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NBA USA 2019-2023 PLAYOFFS
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i forgot how stressful playoff basketball is
#nostalgic for the 2019 raptors (when a team i cheered for won a championship)#nba playoffs#miami heat#boston celtics
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BEST NBA playoff buzzer-beaters
1. Fisher .4 seconds (2004) 2. Dame's Wave (2019) 3. MJ The Shot (1989) 4. Big Shot Rob (2002) 5. Kobe vs. Suns (2006) #FISHER#DAME#MJ#BIGSHOTROB#KOBE#nba24highlights
#BEST NBA playoff buzzer-beaters#1. Fisher .4 seconds (2004)#2. Dame's Wave (2019)#3. MJ The Shot (1989)#4. Big Shot Rob (2002)#5. Kobe vs. Suns (2006)#FISHER#DAME#MJ#BIGSHOTROB#KOBE#nba24highlights
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Kevin Maurice Garnett (born May 19, 1976) is a former basketball player who played for 21 seasons in the NBA. Nicknamed KG by his initials, and the “Big Ticket” for his emphatic dunking and athleticism, is considered one of the greatest power forwards of all time. He is one of five NBA players to have won both the NBA MVP Award and the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award.
He was a 1995 McDonald’s All-American at Farragut Career Academy and won a national Player of the Year award. He entered the 1995 NBA draft, where he was selected with the fifth overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves and became the first NBA player drafted directly out of high school in 20 years. He made an immediate impact with the Minnesota Timberwolves, leading them to eight consecutive playoff appearances. He led the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals and won the NBA MVP Award. He was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2007–08).
In 2007, after 12 seasons with the Timberwolves, he joined the Boston Celtics. He helped lead them to the 2008 NBA Finals while finishing in third place for the MVP award. In 2013, he was included in a second headline trade that sent him to the Brooklyn Nets. In 2015, he was traded back to Minnesota. He announced his retirement from professional basketball in September 2016. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020 and named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021.
He was named to 15 All-Star Games, winning the All-Star MVP award in 2003. He was named to the All-NBA Team nine times and to the NBA All-Defensive Team 12 times. He holds several Timberwolves franchise records.
He made his feature film debut, playing a fictionalized version of himself, in the 2019 film Uncut Gems.
He was born in Greenville, South Carolina to Shirley Garnett and O’Lewis McCullough.
He married his longtime girlfriend Brandi Padilla (2004-2018) and the couple has two daughters. He is the brother of former basketball player Louis McCullough. Another basketball player, former Los Angeles Laker Shammond Williams, is his cousin. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence
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What's your ask box been looking like since gsw lost?... I'm a Knicks fan and hate every team left in the playoffs except the nuggets, so I'm fucking with them the rest of the season.
After 2016, any nba shit talking pales in comparison. We've experienced the worst already.
And then the Klay/KD injuries in the 2019 finals, I've never been more devastated in my life. Not only did we lose the finals but we had zero shot of competing the following year. We knew that immediately.
In comparison.... This year was disappointing, but not really that bad.
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New York Knicks Pluck Rose for a Second Time; Acquiring Derrick Rose from Detroit Pistons
On February 8th, 2021, the New York Knicks traded guard Dennis Smith Jr. and a 2021 second round draft pick (Isaiah Livers) to the Detroit Pistons for guard Derrick Rose. Detroit also received a trade exception.
When the New York Knicks dealt burgeoning star Kristaps Porzingis in a mega seven-player deal with the Dallas Mavericks, the trade was seen as a loss for the Knicks in the immediate but there was some hope for the future. The team acquired two first round picks from Dallas, but another piece for the future was Dennis Smith Jr.
A top-ten overall draft pick in 2017, Smith showcased scintillating athleticism but a questionable outside shot left more questions than answers in his future fit as a lead guard.
With the Knicks on a path towards another rebuild, Smith would get a chance to play during the second half of the 2018-19 season after the trade. The guard played in 21 games (18 starts) with the Knicks, amassing 14.7 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 5.4 APG and 1.3 SPG.
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Though Smith had his moments like a 31-point outburst against the Detroit Pistons or a solid runner-up performance in the 2019 dunk contest, his efficiency numbers were concerning. His true shooting percentage was just 47.3%.
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The Knicks continued to be one of the worst teams in the trade, going 7-24 over the final 31 games to finish 17-65. Despite having the worst record in the NBA, the Knicks had high hopes for the 2019 offseason.
New York was looking for luck in the lottery so they could grab the number one overall pick and select Duke star Zion Williamson. On the free agent front, the Knicks had two max salary slots and were eyeing stars like Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Jimmy Butler and Kawhi Leonard.
All of those goals would never come to fruition. New York fell to third in the 2019 draft and selected Williamson's college teammate RJ Barrett. Durant and Irving opted for crosstown rivals the Brooklyn Nets, while Butler went to the Miami Heat and Leonard chose the Los Angeles Clippers.
With not much of a backup plan, the Knicks signed several short-term deals with mid-tier free agents including Julius Randle, Marcus Morris Sr., Bobby Portis, Taj Gibson, Reggie Bullock and Elfrid Payton.
The new look Knicks got off to a rough start, going 4-18 in the first 22 games. Head coach David Fizdale was fired and replaced by assistant Mike Miller on an interim basis. The Fizdale exit had been in the cards.
After a November 10 108-87 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers dropped New York to a 2-8 record, Knicks president of basketball operations Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry addressed the media, saying the team had fallen short of expectations.
"We just felt like given that this is our 10th game, we felt that we had an obligation to come and speak to [the media]. Obviously, Scott and I are not happy with where we are right now. We think the team is not performing to the level that we anticipated or we expected to perform at, and that's something that we think we collectively have to do a better job of delivering the product on the floor that we said we would do at the start of this season. ... We still believe in our coaching staff. We believe in the plan Scott and I put together and the players that we assembled. But we also have to acknowledge that we haven't played at the level we expected to play at."
The statement seemed to be an early sign that Fizdale would be fired. Under Miller, the Knicks played slightly better but still were clearly not playoff caliber. New York reached 21-45, before the NBA season was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Smith had done very little in his first full season with the Knicks as Fizdale went other routes with point guard. Rookie RJ Barrett started at the point in the season opener. Elfrid Payton and Frank Ntilikina also started as the season progressed.
Smith saw limited minutes initially with the Knicks and missed some time due to the passing of his stepmother. He saw spot minutes throughout New York's season of dysfunction and even started a few games. Throughout the season, Smith appeared in 34 games (three starts) and amassed 5.5 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 2.9 APG and 0.8 SPG in 15.8 MPG.
New York went on a full reset throughout 2020. The club let go of team president Steve Mills and replaced him with former NBA agent Leon Rose. Later on, Rose hired his former client Tom Thibodeau as head coach.
In the truncated 2020 offseason, New York added rookie Immanuel Quickley in a draft night trade and Austin Rivers in a separate trade. The moves created even more of a crowd in the backcourt. The Knicks gave Smith some time in preseason, but by the regular season he was mostly out of the rotation.
Smith played in just three (3.0 PPG and 1.0 APG in 9.3 MPG) of the team's first 24 games before he was moved with a second round pick to the Detroit Pistons for Derrick Rose. The situation had been so dire that Smith had even requested to play for the Knicks' G-League team in the G-League bubble right before the trade.
He ended his time in New York with 8.7 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 3.7 APG and 1.0 SPG in 58 games. The guard shot 38% from the field, 28% from the three-point line and 56% from the free-throw line.
After a strong season as a sixth man for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Derrick Rose was able to keep his career in drive by signing a two-year, $15 million contract with the Detroit Pistons.
The guard was expected to be in a similar role as a scorer off the bench for the Pistons. Star Blake Griffin missed start the season due to a knee injury and the Pistons season quickly fell off the rails. Detroit started the season 4-10 and fell out of the playoff race quickly.
