SPUR-EVER: Ten Titles

Timofey Mosgov, at age 32, is finally a Spur. Timofey Mosgov is one of the last big man centers from what critics call "the old ways" of the NBA, where size ruled all and a big man didn't need to chuck shots from thirty feet out. Mosgov, the thirty-two year old, 7'0", 275lb Russian from Saint Petersburg State University, has bounced around the league as a result. The Spurs were interested in Mosgov years ago, but were unable to acquire him. The rest is now history. Signed in 2010 by the Knicks, Timofey soon joined the Nuggets in the blockbuster Carmelo Anthony trade. It was in Denver that the big man would have a 23 points and 29 rebounds in a winning performance over the Warriors that turned heads, showcasing his footwork in the post with shades of Pau Gasol as he splashed in mid-range jumpers and sparked the Nuggets to a road victory. Mosgov never got a fair shake in LA. After Denver, Mosgov joined the Cavaliers before eyebrows rose again upon his ...

With too many bombshells to list here, the NBA had arguably its wildest off-season and more moves could still happen before this season officially kicks off on opening night. Tirades about tampering, abolishing the moratorium, every sports air wave sizzling with rumors, speculation, debate, predictions, even rants on players reneging on verbal contract agreements, never mind a WOJ Bomb here, a WOJ Bomb there (https://twitter.com/ @wojespn ). It was madness! Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving shocked the NBA world. All this and more provided an extra oomph to the typical exciting NBA summer (#SummerLeague), as rookies adjust to a new lifestyle (#ZionWilliamson) and superstar free agents like Kevin Durant (#BrooklynNets) being fitted into a new team jersey on NBA Media Day, even if it ultimately means rehabbing a severe injury (#KlayThompson). The Highlights : The Lonzo Ball era is over in LA, as the Lakers have signed just about twenty-five free agents with the money left behin...