We can all agree, Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals lived up to expectations. The Denver Nuggets roared out of the blocks outscoring the Lakers 72-54 by halftime. Nikola Jokic showed the world why he was a back-to-back…
Where were you on March 11, 2020? On that day, the World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus officially declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. A noteworthy aspect in the sports world was that the NBA took the drastic steps…
You’re the real MVP! It was a signature line for one of the most memorable acceptance speeches from a sports athlete. It was said by Kevin Durant, the then buddying superstar of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The line was…
It was shocking, dreadful, and a sequence that left the basketball world stunned. In the last five minutes of the fourth quarter in Game 4, the dynastic champions, the Golden State Warriors had imploded catastrophically. Steph Curry failed to…
In Hollywood, blockbuster summer movies are often advertised in the winter to build anticipation. The studios usually provide behind-the-scenes snippets and clues of how the story will unfold. However, by the time the movie is released, there can be…
There is a saying in basketball that the series does not start until the road team wins a game. If the statement was applied to the 2023 playoffs, the series has started for 4 of the 8 or 50%…
In the playoffs, 'it's win or go home.' The mantra is true in a literal or figurative sense because players push themselves to their limits in pursuit of a championship. The 2022-2023 postseason is considered one of the most…
“I love the NBA playoffs. It's just a great mental test for each team. When it's really close, usually one team pulls together, and the other team comes apart.” Those words were once said by former champion Boston Celtics…
The one-and-done elimination style has made the NCAA tournament one of the most-watched sports events in the calendar year. Despite initial apprehension, the play-in tournament has created more intrigue and suspense while reducing the number of teams tanking for…
The western conference standings are like a gridlocked four-way intersection in a major city in North America. Predicting the outcome is like being the policeman at a busy intersection, directing which car is to move first to avoid an…
On Thursday, January 26, 2023, while most sports fans were fixated on NFL Conference Championship Weekend, the NBA announced an under-the-radar news that got swept under the carpet. The news report was that the Most Valuable Player Award was…
After an exciting All-Star weekend, the NBA resumed on Thursday Night for the final stretch of the regular season. At this point of the season, teams fall into three categories: 1. The contenders for the title, 2. The pretenders…
The NBA All-Star Weekend was a welcome break for the NBA community because most teams have played at least 57 games, or 70% percent of the schedule. The Celebrity All-Star Game was fun with DK Metcalf showing his athleticism…
The NFL may be the king of North American sports, but the NBA has the most drama and intrigue. The speculation and storylines never let us down, and the trade deadline has fans refreshing their phones to see the…
The Amazing Grace Sports Network discuss what is and isn't happening in the NBA. No ideology, No politics and NO Sacred Cows. Just the Passion Spirituality and Unity of Sports
Hope Springs Eternal. It is a feeling that despite what has transpired in the past, there is always cause for optimism and a new leaf. On Wednesday, the NBA turned a new leaf when the schedule for the 2022-2023…
When I was younger I remember my father wearing all sorts of sports merchandise; from his classic Yankees and Red Sox ball caps to his favorite North Carolina Tar Heels sweater, this man had different sports gear for different…
The NBA off-season came to a screeching halt when Kevin Durant announced to the Nets a couple of weeks ago a trade request. Now it seems like nothing major has happened in weeks, even though in years past all…
A couple of days ago I had written an article that outlined what NBA teams would look like had they rostered their celebrity fans instead of actual players. To my chagrin, I got a comment on the article saying…