The Pistons decided to rebuild somewhat, trading center Andre Drummond to the Cleveland Cavaliers and bought starting point guard Reggie Jackson out of his contract. The Pistons continued to lose, falling to 20-46 before the NBA season was shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Once the NBA season resumed in the bubble in Orlando, Florida, the Pistons did not qualify for the bubble due to their record. Rose was solid even though he dealt with a few minor injuries. In 50 games, Rose managed 18.1 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 5.6 APG and 0.8 SPG in 26.0 MPG.
The 2020 offseason saw Detroit continue its rebuild. The team drafted Killian Hayes seventh in the 2020 draft, and also acquired first round picks Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart through trades. The Pistons also added forward Jerami Grant though a sign-and-trade deal with the Denver Nuggets.
The Pistons began the year 1-7 and at 5-18, the club moved on from Rose, dealing him to the New York Knicks for Dennis Smith and a second round pick. As part of the trade, the Pistons created a $2 million trade exception.
Rose appeared in 15 games at the time of the trade and posted 14.2 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 4.2 APG and 1.2 SPG in 22.8 MPG. In 65 games with the Pistons, Rose put up 17.2 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 5.2 APG and 0.9 SPG. The guard posted shooting splits of 48/31/86 in that time.
When the Knicks acquired Derrick Rose, it seemed like the perfect match. Rose was reunited with head coach Tom Thibodeau for a third stint. The guard had previously been an MVP under Thibodeau's coaching with the Chicago Bulls. He then had somewhat of a rebirth rejoining Thibodeau with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Rose was brought in to add some scoring punch to a limited Knicks offensive lineup. New York was 11-14 when it acquired Rose. The team was ranked sixth in defensive efficiency, but was just 24th in offense.
Rose assumed a bench role, often playing with effective scoring rookie Immanuel Quickley, but he also closed many games with the starters. New York gradually played better as the season went on. With the team in eighth place with a 25-27 record, New York went on a massive run, going 16-4 over the final 20 games to finish 41-31. The finish got the Knicks to fourth place in the Eastern Conference after beating out the Atlanta Hawks in a head-to-head tiebreaker.
Rose played a significant part in New York's rise. The guard appeared in 35 games with the Knicks and compiled 14.9 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 4.2 APG and 0.9 SPG in 26.8 MPG. In the 937 minutes Rose was on the floor, the Knicks outscored opponents by 10.6 points per 100 possessions per NBA Stats.
The playoffs were a significant moment for the Knicks. The team faced the Atlanta Hawks and star Trae Young in the first round. Game One was the first postseason game played at New York's home arena Madison Square Garden in eight years. The game was very close throughout. In the fourth quarter, Knicks wing Alec Burks knocked down a three-pointer to give New York a 92-87 lead with 4:46 left in the game.
Atlanta answered with a 10-1 run in two minutes to take a 97-93 lead. Knicks wing RJ Barrett made a layup and forward Julius Randle knocked down a three to give the Knicks a 98-97 edge. A Trae Young three-point play was followed by two buckets from Burks that gave New York a 103-100 lead with 1:11 left.
Atlanta's Bogdan Bogdanovic nailed a three to tie the game with 55 seconds left. Barrett fouled Young on a drive with 28 seconds left and the guard hit two freebies to give the Hawks a 105-103 lead. Rose knocked down a midrange floater with 10 seconds left to tie the game.
After an Atlanta timeout, the Knicks took Rose out and put in defender Frank Ntilikina. With Ntilikina guarding him, Young was able to penetrate and make a contested floater with 0.9 seconds left. Randle was unable to get off a shot in time as Atlanta took a 1-0 series lead with a 107-105 win.
In the second game, Atlanta had control for much of the first half, taking a 57-44 lead at halftime. Coach Thibodeau went with Rose as a starter in the second half over Elfrid Payton. After Atlanta took a 67-55 lead with 7:43 left, New York went on a 21-8 run over the rest of the quarter to take a 76-75 lead into the fourth period.
The Knicks built a 10-point lead, but the Hawks tied the score 91-all with 5:06 left. Over the rest of the game, the Knicks outscored Atlanta 10-1 to tie the series with a 101-92 victory. Rose had a team-high 26 points and New York's bench outscored Atlanta's 55-22.
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As the series scene shifted to Atlanta, Coach Thibodeau permanently moved Rose into a starting point guard role. The move seemed to work as Rose had 11 points in the first quarter and the Knicks took a 31-29 at the end of the opening frame of Game Three.
However, the Hawks went on a 22-5 run in the final 7:19 of the second quarter to take a 58-44 halftime lead. New York could never cut the deficit under single digits in the second half as Atlanta won 105-94. Rose had 30 points in the loss.
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Game Four was close early on, but the Hawks turned a four-point halftime advantage into an 88-71 lead at the end of the third quarter. Young scored 27 points as Atlanta cruised to a 113-96 victory. In the series finale, Young had 36 points and Atlanta pulled away in the fourth quarter and held on for an easy 103-89 win. Atlanta won the series 4-1.
New York looked overmatched in the five-game series as its star Julius Randle struggled to score. Rose was a bright spot in the disappointment. He was New York's best offensive player, averaging 19.4 PPG on 47.6% from the field, 47.1% from the three-point line, 4.0 RPG and 5.0 APG in 35.0 MPG. By the end of the series, he did struggle to deal with the increased minutes and had a few "knick-knack" injuries by the end of it.
New York's surprise playoff appearance led to the team bringing back a group of free agents. The Knicks re-signed Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel to three-year contracts. After his strong playoff run, the Knicks rewarded Rose with a three-year, $43 million deal with a team option in the final year.
But the team knew there needed to be an infusion of offensive talent after its weak offensive performance in the first round. To address the issue, New York signed guard Evan Fournier from the Boston Celtics to a four-year, $78 million contract. The club also signed guard Kemba Walker to a two-year, $18 million deal.
The Knicks arrived to the 2021-22 season with increased expectations after the third place finish the previous season. The beginning of the season looked good as New York won five of its first six games. However, the team went 7-15 over the next 22 games. The Knicks see-sawed around the .500 mark, reaching 22-21 after 43 games.
The season would fall apart from that point. New York went 3-17 over the next 20 games to fall to 25-38. New York played better down the stretch but finished out of the playoff picture with a 37-45 record.
Rose began the season as a backup to Walker and continued to play with Quickley in the backcourt for the second unit. Ineffective play from Walker led coach Thibodeau to remove the point guard. That coupled with a rash of COVID-19 positive tests forced Rose into a few starts in December.
Rose injured his right ankle in a mid-December game against the Houston Rockets. Eventually, he underwent ankle surgery and was ruled out for eight weeks.
Rose was expected to return in February or March, but he later had a procedure on the same right ankle. He never returned as New York failed to qualify for the playoffs. Rose saw action in 26 games (four starts) and produced 12.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 4.0 APG, 0.8 SPG and 0.5 BPG in 24.5 MPG.
After the disappointing season, New York went back to the drawing board in the 2022 offseason. The club made a splash at the 2022 draft, offloading Walker, Burks and Noel along with draft picks in various deals to free up cap space.
New York used that cap space to sign guard Jalen Brunson from the Dallas Mavericks to a four-year, $104 million deal. The club also re-signed center Mitchell Robinson and added center Isaiah Hartenstein from the Los Angeles Clippers in a two-year, $16 million deal.
The Knicks looked to bounce back from a year out of the postseason. The team hovered around .500 but eventually fell to 10-13 after 23 games. That 23rd game was a pivotal moment for the franchise. In a Saturday afternoon jaunt with the Dallas Mavericks, the Knicks built an early 15-point lead in the first half. Over the next two quarters, Dallas outscored New York 93-46 in an embarrassing 121-100 defeat.
In response to the struggles, the Knicks removed Rose and Cam Reddish from the rotation while adding young guard Miles "Deuce" McBride in their place. Rose and Reddish joined veteran Evan Fournier as permanent bench fixtures.
