Champions!!!!!!!….The Golden State Warriors

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WOW it has been an amazing NBA season!!!.. I can’t believe it’s over…

The NBA finals was one to watch and be excited about

The matchup between GoldenState and Cleveland

Lebron vs Curry

The finals were like no other with the first two games going into overtime, kyrie suffering a season ending injury and Stephen Curry proving once again why he shouldn’t be doubted.

Game 3 however was Cleveland’s chance to shine and Lebron got to showcase why he was the best in the world.

Golden State was now in a 2-1 deficit and seeking to regroup and prepare for game 4. They have experienced this before being down 2-1 against Memphis. I knew Golden State would play better and turn this series around.

Game 4 was just like I suspected it would be, Golden State came out on fire and shooting was better. The key for them was pace. The faster the pace the better their offense and defense worked. Game 4 I call it the bounce back game!

Steph and Klay also got their shot back and looked much better shooting.:) The key piece to the Warriors win was Andre Iguodala. His defense on Lebron was the best I have seen in a long time for night in and night out games. He made sure Lebron either passed or was forced to take tough shots.

Games 5 and Game 6 we got to experience Warriors basketball, strength in numbers, and why Golden State was the #1 team all year.

Game 6 closed out Golden State’s title run and broke the 40 year drought of not having a championship!!!!

side note: I was going to blog sooner than now but my mom told me to wait until after Golden State won the title, this was back in May lol

Championship teams are special and this Warriors team didn’t have any key injuries that caused players to miss any games or not be able to help their team win.

I will give credit to Lebron because he did everything he could to try and bring cleveland a title but in this series everyone was needed to help bring a title to the city. I respect him for that!

I am very proud of the Warriors and Coach Kerr and his coaching staff. The warriors had an historic season with record breaking from performances from Klay Thompson and Steph Curry otherwise known as the Splash Brothers! ;0

I can’t wait to see what the future holds for next season and the next time Draymond Green grabs the mic I’m sure it will be worth the listen lol…

Go Warriors!! Enjoy the championship memories and the summer!

You did it 🙂

Thanks so much for reading! I will be continuing my NBA Player Series next week with Lebron James 🙂

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NBA Player Series: @CP3 (Chris Paul)

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As I continue my NBA Player Series be sure to let me know who I should write about if you have a favorite player in mind. You can tweet me your thoughts @bballmypassion 🙂

This week we highlight LA Clippers Guard Chris Paul.

Chris is a beast on the court with his handles and ability to create plays for himself.

Before going to the LA Clippers, Chris was drafted by the New Orleans Hornets (now Pelicans) in 2005.

August 2005 tragedy struck the New Orleans area by way of Hurricane Katrina. Everything you could possibly think of was destroyed. During this difficult the time, the entire NBA with the Hornets and Chris worked together to help rebuild what was left after the hurricane hit. It was a devastating blow for the world, to see the images and families suffering as well as people dying. The Hornets were relocated to Oklahoma for Chris’s rookie season where he flourished. During his years with the Hornets until he was traded, Chris was an All-Star, top scorer in the league, as well as leading in assists per game.

Off the court was the same story …

Chris is an amazing person off the court. A father and husband, he is always willing to help someone else in their time of need or just be there for support. He served as the NBA Players Association President in 2013 and 2014 during the Donald Sterling incident. Chris has overcome a lot of adversity to get where he is today and I enjoy watching him play and can’t wait to see what the future holds. I could see him coaching or being a analyst of a team.

See you next season Chris !!

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NBA Player Series: @JohnWall

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So I decided to focus the next month or so on NBA players and their accomplishments on and off the floor.

For the next month, you will see different blogs some short, some long about what players are doing. This is an idea I got waking up and decided to stick with it. If you have a player you would like me to write about please tweet me @bballmypassion 🙂

This week is dedicated to Washington Wizards Guard John Wall aka #WallStar 🙂

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John is an exceptional player on and off the floor.

Let’s talk about on the court….

John sacrifices his body night in and night out for the betterment of his team. He leaves his heart on the court. He is also a team player. He makes plays that allow his teammates around him to build confidence and get stronger. For instance, one of my favorite plays to watch is the John Wall screen, where he draws all defender to kick it out to an open Bradley Beal which 9/10 goes in. This play not only builds John’s confidence as a leader but also Bradley’s. Their chemistry on the floor is amazing to watch. During the playoffs this past season which I will speak on very briefly because it still stings, John ended up breaking his hand but still finished that game missed the next 2 and played games 5 and 6 of their round 2 match up. It’s nothing like watching your key guy get hurt and wonder what is to come. John knew deep down he wanted and needed to be there for his team. He displayed that he wasn’t giving up on his guys, it showed. Next season will be different, I can feel it :). John is one of the top point guards in the league today outside of Stephen Curry and Jeff Teague, John is right there with him, and I feel like he deserves more recognition than he gets sometimes.

So John this is to you: I am so proud of you!!!! Night after Night you do it all, steals, game winning shots/shots that help secure victories, leaving your body on the court, engaging us fans who live to watch what spectacular move you will do next. Your defense …..is A-1 Amazing. Your PPG and Assists per game do not lie but are a testament to how great of a player you are and still becoming :)…. In your 24 years of life it amazes me to see as a guard what you are doing. Continue to keep it up and the success will flow for you and your team!! Thanks for representing the DMV area so well.

Off the court John:

John off the floor is a pretty special, lowkey guy. From what I see he hangs with his family and his boys and manages to stay in shape while building his brand. John is a special person and loves giving back. As you may know he met a very special friend named Miya who was suffering from cancer and unfortunately losing her battle from the disease( discussed in my Curry vs Wall blog). I don’t want to dwell on that but I do want to speak about his foundation. The John Wall Family Foundation which blesses kids with opportunities among their wildest dreams and allows them to feel good. This pass prom season with the help of Sean John clothing, John was able to help young men get ready for their special prom night. It was really cool to see this nice gesture from John but also not surprising because that is the kind of person he is. I love watching him play but his off the court experiences that he shares are somewhat better. We get to see John live out his dreams of seeing others happy while continuing to fulfill his own.!!

Way to go John !!! 🙂 Keep it up and have a great summer!!!

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