Basketball 101
The triple double – The basketball lexicon
It was one of the rarest and most difficult achievements in our sport. Yet in recent years, achieving a triple-double…
The zone : Basketball glossary
When we talk about defence, the first ‘system’ that comes to mind is zone defence. Criticised at lower levels, and…
Insulation : The Basketix Glossary
‘Is that why they’re all moving away ? Defend normally, right ?’ Have you ever heard this kind of comment…
Top 10 all-time best players in the French basketball league
In over 100 years of history, the French basketball championship has been home to a plethora of talent. From Robert…
Things to do in Paris at the weekend: unmissable ideas for all tastes
A weekend in Paris is more than just a getaway: it’s a huge playground where sport, culture, fine dining and…
Christopher Bosh: The Heat’s other hero
His career Christopher Bosh embodies the generation of players who revolutionised the centre position in the NBA. Drafted in 2003,…
Being clutch : The basketball lexicon
Have you ever dreamed of scoring a basket just seconds before the final buzzer or at the very moment the…
Top 10 all-time best Euroleague players
Who are the greatest players in FIBA’s biggest competition? Since its inception in 1958, the debate over the GOAT of…
Dribbling : The basketball lexicon
In basketball, different types of dribbles allow you to get rid of your opponent. The more you know how to…
Shaquille O’Neal : Big Diesel, the great Aristotle, or simply Shaq
Shaquille O’Neal: An XXL career When Shaquille O’Neal arrived in the NBA in 1992, he didn’t come to play half-heartedly.…
Top 10 All-Time French Basketball Players
From the pioneering era to the stars of the NBA and EuroLeague, French basketball has produced a line of exceptional…
The G-League : The Basketix Glossary
The NBA G League (formerly the D-League) is the official development league of the NBA, launched in 2001-02 as the…
