There are three key components to a successful slam dunk: creativity, difficulty, and execution. Dominique Wilkins and Vince Carter? Pioneers. Baron Davis and Chris Andersen? Pretenders. The NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest often brings out the best (and worst) on All-Star weekend. It’s a place for tricks and gimmicks, but get it wrong, and you’ll earn a spot on this long list of forgettable performances. With the 2023 Dunk Contest ahead on Sunday, here’s a look at the worst of the worst. Everything About 2022 Let’s just get the worst out of the way nice and early.  Last year’s Dunk Contest was h ..read more

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Ben Simmons continues to cause a stir in Philadelphia, getting sent home from practice before his team’s first game. After refusing to participate in a defensive drill, Simmons was sent home by coach Doc Rivers and suspended for his team’s season opener. It’s hard to understand why the 76ers were displeased with his effort. Ben Simmons practicing in sweatpants with his phone in his pocket. pic.twitter.com/MEdQLxudcK — Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) October 18, 2021 We sent the Neds crack investigative unit to follow Simmons around while he was away from the team and record his activities ..read more

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LeBron James has conquered all there is to conquer on an NBA court, and it turns out he’s still undefeated on Twitter, too. After the Lakers spent up big on free agent acquisitions like Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook during the week, the four-time MVP fired off a vicious tweet aimed at those deeming the Lakers too old to reclaim the championship. Done making full use of his 280 characters, LeBron obviously had second thoughts as he deleted the tweet not long after – saving himself from a barrage of Laker-haters waiting and ready to fire. For those among us that are long-time fans of ‘T ..read more

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