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GILBERT ARENAS HIT 95 OUT OF 100 3PT SHOTS FOR $100K BET WITH NICK YOUNG
No Chill Gil has never been one to back down, especially from a challenge on the court. This time, Gilbert Arenas faced a challenge with high stakes, $100,000 on the line. Former Wizards teammate Nick Young decided it was a good idea to challenge the long-time retired[...]
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TheSportHQ’s Top 50 NBA Players of All Time
This highly debated topic will finally be put to rest, right here at TheSportHQ. Now whether you'll agree with us or not, that's a whole other story. We'll just go ahead and say that the number 1 spot was decided after many, many hours of heated arguments, fist fights, arm-bar[...]
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Top 25 Jordan Sneakers of All-Time
Let’s settle the debate. The most iconic basketball shoe brand has pumped out some of the best kicks on the market. Jordans have become synonymous with basketball and culture since their debut in 1985. Jordans are one of the most valued collectable kicks in the game; you can’t[...]
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Top 5 Father- Son Duos in NBA History
Can’t imagine a much better life than playing in the NBA, to later retire and watch your son compete in the league years later. Fortunately for a few, they are able to live this dream and keep the family basketball legacy alive. What’s more legendary in basketball than having a[...]
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The 20 Richest NBA Players of All Time
There are two things everyone in the world knows about NBA players. The first, is that they are good at basketball, and the second, is that they make boatloads of cash for their talents. Here at Playmaker HQ, we wanted to take a look at just how much some of[...]
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Ranking Every NBA Teams’ “City” Jerseys
NBA city jerseys have taken us by storm. Engineered with creativity and pride, each NBA team crafted a jersey that is connected to their city. The merchandise is selling hot off the press before they even hit the racks. From court-side to nosebleeds, you’ll see fans throughout the arena representing[...]
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NBA Futures: Ranking NBA Teams by Their Young Talent
All professional sports teams are always searching for young talent, as they are the only thing that can promise a bright future for the organization. NBA teams that are constantly in contention have a much more difficult time to cultivate young players, which makes it even harder to have a[...]
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Top 20 Dunkers in NBA History
Everyone wants to dunk. It’s arguably the biggest staple in basketball. Kids in grade school are lowering their basketball hoop on the drive way to 6 feet so they can practice windmills and 360s. Dunkers like Dr. J, Vince Carter, and now LeBron James and Zach Levine have changed the[...]
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25 Biggest Contracts in the NBA
Some of the people on this list may surprise you, others probably will, a few definitely will. Big money has been circling the NBA in recent years as the organization continues to grow, and everyone involved has had a taste. As the NBA continues to rise and compete against the[...]
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Ranking Every NBA Teams’ “City” Jerseys
NBA city jerseys have taken us by storm. Engineered with creativity and pride, each NBA team crafted a jersey that is connected to their city. The merchandise is selling hot off the press before they even hit the racks. From court-side to nosebleeds, you’ll see fans throughout the arena representing[...]
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Every Woman Who Has Dunked
Dunks are hard to come by in Women’s Basketball. Unlike the NBA there are only a handful of woman athletes that have dunked, ever. The average height for the ladies is only 6 feet tall. While we recognize the women in the WNBA for their elite skills, talent, and dedication[...]
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50 Richest Athletes
We marvel what these athletes have accomplished on the field/court, but there is no question that we have now reached a new era which these stars have become more than just an athlete. Record breaking salaries granted to professional athletes in recent years has opened up doors for them; giving[...]
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Top 5 NBA Players to Never Win MVP
According to the NCAA, the odds of making it to the NBA are .03%, let alone being signed for more than a year…or even starting. What do you think the odds of winning NBA MVP are? When we think about the All Time NBA Greats, we pile on the accolades,[...]
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Top 20 Best Power Forwards in NBA History
The power forward position is one that is becoming extinct in the NBA as teams push to play smaller and smaller lineups, which often include just one big. Still a great power forward can transform any lineup and here are the 20 best players to ever the position.
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NBA Mock Draft 2019
Tis’ the season…tanking season. This is that beautiful time of year when the contenders are separated from the pretenders, the weak start to weep, and elite begin to peak. If you’re a fan of a losing team, now is the time to start looking ahead towards a brighter day: the[...]
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Top 20 Best Small Forwards in NBA History
If there is one thing that defines a good small forward it is their ability to put the ball in the bucket. We have seen high-flying scorers take control of games dating back to the days of Dr Jr, to the current NBA with LeBron James. Here are the top[...]
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5 Ideal Trades for John Wall & Bradley Beal
The Washington Wizards are in the midst of a meltdown. Frustrations looming behind closed doors have now reached a pinnacle and things are starting to get ugly. Between Bradley Beal recently stating that he’s been dealing with this “dysfunctional” organization for seven years and John Walls’ episode cursing out[...]
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Top 50 Best NBA Players of All Time
As we are just 3 seasons away from the 75th anniversary of the National Basketball Association, we have seen incredible talent come and go over the many years the league has been in existence. With every new generation, we see players of such extreme talent and athleticism, that we feel[...]