With more minutes given to the defensive-oriented McBride and guard Quentin Grimes, New York picked up steam. The team strung together eight consecutive wins to reach 18-13. New York would trade wins and losses until the trade deadline. The club dealt Reddish and a first round draft pick to the Portland Trail Blazers for forward Josh Hart.
Hart proved to be the missing piece to New York's success. After he arrived, the Knicks went 17-8 over the final 25 games to finish 47-35, which was fifth in the East.
Rose received occasional minutes in garbage time after fans chanted for him to play at the end of blowouts. But he rarely played after his removal from the rotation. After the turn of the new year, Rose played just two minutes and 21 seconds. He appeared in 27 games, managing 5.6 PPG, 1.5 RPG and 1.7 APG in 12.5 MPG.
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The Knicks returned to the playoffs after a season away and faced the fourth seed Cleveland Cavaliers in the opening round. Brunson had 27 points and Hart chipped in 17 points and 10 rebounds as New York took the first game in Cleveland 101-97.
Cleveland had a 20-point lead at halftime of Game Two and held on for a comfortable 107-90 win. Game Three saw Brunson and RJ Barrett combine for 40 points as New York routed Cleveland 99-79. Game Four was closer, but Brunson had a game-high 29 points as the Knicks pulled away with a 102-93 win.
In Game Five, Randle exited early with an ankle sprain. It didn't matter as New York dominated the offensive glass (17 offensive rebounds) in a 106-95 win. Rose played three minutes in the series.
New York advanced to the second round for the first time in 10 years and faced the eighth-seeded Miami Heat. With Randle out for the series opener, New York took an early double digit lead. Miami came back and took control thanks to a 31-20 third quarter advantage. The Knicks cut the deficit to three points on two occasions in the fourth quarter, but Miami held on for a 108-101 win.
In the win, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler sprained his ankle and missed Game Two. Randle returned for that game and him, Brunson and Barrett teamed up for 79 of New York's 111 points in a six-point win. Butler returned for Game Three and had 28 points. Miami held the Knicks to 34.1% from the field and 20% from three in a 105-86 victory.
New York's offense was slightly better in Game Four, but Miami still led for much of the game and won 109-101. Facing elimination at home, the Knicks fell behind 24-14 in the first quarter. New York bounced back and led by 19 points in the third period. The Heat cut the lead to three points, but New York held on for a 112-103 win and made the series 3-2.
Brunson was amazing in Game Six, putting up 41 points. The game went down to the wire. The Knicks were down 92-90 with the ball and 30 seconds left but Brunson tuned the ball over and Miami eventually held on for a 96-92 victory. New York was eliminated 4-2. Rose did not play in the second round.
In the offseason, the Knicks declined Rose's $15.6 million team option for the 2023-24 season. He became a free agent after and he signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. Rose ended up appearing in 88 games in his second stint with the Knicks and amassed 11.2 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 3.4 APG and 0.7 SPG. The guard shot 45% from the field, 38% from the three-point line and 91% from the foul line.
Smith played in 20 games with the Pistons after the trade. The high-flying guard managed 7.3 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 3.7 APG, 1.0 SPG and 0.7 BPG in 19.6 MPG. The Pistons went 15-34 after the trade, finishing the 2020-21 season with a 20-52 record. Smith became a free agent after the season and signed a training camp deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. He made the Blazers team for the 2021-22 season.
The 2021 second round pick Detroit acquired originally was owned by Charlotte. It ended up 42nd in the 2021 NBA Draft. Detroit used the pick on 6-foot-7 tweener forward Isaiah Livers from the University of Michigan.
A local product from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Livers spent four years in college, evolving from 3.4 PPG as a part-time starting freshman to a double figure scorer in his junior and senior seasons.
In his senior year, Livers was second on the Wolverines team with 13.1 PPG and led the team in three-point shooting. However, Livers' season was cut short when he suffered a stress injury to his right foot in a March quarterfinal game against Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament. He later underwent surgery on the right foot in April.
The foot issue would bleed into Livers' pro career. He missed 2021 Summer League and was unavailable for 59 of the first 60 games of his rookie season. Overall, the forward appeared in 19 games (five starts) and posted 6.4 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 1.1 APG and 0.7 SPG in 20.2 MPG.
Livers also played four games for Detroit's G-League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise. Livers averaged 4.0 PPG and 2.3 RPG in 15.5 MPG. Detroit began the 2021-22 season 1-8 and never recovered. The team was 5-28 after 33 games. The second half of the year was a tad better as the Pistons went 18-31 over the final 49 games to finish 23-59.
After the season, the Pistons held the fifth pick in the 2022 draft and selected point guard Jaden Ivey. The team also acquired the 13th pick in the draft, center Jalen Duren. On the veteran front, Detroit dealt away forward Jerami Grant while adding Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel and Bojan Bogdanovic in trades during the offseason.
Livers played two games for the Pistons' Summer League squad in Las Vegas, managing 14.0 PPG on 44.4% from the field, 4.5 RPG and 1.0 BPG in 30.1 MPG.
During the 2022-23 season, all of the change didn't matter much as Detroit was again one of the worst teams, getting off to a 3-15 start. At 15-42 after 57 games, the Pistons went 2-23 over the final 25 games to finish an NBA-worst 17-65. A key reason for the downfall was 2021 number one overall pick Cade Cunningham missing all but 12 games due to a left shin injury that eventually required surgery.
Livers missed 30 games due to various ailments including a right shoulder sprain, right ankle sprain and a right hip issue. He played in 52 contests (22 starts) and managed 6.7 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 0.8 APG, 0.5 SPG and 0.5 BPG in 23.1 MPG.
After the season, coach Dwane Casey resigned and Detroit hired Monty Williams with a then-record six-year, $78.5 million contract. The Pistons had the fifth pick in the 2023 draft and used it on athletic wing Ausar Thompson. The Pistons also added veterans Monte Morris and Joe Harris in trades.
Livers' injury issues continued into his third season. The forward suffered a grade III left ankle sprain and he missed the first 14 games of the season.
Detroit hoped that an established coach in Williams and continued development from its younger players would lead to growth. But the team continued to slide backwards. After winning two of its first three games, Detroit dropped an NBA record 28 consecutive games.
When he did return, Livers struggled to find his game. He appeared in 23 games (six starts) and shot just 34.5% from the field and 28.6% at the three-point line. Livers averaged 5.0 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 1.1 APG and 0.6 SPG in 20.4 MPG.
With the team at 3-36, Detroit made a move, dealing Livers, Marvin Bagley and two second round picks to the Washington Wizards for Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala. Livers showed promise as a potential three-and-D wing but injuries made it hard for him to be consistent.
In two and a half seasons with the Pistons, Livers managed 6.2 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 0.9 APG and 0.6 SPG in 94 games. The 6-7 forward shot 41% from the field, 36% from the three-point line and 79% from the free-throw line in that time.
Derrick Rose on his comfortability in joining the Knicks (via ESPN):
"Even though I couldn't say that at the time, I just wanted to be comfortable. Like I said, I've been knowing these guys ever since high school, eighth grade, high school, so coming here, like I said, it's family. I never really thought about anything else but really getting here and understanding they wanted me to help grow the young guys they've already got here."
On his relationship with Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau:
"The synergy we've got, I can't explain it. We're an odd couple, but for some reason, we understand the game. And the closest thing I probably can say is we're students of the game. We watch the game. We try to understand the game more and try to get better if not every day, every week, every month, every couple of months, every year. There's always room for improvement, and it's for the betterment of the team. Wherever I go, wherever he goes, we're always trying to win."
On playing with Knicks rookie guard Immanuel Quickley:
"It shouldn't be too hard [playing] with him. We're similar. He's getting double-teamed in his rookie year. There ain't too many rookies getting that type of attention. For him to see that kind of early, it's just going to make his game better. The game is going to slow down more. And he listens. That's the greatest thing about him: He listens. With that, you always got room for improvement. "He's a dog. He's a dog. I can't explain it. You've got to be a player to understand it. [If] we're in a fight, I know he's fighting."
