Articles Tagged with: nba

My Pick to Win the NBA Finals

Kevin Durant during an NBA game (Utah Jazz v Houston Rockets) | Alex Slitz/GettyImages With most teams having about 10 games left to go before the post-season begins, it is about time to be making predictions on who will emerge...

A Utilitarian Perspective on NBA Teams Tanking

As I and other studious Juniors study the complex topic of ethics in our Sacraments Morality and Justice course (thank you Mr. Ellis), we inevitably have run into the unique philosophical viewpoint of Utilitarianism. In short, the idea that...

NBA December Power Rankings; Spoiler: Mavericks Are Not Included

Now, as we sit a month and a half into the NBA season, teams are starting to reveal themselves as true contenders or expose themselves as pretenders. Hoping to compare with my initial power rankings on the year, I...

The Dismantling of a Franchise: What Happened to the Mavericks?

I think everyone in Dallas remembers exactly what they were doing when they found out about the trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in return for Anthony Davis. I, for example, remember waking up on...

Jesuit Basketball Rallies from Early Losses – November Recap

Jesuit Varsity Basketball Guard Andrew Eakes '28, with six seconds remaining, hit two game-sealing free throws in overtime to all but seal the game for the Rangers in a 67-56 victory over Rowlett. It was the first game that...

The State of Every Major Dallas Sports Team

Dallas sports fans have had a roller‑coaster year, filled with moments of happiness, heartbreak, and some gut-wrenching disappointments. From the football field to the basketball court, every Dallas team has faced its own challenges and milestones, giving fans something...

Is Adam Silver Trying to Cover Up The FBI Gambling Probe?

Major controversy has hit the NBA, and all NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wants to do is cover it up. At least, that's what could be interpreted by what a wild beginning to the NBA season we have watched. But,...

Why LeBron will Never Surpass Michael Jordan

The GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James can't—and won’t—ever go in LeBron’s favor. It’s not because of skill, stats, accolades, or legacy. It is entirely because of the media, and the difference in how the media treats...

NBA Top 10 Preseason Power Rankings

With the 2024-25 NBA season opening on October 22 with the Boston Celtics hosting the New York Knicks, it's time to review which teams have the best shot to win the title this year. There will be some familiar...