Harrison Faigen: James Worthy is burying the Lakers on Spectrum. “They’re not dead on arrival, but they don’t have that tenacity, or that will to make it out of this… it doesn’t seem like they believe in anything they’re doing.”
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Who are the top former UNC players in NBA history?
The UNC men’s basketball program has produced an incredible number of iconic names. Who are the top former UNC players in NBA history?
Few programs have been more successful or produced more NBA players than the University of Carolina men’s basketball team. With seven National Championships and twenty Final Four appearances, the Tar Heels are a true collegiate powerhouse.
At the NBA level, UNC players have gone on to enjoyed immense success. Michael Jordan, of course, is the first and last word in Tar Heel greatness, but there are plenty of other players who made a splash in the Association after a stint on Chapel Hill.
The UNC men’s basketball team played its first season way back in 1910-11. Before both World Wars and a generation before the NBA came to be. In fact, they started playing hoops at UNC only twenty years after the sport was invented. Tobacco Road has long been a bastion for basketball.
Unsurprisingly, the list of former Tar Heels who went on to have successful professional careers is long and storied. Let’s jump and and assess who are the top former UNC players in NBA history.
James Worthy on Russell Westbrook: ‘He’s got to stop feeling sorry for himself’
“When he’s thinking a lot and passing up shots, I know he’s not knocking down shots and I think it’s because he’s hesitating. He’s thinking about it too much. “I like players who take accountability. Russ knows he can play, he just needs to play …
“When he’s thinking a lot and passing up shots, I know he’s not knocking down shots and I think it’s because he’s hesitating. He’s thinking about it too much. “I like players who take accountability. Russ knows he can play, he just needs to play like Russ can play and stop thinking about the distractions sometimes the fans don’t give him the just he deserves. He’s got to let all that go and just go out and be aggressive, get to the hole, take the shot when it’s available without hesitation. “I think he can get back into a style of play that we want from him. He’s got to stop feeling sorry for himself and just go out and get rebounds, play defense and I think Russ can get back to being productive player that we need.”
Source: TalkBasket
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Russell Westbrook @russwest44
Every parent knows the feeling of joy that their kids bring to their lives every day. They WhyNot.5 ‘Childhood’ is inspired by my kids. Shout out to Noah, Jordyn & Skye – the future! swoo.sh/3Mi1fHf #WhyNot – 7:50 PM
Every parent knows the feeling of joy that their kids bring to their lives every day. They WhyNot.5 ‘Childhood’ is inspired by my kids. Shout out to Noah, Jordyn & Skye – the future! swoo.sh/3Mi1fHf #WhyNot – 7:50 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
“There is mutual interest in finding [Russell] Westbrook a new home this summer,” sources told @Jake Fischer.
Westbrook is set to earn $47,063,478 next season. Will it be easier for the Lakers to find a trade partner once he’s on an expiring contract? basketballnews.com/stories/lakers… – 3:36 PM
“There is mutual interest in finding [Russell] Westbrook a new home this summer,” sources told @Jake Fischer.
Westbrook is set to earn $47,063,478 next season. Will it be easier for the Lakers to find a trade partner once he’s on an expiring contract? basketballnews.com/stories/lakers… – 3:36 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Russell Westbrook since February:
13.7 PPG
6.6 RPG
5.4 APG
35/14/64%
-49 (worst on team)
He hasn’t had double-digit assists in 8 straight games. pic.twitter.com/kIdBsitvmu – 11:00 AM
Russell Westbrook since February:
13.7 PPG
6.6 RPG
5.4 APG
35/14/64%
-49 (worst on team)
He hasn’t had double-digit assists in 8 straight games. pic.twitter.com/kIdBsitvmu – 11:00 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! The Lakers lose a tough one to the Mavericks, and Westbrook seems truly saddened. Plus, can Augustin and Gabriel help the Lakers? #FirstListen @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
Subscribe. Rate. Enjoy. Thx.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 10:55 AM
Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! The Lakers lose a tough one to the Mavericks, and Westbrook seems truly saddened. Plus, can Augustin and Gabriel help the Lakers? #FirstListen @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
Subscribe. Rate. Enjoy. Thx.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 10:55 AM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
The Lakers’ losses keep mounting. My intel roundup on the cloudy Los Angeles futures for Frank Vogel, Russell Westbrook, Rob Pelinka, and LeBron James, @BR_NBA: bleacherreport.com/articles/10028… – 10:11 AM
The Lakers’ losses keep mounting. My intel roundup on the cloudy Los Angeles futures for Frank Vogel, Russell Westbrook, Rob Pelinka, and LeBron James, @BR_NBA: bleacherreport.com/articles/10028… – 10:11 AM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
“Until you stump me out, cut my head off, bury me 12 feet under, then I got a chance.”
