Current NBC Sports Chicago Analyst Kendall Gill really know his hoops- both college and pro. The Olympia Fields, Illinois native led the NBA in steals during the 1999 season, and he still holds the record for most single game steals in NBA history. A legend at the University of Illinois, where he helped lead the Illini to the 1989 Final Four, Gill was the fifth overall pick … [Read more...] about Kendall Gill on NBA Jam Session, Hoops G.O.A.T. (Exclusive)
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World Cup During Sports Overload, Holiday Season a Terrible Idea
Much has been written and said about why this World Cup, the first ever to be played in the Middle East and during the fall/winter, being staged in Qatar was a terrible idea. There are so many reasons for that, which work on numerous levels. You've heard about the unforgiving climate, the logistical issues, the human rights abuses, the worker deaths, the upheaval of the … [Read more...] about World Cup During Sports Overload, Holiday Season a Terrible Idea
The Best Arenas to Watch an NBA Game
While spectators ultimately attend live sport to witness the excitement, action, and drama unfold before them, there’s no denying that the venue can have a huge impact on the match-going experience. It’s as integral in the NBA as it is in any sport, if not more so, because the iconic arenas that host games every week were crucial to the league’s success in its early years and … [Read more...] about The Best Arenas to Watch an NBA Game
What Max Christie Brings to the L.A. Lakers Table This Season
Selected by the dynastic Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2022 NBA draft, Max Christie is going to league's banner franchise. Taken with the 35th overall pick out of Michigan State, Christie has a lot to prove in order to carve out a real role with the Lakers this season. And he got the ball rolling in 2022 NBA Summer League. During his Summer League debut, Max … [Read more...] about What Max Christie Brings to the L.A. Lakers Table This Season
Most Popular Events in the US in Terms of Betting
The estimated $155 billion in sports wagers made by Americans each year is only expected to increase. This is true because additional states have allowed sports betting in the wake of the Supreme Court's 2018 ruling to overturn a 1992 federal statute that prohibited betting in most states. Even though it's difficult to quantify the entire amount wagered, the figures will … [Read more...] about Most Popular Events in the US in Terms of Betting
Max Christie: Michigan State Star, NBA Prospect Profile
Editor's note: with the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we're re-posting this back to the top from Jan 3. The NBA Draft, is like a game of chance at slot gacor, you never know how it's going to go, and it's all one fun, wild ride. For Michigan State shooting guard Max Christie, Northwestern is basically his second program. The Arlington Heights native and five-star recruit grew up … [Read more...] about Max Christie: Michigan State Star, NBA Prospect Profile
Keegan Murray: Time to Buy NBA Draft Stock of Iowa Hawkeyes Forward
(Editor's note: with the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we're re-posting back to the top from March 23 Update: We discussed this topic during a guest appearance on WGN News Now When the Iowa Hawkeyes absolutely throttled Northwestern this past Thursday, in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, NBA blue chip prospect Keegan Murray became just the third Hawkeye to surpass 700 … [Read more...] about Keegan Murray: Time to Buy NBA Draft Stock of Iowa Hawkeyes Forward
Jaden Ivey: Purdue Star a Top 5 Overall NBA Prospect
(Editor's note: with the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we're re-posting this back to the top from March 23) It's all there right now for Jaden Ivey and Purdue to reach the Final Four. To reach the Elite Eight, all they have to do is beat a #15 seed, and there are no seeds higher than the Boilermakers remaining in their region. If ever there was a year for the Boilers to end … [Read more...] about Jaden Ivey: Purdue Star a Top 5 Overall NBA Prospect