Basketball 101
Understanding NBA Trades: Definition, Deadline, and Historic Deals
In the world of the NBA, nothing makes a bigger splash than a blockbuster trade. Picture this: two franchise GMs…
What is the MVP Award ? Definition and a bit of History
Since the creation of the NBA, the big league has awarded numerous individual trophies every year to reward the best…
Larry Bird : Larry Legend, the ultimate all around player
We are taking on one of the greatest players in NBA history, but not only that. Larry Bird, or “Larry…
Screen : The basketix lexicon
“Right! Switch! Double Double!” If you’ve ever attended a basketball game, whether pro or amateur, you’ve surely heard these shouts.…
Tim Duncan : The Big fundamental, retracing his legendary career
Career Recap – 19 Seasons of Excellence From the Virgin Islands to Wake Forest (1993‑1997) Born in Christiansted in the…
Playoffs – Basketix Lexicon
It’s the moment every basketball fan eagerly awaits each year. The regular season (RS) is over, time to get serious.…
Individual Basketball Awards
Every year, individual distinctions are awarded to the players who left the biggest mark on the year in various categories.…
Top 10 best Euroleague transfers
This summer, the EuroLeague has delivered a particularly exciting transfer market. Between the signings of MVP-caliber stars and the arrival…
Derrick Rose : The Tragic Destiny of a Genius
There are stories that are meant to be told. Derrick Rose’s is one of them. A genius of the game…
The Post-up : Basketball Glossary
Modern basketball is fast-paced. Transition, three-pointers, space. Yet the art of the post-up remains a lethal weapon. An anchor in…
The Free Throw : Basketball Glossary
The free throw is one of the most intriguing fundamentals in basketball. It is a moment of truth, of maximum…
Legendary NBA teams : the 2013-2014 San Antonio Spurs
New series on Basketball 101 because we love you, and we especially love the orange ball. The plan is simple:…
