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Golden State Warriors Win Their 1st Title In 4 years After Defeating Boston Celtics: NBA Finals
Golden State Warriors won their first NBA title in four years on June 16 after defeating Boston Celtics in Game 6 of Finals. Warriors won only two seasons after finishing a league-worst 15-50 due to injuries to Curry and Klay Thompson, who scored 12 points in the last game of the best-of-seven finals on June 16. Stephan Curry was awarded Finals MVP by averaging 31.2 points in six matches.
Tags: Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, NBA, Finals, Stephan Curry
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NBA To Return In India With 12-Week Junior Program
The National Basketball Association (NBA) on March 11 announced its return to India with junior program for boys and girls with a 12-week live series. To be conducted via zoom, the open-to-all session will be hosted by two-time NBA All-Star Roy Hibbert on every Saturday morning. Making its eighth return since 2013, the collaboration between NBA and Reliance Foundation aims to develop the game at grass-root level.
Tags: Basketball, NBA, Reliance Foundation, Roy Hibbert
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Fog-induced Disorientation Causes Helicopter Crash Killing Kobe Bryant
Fog-caused disorientation of the pilot has been suspected as the reason behind the 2020 helicopter crash, which killed nine people, including basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and his daughter. Independent investigation agency National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated the pilot, Ara Zobayan's, decision to keep flying in adverse conditions could have been backed by "self-induced pressure". It also indicated fault on the part of the… read-more
Tags: Kobe Bryant, NBA, Basketball, United States
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NFL Player Juju Smith Supports Farmers Protest; Donates $10,000
After pop star Rihanna's tweet on Farmers' Protest, NFL player Juju Smith Schuster has donated $10,000 for protesting farmers' medical assistance in India. The 24-year-old player tweeted "I hope we can prevent any additional life from being lost". Besides, ex-NBA player Baron Davies urged people to spread awareness about the ongoing protest in India. Kyle Kuzma, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, raised voice in solidarity with the… read-more
Tags: Smith Schuster, farmer protest, NFL Rihanna, Baron Davies, NBA
Courtesy: The Times of India
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NBA Demands Immediate Suspension Of Republic TV's IBF Membership
Amidst Republic TV’s TRP and ‘Chatgate’ crisis, the News Broadcasters Association on January 18 demanded the Indian Broadcasting Foundation to suspend Republic’s membership. Besides, the association demanded to exclude Republic TV from the BARC’s rating system until the TRP case is completed. Citing the Chatgate as a power play, the NBA has stated the BARC-Republic scandal has resulted in a financial loss to other broadcasters, to which BARC… read-more
Tags: BARC, Republic TV, Arnab Goswami, NBA
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Becky Hammon Becomes First Woman Head Coach In NBA
The National Basketball Association on December 30 got its first woman head coach in Becky Hammon for the San Antonio Spurs. Initially an assistant coach, Hammon filled in for Gregg Popovich who was ejected for arguing with the referee during the match against Los Angeles Lakers. Hammon is a six-time All-Star in the Women's NBA and is associated with the Spurs for 13 years. Despite suffering a 121-… read-more
Tags: NBA, LA Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Basketball
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TIME Magazine Names LeBron James As 'Athlete Of The Year'
The TIME magazine has declared American basketball player LeBron James as the ‘Athlete of the Year.’ The 35-year-old Los Angeles Lakers sensation was recognized for his support to African-Americans against the injustice and raising awareness against their voter suppression. Moreover, the magazine also wrote an … read-more
Tags: LeBron James, ESPN, Basketball, NBA, TIMES, Racial inequality
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Incumbent Rajat Sharma To Lead News Broadcasters Association Again
The Editor-in-Chief of India TV, Rajat Sharma, has been asked unanimously on November 19 to continue as the president of the News Broadcasters Association (NBA). Besides, the NBA announced News24's chief Anuradha Prasad Shukla as the vice-president and Times Network's M.K. Anand as honorary treasurer. Rajat Sharma stated that the responsibilities of news channels had increased after the government declared the sector as "essential services… read-more
Tags: NBA, Rajat Sharma, President, India TV
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Basketball League NBA Governors Agree To Start The 2020-21 Season
With strict COVID-19 protocols in place, National Basketball Association Board of Governors have mutually agreed to start NBA season 2020-21 from December 22. Each team will get to play 72 NBA play game. Confirming the dates of presenting NBA draft 2020, the association also allowed to begin signing contracts with teams from November 22. The opening night of the new season will be telecast on December 22 on ESPN.
Tags: NBA, Season2020-21
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Los Angeles Lakers Become New NBA Champions, Defeat Miami Heat 4-2
The Los Angeles Lakers overcame the Miami Heat by beating them 4 games to 2 on October 12 (IST). The final score for Game 6 was 106-93. The Lakers, fuelled by their desire to dedicate this championship to the late Kobe Bryant, were firmly in control despite the Heat battling hard. The duo of Lebron James and Anthony Davis overpowered the Heat. Lebron James was named the Finals MVP.
Tags: NBA, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat
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