LeBron James and Russell Westbrook still have faith in the Lakers after a close loss to Dallas. Thing is, they’re running out of chances:
ocregister.com/2022/03/01/lak… – 2:15 AM
“Until you stump me out, cut my head off, bury me 12 feet under, then I got a chance.”
LeBron James and Russell Westbrook still have faith in the Lakers after a close loss to Dallas. Thing is, they’re running out of chances:
ocregister.com/2022/03/01/lak… – 2:15 AM
Bill Oram @billoram
To all the naysayers, this hat is evidence that Russell Westbrook can, in fact, buy a bucket. pic.twitter.com/R2zqrqc5do – 1:44 AM
To all the naysayers, this hat is evidence that Russell Westbrook can, in fact, buy a bucket. pic.twitter.com/R2zqrqc5do – 1:44 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James on Russell Westbrook, and how he can help him pic.twitter.com/1QW9Lx8g7s – 1:15 AM
LeBron James on Russell Westbrook, and how he can help him pic.twitter.com/1QW9Lx8g7s – 1:15 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Westbrook postgame: “I gotta be better overall. What I’m doing right now ain’t good enough.”
Vogel noted Westbrook’s 0 turnovers as a positive, and said they need to keep supporting him, as he hasn’t been finishing at the rim or knocking down 3’s. – 1:00 AM
Westbrook postgame: “I gotta be better overall. What I’m doing right now ain’t good enough.”
Vogel noted Westbrook’s 0 turnovers as a positive, and said they need to keep supporting him, as he hasn’t been finishing at the rim or knocking down 3’s. – 1:00 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
This is as down as I’ve ever seen Westbrook after a loss. He sounds legit sad, and has pointed the finger at himself. “What I’m doing now ain’t good enough.” AK – 12:54 AM
This is as down as I’ve ever seen Westbrook after a loss. He sounds legit sad, and has pointed the finger at himself. “What I’m doing now ain’t good enough.” AK – 12:54 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Russell Westbrook: “I need to be better overall. What I’m doing now isn’t good enough.” – 12:54 AM
Russell Westbrook: “I need to be better overall. What I’m doing now isn’t good enough.” – 12:54 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Russell Westbrook on him needing to play better: “I gotta be better overall. What I’m doing right now ain’t good enough. Ain’t good enough.” – 12:54 AM
Russell Westbrook on him needing to play better: “I gotta be better overall. What I’m doing right now ain’t good enough. Ain’t good enough.” – 12:54 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Russell Westbrook: “I just got to be better overall. What I’m doing right now, it ain’t good enough” – 12:54 AM
Russell Westbrook: “I just got to be better overall. What I’m doing right now, it ain’t good enough” – 12:54 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Russell Westbrook: “I need to be better.” Russ added, “I need to be better overall. It’s not good enough.” – 12:54 AM
Russell Westbrook: “I need to be better.” Russ added, “I need to be better overall. It’s not good enough.” – 12:54 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Westbrook says he is “super-confident” that the Lakers are going to turn things around. – 12:53 AM
Westbrook says he is “super-confident” that the Lakers are going to turn things around. – 12:53 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Russell Westbrook on confidence they’ll make the play-in game: “Super confident that we’re going to be alright.” – 12:52 AM
Russell Westbrook on confidence they’ll make the play-in game: “Super confident that we’re going to be alright.” – 12:52 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron darted Westbrook an annoyed look after he didn’t rotate that resulted in the Mavs having an open look near the rim. Mavs with a 105-100 lead with 3:52 – 12:22 AM
LeBron darted Westbrook an annoyed look after he didn’t rotate that resulted in the Mavs having an open look near the rim. Mavs with a 105-100 lead with 3:52 – 12:22 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Monk’s rimmed out on a pair of layups in the 4th Q, with Dallas getting a 3 from Brunson (his 4th) and Luka 2 to get within a point after Westbrook put LAL up 6.
