After putting together my top 5 Eastern Conference teams, it’s time we head out to the west. In the East, there’s about 4 teams that could legitimately win a championship. When it comes to the Western Conference, they are very top heavy. Before the trade deadline, there were many moves made to make the Western Conference stronger. The Denver Nuggets sit atop of the conference at the All-Star break. Nikola Jokic is enjoying another great season and could be on the verge of his 3rd consecutive MVP. Memphis, Sacramento, the L.A. Clippers, and Phoenix Suns round out the top 5. Who will be the top 5 at the end of…
My Top 5 Teams in the Eastern Conference
The NBA All-Star Weekend festivities have come to an end. Team Giannis defeated Team LeBron to take home the trophy. The second half of the season will resume Thursday with less than 30 games remaining in the regular season. The Boston Celtics, who’s lead by All-Star Game MVP Jayson Tatum sits atop of the Eastern Conference. The Celtics hold a half game lead over the Bucks. Philadelphia, Cleveland and Brooklyn round out the top-5 in the East. The question now is, who will grab the top seed heading into the playoffs? Who are the top 5 teams in the Eastern Conference? Below are my top 5 teams in the Eastern…
Atlanta Hawks Hosting Naismith Classic Starting Tonight
The Atlanta Hawks continues to prove why they are one of the best organizations in all of sports. They do so much in the community and host several events to give back. Starting tonight, they will showcase some of the best basketball players in the state. The Atlanta Hawks will host the Naismith Classic as it features some of the top schools in the state. We know that universities play vital roles in sports and many of these players will take their talents there. The games will be held on Thursday, Dec. 9 and Friday, Dec. 10 at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School (Atlanta) and on Saturday, Dec. 11 at Norcross…
10 Sports You Can Practice At Home
You don’t have to leave your house to engage in sports. In fact, there are many sports you can practice at home with limited space. Practicing sports at home could be a fun way to stay fit, a way of bonding with family or simply a way of challenging yourself. Below are just some of the sports you can practice at home. Soccer Soccer is a great game for playing with kids in your backyard. You can buy a goal net and take it in turns to shoot and defend. You can also practice skills like dribbling using cones. When it comes to games with multiple players, you may want…
Daddy’s Hangout 2021 Eastern Conference Finals
The Western Conference Finals have begun already, so now it’s time to shift the focus to the East. The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Atlanta Hawks for the right to go to the NBA Finals. Milwaukee hasn’t won an NBA championship since 1971 when Lew Alcindor was their top player. For the Hawks, you would have to go all the way back to 1958 when they were in St. Louis. Milwaukee and Atlanta were two of my top-5 favorites in the East after the trade deadline. Giannis have been amazing in this postseason and he stepped up more against Brooklyn. The Bucks won their series in seven games and the…
Daddy’s Hangout 2021 Western Conference Finals Prediction
How exciting has the NBA playoffs been? We have now arrived at the Western Conference Finals. The Phoenix Suns will take on the Los Angeles Clippers for a spot in the NBA Finals. The Suns are still searching for their first NBA title. The Los Angeles Clippers have finally reached the conference finals in their 51 year history. The Clippers were one of my favorites to come out of the west this season. Unfortunately, the Phoenix Suns were not on that list despite being a top team all season. The success of the Suns will hinge on the availability of Chris Paul. As we all know, Chris Paul will at…
Top 5 Western Conference Teams After Trade Deadline
Now that we have the Eastern Conference out of the way, let’s head out west. The Western Conference saw their fair share of happenings before the trade deadline. The Lakers acquired another big man, but it was not via the trade. Andre Drummond finally was bought out by the Cavs and signed with the Lakers. The Denver Nuggets made a huge splash by landing Aaron Gordon from the Orlando Magic. Denver also added JaVale McGee also and that will help defensively. The Clippers added championship experience in the form of Rajon Rondo from the Atlanta Hawks. Portland added more depth at guard and scoring by acquiring Norman Powell from Toronto.…
Top 5 Eastern Conference Teams After Trade Deadline
The NBA trade deadline has come and gone and we had some interesting moves take place. We are going to focus on the Eastern Conference with this one. Brooklyn went all in by acquiring Blake Griffin after he was bought out. Later on, they added LaMarcus Aldridge after he was bought out by the Spurs. The Orlando Magic went into full rebuild mode by trading their best players. Aaron Gordon was shipped to Denver and Nikola Vucevic was dealt to Chicago. Evan Fournier was also traded as he went to the Boston Celtics. There were other teams that made moves like the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat. After all these…
Daddy’s Hangout 2021 NCAA Elite 8 Predictions
The wild ride of March Madness continued into the Sweet 16. My Sweet 16 picks garnered a 5-3 record, which isn’t bad at all seeing how this tournament has gone. Michigan beat Florida State to show why they are a legit contender to cut down the nets in the end. In the game of the weekend, UCLA pulled off the upset over Alabama in OT. My last defeat came when Houston manhandled Syracuse to advance to the Elite 8. Who will advance to the Final Four? Let’s see who leaves the Elite 8 victorious? East Region Final #1 Michigan vs. #11 UCLA The top-ranked Wolverines dominated the Seminoles on…
Daddy’s Hangout 2021 NCAA Sweet 16 Predictions
The first two round the March Madness was as crazy as we have ever seen. We have a number of Cinderella teams as we enter the second weekend of the tournament. Gonzaga and Baylor are still the favorites to meet in the championship game. With all the madness that has taken place in March, could we see someone else? Let’s take a look and see who I think will advance to the Final Four. East Region #1 Michigan vs. #4 Florida State We have the only matchup that features two teams that were favorites and prevailed in the first two rounds. We also have a game that features two…
Who are the Highest Points Scorers in NBA history?
