskets. Plenty of those, too. In a demonstrative and dominating performance that was one of the best of his postseason career, Curry scored 43 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 107–97…
Stephen Curry’s Teammates Admire His Humility as a Superstar
SAN FRANCISCO—Jordan Poole knocked down a buzzer-beater from almost midcourt when Stephen Curry made a point to catch his gaze, and that celebratory stare down told so much about the veteran guard’s pride for his young teammate. Curry expressed as much joy for Poole hitting the jaw-dropping shot from deep as he would had it…
Film Review: ‘Hustle’: Adam Sandler’s Basketball Scout is His Best Serious Role Yet
R | 1h 57m | Sports, Drama | June 8, 2022 Adam Sandler loves basketball. The former “Saturday Night Live” goofball alum is on a roll, reinventing himself as a dramatic actor. He recently surprised the public with his dramatic range, playing a diamond merchant who sold jewelry to NBA stars in “Uncut Gems,” and now in “Hustle,”…
Film Review: ‘Hustle’: Adam Sandler’s Best Serious Role Yet
R | 1h 57m | Sports, Drama | June 8, 2022 Adam Sandler loves basketball. The former Saturday Night Live goofball alum is on a roll, reinventing himself as a dramatic actor. He recently surprised the public with his dramatic range, playing a diamond merchant who sold jewelry to NBA stars in “Uncut Gems,” and now in “Hustle,”…
Mike Fratello Wins Lifetime Coaching Achievement Award
Mike Fratello, who followed 16 years as an NBA head coach with a successful career in the broadcast booth, is the winner of the 2022 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award. It is given annually by the National Basketball Coaches Association, which announced the honor on Sunday. “Mike Fratello’s accomplishments are well documented, both as a…
LeBron James Becomes First Active NBA Player to Score Billionaire Status: Report
LeBron James has become a billionaire, marking the first time a player still active in the NBA has achieved such a status, according to a recently published list by Forbes. The 18-time NBA all-star and two-time Olympic gold medalist has an estimated fortune of $1.2 billion in pretax earnings, Forbes reports, making him the first active NBA player to make the…
Celtics Reach NBA Finals, Hold Off Heat 100–96 in Game 7
MIAMI—Not this time. After being thwarted on the doorstep of the NBA Finals three other times in the previous five seasons, the Boston Celtics have broken through. The beasts of the East, again. And now a chance at an NBA title awaits. Eastern Conference finals MVP Jayson Tatum led the way with 26 points, Jaylen…
NBA Owners Have $10B Exposure to China: ESPN; Musk Denies Sexual Harassment Claims | NTD Business
Elon Musk denying claims in a new report that he sexually harassed a flight attendant. He calls it a “politically motivated hit piece.” ESPN looks directly into the NBA’s financial ties to China. The sports network says 40 team owners have over 10 billion dollars linked to the country. How do you protect your wealth during a…
Musk Denies Sexual Harassment Claims; NBA Owners Have $10B Exposure to China: ESPN | NTD Business
Elon Musk is denying claims in a new report that he sexually harassed a flight attendant. He calls it a “politically motivated hit piece.” ESPN looks directly into the NBA’s financial ties to China. The sports network says 40 team owners have over $10 billion linked to the country. How do you protect your wealth during a…
Bob Lanier, NBA Force Who Left Big Shoes to Fill, Dies at 73
Bob Lanier, the left-handed big man who muscled up beside the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as one of the NBA’s top players of the 1970s, died Tuesday. He was 73. The NBA said Lanier died after a short illness. The Hall of Famer had worked for the league as a global ambassador. The Athletic reported…
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