LeBron returns to a 1-point lead with 5:44 to play. – 12:19 AM
Monk’s rimmed out on a pair of layups in the 4th Q, with Dallas getting a 3 from Brunson (his 4th) and Luka 2 to get within a point after Westbrook put LAL up 6.
LeBron returns to a 1-point lead with 5:44 to play. – 12:19 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
“Russell Westbrook returns for the Lakers” might be the best Mavs news of a very rough third quarter. – 11:55 PM
“Russell Westbrook returns for the Lakers” might be the best Mavs news of a very rough third quarter. – 11:55 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Russell Westbrook hit up with a T. Same with Frank Vogel. Westbrook really irritated after that Luka foul. That being said, Lakers don’t handle their frustrations well at all. – 11:07 PM
Russell Westbrook hit up with a T. Same with Frank Vogel. Westbrook really irritated after that Luka foul. That being said, Lakers don’t handle their frustrations well at all. – 11:07 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
You know that sound of anticipation and excitement a home Warriors crowd makes when a hot Steph Curry releases a 3? It’s pretty much the polar opposite from Lakers fans when Russell Westbrook lets it fly. – 10:53 PM
You know that sound of anticipation and excitement a home Warriors crowd makes when a hot Steph Curry releases a 3? It’s pretty much the polar opposite from Lakers fans when Russell Westbrook lets it fly. – 10:53 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Lakers go small ball with LeBron James at the 5, Stanley Johnson at the 4, Austin Reaves at the 3, Malik Monk at the 2 and Russell Westbrook at the 1 to change things up against the Mavs. – 10:18 PM
Lakers go small ball with LeBron James at the 5, Stanley Johnson at the 4, Austin Reaves at the 3, Malik Monk at the 2 and Russell Westbrook at the 1 to change things up against the Mavs. – 10:18 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters vs. Dallas:
LeBron James
Stanley Johnson
Austin Reaves
Malik Monk
Russell Westbrook – 9:44 PM
Lakers’ starters vs. Dallas:
LeBron James
Stanley Johnson
Austin Reaves
Malik Monk
Russell Westbrook – 9:44 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Back to a small lineup with LeBron at center tonight for LAL:
Westbrook, Monk, Reaves, Johnson and LeBron
It’s the 30th different starting lineup of the season for this injury-plagued group. Johnson is the only Laker with a winning record as a starter (8-6). – 9:41 PM
Back to a small lineup with LeBron at center tonight for LAL:
Westbrook, Monk, Reaves, Johnson and LeBron
It’s the 30th different starting lineup of the season for this injury-plagued group. Johnson is the only Laker with a winning record as a starter (8-6). – 9:41 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Doncic
LAL starters: James, Monk, Johnson, Reeves, Westbrook
9:15 tip @theeagledallas – 9:36 PM
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Doncic
LAL starters: James, Monk, Johnson, Reeves, Westbrook
9:15 tip @theeagledallas – 9:36 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needs 32 points to pass Jeff Green on the Thunder’s all-time scoring list
1. Russell Westbrook: 18,859
2. Kevin Durant: 15,942
3. Serge Ibaka: 6,054
4. Steven Adams: 5,191
5. Paul George: 3,893
6. Jeff Green: 3,273
7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 3,242 – 10:56 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needs 32 points to pass Jeff Green on the Thunder’s all-time scoring list
1. Russell Westbrook: 18,859
2. Kevin Durant: 15,942
3. Serge Ibaka: 6,054
4. Steven Adams: 5,191
5. Paul George: 3,893
6. Jeff Green: 3,273
7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 3,242 – 10:56 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
