The Vancouver Canucks have taken an unusual approach to “toughen up” star player Elias Pettersson, sparking questions on whether their tactics are bordering on good for the superstar or bullying. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast, the Canucks’ management signed Pettersson to an eight-year, $92.8 million contract with expectations that he…
(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) The New England Patriots were used to excellence. Bill Belichick ran the team like a military unit for more than two decades, and more often than not, his ways worked. The Patriots developed such a strong, winning culture that not even Belichick was safe from his own standards. That’s also…
During the preseason matchup between the Nuggets and Suns at Ball Arena, coach Michael Malone pushed his starters to their limits by playing them the entire third quarter without rest. Despite the 118-114 loss, Denver gained valuable insights from the game. Malone explained his strategy, stating, “[I] tried to push their envelope a little bit….
Photo: LA Clippers/Twitter Evan Turner, Paul George’s former teammate, has commented on George’s performance history, suggesting he tends to underperform. Turner also expressed skepticism about the potential pairing of George and Joel Embiid, characterizing it as “soft” and questioning their ability to succeed as a duo. “I never met a human that would let a…
Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter Charles Oakley commented on Joel Embiid’s emotional displays, suggesting that as a big player, Embiid should refrain from showing vulnerability on the court. Oakley expressed his belief that injured players should stay home and watch games on TV instead of being visibly upset during games. He compared Embiid’s behavior to crying and…
