Step Your Game Up

So grateful and blessed to be covered and recognized, throughout the years, by The Washington Post in high school and in college. For high school athletes, IT MEANT EVERYTHING TO BE IN THE POST! Thank you @PostSports @WashPostHS #LifeChanging

Kenny Blakeney played his last game for Duke in 1995 and then immediately went into coaching. Worked as an assistant at 6 schools over 24 years before Howard gave him a head gig. He's taken the Bison to 3 dances in 4 years and just won the first tournament game in school history.

A sweet moment after @HUMensBB’s postgame presser: HC Kenny Blakeney’s daughter Naomi (who btw is an excellent on cam interview) grabs her dad’s name placard as a memento of this HISTORIC day for Howard.

Cayenne Pepper will stop a heart attack from happening.

If you are sitting with a loved one in the hospital, before they receive ANY medication, ask the nurse to tell you the: 1. Name of medicine 2. Dose 3. What it’s for This should always be happening anyway— but if it doesn’t, you would be amazed how many errors are picked up by being a good advocate and knowing exactly what’s going on at all times

Bam's team was up 30 in the 2nd half Kobe's team was down 20 in the 2nd half

Just watched the full game of Kobe scoring 81 points. The Lakers were up 4pts with 7 minutes left in the 4th quarter!!! Bam was up 30🤮🤮🤮

GREATEST SCORER EVER 🐐🐐 55 points in a half 62 points in 3 quarters 50+ points in 3 quarters on 6 different occasions Outscored an entire NBA Finals-bound team through 3 quarters 81 points in a single game 12 three-pointers in one game 9 straight 40-point games 4 straight 50-point games 6 60-point games (more than Durant, LeBron, Jordan, and Kareem combined) 28–30 point halves 2 30-point quarters NBA record 11–20 point 4th quarters! 36–20 point quarters NBA record: 715 points in the 4th quarter in one season 13 straight 35-point games 23 consecutive points in an NBA Finals Averaged 40+ points for an entire month – and he did it 4 DIFFERENT TIMES Jordan, LeBron, Curry, Kareem, Durant, McGrady, Carmelo, Shaq, and Iverson never managed even once Scored 36.5% of his team’s points in one season – a modern NBA record SCORING LEADERS BY DECADE 1960s: Wilt Chamberlain – 28,858 points 2000s: Kobe Bryant – 25,724 points 1990s: Karl Malone – 24,592 points 2010s: LeBron James – 24,522 points 1970s: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 24,484 points 1980s: Alex English – 22,395 points 1950s: Dolph Schayes – 15,079 points 2020s: Jayson Tatum – 11,059 points 1940s: Joe Fulks – 4,929 points TEAM SCORING AVERAGES BY ERA: 1960–1972 (Wilt era): 114.6 PPG 1969–1989 (Kareem era): 109.0 PPG 1979–1992 (Magic & Bird era): 108.7 PPG 1984–1998 (Jordan era): 105.1 PPG 2009–2022 (Curry era): 103.9 PPG 2003–2022 (LeBron era): 101.8 PPG 1996–2016 (Kobe era): 97.6 PPG Adjusted to 2024 pace: Kobe would boast the highest PPG in NBA history SCORING KINGS ACROSS ERAS – ADJUSTED TO A PACE OF 114.6 PPG Let’s level the playing field If every player’s team averaged 114.6 points per game here’s what their scoring totals would look like. This gives true perspective on who the most dominant scorer really was 1940s – Joe Fulks • Actual: 4,929 points • Team Pace: ~75 PPG • Adjusted Total: ~7,531 points 1950s – Dolph Schayes • Actual: 15,079 points • Team Pace: ~85 PPG • Adjusted Total: ~20,357 points 1960s – Wilt Chamberlain • Actual: 28,858 points • Team Pace: 114.6 PPG • No Adjustment Needed: 28,858 points 1970s – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar • Actual: 24,484 points • Team Pace: ~109 PPG • Adjusted Total: ~25,708 points 1980s – Alex English • Actual: 22,395 points • Team Pace: ~105.1 PPG • Adjusted Total: ~24,411 points 1990s – Karl Malone • Actual: 24,592 points • Team Pace: ~105.1 PPG • Adjusted Total: ~26,805 points 2000s – KOBE BRYANT • Actual: 25,724 points • Team Pace: ~97.6 PPG (lowest of all eras!) • Adjusted Total: ~30,200 points — HIGHEST OF ALL TIME! 2010s – LeBron James • Actual: 24,522 points • Team Pace: ~101.8 PPG • Adjusted Total: ~27,615 points 2020s – Jayson Tatum (and counting) • Actual: 11,059 points • Team Pace: ~100 PPG Adjusted Total: ~12,674 points When adjusted for scoring pace, KOBE BRYANT not only holds his ground—he DOMINATES all eras. His adjusted decade scoring total of ~30,200 points puts him above Wilt, Kareem, Malone, and LeBron. And he did it in the slowest, most defensively grueling era with the lowest pace of all. (40+ PPG Over an Entire Month – Kobe Achieved This 4 Times): February 2003: • 40.6 PPG • 4.9 RPG • 3.6 APG • FG%: 47 • 3PT%: 43 • FT%: 85 • TS%: 58.4 January 2006: • 43.4 PPG • 5.6 RPG • 4.1 APG • FG%: 48 • 3PT%: 40 • FT%: 90 • TS%: 61.1 April 2006: • 41.6 PPG • 5.5 RPG • 3.6 APG • FG%: 51 • 3PT%: 41 • FT%: 82 • TS%: 62.1 March 2007: • 40.4 PPG • 6.2 RPG • 4.5 APG • FG%: 46 • 3PT%: 37 • FT%: 87 • TS%: 57.5 DOMINATING IN THE TOUGHEST ERA EVER: Kobe’s scoring transcends raw numbers he was iconic, legendary, and graceful. With a refined, multidimensional skill set spanning post moves, fade-aways, mid-range jumpers, and off-hand finishes, he kept defenses off-balance at every turn. In an era marked by relentless, elite defenders, Kobe’s diverse and masterful scoring approach cements his status as the Greatest Scorer of All Time

