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NBA Players with Best Winning Percentages

31st January 2024

In the dynamic world of professional basketball, success is often measured by a team’s ability to secure victories. Delving into the realm of statistical triumphs, this article explores the NBA players who have consistently contributed to their teams’ winning percentages. From clutch performances to leadership on the court, we shine a spotlight on the elite athletes whose prowess has translated into remarkable success, making them stand out in the league’s history of competitive excellence.

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76ers Top 10 Players of All Time

30th January 2024

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the NBA’s most historic franchises. Founded in 1946 as the Syracuse Nationals, the franchise has won three NBA titles over its existence and has produced 29 Hall of Fame players and coaches. Today, the team is led by young stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, building on the legacy of great players who have worn a Sixers uniform. Let’s examine that legacy by counting down the top 10 76ers players of all time.

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Highest Paid NBA Players Ever

28th January 2024

In July 2023, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown signed a five-year $304 million supermax extension with the team, the biggest contract in NBA history. NBA contracts are getting bigger and bigger and Brown may soon find himself on the list of the top 10 highest paid NBA players of all time. 

The rise of supermax contracts and an exciting generation of young superstars will guarantee that young NBA players today will have unprecedented financial success in the near future. But as of the start of the 2023 season, who is the highest-paid NBA player of all time? Let’s count down the top 10.

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The Greatest Point Guards of all time

27th January 2024

The point guard (PG), often called as the ‘floor general’ for a team, is arguably the most important position for a team on the offensive end. They organize the team’s offense and help everyone get high quality shots. However they aren’t just expected to play on one end of the floor. In the modern NBA where most PGs are elite scorers as well, you need your point guard to be able to defend their matchup as well. So without further ado, let’s have a look at some of the greatest PGs of all time.

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Top Teams with the Best Trios in NBA History

26th January 2024

The NBA is without a doubt a star-driven league. While having one star player is a good starting point, most teams with championship aspirations will typically need a trio of players to lead their team to a title. Just look at the defending champion Denver Nuggets who have one of the best trios in the NBA right now in Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon.

Who is the best trio in NBA history? Let’s look at the top teams with the best trios to play in the NBA.

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