Robert Swift’s story is one full of potential never filled because of a bad drug habit and apparently not much guidance once be became rich. Swift was drafted right out of high school about 10 years ago by the Seattle SuperSonics before they became the OKC Thunder, but most of you have never heard of him. That is because soon as he was drafted all his personal demons surfaced and he has since been arrested more than he actually scored points in the NBA.
NBA: Thunder Wouldn’t Let Dion Waiters Wear No. 13 Because of James Harden
Dion Waiters was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he expects to have a fresh start. He’ll also have a new jersey number, 23. Some thought it was a possible message to LeBron James but it turns out Waiters just couldn’t get the other numbers he wanted, including one that was previously held by James Harden.
(Video) NBA: Stephen Curry Schools Russell Westbrook With Sick Move!
It was a battle of the point guards Monday night as the Golden State Warriors hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder and Stephen Curry faced off with Russell Westbrook. It wasn’t long before Stephen Curry started reaching deep into his bag of tricks. Early in the first quarter, the Golden State guard dusted Oklahoma City counterpart Russell Westbrook with a crazy, between-the-legs dribble before hitting a layup high off the glass.
NBA: Huh? Iman Shumpert & JR Smith Reportedly Traded Where?
Wow! we’ve been hearing all season that the Knicks were looking into trading both JR Smith and Iman Shumpert and it is now being reported that both former key members of the team have been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hit the jump for details.
(Video) NBA: Russell Westbrook Ejected After Fight With Alex Len & Taunting Suns Bench
Russell Westbrook is always highly energetic and gives his all in the game. On Wednesday night during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s game against the Phoenix Suns, Westbrook had quite the first half putting up 20 points, four assists and four rebounds. Unfortunately two technical fouls and Russell Westbrook ejected put an end to his big game.
(Video) NBA: Fans Hold Breath As Kevin Durant Crumbles To The Floor After Record Breaking Half
Kevin Durant was on his way to a huge night, possibly the best of his career until one bad step just before half time almost ruined everything. KD drove to the basket just before the buzzer and stepped on the foot of a Warriors player and immediately collapsed to the ground. He injured the same ankle he had surgery on earlier this season. Thankfully for now it seems like it won’t be a big deal.
