Just what Sacramento needs: Another flavor of batshit crazy.

The Ringer has (so far at least) had Shoemaker at a greater frequency than Grantland did, which is an extremely good thing.

It’s for your phone which makes it edgier than Grantland.

I loved the urbane applause for Luwawu’s dunk. It sounded the equivalent of “I’ve seen rather exquisite performances of Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto in E Flat major before, but I am not sure I have seen one to equal tonight’s, wouldn’t you say old man?” applause.

Every child, teenager, and adult needs to hear this on a daily basis. Them, and Donald Trump.

But I am important.

The world is far too crowded with people who vastly overestimate their own importance.

Their greatest innovation was giving Steph Curry serious ankle problems his first few years in the league, leading to him signing what is easily the best contract (from an organizational standpoint) in the NBA.

An Incomplete, Amateurish NBA Draft Preview

Hot Take incoming: Going off of the list of sports LeBron could excel at from yesterday’s Fun Bag I’m prepared to say that Lebron could have stopped that Messi free kick.

Not to mention this block is more impressive than all those plays.

It’s perfect athleticism—if you acknowledge the mental aspects of athleticism. What’s so impressive is the timing and the awareness. At first I was going to say that he knew more about what was going on than anyone on the floor—and while that is true, what struck me after watching this another 20 times is how he…

My single most favorite play in NBA history is Tayshaun Prince tracking down Reggie Miller from an impossible distance to block a gimmie layup in the fourth quarter of a playoff game. It sealed the deal for Detroit that night, allowed them to avoid a game seven in Indiana, they went on to destroy the Lakers, history,…

Even more amazing is that he slows down. Watch right before he hits the paint, he take an extra step or two to get the timing right. That’s sick.

Sitting by myself in my apartment, I yelled so loud at this play that my cat got mad and tried to bite me. I don’t know what that says about me, but damn. Still hyped about it.

Jesus. 69-67 under a minute in the 4th quarter? Fuck old basketball.

This is the defining play of LeBron’s brilliant career. Jordan had his shots over Russell and Ehlo, Bird had his steal to beat Detroit, Kobe had his game winner against Phoenix... and LeBron has this.

Watching his opposite hand bang against the rim WITH HIS DAMN ELBOW BENT MORE THAN 90 DEGREES gives you a sense of just how high that man can jump. On a dead sprint. At 31. While avoiding contact with both J.R. and Iggy. And while keeping the ball inbounds.

I remember a dozen years ago when Tayshaun Prince chased down…

I watch a lot of NBA basketball, and therefore see a lot of spectacular athleticism, but that one made me shout out loud. The angle that he took, so as not to foul him, at that speed, height and timing...pretty spectacular everytime you look at it.