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Noel Guerra
Noel Guerra
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My name is Noel Guerra. I am from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and I am a recent graduate of West Chester University. I have a great deal of love for basketball and I follow the sport everyday. I am an aspiring journalist, who wishes to have his own podcast one day.
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NBA

Chicago Bulls Must Retain And Build Around Zach LaVine

Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls puts up a shot over Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter at Ball Arena on March 19, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Chris Paul Staying With Suns Makes The Most Sense

Devin Booker #1 and Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns react in game two of the NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on July 08, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Bucks 118-108. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Why Rockets Did Make Right Choice With Jalen Green

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Jalen Green shake hands after Green was drafted by the Houston Rockets during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on July 29, 2021 in New York City. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

2 New Players Who Fell Too Far In 2021 NBA Draft

Alperen Sengun walks across the stage during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on July 29, 2021 in New York City. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 NBA Stars Seeking New Deals In Free Agency This Summer

Chris Paul #3 of the NBA Phoenix Suns reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half in Game Three of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 11, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Why Los Angeles Clippers Should Re-Sign Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers slam dunks against Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz during the first half in Game Four of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Staples Center on June 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Teams Who Absolutely Blew It In 2021 NBA Draft

NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces a pick for the Indiana Pacers during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on July 29, 2021 in New York City. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Early 2022 NBA MVP Candidates As Offseason Begins

Luka Doncic #77 of the NBA Dallas Mavericks reacts after scoring against the LA Clippers in the third quarter during Game Six of the Western Conference first round series at American Airlines Center on June 04, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Why Chris Paul Should Choose To Stay With Suns

Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns talks with Chris Paul #3 during the first half in Game Four of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on July 14, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Projecting 3 Absolute Worst Teams In NBA Next Season

Kevin Love #0 of the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with teammates during a timeout against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on May 12, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers won 102-94. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 NBA Teams Regretting Not Drafting Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo of Greece poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner David Stern after Antetokounmpo was drafted #15 overall in the first round by the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2013 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 27, 2013 in in the Brooklyn Bourough of New York City. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Can We See A Bucks-Suns NBA Finals Rematch in 2022?

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is pressured by Deandre Ayton #22 and Cameron Johnson #23 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half in Game One of the NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on July 06, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Are The Lakers and Nets Destined For A Showdown Next Year?

Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets have words after Irving was called for a foul against Schroder in the third quarter at Barclays Center on April 10, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.Both Irving and Schroder were issued double technical fouls and ejected from the game. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Best Moments From Milwaukee Bucks NBA Title Run

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket in Game Four of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 14, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Top 3 NBA Finals Favorites As Focus Turns Toward 2022

LeBron James #23 of the NBA Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a three-point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of Game Two of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 25, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Grading Chris Paul's Debut Season With Phoenix Suns

Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates with Chris Paul #3 against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half in Game Two of the NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on July 08, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Why Bucks Are Here To Stay As True NBA Contenders

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer celebrates the win with Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and Khris Middleton #22 after game seven of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-111 in overtime to win the series. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Bucks Role Players Who Stepped Up In NBA Finals

Bobby Portis #9 of the NBA Milwaukee Bucks celebrates against the Phoenix Suns during the first half in Game Five of the NBA Finals at Footprint Center on July 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Why Giannis Antetokounmpo Deserved NBA Finals MVP Award

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks holds the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Award and the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the Phoenix Suns in Game Six to win the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 20, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Why Pistons Should Consider Trade Offers For Top Pick

Wayne Ellington #8 of the Detroit Pistons slaps hands with Frank Jackson #5 during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Little Caesars Arena on May 06, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

2 Small Market NBA Teams That Can Be The Next Bucks

Nikola Jokic #15 of the NBA Denver Nuggets leaves the court after their double overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers during Game Five of their Western Conference first-round playoff series at Ball Arena on June 1, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

What Would A Game 6 NBA Finals Loss Mean For Chris Paul's Legacy?

Chris Paul #3 of the NBA Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the LA Clippers during the NBA game at Phoenix Suns Arena on April 28, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Clippers 109-101. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Reasons Suns-Bucks NBA Finals Is Destined For A Game 7

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the NBA Milwaukee Bucks and Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns exchange words during the second half in Game Three of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 11, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Best NBA Head Coaching Hires So Far This Summer

NBA Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Dallas Mavericks during a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at American Airlines Center on December 17, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

If Bucks Win NBA Title, Who Deserves MVP Award?