There is simply no denying it, basketball is one of the most entertaining games in the world to watch with its end to end nature combined with a bit of showboaty dunking thrown in for good measure. Here though we’re focusing purely on the men who sink shots like they’re on stag do at Hooters with a look at the highest points scorers in NBA history. Number 5. Michael Jordan He might be the Greatest of All Time but when it comes to points scored, he only sits fifth with a total of 32,292. Considering the Chicago Bulls legend twice retired before making comebacks it’s fair to say he might…
Atlanta Hawks 2020 Free Agency Spending Spree Thoughts
The Atlanta Hawks were arguably the most aggressive team when it came to free agency. With Trae Young being one of the up-and-coming stars in the league, Atlanta needed to make some moves. If you follow Trae on any of his social media pages, you know he wants to win. Next year, the Hawks can offer Young his max deal, but they must decide what to do with John Collins. Collins has stated he wants a max deal, but it seems like the Hawks aren’t thinking about it. Atlanta spent a lot of money and one has to wonder if the Hawks are looking to trade John Collins? Atlanta entered…
What Are The Best Basketball Hoops & Backboards For The Yard?
Are the basketball courts in your neighborhood usually crowded? Instead of being disappointed every time you take your kid to one of these courts or wish to shoot some hoops with your friends, make sure you purchase your own basketball hoop. Nowadays, one can choose from a myriad of basketball hoops, available in various sizes, types, materials, and prices. It’s paramount for the residential model you purchase to suit your outdoor space, provide height adjustability, and minimize the risk of injuries. These are the most crucial aspects to consider when looking for the best model for your yard. Type The primary factor to consider when shopping for a basketball hoop…
Daddy’s Hangout 2020 NBA Finals Predictions
After what has been one long season, we are now finally down to two. The Miami Heat will battle the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 NBA Finals. As we all know, this has been one season for the ages with what has all went on. The Covid pandemic halted sports and it seemed like the season would be cancelled. The NBA came back on July 31st in a bubble and we have seen some exciting basketball. In the East, many thought the Bucks or Celtics would represent the East. Miami was one of five teams that I thought could make a run to the 2020 NBA Finals. They took…
2020 Western Conference Finals Between Lakers and Nuggets
We have finally got the matchup for the 2020 Western Conference Finals of the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Denver Nuggets for the chance to reach the NBA Finals. The Lakers took down the Houston Rockets in five games after dropping the first one. The Denver Nuggets used another epic comeback to reach the Western Conference Finals. Like their first round series against Utah, Denver came back after being down 3-1 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Many had the 2020 Western Conference Finals matchup being between both teams from Los Angeles. Denver was fueled by epic performances by Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. While people wanted…
2020 Eastern Conference Finals Between Celtics and Heat
We have the first conference championship set and it happens in the East. The Boston Celtics will battle the Miami Heat for the right to go to the NBA Finals. The Heat finished off the defending league MVP and Milwaukee Bucks in five games. Miami swept the Pacers in the first round of the playoffs. Boston got here by defeating the defending champions in an epic seven game series. In the opening round, Boston swept the 76ers. Both of these teams are in my top 5 teams that could take home the championship. For me, Boston was expected to advance in this series. Milwaukee was picked to beat Miami despite…
Lakers Versus Rockets in 2020 Western Conference Semifinals
We finally have the last half of the Western Conference semifinals. The Houston Rockets edged the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 to advance to play the Lakers. In the other Western Conference semifinal, we have the Los Angeles Clippers battling the Denver Nuggets. As we all know, the Lakers beat the Blazers in 5 after dropping the first game. The Lakers are one of the favorites to win the NBA championship this season. Houston will hope they can run around the Lakers with small ball. For the Rockets to advance, they must have James Harden and Russell Westbrook play at an MVP level. P.J. Tucker will have to play…
Clippers Versus Nuggets 2020 Western Conference Semifinals
We finally have the first semifinal matchup in the Western Conference. The Los Angeles Clippers will take on the Denver Nuggets in what should be a great matchup. In the East, we already have both series underway. The Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics in one and the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat in the other. The lower seeds are ahead with the Celtics up 2-0 and the Heat winning Game 1. The Clippers finished off Luka and the Dallas Mavericks in 6 games. Denver came back from being down 3-1 to winning the final 3 games and beating Utah in 7. Los Angeles is hoping to their first ever conference…
