Month: March 2024

Amid the stress and busyness of the NBA Playoffs series, Jimmy Butler still took some time to send emotional support to the family of his former Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Tyus Jones.

Jimmy Butler left a clear mark in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 116-95 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 3 of the Eastern NBA Playoffs series last Friday. Excellent at both ends of the court, the striker wearing shirt number 23 almost achieved a triple-double with 22 points along with 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals.

On a sublime day of play for the Sixers, under Jimmy Butler’s feet were a pair of bright pink Air Jordan 32 Lows. Sometimes NBA players still like to wear unique color combinations on the court to express their personality, but these pink shoes of Jimmy have a very special meaning.

Jimmy Butler’s message: “Mama Jones, we will fight together”

On Jimmy Butler’s shoes is a message and its meaning is moral support for Ms. Debbie, the mother of Butler’s former Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Tyus Jones.

In a recent share of Tyus on social networks, he informed his fans that his beloved mother was diagnosed with malignant breast cancer. This is what makes many people feel sad, including my close friend Jimmy Butler.

To mentally support Ms. Debbie as well as Tyus Jones’ family, Butler searched through the shoe cabinet and found this pair of Air Jordan 32 Low in “Hot Pink” colorway. In the US, pink is often chosen to symbolize breast cancer prevention campaigns, enough to see how carefully Jimmy Butler calculated this shoe choice.

Recognizing Jimmy Butler’s actions, Tyus Jones, on behalf of his family and mother Debbie, shared his thanks via social network Instagram:

Many players today are often caught up in the busyness of the NBA Playoffs. In the most stressful arena of the season, it is not easy to see meaningful actions like what Jimmy did for the Jones family. Although this is just a very simple operation, the impact that Butler brings with these special shoes is enormous.

In his next appearance, Jimmy Butler and his teammates will enter Game 4 against the Toronto Raptors in a match taking place on Monday morning, May 6. The series score is currently 2-1 with the lead in favor of the Philadelphia 76ers.

The NBA Playoffs round will be broadcast live on HD News Sports channel – VTVcab, with continuously updated information on webthethao.vn and Basketball TV.

LeBron James appeared like a king in Liverpool uniform when cheering in the match between Lakers and Milwaukee Buck.

Celtics Regain Momentum, Defeat Suns 117-107 Behind Tatum and Brown’s Heroics

Boston, MA – The Boston Celtics showcased their resilience and depth as they bounced back from a two-game losing streak with an impressive 117-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday evening. Led by the dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics delivered a commanding performance to secure the win against a formidable Suns team led by Kevin Durant.

Tatum, who endured a slow start, came alive in the second half to lead the Celtics with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. Despite his critical role in the victory, Tatum remained humble, expressing gratitude to his teammates for their support during the game.

Brown, on the other hand, provided a spark for the Celtics from the onset, contributing 27 points to propel his team to victory. His stellar performance in the first half set the tone for the Celtics’ dominant display against the Suns.

Al Horford, stepping into the starting lineup in place of the injured Kristaps Porziņģis, made significant contributions with nine points and 12 rebounds. His clutch three-pointer in the closing minutes of the game proved to be a pivotal moment, extending the Celtics’ lead and sealing the victory.

Despite a formidable effort from Durant, who poured in 45 points for the Suns, the Celtics’ collective effort and depth proved to be too much for the Suns to overcome. With key players missing, including Devin Booker due to a right ankle sprain, the Suns struggled to contain the Celtics’ offensive firepower.

The victory marked a significant rebound for the Celtics, who had suffered consecutive losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Denver Nuggets. With an NBA-best record of 49-14, the Celtics demonstrated their resilience and determination to maintain their position as one of the league’s top contenders.

As the season progresses, the Celtics will look to build on this momentum and continue their pursuit of championship glory, relying on the stellar performances of Tatum, Brown, and their talented roster to propel them forward.

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The Milwaukee Bucks are in big trouble. Their superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo made it clear that he will leave Milwaukee if the team does not work towards winning another championship. “I am a Milwaukee Buck, but most importantly, I am a winner.” said the Greek Freak on his dicey future with the Bucks. Following Giannis’ shocking comments, analysts are trying to find a way Milwaukee can secure their franchise leader for the long haul.

Veteran NBA Analyst Ramona Shelburne showed the Bucks a strategy to keep their superstar in Milwaukee, reminding them of The Golden State Warriors’ way of handling Stephen Curry’s career.

