Tag: Bill Russell
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Mark Kiszla: Jokic vs. Wembanyama more than clash of titans. It’s basketball for the ages.
The NBA universe has not been shaken by clash of titans like Joker vs. Wemby since Wilt vs. Russ. We are the lucky witnesses to Nikola Jokic doing one-on-one battle with Victory Wembanyama, because spotting giants of the game who not only thrill us but revolutionize the sport are as rare as Halley’s Comet. “I…
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NBA awards: Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic early favorite for third MVP in four years
Last season, Nuggets star Nikola Jokic narrowly missed out on being the fourth player in NBA history to win three consecutive Most Valuable Player awards. The list remains a short one – Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird – after 76ers center Joel Embiid won last season’s award. This season, Jokic can join another short…
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Christian Braun willing to do small things to join small club, continue championship history with Denver Nuggets
An ability to adapt from one winning environment to the next has afforded Christian Braun an opportunity to join an exclusive club of champions. Not only is Braun, selected 21st overall in the 2022 draft, the last rookie playing meaningful minutes in the playoffs, but he’s also got a chance to join a short list…