The Whiteboard: The problem with Russell Westbrook’s shot selection

January 13, 2022 admin 0

The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The Lakers are working through myriad problems right now but Russell Westbrook is the most obvious by far. In Wednesday night’s loss to the Sacramento Kings, he shot 2-of-14 […]

The Long Two: Klay Thompson returns while Boston Celtics search for offense

January 13, 2022 admin 0

After a 941-day absence, Klay Thompson returned to the NBA in a way only he could. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics are struggling to find an offensive rhythm. Klay Thompson made his NBA return in a way only Klay Thompson could: with a quick trigger and absolutely no conscience. Given his fiery competitiveness and stone-cold confidence, […]

Watch: Kayvon Thibodeaux insults Alabama education for reason to play at Oregon

January 13, 2022 admin 0

Former Oregon star Kayvon Thibodeaux cites an Alabama education as a reason he went to Oregon. While FOX was having its watch party during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, superstar pass-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux explained why he went to Oregon over Alabama: Education and branding. In a conversation with Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt, Thibodeaux […]

Patrick Mahomes hyped up Big Ben, Steelers ahead of playoff matchup

January 13, 2022 admin 0

Leading up to the weekend’s showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes has shown plenty of love to Ben Roethlisberger.  Come Sunday night, NFL fans all over the place will be fired up to watch Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Chiefs are monster […]

Vikings to interview Eagles executive Catherine Raiche for GM

January 13, 2022 admin 0

The Vikings are moving quick for their general manager search and Eagles exec Catherine Raiche is among the candidates to potentially land the job.  Could we see the Minnesota Vikings end up making history this offseason? Shortly after the team’s 2021 campaign came to a close, Minnesota’s front office wasted little time in firing both […]