Biggest sports stories of 2019

Whether it was on the field or off of it, these were some of the biggest sports stories of 2019.

The NBA’s stars realigned

Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

It’s now called the National Buddies Association. NBA 2019 saw a breakdown and realignment of sorts among the Super Teams, with Kevin Durant splitting from Golden State to join his pal, Kyrie Irving—who split from Boston—in Brooklyn. Anthony Davis wanted out of New Orleans so he could go shoot some hoops with his friend, LeBron James. And Kawhi Leonard brushed off all their friend requests, landing with the Los Angeles Clippers alongside Palmdale, California’s Paul George.