When DJ Augustin closes games ahead of Russell Westbrook pic.twitter.com/RyJdNzkNhO – 7:22 PM
When DJ Augustin closes games ahead of Russell Westbrook pic.twitter.com/RyJdNzkNhO – 7:22 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Los Angeles Lakers intend to waive DeAndre Jordan and sign free agent guard DJ Augustin, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Lakers are bringing in a veteran, accomplished shooting PG to back up Russell Westbrook. – 7:16 PM
The Los Angeles Lakers intend to waive DeAndre Jordan and sign free agent guard DJ Augustin, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Lakers are bringing in a veteran, accomplished shooting PG to back up Russell Westbrook. – 7:16 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Westbrook shrugs off boos from Lakers crowd, “If they boo, they can take their a** home” nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/28/wes… – 3:01 PM
Westbrook shrugs off boos from Lakers crowd, “If they boo, they can take their a** home” nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/28/wes… – 3:01 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Russell Westbrook has the personal move off the court to stay away from social media.
#LakeShow #Lakers #NBA
sportscasting.com/russell-westbr… – 2:11 PM
Russell Westbrook has the personal move off the court to stay away from social media.
#LakeShow #Lakers #NBA
sportscasting.com/russell-westbr… – 2:11 PM
More on this storyline
Dime: Shaq on the Lakers: “I don’t mind losing, but when you don’t have a lot of effort, it shows. And I hate to use this word, but it looks like they’re quitting.” (via @NBAonTNT) -via Twitter / March 2, 2022
“When you’re a Laker, and you’re a big-name player, and you’re playing in L.A., all opponents, I don’t care who they are, they’re going to be coming into L.A. and they’re going to be playing above their heads,” said Shaq. “And you can never make an excuse for lack of effort.” Moreover, O’Neal went further and called them quitters, stating he didn’t want to use that word, but that’s just how the team looks in his eyes. “You’ve gotta at least put more effort into it,” he said. “I don’t mind losing, but when you don’t have a lot of effort, it shows that, I hate to use this word, it looks like they’re quitting.” -via Fade Away World / March 2, 2022
As bleak as things might seem for the Lakers after Tuesday’s 109-104 loss to the Dallas Mavericks — the 10th defeat in the Lakers’ past 13 games — dropped Los Angeles just two games away from falling out of the play-in tournament altogether, LeBron James insisted he won’t give up on the season. “We still have games to play,” he said after the Mavs finished on a 15-4 run in the final 7½ minutes of the fourth quarter to win it. “Until you stomp me out, cut my head off, bury me 12 feet under, then I got a chance. So that’s my confidence.” -via ESPN / March 2, 2022
James Worthy on Russell Westbrook: ‘He’s got to stop feeling sorry for himself’
“When he’s thinking a lot and passing up shots, I know he’s not knocking down shots and I think it’s because he’s hesitating. He’s thinking about it too much. “I like players who take accountability. Russ knows he can play, he just needs to play like Russ can play and stop thinking about the distractions sometimes the fans don’t give him the just he deserves. He’s got to let all that go and just go out and be aggressive, get to the hole, take the shot when it’s available without hesitation. “I think he can get back into a style of play that we want from him. He’s got to stop feeling sorry for himself and just go out and get rebounds, play defense and I think Russ can get back to being productive player that we need.”
