Russell Westbrook Making History

To Aristotle, ‘perfection’ meant ‘completion’, nothing to add or subtract. It meant that the ultimate good consisted in the full attainment of an individual’s natural functioning. When Russell Westbrook stepped onto the court on March 22 for his pre-game ritual, perfection was not a word in his mind; it wasn’t even an idea. He was, like […]

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Isaiah Thomas Blazing Hot in January

Isaiah Thomas. He might just be the most underrated player in the NBA. His team (29-18) has the second best record in the Eastern conference. The name alone sounds like something out of the Hall of Fame. And as of late he’s positioned himself behind Russell Westbrook as the league’s second highest scorer. Here’s the […]

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David Johnson the True MVP?

His name is David Johnson. He’s 25 years old, in his second season in the NFL. And he might just be the most versatile back the game has seen in decades. Throughout the 2016-17 year, he has been a monstrous force offensively. While the Cardinals haven’t exactly been bringing home the bacon, David Johnson has […]

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James Harden Has the Rockets Chanting MVP

James Harden. He might look like a slimmer Kimbo Slice (RIP). Critics might say he has “old-man game.” But the fact is he plays like, well… like James Harden. There isn’t another player in the game like him. In fact, I dare you to find a solid comparison. You won’t. In a league where people […]

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Cream of the Crop: An NFL MVP Chat

The 2016-17 NFL Regular Season is almost over. Which can only mean one thing: Queue months of desperation, draft-watching, and Madden to fill our football shaped voids. Fortunately we’ve still got the Playoffs to look forward to–and of course, the MVP race. This year has seen some breakout stars competing with perennial all-pros. Needless to […]

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