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Power Move Publishing has put together some of the most iconic NBA poster dunks into giant-sized coffee table books for basketball fans to relish over. Titled POSTERIZED, the book weighs over nine pounds and is set to be the largest basketball photography book and the first-ever book to exclusively feature dunk photos. The book allows fans to flip through decades of legendary slams across all eras of basketball history. The project is put together by an independent publisher, Power Move Publishing and has been a labor of love getting int developed in the past year. The book features multiple stories, interviews and anecdotes from NBA legends, sports historians, photographers and fans over the years. Major dunkers including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Shaquil...

In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the NBA has released a list of 25 out of 75 of its greatest players in the league’s history. The association last released a list of 50 of its top players over 25 years ago during its 50th anniversary since the first tip-off in 1996. The selection of the 75th-anniversary team was done by a blue-ribbon panel composed of prestigious media representatives, current and former players, coaches, general managers and team executives. 25 team members have been unveiled with consideration of positions and eras while the following 25 members shall be announced on Wednesday and the final set will be revealed on Thursday. Here’s the list of the first 25 players of the 75th anniversary team:1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar2. Giannis Antetokounmpo3. Nate Archibald4. Charles...

The Ben Simmons and Philadelphia 76ers drama continue to unfold as the Australian player makes his way back to practice before the season begins. According to ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski, head coach Doc Rivers had thrown Ben Simmons out of practice due to the player being reluctant “to physically and mentally engage with the Sixers since his return has been a consistent theme.” Shortly after the events of the practice, Rivers suspended Simmons for one game for conduct detrimental to the team. This means that Simmons will be missing the Sixers’ season opener on October 20. In a press conference, Doc Rivers commented on the situation stating the reason why he suspended the player, “He was a distraction today, I didn’t think he wanted to do what everybody else was doing. It was early, it wasn’t...

Morning Consult has recently revealed a new set of polls that have highlighted which players fans love and hate the most in the NBA league. Despite missing the playoffs for two consecutive NBA seasons, Golden State Warriors‘ Steph Curry reigns on top as the most-liked player amongst NBA fans. With the most recent data, it seems like Under Armour’s choice to place their bet on the star shooter for his own standalone Curry Brand is paying off. Hot on the heels of Steph, his former teammate and now Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant comes in second while Los Angeles Lakers‘ LeBron James sits at third as most liked. Others on the list include James’ teammate Anthony Davis and last year’s champion, Milwaukee Bucks‘ Giannis Antetokounmpo to round out the top five. The study also cites that “18 p...

For its latest collaboration, Hyperfly is capturing when the rhythm of music meets the flow of the Gentle Art with a Grateful Dead jiu-jitsu collection. Perfect for mat-ready Deadheads, the limited edition range is led by a special kimono design available in white and black. The kimono is crafted of 450gsm pearl weave and marked with embroidery down the back and arms, while the accompanying pants are crafted of 10oz cotton twill with the band’s iconic lighting bolts and dancing skeletons decorating the legs. Hidden detailing on the kimono comes in the form of Deadhead lining and “You Can’t Teach Heart.” motifs. The kimono sets also come complete with a matching carrying bag covered with similar decorations. Rounding up the concise collaboration is a T-shirt that features a Grateful Dead da...

With Russell Wilson currently sidelined with a finger injury for the coming weeks, the Seattle Seahawks are desperate are reportedly on the lookout for someone to cover for the star quarterback while he is out. In a recent interview with ESPN, head coach Pete Carroll commented on having reached out to Cam Newton sharing, “Just so you know, we have talked to him. We’re talking to everybody that could help us.” Carroll revealed very little and did not go into details regarding how serious the conversation was nor if the gears are in motion. Newton is a recent free agent after the New England Patriots cut the QB due to COVID-related protocols. Just last week, Newton confirmed on his vlog that he has been vaccinated and “hell yeah, I still want to play football.” This was the first time Newton...

Conor McGregor has apparently been involved in another physical altercation. Just a month after his scuffle with Machine Gun Kelly at the MTV Video Awards, McGregor has reportedly punched DJ Francesco Facchinetti in the face while visiting Italy. This all happened just hours after the baptism of his third child at The Vatican. Revealed over his Instagram account, Facchinetti had been partying with McGregor and his wife for hours without any issues. Facchinetti’s wife Wilma Helena Faissol elaborates with, “Out of nowhere he threw a punch in the face of Francesco. [McGregor] was inviting us to another party. Francesco said, ‘OK, let’s go,’ and he hit him. Luckily, [Francesco] was very close so [McGregor] couldn’t load up [his punch]. Francesco flew back, fell on the table, and then on the gr...

Coming off of his Ryder Cup loss, Rory McIlroy has claimed his 20th PGA victory at the CJ Cup at the Summit. McIlroy is only the 39th player to win at least 20 times on the PGA Tour. His win at the CJ Cup also marks his fifth consecutive PGA Tour season with at least one win. McIlroy started the second day of the cup behind Rickie Fowler, the former world number one and leader of the cup. With a combination of four birdies surrounding his first bogey early on, McIlroy was able to sink in a momentous 34-foot putt which set him up for the win for an eagle three on the 14th hole. He later secured a victory ahead of Collin Morikawa, who went head-to-head with the Northern Irishman with a career-best 10-under 62. In an interview, McIlroy commented on his win stating, “To get to 20 wins here is ...

The two-time NBA champion JR Smith has officially made his debut on the North Carolina A&T golf team after playing 16 years in the NBA. The 36-year-old recently announced that he is going back to college to pursue his degree and his newly found golf career. According to ESPN, Smith shot 12-over-par 83 in the first round and 7-over-78 in the second. The ex-NBA star said, “I was nervous, I was. I didn’t really know what to expect.” In the first round, Smith gained quick approval from one of his teammates when he made an accurate approach shot that landed him on the green near the third hole. With a pat on his back, his teammate said, “Way to go, Freshy!.” Though a small comment, Smith took it to heart and responded, “That’s the nickname for all the freshmen. When I was in the NBA my firs...