“I look at the Pelicans, they’re all …
“I look at the Pelicans, they’re all plus twenty-something and the Lakers I look at their plus/minus, they’re all in the negative, even Reaves who never is in the negative. It just goes on to show you there’s something going on in this team that they cannot shake or they are not willing to shake it. “Right now they’re embarrassed, they’re not where they’re supposed to be, they see a steady climb they got to make, they got to really do the impossible right now. And I just don’t see the mentality to fight for it. Hopefully, they do have it, but I don’t see it.”
Magic Johnson: I had a great time this …
Magic Johnson: I had a great time this morning at the NBA Legends Awards where I presented the Legend of the Year award to Jerry West! It was great to catch up with my Showtime teammates Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy, Dikembe Mutombo, Isiah Thomas and Jason Collins. pic.twitter.com/640K0NBRxm
Cade Cunningham named MVP in Rising Stars Challenge
The Rising Stars Challenge became the latest part of All-Star Weekend to undergo a format change, and it was a success. The event, which features the top first- and second-year NBA players, employed an entirely new format this season. Rather than …
The Rising Stars Challenge became the latest part of All-Star Weekend to undergo a format change, and it was a success. The event, which features the top first- and second-year NBA players, employed an entirely new format this season. Rather than just being one game involving those players, like in years past, there were four seven-man rosters coached by Hall of Famers Isiah Thomas, Rick Barry, James Worthy and Gary Payton. Three games were played — two semifinal matchups to 50, and a championship game to 25, in a nod to the league celebrating its 75th anniversary this season. “It was a lot of fun,” Cunningham said after claiming the event’s MVP award. “Great teammates, great coaches, great atmosphere … I had a good time, for sure.”
Source: Tim Bontemps @ ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Cade Cunningham lands MVP honors, Team Barry wins Rising Stars Challenge #NBAAllStar
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 3:00 AM
Cade Cunningham lands MVP honors, Team Barry wins Rising Stars Challenge #NBAAllStar
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 3:00 AM
Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
‘He’s big time’: Cade Cunningham says #Cavs‘ Evan Mobley could have been Rising Stars MVP beaconjournal.com/story/sports/p… via @beaconjournal – 1:11 AM
‘He’s big time’: Cade Cunningham says #Cavs‘ Evan Mobley could have been Rising Stars MVP beaconjournal.com/story/sports/p… via @beaconjournal – 1:11 AM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Cade Cunningham, Rising Stars MVP. pic.twitter.com/RNhV076gOD – 12:51 AM
#Pistons Cade Cunningham, Rising Stars MVP. pic.twitter.com/RNhV076gOD – 12:51 AM
David Morrow @_DavidMorrow
Voting results for the 2022 Clorox Rising Stars MVP Award, won by Cade Cunningham pic.twitter.com/FzuJ4FILew – 12:23 AM
Voting results for the 2022 Clorox Rising Stars MVP Award, won by Cade Cunningham pic.twitter.com/FzuJ4FILew – 12:23 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Big winners in NBA Rising Stars game? New format and Cade Cunningham nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/19/big… – 12:02 AM
Big winners in NBA Rising Stars game? New format and Cade Cunningham nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/19/big… – 12:02 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Full transparency: I debated Jae’Sean Tate, Evan Mobley and Cade Cunningham for Rising Stars MVP. They were all really close. Cade got the nod because of his late-game plays in the championship game. – 11:49 PM
Full transparency: I debated Jae’Sean Tate, Evan Mobley and Cade Cunningham for Rising Stars MVP. They were all really close. Cade got the nod because of his late-game plays in the championship game. – 11:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Cade Cunningham Rising Stars MVP. #NBAALLSTAR pic.twitter.com/En2w8lz7kI – 11:48 PM
Cade Cunningham Rising Stars MVP. #NBAALLSTAR pic.twitter.com/En2w8lz7kI – 11:48 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Cade Cunningham on playing against Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart in the final: “We had been talking trash for two weeks. To meet up with them in the championship game was how it was supposed to play out, and now I’m going to flex on them with the win.” – 11:47 PM
