[ad_1] According to Shaquille O’Neal, he never considered Rudy Gobert to be a great defensive player. Shaq argues that Gobert’s shot-blocking abilities are not as impressive when facing top-tier centers like Nikola Jokic. Shaq emphasizes that true defensive prowess involves actively guarding and shutting down opponents, not just relying on shot-blocking. To illustrate his point,…
[ad_1] Chelsea are in full control against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge as Mykhailo Mudryk has scored a wonderful goal to make it 3-1 to the Blues. Mauricio Pochettino’s side went ahead in the match after just six minutes through a cheeky Nicolas Jackson goal before Alexander Isak would equalise for the away side just…
[ad_1] Trade deadline season is officially upon us. While the deadline doesn’t come until March 8th, teams decided to get active just two days before. Arguably the biggest trade of the day, was Noah Hanifin being shipped to the Vegas Golden Knights. While the deal is massive and helps bolster the Golden Knights’ blue line,…
[ad_1] Manchester United and Chelsea are keen on signing the Brazilian defender Rafael Venancio from Corinthians. A report from Globo Esporte claims that the two clubs are keen on signing the 17-year-old and they could look to make a move for him at the end of the season. The defender is valued at €30 million…
[ad_1] Newcastle United defender Kell Watts is set to leave the Magpies this summer and the 24-year-old finds himself in a compromising position. Watts is out of contract at the Premier League club once the current campaign concludes and will need to find himself a new team ahead of the 2024/25 season. The 24-year-old is currently on loan…
[ad_1] 1 Former Manchester United full back, Paul Parker, has claimed that Marcus Rashford would be lucky to be a substitute for England in Euro 2024. The United striker has endured an incredibly tough season to date, where he has only found the back of the net five times for his club. The player’s form…
[ad_1] 4 Former Manchester United player John O’Shea has been announced as the new coach of the Republic of Ireland national team on an interim basis. O’Shea will take charge of the upcoming international friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland respectively, with the IFA hoping to secure a permanent appointment in April. The former United man…
[ad_1] 1 Manchester United have reportedly made an approach for Juventus defender Dean Huijsen, who is currently on loan at AS Roma. Earlier this month, a report covered by The Peoples Person relayed United’s interest in Huijsen. It’s understood that the defensive department is an area of the pitch new United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe…
[ad_1] New Detroit Piston Simone Fontecchio spoke very highly of rookie Ausar Thompson’s phenomenal defense after Saturday’s 112-109 home loss vs. the Orlando Magic. (via Bally Sports Detroit): Johnny Kane: “One of the rookies on this team, Ausar Thompson, is establishing his identity as a lockdown defender. What did you notice about the way he was…
[ad_1] AC Milan are closely monitoring the situation of Victor Lindelof at Manchester United. The Italian giants are keen on reinforcing their defence in the next summer transfer window and they are plotting a move for the 29-year-old Swedish international as per a report by Fichajes. Lindelof’s future has been uncertain for a while now….