Dennis Smith on the trade (via SNY):
"I was super excited, I was super excited. I was down in the G (League) and I was getting ready to play with the guys and have our first scrimmage, and I heard the news and I was just smiling all day. Super excited, couldn't really sleep that night and I'm just looking at it as an opportunity, fresh start -- like me and coach talked about -- and I'm going to make the most out of it."
Why his tenure with the Knicks never panned out:
"I can't -- I'm not sure,. But I will say I'm thankful for the opportunity that they gave me, and to all the people that supported me -- whether it's in media or even the fans that supported me -- I'm thankful for those guys as well."
On going down to the G-League and finding out about the trade:
"So, when I went down to the G (League), it was simply, simply just to play basketball -- I wanted to play basketball. Nothing else to it, like, 'Oh, he moved,' or, 'Such and such, whatever,' it's just I wanted to play basketball and I realized that would give me an opportunity to do that. So I took advantage of it and I went down there like I was ready to hoop. "I was down there with my boy, Myles (Powell), and I actually got close with a lot of guys on the team in the brief time that I was there. So that was just about hooping. And I was smiling hard because, like, I was excited for the opportunity. And I knew what kind of guy (Pistons) coach (Dwane) Casey was -- great coach, great person. So being able to be with him, I was looking forward to that."
On having a chip on his shoulder after the trade:
"It's super refreshing, and I'm going to go out there with a chip on my shoulder that I always had. I'm going to go out there and compete at a high level, try to execute and try to win games. In terms of coming out and trying to prove something, I think it's definitely more important to prove things to myself -- you know what I'm saying? -- and that's what I want to do. "I believe in myself and the people here that believe in me, and I think that's the first step to really tapping into some greatness here."
Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver on the trade (via Pistons.com):
"We welcome Dennis Smith Jr. to the Pistons family. Adding another young player who was a high draft pick alongside a draft asset advances our goals in building for the future. We thank Derrick Rose for his contributions on and off the court during his time as a Piston and wish him and his family well as they move forward."
New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau on Derrick Rose (via NY Daily News):
"He's still one of the elite players in this league."
If Rose is in shape:
"He's lighter than he's ever been. He's telling me this is as healthy as he's been."
On his familiarity as a coach with Rose previously in Chicago and Minnesota:
"It's obviously someone I'm familiar with. We've been through a lot of things together. But the biggest part is what I felt he could contribute to our team. I've always been partial to good players. If someone is a good player, I'm interested. And I think he'll add a lot to our team."
On Rose's ability to be productive everywhere he's gone:
"When you look at what he accomplished after (his time in Chicago), even when you went back to the year he spent in New York, he still averaged 18 points a game. He averaged 18 points a game in Minnesota, he averaged 18 points a game in Detroit. So he's always been able to contribute. When you look at his playoff numbers, he goes to a completely different level."
How adding Rose and Quickley together gives the Knicks more ballhandling capabilities off the bench (via ESPN):
"I think you see it often when you have multiple point guards out on the floor, it gives you another ball handler, secondary ball handler, and you can probably include Alec (Burks) in there, as well. So it gives us three guys that can go off the dribble, and all three are very efficient in pick-and-rolls. Their versatility allows them to actually blend with both groups. So I think we'll see some of that as we go forward, as well."
Pistons head coach Dwane Casey on bringing along Dennis Smith (via The Detroit News):
“It's going to take all of us to help him along, but our coaching staff will assign someone to him to watch film and to go over things with him and the players on the floor will be able to help him. We've got a great group of guys that are willing to mentor and help. That's something that I think won't take very long for him. “He's a smart kid and he's a basketball junkie. One of the first things he said was that he wanted to watch film. He shouldn't have said that because I'm going to take him up on it. He's a good kid, he's got an opportunity, and this is the first team to me as a coach.”
How he gravitates to players that have something to prove:
“It's one of those things where I've always identified with guys like that… You want to bring them into your culture and fit them into your culture. They have something to prove to us and to the rest of the league, whoever that person is. It's not a bad thing and you can look around in sports — New England's done it for years. "It's a little tougher with a young team to bring guys in, but I enjoy it. I enjoy coaching guys like that, taking the challenge on from a coaching standpoint, teaching standpoint, molding standpoint, and let's prove the rest of the league wrong.”
Pistons guard Saben Lee on what he'll miss about Derrick Rose (via The Detroit News):
"I'll definitely miss Derrick. He was a great guy and a great person aside from being a great player. Just being able to hang out with him and get different words of wisdom from him and [being able to] pick his brain."
On Dennis Smith:
"He's an athletic point guard. He can get to the rack and is a really good playmaker."
Image Credit:
Dennis Smith Jr. via Getty Images/Layne Murdoch Jr.
Derrick Rose via Getty Images/Nathaniel S. Butler
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O Termo Brat em Charli XCX: Revolução de Significados em Contextos
Charli XCX ficou mundialmente conhecida por suas letras ousadas e provocativas, principalmente depois de seu último lançamento “Brat”. No universo da música pop, especialmente no contexto do trabalho de Charli XCX, o termo “brat” pode carregar múltiplas conotações e significados. Neste texto, vamos explorar o uso deste termo e como ele se encaixa na identidade musical da artista e dentro do gênero pop.
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O Que Significa Brat e seu Uso nas Músicas de Charli XCX
Contexto Cultural e Musical
Conclusão
1. O Que Significa Brat e seu Uso nas Músicas de Charli XCX
A palavra “brat” em inglês é um termo coloquial que pode ser traduzido como “pirralho” ou “fedelho”. Originalmente, refere-se a uma criança ou pré-adolescente que é frequentemente irritante, mimado ou rebelde — saiba mais em Brat Definition & Meaning – Merriam-Webster. Dessa forma, a utilização do termo pode variar amplamente dependendo do contexto em que é usado. Como já citado, Charli XCX utiliza o termo “brat” em suas músicas, refletindo tanto um senso de identidade quanto uma atitude desafiante. Em canções como “Brat” do álbum Charli (2019), o termo é empregado para expressar uma personalidade assertiva e independente, que desafia normas e expectativas sociais. Aqui estão algumas maneiras pelas quais Charli XCX contextualiza o termo “brat”:
Empoderamento: ao adotar o termo “brat”, Charli XCX parece abraçar a ideia de ser inconvencional e destemida, interpretando-o como uma forma de empoderamento pessoal, celebrando a autenticidade e a individualidade.
Desafiar Expectativas: o uso do termo pode ser visto como uma forma de desafiar as expectativas de comportamento “apropriado” e convencional. A artista apresenta uma postura de quem não tem medo de quebrar normas e expressar-se de maneira franca e direta.
Identidade e Estilo: Na música de Charli XCX, “brat” não é apenas uma descrição de personalidade, mas também um elemento estilístico que contribui para a construção de uma imagem que é ao mesmo tempo rebelde e cativante.
2. Contexto Cultural e Musical
Na cultura pop, especialmente no gênero musical pop, o uso de termos como “brat” pode ser uma forma de se distanciar das normas tradicionais e criar uma conexão mais íntima com o público jovem. Charli XCX utiliza esse termo para se conectar com uma audiência que valoriza autenticidade e atitude, desafiando as convenções do pop mainstream e incorporando influências de diversos gêneros para criar uma sonoridade singular.
Além disso, a palavra “brat” pode ressoar com a geração atual que muitas vezes se identifica com a ideia de ser desafiador e rebelde contra normas estabelecidas. Ao empregar essa linguagem, a artista reflete e amplifica os sentimentos de sua audiência, criando um espaço onde a individualidade é celebrada e a conformidade é questionada. Por isso, Charli XCX tem sido uma figura influente no pop contemporâneo, ajudando a redefinir o que significa ser uma artista pop no século XXI.