#Pistons Cade Cunningham on playing against Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart in the final: “We had been talking trash for two weeks. To meet up with them in the championship game was how it was supposed to play out, and now I’m going to flex on them with the win.” – 11:47 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Cade Cunningham on MVP and Rising Stars win: “It means a lot. This is a game I was looking forward to, to be around so much big-time talent, to have fun and compete.” – 11:46 PM
#Pistons Cade Cunningham on MVP and Rising Stars win: “It means a lot. This is a game I was looking forward to, to be around so much big-time talent, to have fun and compete.” – 11:46 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Mom watching Cade Cunningham’s postgame interview: “Who does he play for? Clorox?” – 11:31 PM
Mom watching Cade Cunningham’s postgame interview: “Who does he play for? Clorox?” – 11:31 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Cade Cunningham, the Rising Stars MVP, is coming to the podium next. – 11:30 PM
#Pistons Cade Cunningham, the Rising Stars MVP, is coming to the podium next. – 11:30 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Cade Cunningham, Rising Stars MVP. Great showing for the Pistons tonight – 11:20 PM
Cade Cunningham, Rising Stars MVP. Great showing for the Pistons tonight – 11:20 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham is the Rising Stars MVP.
theathletic.com/3093022/2022/0… – 11:20 PM
Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham is the Rising Stars MVP.
theathletic.com/3093022/2022/0… – 11:20 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham was named the Rising Stars game MVP. – 11:20 PM
Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham was named the Rising Stars game MVP. – 11:20 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Pistons rookie guard Cade Cunningham was MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge. – 11:19 PM
Pistons rookie guard Cade Cunningham was MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge. – 11:19 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
The 2022 NBA Rising Stars MVP is Detroit’s Cade Cunningham.
Jae’Sean Tate did not win. – 11:19 PM
The 2022 NBA Rising Stars MVP is Detroit’s Cade Cunningham.
Jae’Sean Tate did not win. – 11:19 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Team Barry wins Rising Stars, 25-20. Cade Cunningham leads the way, and may be the MVP. – 11:17 PM
Team Barry wins Rising Stars, 25-20. Cade Cunningham leads the way, and may be the MVP. – 11:17 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Team Barry (Cade Cunningham) beats Team Isiah (Stew, Bey) in Rising Stars title game. Clutch 3 from Cade late. – 11:16 PM
Team Barry (Cade Cunningham) beats Team Isiah (Stew, Bey) in Rising Stars title game. Clutch 3 from Cade late. – 11:16 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
They run the play for Precious Achiuwa
Precious, with Cunningham on him
OK PRECIOUS
Achiuwa is taking over here
Achiuwa’s in that conversation for MVP
how did we get here lmao pic.twitter.com/f3lU5VIt8t – 11:15 PM
They run the play for Precious Achiuwa
Precious, with Cunningham on him
OK PRECIOUS
Achiuwa is taking over here
Achiuwa’s in that conversation for MVP
how did we get here lmao pic.twitter.com/f3lU5VIt8t – 11:15 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Franz Wagner wins the #NBARisingStars game for Team Barry after hitting his first free throw.
Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley and Jae’Sean Tate each had 5 points while Wagner finished with 3 to beat Team Isiah. – 11:15 PM
Franz Wagner wins the #NBARisingStars game for Team Barry after hitting his first free throw.
Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley and Jae’Sean Tate each had 5 points while Wagner finished with 3 to beat Team Isiah. – 11:15 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Cade Cunningham with the deep 3 and dish to Wagner for, likely, the win. – 11:14 PM
Cade Cunningham with the deep 3 and dish to Wagner for, likely, the win. – 11:14 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Cade Cunningham, king of the 2022 #RisingStars. He balled out.
