Maybe they should change the name to IBA.
Here’s a Wikipedia article about “sleep in the NBA“. It feels more like a blog post but it’s cool to have the info. (h/t @juniedreamcast.bsky.social)
NBA
Detroit Pistons's tribute to J Dilla's 50th birthday
Like Dilla said, he was ‘from the D, y’all’
The Conversation on a lack of majority black-owned basketball franchises
How a basketball team in Harlem paved the way but no one is left to walk it.
TIL: Matthew Perry appeared as a secret character in 'NBA Hangtime'
Could I BE any more on fire?
The Pudding has created CRUTCH (Championship Revisions Utilizing Top Competitor Health), a new metric for asterisking NBA champions, where injured and inactive opponents from each round add to the asterisk tally.
10× NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement on social media this week after a 19-season career.
I had no idea that Chris Paul was nice with it on the bowling lanes! (via Instagram)
GQ on The Dream Team from Barcelona 92
‘Legends at every position on the floor.’
Athletics / Basketball / Ice Hockey / Soccer / Tennis / Winter Sports
Sporting terms named after people
Forget the trophies and the medals – having a move named after you is the highest accolade in sport.