3. Conclusão
O uso do termo “brat” por Charli XCX é um exemplo fascinante de como a linguagem pode ser moldada e reinterpretada no contexto da música. Em vez de um insulto ou uma crítica, “brat” se torna uma afirmação de identidade, uma marca de resistência e uma expressão de empoderamento pessoal. Charli XCX redefine o termo, transformando-o em um símbolo de individualidade e atitude desafiadora e, dessa forma, misturando as raízes do gênero pop com posicionamentos sociais marcantes.
Se você ainda não ouviu “Brat” e outras faixas da Charli XCX, talvez seja o momento de mergulhar na música dela e descobrir como essa artista consegue transformar palavras comuns em declarações poderosas.
| Leia mais sobre cultura no blog da Idioma Independente, por exemplo, sobre Ikigai: propósito de vida e Playoffs da NBA .
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The Term Brat in Charli XCX: Revolution of Meanings in Contexts
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What Does Brat Mean and Its Use in Charli XCX’s Songs
Cultural and Musical Context
Conclusion
1. What Does Brat Mean and Its Use in Charli XCX’s Songs
The word “brat” in English is a colloquial term that can be translated as “bantling” or “scamp”. Originally, it refers to a child or pre-teen who is often annoying, spoiled or rebellious — learn more at Brat Definition & Meaning – Merriam-Webster. Thus, the use of the term can vary widely depending on the context in which it is used. As already mentioned, Charli XCX uses the term “brat” in her songs, reflecting both a sense of identity and a defiant attitude. In songs like “Brat” from the album Charli (2019), the term is used to express an assertive and independent personality, which defies social norms and expectations. Here are some ways in which Charli XCX contextualizes the term “brat”:
Empowerment: By adopting the term “brat”, Charli XCX seems to embrace the idea of being unconventional and fearless, interpreting it as a form of personal empowerment, celebrating authenticity and individuality.
Defying Expectations: The use of the term can be seen as a way of defying expectations of “appropriate” and conventional behavior. The artist presents an attitude of someone who is not afraid to break norms and express herself in a frank and direct way.
Identity and Style: In Charli XCX’s music, “brat” is not only a personality description, but also a stylistic element that contributes to the construction of an image that is both rebellious and captivating.
2. Cultural and Musical Context
In pop culture, especially in the pop music genre, the use of terms like “brat” can be a way to distance oneself from traditional norms and create a more intimate connection with a younger audience. Charli XCX uses this term to connect with an audience that values authenticity and attitude, challenging the conventions of mainstream pop and incorporating influences from different genres to create a unique sound. In addition, the word “brat” can resonate with a current generation who often identify with the idea of being defiant and rebellious against established norms. By using this language, the artist reflects and amplifies the feelings of her audience, creating a space where individuality is celebrated and conformity is questioned. As such, Charli XCX has been an influential figure in contemporary pop, helping to redefine what it means to be a pop artist in the 21st century.
3. Conclusion
Charli XCX’s use of the term “brat” is a fascinating example of how language can be shaped and reinterpreted in the context of music. Rather than an insult or a put-down, “brat” becomes a statement of identity, a resistance mark, and an expression of personal empowerment. Charli XCX redefines the term, transforming it into a symbol of individuality and defiance, thereby blending the roots of the pop genre with strong social stances.
If you haven’t heard “Brat” and other tracks by Charli XCX, now might be the time to dive into her music and discover how this artist can transform common words into powerful statements.
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NBA 2020s: the USA vs World Era
In nba 2k the past two games they named 2010-14 the Lebron Era and the Steph era being apparently from 2017 to I’m guessing 2019?
There been some talk about the division and timeframe like would it not all be Lebron era for example or why specifically 3-5 years and so on like I would just say 15-19 to make it even with Lebron or just call it Lebron vs Curry era
But I want to discuss the current era of 2020-24 and potentially onwards
I want to call it the USA vs the World Era
Championships
Unlike the past decade the 2020s have had no repeat champions so can’t say a team dominated like Lebron Heat or Superteam Warriors
It’s been a different team each year and not in the 2010 way where every year has either Lebron or Steph in it
Something I noticed is that the main player of each team has been alternating between a U.S. player and a foreign player
2020: Lebron & AD (US)
2021: Giannis (World)
2022: Stephen (US)
2023: Jokic (World)
2024: Tatum & Brown (US)
So it’s been back and forth this decade so far and while we don’t know 2025 and on at this time if an era is 5 years like 2K did then this is a good frame to go off of
Foreign player dominance
Players such as Jokic Giannis and Embiid if you count him as foreign have won the past 5 MVP awards showing to at least a lot they have been the best players in the NBA
Not even counting Luka Doncic, Shai, and even Wemby now
And there has been a talking point about foreign players both positive and negative because of their dominance recently
To the point where the negative can be seen as xenophobic
Which has created a sort of USA players vs foreign player debate
Rivalry’s
While in a sense team rivalry’s are dead in the nba they’re are some player rivalries that make it a point touching on
Doncic vs Booker (Suns vs Mavs)
Doncic vs Kawhi/PG (Mavs vs Clippers)
Lakers vs Nuggets (Lebron vs Jokic) (I know those fans might deny it but they played three times in the playoffs in 5 years two of them in the conference finals and both teams are definitely trying harder against each other than others)
Bucks vs Heat (Heat with Butler has been one of those teams that stop the Giannis Bucks or at least give him trouble and they’re matchups in the post season has been consistent)
All these have a world player against a U.S. player
There’s other rivalries like Celtics vs Heat but these I feel are consistent and fit the theme in the past 5 years
Plus it��s a still a US dominated (in number of players) league so just lower odds for other rivalries with foreign players
Olympics
This isn’t technically the NBA but a big thing that occurred was the Olympics and is a good “finale” for this 5 year era
Not even discussing the “World Champions” / best in the world topic brought up by Noah Lyles
It was questioned if they could win Gold due to how much better a lot of countries have gotten and it was definitely tested in the 2024 Olympics
This while putting a pin in the U.S. vs World debate for Olympics since USA won, does bring up that when Lebron Steph & Durant retire the scales seemingly heavily tip in the worlds favor in some eyes going forward as it took 3 top 15 players ever to squeeze out those wins against the other top teams like Serbia and France
Plus other talking points like Tatum the recent nba champion barely playing, is Anthony Edwards ready to take over, and so on
Misc
Until 2022 the rising star game was USA vs World
There’s been a want for that to return and be applied to the main All Star game
More foreign players coming over to the NBA now more than before including top draft picks
NBA being more global by having games in Africa and other places in the world
If you include 2019 the champions were the Toronto raptors which is the only non US team in the NBA so while not led by a foreign player it is the “foreign” team and continues the back and forth pattern
All these make the aspect that narratively it’s been USA vs World players believable to me
I do think if a team like the Celtics repeat as champions it could skew some points here but overall at just these five years I prefer this than just calling it the Jokic Era because he has three mvps
Written Sep 19 2024
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Kristaps Porzingis: A Star on the Rise in the NBA
Basketball fans all throughout the world have become enthralled with Kristaps Porzingis, dubbed the "Unicorn" for his exceptional combination of ability, size, and versatility. At 7 feet 3 inches, Porzingis is one of the NBA's most intriguing prospects because to his remarkable ability to score, defend, and make plays. Let's examine the trajectory of this sensational Latvian player, his influence on the court, and his bright future.
The NBA Draft and the early years Born in Liepāja, Latvia on August 2, 1995, Kristaps Porzingis' early passion and talent in basketball were encouraged by his family's rich basketball heritage. As a teenager, he relocated to Spain to enlist in Sevilla's youth system, where he developed his abilities and advanced through the ranks swiftly.
NBA Entry: The New York Knicks selected Porzingis with the fourth overall choice after he filed for the 2015 NBA Draft. Though there were differing opinions about his choice, Porzingis quickly disproved his naysayers with his outstanding performances. Rising Star: New York Knicks With his ability to run the floor, block shots, and shoot from long range, Porzingis made an instant impression in his rookie campaign. Giving Knicks supporters optimism for the future, he swiftly rose to popularity at Madison Square Garden.
