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The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
Prior the the season's cancellation, Rockets star guard James Harden led the league in scoring with 34.4 points per game.

NBA recap during COVID-19: How were Texas teams holding up before cancellation? Will they succeed in a potential playoff run?

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
March 21, 2020
NBA star Rudy Gobert recently became the first NBA player who tested positive for coronavirus.

COMMENTARY: NBA season suspended for COVID-19 concerns, Rudy Gobert’s negligence spread Coronavirus across Utah Jazz

Dante Gutierrez, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
This year’s NBA All-Star Game was hosted in Chicago and is the second year it’s adopted a captain drafting format. The format is proving to be working out as it’s brought increased fan engagement and ratings.

NBA’s new All-Star Game format adds competitiveness, effort it’s recently been lacking

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal’s strength in scoring and defense are defining attributes of the center’s Hall of Fame career. During their championship season in 2006, O’Neal averaged 20 points and 9.2 rebounds for the Miami Heat.

Black History Month: Shaquille O’Neal is legend far beyond basketball

Dante Gutierrez, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
After a recent video surfaced of former NBA player Delonte West under the influence, many are concerned about the lack of support the NBA shows for its athletes.

COMMENTARY: NBA has the resources to support mental health of its players but won’t

Sierra Rozen, Life & Arts Editor
February 3, 2020
Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs find themselves in unfamiliar territory: 12th in the Western Conference with a 6-12 record. The team is in jeopardy of ending their 22 consecutive years as a playoff team.

Rockets heating up, Dončić’s dazzling for Dallas, Spurs struggling to win games

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
November 25, 2019
Kawhi Leonard prepares for a free throw during his lone season with the Toronto Raptors. Leonard believes that sitting out games played a factor in the team’s title run.

NBA is a business: Load management helps teams protect valuable investments

Dante Gutierrez, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson continues his impressive play as they beat the Jaguars 26-3 in London. London has hosted NFL games since 2007 and has found success in expanding its global audience.

NFL continues to set example for international traction as other sports follow suit

George Murray, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James typically uses his platform to raise awareness to social issues. But recently, his comments about China and Hong Kong have caused much controversy.

COMMENTARY: LeBron James hinders social justice persona with recent China-Hong Kong comments

Dante Gutierrez, Sports Writer
October 30, 2019
The NBA is failing to use its power and privilege for the greater good. Hong Kong would benefit from extra media attention and activism.

NBA complacent in choosing monetary gain over human rights

Ben Cardillo, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
As one of the top finishers in the Western Conference for the past few seasons, James Harden and the Rockets could make a serious championship push with newly acquired All-Star guard Russell Westbrook.

Bold predictions for NBA season: Harden-Westbrook led Rockets will win the West

Adrian Gonzalez, Sports Editor
October 21, 2019
Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden apologizes for the team's recent controversy with China.

COMMENTARY: Rockets general manager suppresses freedom of speech during recent controversy with China

Dante Gutierrez, Sports Writer
October 14, 2019
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