#NBAAllStar – 11:14 PM
Cade Cunningham, king of the 2022 #RisingStars. He balled out.
#NBAAllStar – 11:14 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Cade Cunningham brought the whole bag to Rising Stars. pic.twitter.com/syC5vhOKk5 – 11:13 PM
#Pistons Cade Cunningham brought the whole bag to Rising Stars. pic.twitter.com/syC5vhOKk5 – 11:13 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Team Barry 20, Team Isiah 18
Bey: 5 pts
Stewart: 3 rebs
Cunningham: 2 pts, 2 rebs, 3 assts – 11:07 PM
Team Barry 20, Team Isiah 18
Bey: 5 pts
Stewart: 3 rebs
Cunningham: 2 pts, 2 rebs, 3 assts – 11:07 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Cade finished with 13 pts, 6 ast and 5 reb in a game to 50 lol – 10:33 PM
Cade finished with 13 pts, 6 ast and 5 reb in a game to 50 lol – 10:33 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Team Barry knocks off Team Payton on a driving layup by Jae’Sean Tate. Team Barry will now face Team Isiah in the final game.
Mobley/Cunningham: 13 points each
Jaden McDaniels: 12 points – 10:31 PM
Team Barry knocks off Team Payton on a driving layup by Jae’Sean Tate. Team Barry will now face Team Isiah in the final game.
Mobley/Cunningham: 13 points each
Jaden McDaniels: 12 points – 10:31 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Cade vs. Beef Stew and Saddiq in the championship. This is fun – 10:31 PM
Cade vs. Beef Stew and Saddiq in the championship. This is fun – 10:31 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Team Barry wins, 50-48
Cunningham: 13 pts, 5 rebs, 6 assts
Mobley: 13 pts, 8 rebs – 10:30 PM
Team Barry wins, 50-48
Cunningham: 13 pts, 5 rebs, 6 assts
Mobley: 13 pts, 8 rebs – 10:30 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Cade Cunningham misses a potential game-winning, but Team Barry fouls. – 10:29 PM
Cade Cunningham misses a potential game-winning, but Team Barry fouls. – 10:29 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Team Barry 48, Team Payton 47
A basket here can win it for #Pistons Cade Cunningham and Team Barry. – 10:27 PM
Team Barry 48, Team Payton 47
A basket here can win it for #Pistons Cade Cunningham and Team Barry. – 10:27 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Someone in Pistons Twitter is gonna write a blog about Cade’s chemistry with Mobley and why the Pistons need to pair Cade with an athletic big. I can feel it coming – 10:15 PM
Someone in Pistons Twitter is gonna write a blog about Cade’s chemistry with Mobley and why the Pistons need to pair Cade with an athletic big. I can feel it coming – 10:15 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Team Barry leads Team Payton 41-38 at the second timeout.
Evan Mobley: 12 points, 6 rebounds
Cade Cunningham: 11 points, 6 assists
Bones Hyland: 10 points
Jaden McDaniels: 9 points – 10:14 PM
Team Barry leads Team Payton 41-38 at the second timeout.