Highlights of His Rookie Season: In his first campaign, Porzingis averaged 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game. He was recognized as one of the NBA's rising stars thanks to his outstanding achievements, which earned him a berth on the NBA All-Rookie First Team. Dallas Mavericks: A Brand-New Era After being moved in 2019, Porzingis joined forces with fellow youthful talent Luka Dončić at the Dallas Mavericks. Because Porzingis and Dončić complemented each other's strengths, they formed one of the league's most dynamic rookie duos.
Setbacks Due to Injury: Porzingis' tenure in Dallas has been characterized by both moments of exceptional play and struggles due to injury. In spite of these losses, he has persisted in proving his worth on the floor, especially in pivotal playoff situations.
Performance and Potential: Porzingis has shown great dominance while in good health. In the 2019–2020 campaign, he averaged 20.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. He helped the Mavericks qualify for the playoffs and forced the Los Angeles Clippers, who ultimately won the championship, to play six games.
Playing Method and Effect Porzingis' unique blend of size, shooting ability, and defensive skill sets him apart from other players. While his shot-blocking and defensive presence make him a formidable force in the paint, his ability to extend the floor with his three-point shooting opens room for his teammates.
Porzingis' versatility allows his club to employ a variety of lineups and tactics. He can play center or power forward. With his skill set, he can play well as a primary scorer or as a supporting role for other players.
Offensive Skills: Porzingis's offensive skills include his ability to score in the post, finish around the rim, and fluid shooting stroke. Due to his ability to shoot beyond the three-point line, he presents a nightmare matchup for opponents.
Gazing Ahead: Potential Futures Porzingis has a bright future ahead of him as long as he maintains his health and improves his game. The Mavericks' dedication to assembling a team around Dončić and Porzingis implies that they consider him to be a crucial component of their hopes for a title.
Continued Development: Porzingis has the capacity to reach new heights in his game if he keeps an eye on preserving his health and increasing his consistency. In the Mavericks' attempt to establish themselves as consistent Western Conference contenders, his efforts will be vital.
Future Legacy: One of the most influential European players in NBA history, Porzingis has the capacity to stay healthy and advance his skills. His versatility and special skill set could make him a long-lasting presence in the league.
In conclusion In the NBA, Kristaps Porzingis has seen both difficult lows and thrilling highs. He continues to be one of the league's most captivating players to watch because of his undeniable talent and potential. Basketball fans around are excitedly awaiting the next phase of the Unicorn's career as he continues to develop and improve his style of play. Kristaps Porzingis has a chance to establish himself as one of the NBA's top players and leave a lasting impression if he can combine health, development, and opportunity.
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Experience the Majesty of the Taj Mahal: Train Tour with Taj Mirror Tours Company
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Does the tour package include tickets for the train? The travel package does indeed include train tickets for the journey from Delhi to Agra and back.
Are kids and senior citizens able to participate in this tour? Indeed, the tour is appropriate for visitors of all ages, and extra care can be given to meet the needs of young and old passengers.
Does the tour package include meals? Although the tour package does not include meals, our guides can suggest nearby eateries for you to visit in your spare time.
Is it possible to add more sites to the tour upon request? Sure, based on your interests and preferences, the tour can be tailored to incorporate more destinations or activities.
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Kristaps Porzingis: A Star on the Rise in the NBA
Basketball fans all throughout the world have become enthralled with Kristaps Porzingis, dubbed the "Unicorn" for his exceptional combination of ability, size, and versatility. At 7 feet 3 inches, Porzingis is one of the NBA's most intriguing prospects because to his remarkable ability to score, defend, and make plays. Let's examine the trajectory of this sensational Latvian player, his influence on the court, and his bright future.
The NBA Draft and the early years Born in Liepāja, Latvia on August 2, 1995, Kristaps Porzingis' early passion and talent in basketball were encouraged by his family's rich basketball heritage. As a teenager, he relocated to Spain to enlist in Sevilla's youth system, where he developed his abilities and advanced through the ranks swiftly.
NBA Entry: The New York Knicks selected Porzingis with the fourth overall choice after he filed for the 2015 NBA Draft. Though there were differing opinions about his choice, Porzingis quickly disproved his naysayers with his outstanding performances. Rising Star: New York Knicks With his ability to run the floor, block shots, and shoot from long range, Porzingis made an instant impression in his rookie campaign. Giving Knicks supporters optimism for the future, he swiftly rose to popularity at Madison Square Garden.
Highlights of His Rookie Season: In his first campaign, Porzingis averaged 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game. He was recognized as one of the NBA's rising stars thanks to his outstanding achievements, which earned him a berth on the NBA All-Rookie First Team. Dallas Mavericks: A Brand-New Era After being moved in 2019, Porzingis joined forces with fellow youthful talent Luka Dončić at the Dallas Mavericks. Because Porzingis and Dončić complemented each other's strengths, they formed one of the league's most dynamic rookie duos.
Setbacks Due to Injury: Porzingis' tenure in Dallas has been characterized by both moments of exceptional play and struggles due to injury. In spite of these losses, he has persisted in proving his worth on the floor, especially in pivotal playoff situations.
Performance and Potential: Porzingis has shown great dominance while in good health. In the 2019–2020 campaign, he averaged 20.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. He helped the Mavericks qualify for the playoffs and forced the Los Angeles Clippers, who ultimately won the championship, to play six games.
Playing Method and Effect Porzingis' unique blend of size, shooting ability, and defensive skill sets him apart from other players. While his shot-blocking and defensive presence make him a formidable force in the paint, his ability to extend the floor with his three-point shooting opens room for his teammates.
Porzingis' versatility allows his club to employ a variety of lineups and tactics. He can play center or power forward. With his skill set, he can play well as a primary scorer or as a supporting role for other players.
Offensive Skills: Porzingis's offensive skills include his ability to score in the post, finish around the rim, and fluid shooting stroke. Due to his ability to shoot beyond the three-point line, he presents a nightmare matchup for opponents.
Gazing Ahead: Potential Futures Porzingis has a bright future ahead of him as long as he maintains his health and improves his game. The Mavericks' dedication to assembling a team around Dončić and Porzingis implies that they consider him to be a crucial component of their hopes for a title.
Continued Development: Porzingis has the capacity to reach new heights in his game if he keeps an eye on preserving his health and increasing his consistency. In the Mavericks' attempt to establish themselves as consistent Western Conference contenders, his efforts will be vital.
Future Legacy: One of the most influential European players in NBA history, Porzingis has the capacity to stay healthy and advance his skills. His versatility and special skill set could make him a long-lasting presence in the league.
In conclusion In the NBA, Kristaps Porzingis has seen both difficult lows and thrilling highs. He continues to be one of the league's most captivating players to watch because of his undeniable talent and potential. Basketball fans around are excitedly awaiting the next phase of the Unicorn's career as he continues to develop and improve his style of play. Kristaps Porzingis has a chance to establish himself as one of the NBA's top players and leave a lasting impression if he can combine health, development, and opportunity.
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Night tour of Delhi by Private tour Guide India Company.
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Synopsis of the Delhi Night Tour with Hotel Pick-Up: Our knowledgeable guide will pick you up from your Delhi hotel conveniently and provide you an itinerary summary for the evening.
Take a seat back and unwind as we cruise around Delhi's illuminated streets, passing by famous sites like Parliament House, India Gate, and Connaught Place, which come to life with vibrant lights and hues after dark.
Dinner at a Local Restaurant: Indulge in a delectable dinner at a nearby eatery to sample the flavors of Delhi's diversified culinary scene and enjoy real Indian food.
Discover Night Markets: Shop for souvenirs, handicrafts, and traditional Indian clothing in the lively night markets of Delhi, like Chandni Chowk and Sarojini Nagar.