Kobe’s 62-point game against the Mavs before his 81-point game was my favorite. He single-handedly outscored a Dallas team that would go on to play in the NBA Finals through three quarters before sitting out the entire fourth quarter. I love Brian Shaw's story about that game.

Friendly reminder: Kobe had 62 points against the Mavs in 3 quarters. Phil asked Kobe if he wanted to go back in to stat pad to chase 70 points and Kobe responded: “Nah, I’ll get it another time when we really need it.” 🔥 Today guys have no shame 🤦🏻‍♂️

Just incase people forgot what a real 80+ points game looks like

Charlie Villanueva says Kobe’s 81-point game isn’t Bam Adebayo’s 83: “There’s a difference, Yes 83 is 83 that’s fu*king hard to do. Regardless what level you’re playing. Now, here is the difference. When we played Kobe, Toronto played the Lakers it was a close game the whole way, they needed Kobe 81 points. In Bam’s case they was up by 30,25 they were fouling so he could get there to beat the record. It’s not the same. To me that 83 is asterisk bro.” (Via @ToTheBaha)

GAME REWIND- Westfield 71, Chantilly 58 🏀@TheJemonPrice & @IsaiahBrown07 power Bulldogs past Chargers. Will Robinson scores his 1,000th career point as Westfield wins it's 22nd game and advances to Concorde District Final. 🏀 stepyourgameup.net/bbgames202526-…

Never leave your loved one alone in the hospital. Every hour you are allowed to be there, if you are able to, I highly recommend being there. Be perfectly cordial with staff. But watch over everything like a hawk. Trust me on this.

GAME REWIND- Westfield 82, Manchester 50 🏀@TheJemonPrice comes out 🔥 as Bulldogs jump out to 21-0 lead and cruise to State Final. After loss to MaxPreps #1 @PVIHoops Westfield HAS WON 28 STRAIGHT! @Malachi_ballin1 & William Robinson balled out as well.🏀stepyourgameup.net/bbgames202526-…

GAME REWIND- Westfield 82, Manchester 50 🏀@TheJemonPrice & @willrobinson_93 come out 🔥 as Bulldogs jump out to 21-0 lead and cruise to State Final. After loss to MaxPreps #1 @PVIHoops Westfield HAS WON 28 STRAIGHT! @Malachi_ballin1 balled out as well.🏀 stepyourgameup.net/bbgames202526-…

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GAME REWIND- @PVIHoops 82, @SJCBoysHoops 76 2OT 🏀Panthers rally from 16 down with 5:25 left in 4th to win 3rd straight WCAC 🏆 POY @sm23itty with 1 of MOST EPIC PERFORMANCES IN FINALS HISTORY with 39 pts, 7 stl, 7rb to end WCAC Career as 3-time Champ! 🏀 stepyourgameup.net/bbgames202526-…

GAME REWIND- @GPrepBasketball 55, Episcopal 48 🏀 Led by the Fantastic 4 (Huan, @bruiseredwards , Pierre-Louis, @JDesire_ ) Little Hoyas hold off Maroon to win IAC Championship, going a PERFECT 12-0 & winning their first 🏆 since 2018! 🏀#History stepyourgameup.net/bbgames202526-…