The Shot Clock Reset : March 4th

League Alerts Fam,

Welcome to the first edition of The Shot Clock Reset presented by LeagueAlerts! Every week, we reset your week as we reset the shot clock to 14. Scroll below as we curate the 14 most important stories from the NBA and basketball culture—packed into one quick email. Let’s get started:

THE BIGGEST STORIES OF THE WEEK:

1) The Philadelphia 76ers will host a sculpture unveiling ceremony honoring Allen Iverson on Friday, April 12 at Penn Medicine Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. As one of the most decorated athletes ever to play for the organization, Iverson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016 and selected as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player in 2001. This announcement comes on the 10th anniversary of Iverson’s No. 3 being retired by the franchise.

2) Russell Westbrook is building 180 affordable housing units in Los Angeles. 

3) Lonzo Ball remains unable to sprint as he continues to rehab a knee injury that has kept him off the floor for more than two calendar years, coach Billy Donovan told reporters Tuesday.

4) Sharife Cooper signed a 10-day deal with the Cavaliers on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. A 2021 second-round pick by Atlanta, Cooper hasn't appeared in an NBA game since his rookie campaign, when he made 13 appearances for the Hawks.

5) LeBron James became the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career regular-season points on Saturday.

6) Tari Eason is set to have season-ending surgery on his left leg.

7) Shake Milton is planning to sign with the New York Knicks upon clearing waivers

THE FUNNIEST ISH OF THE WEEK:

8) Darvin Ham is wild for this

9) The raptors didn’t get their pizza party after winning 3 games in a row

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: 

10)  Deuce broke Mobley’s ankles 😅 

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12) Kuz puts theis on a poster

13) Tyrese Maxey puts Exum on skates.

14) Kyrie’s finishing skills is out of this world