Discover the rich history and legacy of Delhi by visiting historically significant sites like Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, and Lotus Temple, which are stunningly lit up at night.
Optional Activities: Depending on your preferences, you can decide to add extras like a trip to a nearby cultural event, a boat ride on the Yamuna River at sunset, or a stroll around Lodi Gardens late at night.
Drop-off at Your Hotel: We'll safely drop you off at your hotel after an amazing evening spent taking in the sights and sounds of Delhi after dark, giving you time to think back on the night tour and savor your experiences.
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Is the tour package inclusive of entrance fees? The tour package includes entry costs to all attractions listed in the itinerary.
Is it possible to add particular activities or sites to the itinerary? Yes, depending on your interests and preferences, the itinerary can be changed to include particular activities or attractions.
Does the excursion include transportation? Yes, throughout the tour, there will be air-conditioned, comfortable transportation.
For the night tour, what should I wear? We advise packing a lightweight jacket or shawl for chilly evenings and dressing comfortably and in walking-appropriate footwear.
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The reflective side of Kyrie Irving has been front and center in run to NBA Finals with Mavs
Kyrie Irving directed obscene gestures and profanity at a hostile crowd in Boston the last time the star Dallas guard saw the Celtics, one of his former teams, in the playoffs two years ago.
It was one tumultuous moment of many in a tension-filled tenure with Brooklyn that ended with his trade to the Mavericks about 10 months later.
Healthier and happier, as he likes to say, Irving is back on the biggest stage in his sport with the Mavs set to face the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals starting Thursday night.
Throughout the deepest playoff run for Dallas in 13 years, the reflective side of Irving has surfaced frequently, stopping short of mea culpas but making clear he’s learned a lot along the way.
“I will say last time in Boston, I don’t think that was the best — not this regular season, but when we played in the playoffs and everyone saw me flip off the birds and kind of lose my (stuff) a little bit — that wasn’t a great reflection of who I am and how I like to compete on a high level,” Irving said.
“It wasn’t a great reflection on my end towards the next generation on what it means to control your emotions in that type of environment, no matter what people are yelling at you.”
Before jilting Boston fans by signing with the Nets and joining Kevin Durant in free agency in 2019, Irving was already a polarizing player.
Then came the COVID-19 pandemic and Irving’s refusal to get vaccinated, which meant he couldn’t play home games for Brooklyn because of New York City’s vaccine mandate for employees.
Next was Irving’s social media post of a link to a movie containing antisemitic material, which led to a suspension from the Nets and the end of his longtime business relationship with Nike.
Ultimately, Irving asked out of Brooklyn, and he and Durant were traded days apart last year, giving Irving a new co-star in Mavs point guard Luka Doncic.
The former No. 1 overall pick out of Duke had never been anywhere near Texas in his career but was greeted by two familiar faces. Mavs general manager Nico Harrison used to work for Nike, and coach Jason Kidd was the point guard of the then-New Jersey Nets when Irving was growing up in that area.
Irving caught up with the team in Los Angeles after the trade, and the Mavericks won their first two games with him.
“You could see the smile,” Kidd said. “You could see the relief, or you could see that he was ready to have fun and play the game that he loves.”
The partial season together didn’t work out for Irving and Doncic. Dallas missed the playoffs. The first full season together was what the Mavs expected when they pulled off Harrison’s first blockbuster trade.
A late-season surge lifted the Mavs to fifth in the West, although they’ve been the lower seed throughout these playoffs.
Dallas beat the Los Angeles Clippers in six games in the first round, ousting Tyronn Lue, Irving’s coach from his championship season alongside LeBron James in Cleveland in 2016.
“He’s very, very patient,” Lue said after that series of the difference between the Irving he coached and today’s version. “You couldn’t get this Kyrie when I had him. He wants to kill you every moment, every second. But now you can see, he’s just letting the game come to him.”
The Mavs beat top-seeded Oklahoma City in six games before knocking out No. 3 Minnesota in five games in the Western Conference finals, the clincher giving Dallas a five-game road winning streak in the playoffs.
“I feel like it’s a great chapter that’s being written right now,” Irving said. “I’m enjoying every step of the way. I’m not taking anything for granted. I’m enjoying the hot weather right now. I’m enjoying the Dallas community. We talked about this early in the season, just how much I felt embraced.”
Irving went on to say it went deeper than that, reminding reporters of an entire career spent in the other conference.
“Seasonal depression is real when you’re growing up in the north,” Irving said. “I spent 12 years in the Eastern Conference in three cold cities that deal with four seasons. So you come out here and you’re able to get outside and ground yourself a little bit more and spend some time with your family. Watch your kids run outside.”
Irving and Doncic have at least another season together. Irving has a player option for 2025-26, Doncic for the season after that.
Kidd believes a preseason trip to Madrid, where Doncic grew as a teenaged pro in the EuroLeague, helped the two superstars bond.
Now, winning is cementing that bond, one of the most poignant moments for the pair coming in the final seconds of Game 3 against the Timberwolves, after the Mavs knew they had clinched a 3-0 lead.
“When we were winning by nine on that last possession, I told (Irving), ‘I’m tired,’ and he told me, ‘That’s the way it’s supposed to be,’” Doncic said. “He brought the calmness to the team and to me. He brought the maturity. I’m learning from him every day.”
There might not have been many teammates lining up to say those things in Irving’s first three stops, and the magnitude looms larger with the words coming from the face of the Dallas franchise.
Even though his relationships with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and some of his other former Boston teammates are fine, Irving believes he is a better teammate now than he was then.
“The greatest thing I learned from Boston was just being able to manage not only my emotions, but just what’s going on on a day-to-day basis of being a leader of a team or being one of the leaders and having young guys around you that have their own goals,” Irving said. “You have to learn how to put the big picture first.”
A more introspective Irving is on the big stage again, and knows what’s coming from the crowd in Boston.
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Christopher Wesson Bosh (born March 24, 1984) is a former basketball player. A Texas Mr. Basketball in high school, he played one season of college basketball for Georgia Tech before declaring for the 2003 NBA draft. He was selected fourth overall by the Toronto Raptors.
While at Toronto, he became a five-time NBA All-Star, was named to the All-NBA Second Team once, and played for the US national team (with whom he won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. In the 2006–07 season, he led the Raptors to their first playoff appearance in five years and their first-ever division title. He left Toronto in 2010 as the franchise’s all-time leader in points, rebounds, blocks, and minutes played.
In 2010, after seven seasons with the Raptors, he entered into a sign-and-trade deal whereby he was traded to the Miami Heat. In Miami, he joined fellow stars Dwyane Wade and LeBron James; the trio became known as the Big Three. He spent the second half of his career with Miami, appearing in the NBA Finals each year from 2011 to 2014 and winning NBA titles in 2012 and 2013. He made the NBA All-Star team every year during his time in Miami. His career was cut short by a blood clotting condition that the NBA ruled to be a career-ending illness. He played his final NBA game on February 9, 2016. Notwithstanding the NBA’s ruling, he fought to resume his playing career for three years before announcing in February 2019 that he intended to retire. The same year, the Heat retired his #1 jersey. In 2021, he was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Seeking to promote sports and education amongst youths in Dallas and Toronto, he set up the Chris Bosh Foundation and regularly speaks to youths about the benefits of reading.
Born to Noel and Freida Bosh in Dallas, he was raised in Hutchins.
He married Adrienne Williams (2011). The couple has five children, three sons, and two daughters.
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LE MEJOR ESTÁ POR VENIR!!
Kyrie Irving volverá a Boston. Luka Doncic vivirá su primera experiencia en la serie por el título de la NBA. Jaylen Brown y Jayson Tatum tendrán otra oportunidad de conseguir un anillo. Kristaps Porzingis chocará también contra su equipo anterior.
Hay muchas historias paralelas en estas Finales de la NBA.
