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Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Philadelphia 76ers, Syracuse Basketball

Philadelphia 76ers fans kicked out of game for reportedly calling Carmelo Anthony ‘boy’

Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony had a verbal altercation with several Philadelphia 76ers fans on Thursday night, causing two of them to be removed from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The Lakers were down by 16 points in the fourth quarter when the situation reached its boiling point when Anthony approach the stands before he was restrained by an official. The fans were sitting … Continue reading Philadelphia 76ers fans kicked out of game for reportedly calling Carmelo Anthony ‘boy’

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Portland Trail Blazers, Syracuse Basketball

Carmelo Anthony talks college recruitment, Syracuse’s 2003 NCAA title and getting ‘kicked off campus’ by Jim Boeheim

You can find a lot of “what-ifs” in Carmelo Anthony’s basketball career. What would his NBA career look like if he was drafted by the Detroit Pistons instead of the Denver Nuggets? Would Syracuse win more than one national championship if he stayed with the program for more than one season? Or what would happen if Anthony didn’t commit to the Orange as a junior … Continue reading Carmelo Anthony talks college recruitment, Syracuse’s 2003 NCAA title and getting ‘kicked off campus’ by Jim Boeheim

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Los Angeles Lakers, Syracuse Basketball, Uncategorized

Carmelo Anthony agrees to one-year contract with Los Angeles Lakers

Carmelo Anthony’s pursuit of his first NBA championship will continue for another season, but not with the Portland Trail Blazers. The veteran forward agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Anthony confirmed the report with a tweet that included his “MELO” logo with the Lakers’ logo replacing the No. 7. According to … Continue reading Carmelo Anthony agrees to one-year contract with Los Angeles Lakers

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Detroit Pistons, Syracuse Basketball

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant named finalist for NBA’s Most Improved Player award

Jerami Grant’s decision to join the Detroit Pistons during last year’s free agency period culminated in the best season of the 27-year-old forward’s career. The former Syracuse star was named one of three finalists for the NBA’s Most Improved Player award, the league announced Thursday. He is competing for the honor with New York Knicks forward Julius Randle and Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. … Continue reading Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant named finalist for NBA’s Most Improved Player award

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Indiana Pacers, Syracuse Basketball

Oshae Brissett’s team-high 23 points helps Indiana Pacers advance in NBA play-in tournament

The Indiana Pacers are one step closer to securing a playoff spot in the 2021 NBA Playoffs, in large part thanks to Oshae Brissett. The former Syracuse forward led his team in scoring Tuesday night with 23 points on 10-for-14 shooting from the field, along with five rebounds in a 144-117 win over the Charlotte Hornets in the opening round of the league’s play-in tournament. … Continue reading Oshae Brissett’s team-high 23 points helps Indiana Pacers advance in NBA play-in tournament

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Indiana Pacers

Oshae Brissett lights up old team in Indiana Pacers’ regular-season finale

One of the most intriguing regular seasons in NBA history has reached a conclusion, and it ended with a bang for one former Syracuse player. Indiana Pacers forward Oshae Brissett scored a career-high 31 points on Sunday, going 10-of-16 from the field and 5-for-8 from 3-point range, while also grabbing 10 rebounds in a 125-113 win over the Toronto Raptors. The feat was special not … Continue reading Oshae Brissett lights up old team in Indiana Pacers’ regular-season finale

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Portland Trail Blazers, Syracuse Basketball

Carmelo Anthony invests in startup basketball league, Overtime Elite, to help pay high school players

Former Syracuse star Carmelo Anthony is an investor in Overtime Elite, a new basketball league that will pay high school players to skip the tradition of playing in college. The league was created by Overtime, a sports media company that produces short-form, mobile-friendly content focused on high school and women’s basketball, soccer, football and esports. Overtime will offer each athlete — some as young as … Continue reading Carmelo Anthony invests in startup basketball league, Overtime Elite, to help pay high school players

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Portland Trail Blazers, Syracuse Basketball

Carmelo Anthony moves into top 10 on NBA’s all-time scoring list, passing Elvin Hayes

Tim Duncan, Dominique Wilkins, Oscar Robertson, Hakeem Olajuwon and Elvin Hayes all have something in common. They’ve all been passed on the NBA’s all-time scoring list this season by Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony. The former Syracuse basketball star eclipsed Hayes for 10th all-time in Monday night’s 123-114 loss to the Atlanta Hawks following an and-1 3-pointer. At the 11:09 mark of the second … Continue reading Carmelo Anthony moves into top 10 on NBA’s all-time scoring list, passing Elvin Hayes

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Syracuse Basketball, Uncategorized

Why did Shaq pull his legs up when dunking? He got it from former Syracuse big man Rony Seikaly

Shaquille O’Neal made a name for himself as one of the most dominant players to ever pick up a basketball. The four-time NBA champion and Hall of Fame center was known for his demoralizing dunks that often left his opponents in shame. But why did he dunk the ball with so much force? Turns out, it’s related to two things: his father’s tough love and … Continue reading Why did Shaq pull his legs up when dunking? He got it from former Syracuse big man Rony Seikaly

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Indiana Pacers, Syracuse Basketball

Oshae Brissett signs 3-year contract with Indiana Pacers

Former Syracuse basketball player Oshae Brissett has signed a three-year contract with the Indiana Pacers, according to a report from J. Michael of the IndyStar. Brissett, a 6-foot-8 forward, proved during his two 10-day contracts with the Pacers that he’s worthy of a spot in the NBA by showing his versatility as the franchise deals with the injury bug. Brissett averaged 4.8 points on 68% shooting … Continue reading Oshae Brissett signs 3-year contract with Indiana Pacers

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