Atkinson emphasized Mobley’s development for success

For three decades we’ve covered many amazing basketball characters, but some stand above the rest—not only because of their on-court skills (though those are always relevant), but because of how they influenced and continue to influence basketball culture, and thus influenced SLAM. Meanwhile, SLAM has also changed those players’ lives…

Photo: ACC Network/Twitter Dallas Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively II revealed his individual goals at 2023 Media Day.  (via Dallas Mavericks): Reporter: “What personal goals have you set for yourself this season?” Lively: “I just want to be the most coachable player out there on the floor. I want to…

Photo: Peter Baba The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the team has signed All-Star guard Anthony Edwards to a multi-year contract extension. Edwards, 21, has played all three of his NBA seasons with Minnesota, appearing in 223 games (206 starts), holding averages of 21.8 points on 44.1% shooting, 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists,…

New Charlotte Hornets veteran Seth Curry has seen quite the talent and potential from rookie Brandon Miller so far. (via Charlotte Hornets): “He’s talented, man. He’s playing with a good energy, a good composure out there on the floor. Plays with a good pace, got all the skills obviously at…

Photo: San Antonio Spurs/Twitter San Antonio Spurs’ head coach Gregg Popovich recently commended the team’s top draft pick, Victor Wembanyama, for his impressive demeanor both on and off the court, highlighting the young French player’s worldly perspective and cultural insight. “He’s a very inquisitive young man. He’s from Europe. They’re…

Jazz Coach Quin Snyder has reportedly resigned after leading Utah for eight seasons from the sidelines. After eight seasons as coach, Snyder simply decided that it’s time to step away. Conversations had been amicable with team, relationships still strong, but Snyder has decided to leave after building the Jazz into…