El duelo está definido. Boston y Dallas chocarán por el trofeo Larry O’Brien, en una serie que inicia el 6 de junio. Los miembros de ambos equipos estarán sentados y esperando menos de una semana, como resultado de que las finales respectivas de Conferencia se resolvieron por paliza y sin gran suspenso.
Dallas sentenció la eliminación de Minnesota el jueves, al imponerse por 124-103 y resolver 4-1 la final del Oeste. Boston selló su boleto desde el pasado lunes, tras superar 108-105 a Indiana para completar la barrida por 4-0 en el Este.
“Vamos a las Finales de la NBA”, dijo Doncic durante la celebración en la cancha de Minneapolis. “¡Hombre, simplemente no lo puedo creer!”.
Es la segunda vez en tres temporadas que Boston llega a las Finales, luego de caer ante Golden State en seis partidos en 2022. Dallas está en la ronda definitiva por primera ocasión desde 2011, cuando ganó el campeonato frente a Miami.
Se hablará mucho –y con justa razón– de Irving y de los Celtics, quienes se reencontrarán, ahora como rivales en la búsqueda del cetro. En 2017, Boston realizó un gran canje para obtener a Irving, con la esperanza de verlo lucir sobre su cancha en las Finales de la NBA.
Ocurrirá, pero no de la forma en que ambas partes vislumbraban hace siete años.
Irving fue elegido al Juego de Estrellas en cada una de sus dos temporadas en Boston. Se marchó como agente libre en 2019, para unirse a los Nets de Brooklyn. Unos meses antes había prácticamente prometido que se quedaría con los Celtics.
Ha habido algunos momentos interesantes en sus regresos a Boston. Los aficionados suelen abuchearlo y alguna vez le lanzaron una botella de agua. Se le multó por señas obscenas, y enfureció a la multitud por pisar la figura del duende, emblema de los Celtics, a la mitad de la cancha, tras una victoria conseguida ahí por Brooklyn en los playoffs.
“Boston se interpone entre nosotros y nuestra meta”, dijo Irving, al concluir la final del Oeste.
Y tiene un mensaje para los Mavs: Hay que disfrutar este momento.
“Nada está garantizado en esta liga, mucho menos volver a las Finales cada año”, dijo Irving, quien se coronó jugando junto a LeBron James con Cleveland en 2016. “No podríamos haberlo logrado sin una responsabilidad colectiva, trabajando juntos cada día, entrenando duro y haciendo las pequeñas cosas. Debemos recompensarnos por jugar con todo”.
Porzingis pasó casi tres años en Dallas, a donde llegó mediante un canje con los Knicks de Nueva York en 2019. Está en su primera campaña en Boston y ha representado una gran parte del éxito de los Celtics.
Sin embargo, se lastimó en la primera ronda ante Miami y no ha vuelto a jugar. Parece razonable que esté listo para las Finales.
“Ha progresado bien y trabaja muy duro para volver”, aseveró el entrenador de los Celtics, Joe Mazzulla.
Boston ganó los dos duelos ante los Mavs en la campaña regular, 119-110 en Dallas el 22 de enero y 138-110 como local el 1 de marzo.
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Es la segunda vez en tres temporadas que Boston llega a las Finales, luego de caer ante Golden State en seis partidos en 2022. Dallas está en la ronda definitiva por primera ocasión desde 2011, cuando ganó el campeonato frente a Miami
Boston ganó los dos duelos ante los Mavs en la campaña regular, 119-110 en Dallas el 22 de enero y 138-110 como local el 1 de marzo
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NBA Finals. Is it interesting?
Boston got this. I have them winning in 6 games. This match up isn't interesting to me, the first half of the playoffs had all the drama. The conference Finals on both sides were lame. This is my prediction: Luca's going to score crazy like 30 PPG but the rest of the team won't be there for him.
I watched NBA basketball from 1992-2000, watched a bit of the LeBron era Miami Heat, then followed the Golden era of the Warriors, Warriors won 3 of 5 championship opportunities from 2015-2019, then another chip in 2022.
Jordan was the most marketable player The NBA ever had. Iverson could have took over but winning a title eluded him. Kobe had his time but the first part of his career, Shaq was in the picture. Kobe was not quite the face of the league like Jordan was.
LeBron came into the league, drafted by Cavaliers, a team notoriously known for losing and not making the playoffs, he was a star but the next leap into super stardom was the decision to join Miami Heat. The super team won back to back titles in 2012 and 2013.
Then the Warriors happened. I didn't know them so out of the blue for me. Bucks and Nugget have won it in recent years, teams that haven't been contenters for years. LeBron has been a Laker since 2018, broke the all-time scoring record.
This year a completely new roster is winning it, pretty wild but that's how the story goes, the more things change...
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Game Winning Shots NBA Playoff Edition
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Kawhi Leonard vs. Philadelphia 76ers (2019, Game 7): Relive Kawhi Leonard's legendary buzzer-beater that won the series for the Toronto Raptors. This historic shot not only clinched the series but also paved the way for the Raptors' first-ever NBA Championship, ending the Golden State Warriors' dominance.
Damian Lillard vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (2019, Game 5): Experience Damian Lillard's poetic game-winning shot that sealed a 50-point performance and ended the era for the Thunder's star player, Russell Westbrook. This moment, despite being criticized by Paul George, remains a triumph for Blazers fans.
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Alright, so Kawhi Leonard is an intriguing presence in the NBA. He is a 2 time NBA champion and 2x Finals MVP. Yet, for some reason he doesn't draw much attention despite being a superstar. So, Can Kawhi Leonard win another title? 3 years back he won the championship and the Finals MVP with the Toronto Raptors and left the franchise to play for LA Clippers, LA being his hometown. Currently, he is recovering from an ACL tear and we expect him to come back this season after he missed the last season. Kawhi and the Clippers lost to the Denver Nuggets blowing a 3-1 lead in the playoffs in 2020. In 2021 playoffs, Kawhi suffered the ACL injury playing against the Utah Jazz. The Clippers were able to win the rest of the series without him and were eliminated by the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals. Kawhi is not the type of player to pile up stats. One may look at his stats and dismiss him if they hadn't seen him play before. Kawhi is the type of player who does what is required to win. He will get your team to win when you need it the most. Of course, there are certain exceptions where in he has not performed as expected for example his performance in 2020 playoffs when the Clippers lost despite having a 3-1 lead. Can Kawhi Leonard win another title? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHOConM6RQE Kawhi's style of play has derived comparisons from Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Kawhi has several skills in his arsenal. He is a defensive monster while also possessing an offensive skillset. His foot work, ability to create his own shots, fade-away jumpers etc are amazing. He has a great legacy too. He is 2-time NBA champion and 2x Finals MVP. He has yet to win a regular season MVP though I believe that is not really his goal. His 2019 run was notably the greatest run in his career(at least till now) when he defeated the Golden State Warriors. Who would've thought that the Golden State dynasty would come an end to like that. Kevin Durant suffered an Achilles tear in the only game that he played against the Raptors. Meanwhile, it was in the same series that Klay Thompson tore his ACL too. Kawhi has one of the most interesting stories in the NBA. He was part of the San Antonio Spurs squad back in 2017. They were facing the Golden State Warriors(fully stacked at that time) and were winning the Game 1 against them. Kawhi, being the star of his team ended up with an injury and was taken out of the game. San Antonio lost the game and the series. Meanwhile Kawhi was out for the series, and he only played 9 games the next season. Later on, he came back to avenge is loss against Golden State and won the 2019 championship with the Toronto Raptors. Do I think Kawhi can win a championship again? I think that is an interesting question. I really do hope he wins another title. He is 31 years of age as of now. He has great teammates in Paul George and John Wall. I think it will be interesting if they contend for a title. Knowing Kawhi, he is definitely not done yet. I know he plays hard to win and he is definitely serious about winning more titles in his career. I hope he is back healthy and I think it will be interesting to see the Clippers contend for a title. Let me know your opinion in the comment section. Do you guys think the Clippers can win a title?
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