1."אנטוני אדוורדס מקבל את המפתחות כמנהיג 'נבחרת החלום' הבאה"

Anthony Edwards Gets Real On Playing Alongside LeBron James And Kevin Durant For Team USA

Story by Ishaan Bhattacharya – קטע המבוסס על המאמר הזה

אנטוני אדווארדס הוא 'ילד הזהב' של הנבחרת בפאריז. השחקנים הוותיקים מאמינים שהוא-הוא כוכב העתיד בנבחרת. הוא דיבר עם ANDSCAPE על הנסיון לשחק עם כוכביו מילדות לברון ג'יימס וקווין דוראנט אחרי ששלשום הם אמרו עליו "אנטוני אדוורדס הוא השחקן שיוביל בעתיד את נבחרות ארה"ב":

"בתחילה כששיחקתי איתם חשבתי על כל מסירה ועל כל זריקה. אבל אח"כ התרגלתי לעובדה שהם שחקנים בנבחרת ארה"ב, ועלי לשחק את משחקי הטבעי"

זהו התהליך שעובר כל שחקן צעיר שהוא סופרסטאר, כשהוא משחק בפעמים הראשונות עם גבורי הכדורסל של ילדותו.

2. סטפן סמית': קוואי לינרד כל הזמן ממציא דרכים חדשות להיפצע"

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Stephen A. Smith took a cheeky shot at Kawhi Leonard during a segment on 'First Take,' despite Leonard not being part of the conversation or the topic being discussed:

"Nobody misses more games than Kawhi Leonard… Kawhi Leonard invents ways to get hurt." (8:50)

לסמית' יש משהו נגד לינרד. הוא כבר כינה אותו "THE WORST SUPERSTAR IN NBA HISTORY" – השחקן הסופרסטאר הגרוע ביותר בהסטוריה.

3. שחקני הכדורסל הטובים ביותר שאינם ב'היכל התהילה'

אמאר סטודמאייר וראשיד וולאס

The greatest NBA players not in the Hall of Fame

Story by John Jefferson

לעשות את הנבא זה דבר אחד. להיכנס להיכל התהילה זה דבר נוסף ושונה לחלוטין. רק הטובים שבטובים נמצאים בהיכל. אבל ישנם 'טובים שבטובים' שעדיין אינם ב'היכל' ומי יודע אם ייכנסו אי-פעם. ככל שעוברות השנים כן פוחתים סיכוייהם להיכנס ל'היכל'.

הנה רשימה של שחקנים ש-FADEAWAY WORLD בחר ככאלה שמקומם בהיכל אבל בינתיים הם רק מצפים:

Rasheed Wallace

Rasheed Wallace is best known for his time with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Detroit Pistons. Despite being a four-time All-Star player and a key figure in the Pistons' NBA championship run in 2004, Sheed has yet to be compared to legendary power forwards such as Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, or Dirk Nowitzki.

Some believed that Wallace deserved to be in the Hall of Fame after proving that he could adapt to any situation and perform at a high level on both ends of the floor throughout his entire career.

Penny Hardaway

Known for his craftiness and versatility on the court, Penny Hardaway was a fan-favorite back in the '90s. Whenever he was healthy, Penny showcased remarkable talent, finishing his NBA career with 15.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game.

Hardaway's leadership qualities and on-court vision were instrumental in guiding the Orlando Magic to the NBA Finals in 1995, becoming the only team to eliminate Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the playoffs.

Penny was also a four-time NBA All-Star and three-time All-NBA team member. However, Penny has yet to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. But it should've been a no-brainer for those who have faced healthy and prime Penny.

Horace Grant

Horace Grant was one of the NBA's first stretch fours. Grant put up impressive statistics as a formidable power forward, averaging a double-double in points and rebounds for multiple seasons.

Grant is a one-time NBA All-Star but he is best known for being one of Jordan's co-stars in the Bulls' first three-peat. He was also a tenacious defender, having been an All-NBA Defensive team selectee four times. He won another NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001 as a role player.

Bill Laimbeer

Famous for his grit, determination, and fierce competitiveness, Bill Laimbeer was a force to be reckoned with during his time with the Detroit Pistons. As a reliable big man and a key player in the Pistons' "Bad Boys" era, "Lambs" made it to the All-Star four times and won two NBA championships with the team.

Known for his rebounding skills and physical style of play, Laimbeer earned quite a reputation as one of the most intimidating players of his generation. Considering how polarizing yet legendary the Bad Boys are, Laimbeer has yet to be called for his Hall of Fame induction.

Shawn Kemp

Another standout player who has not been inducted into the Hall of Fame is former Seattle Supersonics high-flier Shawn Kemp. Also known as the "Reign Man," Kemp was a six-time NBA All-Star and one of the most electrifying dunkers in the game's history.

