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Less than a week after being ousted from the playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs, NBA fans are already eager to see what’s coming for the Golden State Warriors next season. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson captured the attention and the hearts of many around the basketball world in the last month with deadeye shooting and a fast-paced western style of basketball that has the future looking bright in Oakland. With a host of promising youngsters and a still-evolving coach in the colorful Mark Jackson, are the Golden State Warriors the next big thing in the Western Conference? Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley of the AFRO Sports Desk debate the question.more
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Are the Warriors the ‘Next Big Thing’ in the NBA’s Western Conference?
Originally published May 19, 2013Less than a week after being ousted from the playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs, NBA fans are already eager to see what’s coming for the Golden State Warriors next season. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson captured the attention and the hearts of many around the basketball world in the last month with deadeye shooting and a fast-paced western style of basketball that has the future looking bright in Oakland. With a host of promising youngsters and a still-evolving coach in the colorful Mark Jackson, are the Golden State Warriors the next big thing in the Western Conference? Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley of the AFRO Sports Desk debate the question.more
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May 12, 2013 -
The NBA playoffs aren't even past the second round but it's not too early to start speculating about the NBA's No 1 draft pick. The 2013 draft class isn't the strongest, missing the classic LeBron James or Dwight Howard, but nevertheless, the show must go on. NBA drafts are all about potential nowadays when there's an absence of superstar talent. Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley can't decide on who's No. 1. Here’s their latest debate.more
April 28, 2013 -
Russell Westbrook's knee injury wasn't just a major blow to the Oklahoma City Thunder. It shook up nearly every basketball pundit's prediction of a repeat of last year's National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals between the Thunder and the Miami Heat.more
April 26, 2013 -
The first round of the 2013 NFL draft occurred on April 25 at Radio City Music Hall in New York.more
April 21, 2013 -
With the NBA postseason kicking off April 20, it’s time to crown the champion of the 2012-2013 season. After a fantastic regular season run by the Miami Heat, last year's champs have another solid chance at claiming the title. But they’ll face fierce competition from a solid group of contenders. Who'll win this year's NBA title? Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley of the AFRO Sports Desk debate the question.more
April 07, 2013 -
The Los Angeles Lakers gave retired center Shaquille O'Neal a nod of respect April 2 as they retired his No. 34 jersey ahead of a 101-81 win over the Dallas Mavericks.more
March 30, 2013 -
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has taken his share of beatings over the years. Some whippings came from opponents but many of them were at the hands of Dallas diehards demanding that the signal caller steer the Cowboys to more promising postseason appearances rather than disappointments. With a year left on his current deal, Romo was rewarded with a six-year, $108 million dollar extension this past week, paying him more guaranteed money ($55 million) than recent Super Bowl winning quarterback Joe Flacco received a few weeks ago. Despite his impressive statistics, Romo hasn't impressed in the playoffs. A National Football League (NFL) team is defined by the quarterback and quarterbacks are defined by postseason success, a formula under which Romo has produced just one playoff victory in seven seasons. So, does Romo deserve $108 million? Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley of the AFRO Sports Desk debate the question.more
March 24, 2013 -
The Georgetown Hoyas are sitting at home thanks to an early exit from the NCAA tourney at the hands of No. 15 Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). Following that upset, the Hoyas have plenty of questions surrounding them next season, foremost among them whether Big East Player of the Year Otto Porter will return.more
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