The Milwaukee Bucks can do what the Warriors did with Chef Curry

In the latest episode of the Lowe Post Podcast hosted by Zach Lowe, Ramona showed Milwaukee a way to keep the 2-time MVP in their team. Talking about the aging core roster of the Bucks, she advised them to follow what the Warriors did when their superstars Stephen Curry, Klay Thomspon, and Draymond Green reached the later stages of their careers. She compared Giannis to Steph, calling them “Superstars way too good to trade”. After the 2019 finals loss, it seemed like Stephen Curry would look for another destination because his team was no longer a championship contender due to injuries.

“They got good again real fast.” The veteran analyst said. The Warriors handled the situation beautifully as they brought in more help for the 4-time Champion, and when the team got healthy, they got back to the top of the mountain in 2022. “They have doubled down on the guys who seem to give Steph a chance to win. Youth and rebuilding plan be damned.” Ramona added. Warriors have decided to go All-in on their superstar trio as long as they are healthy and competing. That has kept Stephen Curry happy in Golden State.

Despite Ramona’s strategy to treat Giannis like Steph, Zach Lowe believes that the Golden State Warriors situation is one of a kind, “The Warriors are an anomaly.” The Warriors were lucky to draft three future superstars around the same time. But that is not what generally happens.

“Dirk is the norm.” Lowe believes if Giannis stays in Milwaukee throughout his career, his situation will more likely be like Dallas legend Dirk Nowitzki rather than Stephen Curry. Dirk won only one title in Dallas in 2011 and then rode off into the sunset after several losing seasons. The same happened with Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. His final years with the Lakers were very disappointing. “This is generally what happens to great teams.” Lowe concluded.
Milwaukee does not have many assets to upgrade its roster. The clock is ticking, and they need to act fast. If Giannis and Co. have another disappointing season this year, the 2-time MVP will most likely find a “better situation” to succeed.

Stephen Curry was drafted into the NBA by the Golden State Warriors by using the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. It’s been 14 years since then, and Steph has only gotten better with each passing season.

The greatest weapon that Stephen Curry has in his arsenal is his shooting ability. And since he doesn’t really rely on athleticism, many have wondered for how long Stephen Curry can continue playing basketball. Although Steph is about to turn 35 years old soon, he still wants to play at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Well, in a recent exclusive interview with NBA insider Marc Stein, Curry revealed that he initially planned to play just 16 years in the league like his father, Dell Curry.

Via Stein Line:

Stein: It’s often said that, because of your shooting ability, you should be able to play until you’re 40 if you want. What are your longevity goals?

Curry: When I got to the league, all I wanted to do was get to 16 years, because that’s what my dad [Dell] played. And now I’m halfway through 14. I’ve talked to a bunch of people who’ve been in similar situations and you start to have different conversations like, “At what point did you know it was time to leave?” or whatever the case is and then figuring out what that might mean for you.
Well, looking at the way Curry is playing, even in his 14th season in the NBA, retiring in two years doesn’t make sense for the Golden State Warriors superstar.

Stephen Curry On His Longevity Goals

Marc Stein asked a two-part question to Stephen Curry where he wondered if he would be able to prolong his career until the age of 40. Curry explained that he doesn’t really have any longevity goals.

I don’t have any [longevity] goals other than maintaining the feeling that I have right now in my body and the night-in, night-out expectation of how I play and having that energy and joy and being able to recover from game to game. Those are just like the mini-goals that you focus on so that maybe you look up at Year 20 like where Bron [LeBron James] is, four or six years from now, and think, “I still got plenty more left in the tank.”

The key being: That’s the only way you can get to that level — if you just focus on what’s happening now. Even Tom Brady was telling me that every year the conversation with himself in the offseason is, “All right, what’s it going to take me to get two more years out of this?” And then that would pass and it’s, “What’s it going to take me to get two more?” Just kind of evolving through that process that way as opposed to saying, “I want to get to 40” and forgetting the details of what it takes.
 

Although Curry denied that he has any longevity goals, he still revealed he has plenty more left in the tank. If you are a fan of Stephen Curry, then this is definitely a piece of good news for you.

It feels like Curry will end up playing until he turns 40 and further tightens his grip on the Golden State Warriors all-time GOAT pyramid. He may already be the tier 1 GOAT for the Warriors, but it will be exciting to see how Steph continues to further widen the gap.