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James, Durant lead All-Star votes in first return

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January 8, 2023

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James, Durant lead All-Star votes in first return

If this is any indicator, LeBron James and Kevin Durant are still the faces of the NBA in the fans’ perspective.

In the first All-Star votes return, James led all players with 3,168,684 votes followed by Durant with 3,118,545 votes.

The LA Lakers superstar has been on a tear lately scoring back-to-back 40+ points in his 20th NBA season, at the age of 38, while the Nets franchise player is continuing to be a bucket that recently went on a 12-game winning streak.

Stephen Curry placed second overall in the Western Conference and first in the guard position with 2,715,520 votes and Durant’s tandem Kyrie Irving topped the Eastern Conference guards voting with 2,071,715.

Fan votes make up 50% of the ASG selection with the other half on the hands of NBA players and media panel.

Here are the top 5 so far in each division in all positions.

WEST

1. LeBron James – 3,168,694

2. Stephen Curry – 2,388,502

3. Luka Doncic – 2,388,502

4. Nikola Jokic – 2,237,768

5. Anthony Davis – 2,063,325

EAST

1. Kevin Durant – 3,118,545

2. Giannis Antetokounmpo – 2,998,327

3. Joel Embiid – 2,226,712

4. Jayson Tatum – 2,178,330

5. Kyrie Irving 2,071,715

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Victor Wembanyama hits Tim Duncan, O’ Neal records

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March 21, 2024

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Victor Wembanyama hits Tim Duncan, O’ Neal records

Victor Wembanyama broke a record of 100 blocks as a rookie last January 8, 2024 in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio vs Cavaliers.

Spurs center and power forward Wemby has played 31 games so far and his 4th block on the said game made him the 6th player in NBA history to reach that mark in their first 35 games.

The NBA records show that Wemby (2023-24) hit Tim Duncan at the 6th place as a rookie with the most games played. Shaq had 28 and Alonzo Mourning 18 in 1992-93.

The other NBA players who also reached that 100 blocks record as rookie are Shawn Bradley (1993-94), Alonzo Mourning (1992-93), Shaquille O’Neal (1992-93) Manute Bol (1985-86), Terry Tyler (1978-79).

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Lebron, Davis endorse Dinwiddie as Lakers playmaker

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March 21, 2024

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Lebron, Davis endorse Dinwiddie as Lakers playmaker

The NBA legends Lebron James and Anthony Davis approved the veteran Spencer Dinwiddie when his family pressured him to return home to Los Angeles.

fter playing for the Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizard in his entire career, the 10-year NBA veteran Dinwiddie decided to join the Lakers as a free agent with a one year contract, February 10, 2024.

Spencer, born in Los Angeles, said that his family wanted him to be part of the Lakers.

“Playmaking, another ball handler, another shot-maker,” James said when asked about Dinwiddie Davis added that Dinwiddie is a big guard, shot-maker, and playmaker. The two NBA superstars expected him to play as point guard.

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Giannis, Luka, Embiid, Wemby overlooked as Durant hypes Tatum

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March 21, 2024

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Giannis, Luka, Embiid, Wemby overlooked as Durant hypes Tatum

As the Boston Celtics won vs Phoenix (127 – 112) last March 15, 2024, NBA superstar Kevin Durant hyped Tatum as the one who will control the league for the next 10 or 12 years.

Despite the outstanding performance of Joel Hans Embiid Philadelphia 76ers, Doncic Luka Mavericks, Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks, Victor Wembanyama Spurs and others, Durant still saw Celtic power forward Jayson Christophe Tatum as the best.

Durant said after the Wednesday practice that Tatum is consistent all year and assumed him as the legit candidate.

“Putting up a high number of points. Stats matter when it comes to MVP. His team is winning games, most importantly, by a landslide. The record factors into it. He’s had MVP-caliber seasons the last few years, too. So, it’s just a matter of your narrative at this point.” Durant remarked.

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