He formed one of the most dominant duos in the '90s alongside Gary Payton and challenged the vaunted Jordan and the Bulls during their record-setting 72-10 season. All told, Kemp's career was nothing short of legendary, but he has not been honored with a Hall of Fame induction.

Cliff Robinson

The late Cliff Robinson was a reliable player known for his remarkable skills and notable contributions to the teams he played for. His ability to score points and make crucial plays when it mattered the most made him a valuable asset to the Portland Trail Blazers in the '90s.

Robinson's achievements warrant a place among the all-time greats. But despite his on-court success, "Uncle Cliffy" has yet to be inducted into the prestigious Basketball Hall of Fame.

Robert Horry

Robert Horry did not earn the moniker "Big Shot Bob" for nothing. He played for several teams and left a lasting impact on each of them as a clutch shooter and brilliant player.

Many consider Horry as arguably the best role player in NBA history. However, he is best known for winning seven NBA championships, two with the Houston Rockets, three with the Los Angeles Lakers and two more with the San Antonio Spurs.

With fans and analysts now considering championship rings as a metric to determine if a player deserves to be in the pantheon of all-time greats, some argue that Horry should be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Unsurprisingly, the man in question also feels the same way about it.

For Horry, winning seven titles with different teams is something perhaps only a few players could accomplish.

Shawn Marion

A versatile player known for his defensive prowess and unique playing style, Shawn Marion had a legendary career as well. Nicknamed "The Matrix," Marion made a significant impact during his time with the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks.

Throughout his career, he amassed impressive stats, including over 17,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 1,500 steals. Marion's ability to contribute in multiple facets of the game made him one of the best all-around players of his generation.

Like with the others, Marion's omission in the Hall of Fame has sparked discussions among NBA fans.

Amar'e Stoudemire

Amar'e Stoudemire won the Rookie of the Year award in 2003 before developing his game into a perennial All-Star. During his prime, "Stat" was a beast, scoring over 15,000 points and grabbing more than 5,000 rebounds.

Stoudemire made a great co-star with Steve Nash in Phoenix and Carmelo Anthony in New York. Despite his remarkable achievements and contributions, Stoudemire is also not in the Hall of Fame.

Despite not being inducted into the Hall of Fame, these players continue to be celebrated by basketball fans all over the world. Whether they get the nod in the near future or not, their contributions, highlights, and unforgettable moments will still serve as a reminder of the diverse talent and unforgettable performances that have graced the NBA hardwood over the years

4. למי מהשחקנים המוזכרים למעלה לא מגיע להיות ב'היכל התהילה'

5. קטע מהעבר: סקוטי פיפן כל כך אהב את צ'אק דיילי שהוא 'הרגיש צורך' לחבקו. צ'אק הכריז על סקוטי פיפן כ-"שחקן 'נבחרת החלום מס' 1"

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Story by Shane Garry Acedera – סיפור המבוסס על כתבתו!

סקוט פיפן אומר היום שכשהחלו לדבר על ה-DREAM TEAM" הוא לא חשב שהוא ייבחר. הוא חשב שהוא צעיר מדי ועדיין לא הוכיח את עצמו מספיק. כשצ'אק דיילי מאמן דטרויט פיסטונס, היריבה הקשה – ובינינו, השנואה של שיקגו בולס, (וגם ההיפך הוא נכון) = נבחר כמאמן הנבחרת, סקוטי הוא האמין שסיכוייו להיבחר אפסיים.

"בסתר לבי קיויתי מאד שכן ייבחר כי אחד הדברים החשובים לי ביותר תמיד היה להכיר מקרוב שחקני כדורסל עליונים, ולנסות להבין מה עושה מהם מה שהם", אומר סקוטי.

כשפיפן נבחר ע"י צ'אק דיילי, סקוטי אמר, בפשטות, "בא לי לחבק אותו ולומר לו תודה".

שנים אחרי 1992, פיפן אמר על דיילי:

"He was a great coach, very knowledgeable about the game and managing different personalities. He knew how to take care of professional players in terms of not overworking us, but also making sure the experience was fun for us and not a burden," added Pip.

מיד אחרי שנבחרת החלום זכתה במדליית הזהב, צ'אק דיילי נשאל מי היה שיקנו הטוב ביותר. אחרי כמה שניות של מחשבה הוא ענה: "זה צריך להיות סקוטי פיפן". ואז הוא הסביר:

"You never really know how good a player is until you coach him," said the legendary coach. "But Pippen was the great surprise in Barcelona – the confidence with which he played and the absolutely complete nature of his game on offense and defense. No one else really expected it. I know Michael's the best player, but Pippen was the best player on that team."