The Toronto Raptors 2019 Championship Parade was great! It had everything. From a fake Kawhi Leonard signing autographs to actual Kawhi Leonard rocking a “Board Man Gets Paid.” t-shirt, there was plenty going on Monday morning in Toronto. And how could we forget Drake just being as annoying/entertaining as you would expect.
Here at the Big Baller Blog, we compiled all the greatest moments from the most entertaining scenes from the festivities. Enjoy!
The biggest offseason domino has fallen.
Since January, Anthony Davis has openly wanted out of New Orleans, and the Pelicans finally obliged on Saturday, as ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported they agreed to deal the six-time All-Star to his desired destination, the Los Angeles Lakers, for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, the No. 4 overall pick in Thursday’s draft and two additional first-round selections.
The Toronto Raptors are NBA champions for the first time in franchise history. They secured the title with a 114-110 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals, taking the series 4-2.
The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly offered Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and the No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 draft on June 20 to the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis.
However, a potential deal may hinge on the player they’re yet to include in talks.
Continue reading “Lakers Don’t Want to Give Up Kuzma for AD”
Where Duke product Cam Reddish belongs on NBA Draft boards has been one of the most-debated topics since the lottery last month.
Now just 10 days away from the event itself, a new ESPN feature detailed why Reddish brings all-star potential to the next level. Reddish did not have the most explosive freshman season at Duke, but also played a different role with Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett in the spotlight. Finding the right NBA fit could change things quickly.
Kemba Walker has been on the Charlotte Hornets his entire NBA career since they selected him with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2011 draft, but he will reportedly have multiple suitors in free agency this offseason.
Continue reading “Lakers, Knicks, and Mavericks Interested in Kemba Walker”
NBA trade season is nearly upon us.
The Toronto Raptors’ trade for Kawhi Leonard last summer has moved them within a single game of an NBA championship, and it’s now clear that one move can completely change the fortune of a franchise.
For teams that have been stockpiling draft picks and young players, the time to cash in is now.
Continue reading “The Best Trade Assets of the 2019 NBA Offseason”
The Golden State Warriors got a massive win against the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 on Monday night. They also suffered a major loss. Kevin Durant was forced to leave the game in the second quarter after suffering an apparent right Achilles injury in his first game back since straining his calf and now the defending champions will be forced to wait for medical tests to be conducted before they learn exactly how serious it is.
See what sneakers are dropping for the Summer of 2019.
Just a year or two ago, people were wondering if Jordan Brand had lost its fastball. But like Michael Jordan himself was able to return from his first retirement and win another three-peat with the Bulls, the brand that bears his name is now in the middle of another strong run.
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