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Even the Lakers' LeBron James is blown away by Victor Wembanyama's potential: 'He's more like an alien'

Even the Lakers' LeBron James is blown away by Victor Wembanyama's potential: 'He's more like an alien'

When Victor Wembanyama and Metropolitans 92 faced off against Scoot Henderson and the G League Ignite in Las Vegas on Tuesday, the top two prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft caught the eyes of the entire basketball world with performances that will not soon be forgotten.

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FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022: USA break World Cup record with 145 point outing

FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022: USA break World Cup record with 145 point outing

Team USA made history in their win over Korea Monday, eclipsing the record for most points in a World Cup game with 145. Their previous record - 143 points - was set in 1990 by Brazil, but the United States was able to go one basket better as they beat Korea by 76 points in their fourth game of the World Cup.

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Kobe Bryant Day: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal among NBA players paying tribute to Lakers legend

Kobe Bryant Day: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal among NBA players paying tribute to Lakers legend

For many in the NBA community, it can still be difficult to accept the fact that Kobe Bryant is gone more than two years removed from his tragic death. But it’s clear that the Lakers legend will never be forgotten.

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Shaquille O'Neal says Stephen Curry is 'by far' the best player in the world: 'No one plays better than Steph Curry'

Shaquille O'Neal says Stephen Curry is 'by far' the best player in the world: 'No one plays better than Steph Curry'

Who’s the best player in the world? It seems like we have this conversation almost monthly, and it has sprung back up after Shaquille O’Neal gave his opinion on who he thinks is at the top of the heap.

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Why did Magic Johnson request trade from Lakers in 1981? Hall of Famer couldn't overcome differences with coach Paul Westhead

Why did Magic Johnson request trade from Lakers in 1981? Hall of Famer couldn't overcome differences with coach Paul Westhead

Long before Kevin Durant told Nets owner Joe Tsai to either trade him or fire general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, there was an infamous battle between Lakers star Magic Johnson and coach Paul Westhead.

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