Basketball 101
Magic Johnson : When magic and basketball become one
A phenomenon. When Magic Johnson finished his two years at Michigan State University playing for the Spartans, the basketball world…
March Madness : the climax of university basketball
It is one of the most eagerly awaited sporting events in the United States, one of the most watched events…
The handle: The basketball lexicon
🏀 Definition of the term The ‘handle’, or dribble in French, is quite simply the most common action in basketball.…
Top 10 biggest What Ifs in NBA history
What is a ‘what if’ ? Quite simply, it’s the question: what if Luka had been drafted first ? Or…
The dunk: The basketball lexicon
Definition of the term A dunk is a move in which a player propels the ball directly into the basket,…
Bill Russell : The giant of defence and NBA titles
Early years marked by racial injustice Bill Russell grew up in a world that did not want him. Born in…
Euroleague Power Ranking 2025-26 : the 20 teams
The 2025-2026 EuroLeague season is already shaping up to be one of the most competitive in history. With stars on…
Trashtalk – Basketix Lexicon
Trashtalk… What a wonderful invention, though. Can you imagine the sheer joy of violently blocking a player and immediately yelling…
Dirk Nowitzki: The Pioneer of an International NBA
Dirk Nowitzki single-handedly redefined what a “big” could be in modern basketball. And we are indeed talking about size, as…
Paul Pierce aka “The Truth”– Celtics modern legend
Paul Pierce’s Career: The Man Who Became “The Truth” Born in Oakland on October 13, 1977, but raised in Inglewood,…
Le Buzzer Beater – Le lexique du basketix
The greatest moment of a lifetime. Yes, forget about a birth or a wedding; hitting a buzzer beater is the…
Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway: a genius with feet of clay
Career: A star that faded too quickly ✨ Born in Memphis on July 18, 1971, Penny Hardaway grew up on…