Evan Mobley: 12 points, 6 rebounds
Cade Cunningham: 11 points, 6 assists
Bones Hyland: 10 points
Jaden McDaniels: 9 points – 10:14 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Team Barry 41, Team Payton 38
Mobley: 12 pts, 6 rebs
Cunningham: 11 pts, 3 rebs, 6 assts, 2 blks – 10:13 PM
Team Barry 41, Team Payton 38
Mobley: 12 pts, 6 rebs
Cunningham: 11 pts, 3 rebs, 6 assts, 2 blks – 10:13 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Ummm … #Pistons Cade Cunningham has 6 assts … in an exhibition. pic.twitter.com/7kA3zWpjUM – 10:12 PM
Ummm … #Pistons Cade Cunningham has 6 assts … in an exhibition. pic.twitter.com/7kA3zWpjUM – 10:12 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Team Barry leads Team Payton at the first timeout, 21-18. Cade Cunningham and Evan Mobley each have 8 points for Team Barry while Jaden McDaniels has 9 to lead Team Payton. – 10:03 PM
Team Barry leads Team Payton at the first timeout, 21-18. Cade Cunningham and Evan Mobley each have 8 points for Team Barry while Jaden McDaniels has 9 to lead Team Payton. – 10:03 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Team Barry 21, Team Payton 18
Cunningham: 8 pts, 2 rebs, 3 assts
Mobley: 8 pts, 4 rebs – 10:01 PM
Team Barry 21, Team Payton 18
Cunningham: 8 pts, 2 rebs, 3 assts
Mobley: 8 pts, 4 rebs – 10:01 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Cade Cunningham and #Cavs Evan Mobley on the same squad: 2 of America’s Most Wanted. pic.twitter.com/7UgFioK9AY – 9:55 PM
#Pistons Cade Cunningham and #Cavs Evan Mobley on the same squad: 2 of America’s Most Wanted. pic.twitter.com/7UgFioK9AY – 9:55 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Evan Mobley was cool and calm — as always — while practicing for tonight’s Rising Stars. He will be part of Team Barry with Isaac Okoro and Cade Cunningham, among others. pic.twitter.com/fL0Sd2HDIu – 1:36 PM
#Cavs Evan Mobley was cool and calm — as always — while practicing for tonight’s Rising Stars. He will be part of Team Barry with Isaac Okoro and Cade Cunningham, among others. pic.twitter.com/fL0Sd2HDIu – 1:36 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
And a few minutes with Tate, Sengun. With Cunningham, Mobley, Wagner the Rising Stars favorites? pic.twitter.com/FTkm8Xj5WN – 11:42 AM
And a few minutes with Tate, Sengun. With Cunningham, Mobley, Wagner the Rising Stars favorites? pic.twitter.com/FTkm8Xj5WN – 11:42 AM
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Ben Golliver: MVP Cade Cunningham on beating Detroit Pistons teammates Saddiq Bey & Isaiah Stewart in the Rising Stars final: “We’ve been talking trash two weeks in advance. To meet up in the championship game was how it was supposed to play out. Now I’m about to flex on them with the win.” pic.twitter.com/8IFlCeMQaS -via Twitter @BenGolliver / February 19, 2022
After getting his first taste of All-Star weekend, and last as a participant in the Rising Stars competition, Haliburton said he’s eager to earn his first All-Star selection so he can play on Sunday rather than Friday. “That’s the goal,” Haliburton said of competing in the All-Star game. “I’ll be back. Don’t know when, but eventually I’ll be back, and I’m looking forward to it.” -via Indianapolis Star / February 19, 2022
“It feels good to be recognized,” he said. “But also I understand that there’s more work to do. This is just a stepping stone. “I’m excited, I’m humbled to be here, and I’m thankful. But I also understand there’s work to be done. I still have that chip on my shoulder. And I’m excited to keep working.” That’s the level-headed, workmanlike approach that has gotten Dosunmu this far — in the NBA, alone, from an end-of-bench prospect to a stopgap starting point guard trusted vehemently by his coaches and teammates, and widely respected by his peers. -via NBC Sports / February 19, 2022
Cade Cunningham named MVP in Rising Stars Challenge
The Rising Stars Challenge became the latest part of All-Star Weekend to undergo a format change, and it was a success. The event, which features the top first- and second-year NBA players, employed an entirely new format this season. Rather than just being one game involving those players, like in years past, there were four seven-man rosters coached by Hall of Famers Isiah Thomas, Rick Barry, James Worthy and Gary Payton. Three games were played — two semifinal matchups to 50, and a championship game to 25, in a nod to the league celebrating its 75th anniversary this season. “It was a lot of fun,” Cunningham said after claiming the event’s MVP award. “Great teammates, great coaches, great atmosphere … I had a good time, for sure.”
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