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer celebrates the win with Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and Khris Middleton #22 after game seven of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-111 in overtime to win the series. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

How Phoenix Suns Squandered A Big Game 5 Lead

Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns talks with Chris Paul #3, Deandre Ayton #22, Mikal Bridges #25, Jae Crowder #99 and Devin Booker #1 in the second half of game five of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks at Footprint Center on July 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Bucks defeated the Suns 123-119. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Most Exciting Moments From NBA Finals Game 5

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks against Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half in Game Five of the NBA Finals at Footprint Center on July 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Why Chris Paul Will Bounce Back For Suns In Game 5

Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns talks with Chris Paul #3 during the first half in Game Four of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on July 14, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Are Bucks Now Favorites Over Suns Before Game 5?

Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks huddles his team during a timeout during the second half in Game Three of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns at Fiserv Forum on July 11, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Why Is Devin Booker Allowed To Get Away With Fouls?

Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns ties up Jrue Holiday #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks as he tries to shoot at Fiserv Forum on July 14, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks defeated the Suns 109-103. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls puts up a shot over Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter at Ball Arena on March 19, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.
NBA

Chicago Bulls Must Retain And Build Around Zach LaVine

  The Chicago Bulls are going to be entering a do-or-die season this year. They have... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Devin Booker #1 and Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns react in game two of the NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on July 08, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Bucks 118-108.
NBA

Chris Paul Staying With Suns Makes The Most Sense

  Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns had an incredible first year together. The Suns had... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Jalen Green shake hands after Green was drafted by the Houston Rockets during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on July 29, 2021 in New York City.
NBA

Why Rockets Did Make Right Choice With Jalen Green

  The Houston Rockets struck gold during the NBA Lottery. After only one season of re... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Alperen Sengun walks across the stage during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on July 29, 2021 in New York City.
NBA

2 New Players Who Fell Too Far In 2021 NBA Draft

  The NBA Draft was a wild ride. Some teams had great moves, while some teams made qu... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Chris Paul #3 of the NBA Phoenix Suns reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half in Game Three of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 11, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
NBA

3 NBA Stars Seeking New Deals In Free Agency This Summer

  NBA free agency officially begins Monday evening. The rumor mill has been all over... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers slam dunks against Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz during the first half in Game Four of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Staples Center on June 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
NBA

Why Los Angeles Clippers Should Re-Sign Kawhi Leonard

  The Los Angeles Clippers were two wins away from making it to their first NBA Finals.... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces a pick for the Indiana Pacers during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on July 29, 2021 in New York City.
NBA

3 Teams Who Absolutely Blew It In 2021 NBA Draft

  The 2021 NBA Draft is now over and it is time to analyze each team's night. Teams p... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Luka Doncic #77 of the NBA Dallas Mavericks reacts after scoring against the LA Clippers in the third quarter during Game Six of the Western Conference first round series at American Airlines Center on June 04, 2021 in Dallas, Texas.
NBA

3 Early 2022 NBA MVP Candidates As Offseason Begins

  Now that the 2021 NBA season is over, we need to look at next year. The draft is ap... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns talks with Chris Paul #3 during the first half in Game Four of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on July 14, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
NBA

Why Chris Paul Should Choose To Stay With Suns

  Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns were two wins away from being crowned champions. Ho... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Kevin Love #0 of the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with teammates during a timeout against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on May 12, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers won 102-94.
NBA

Projecting 3 Absolute Worst Teams In NBA Next Season

  The NBA season is now over and the draft is soon approaching. We just saw the best... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo of Greece poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner David Stern after Antetokounmpo was drafted #15 overall in the first round by the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2013 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 27, 2013 in in the Brooklyn Bourough of New York City.
NBA

3 NBA Teams Regretting Not Drafting Giannis Antetokounmpo

  Giannis Antetokounmpo just finished dominating the NBA Finals to win his first champio... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is pressured by Deandre Ayton #22 and Cameron Johnson #23 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half in Game One of the NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on July 06, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.
NBA

Can We See A Bucks-Suns NBA Finals Rematch in 2022?

  The NBA Finals were a classic this season. The Milwaukee Bucks were able to take do... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets have words after Irving was called for a foul against Schroder in the third quarter at Barclays Center on April 10, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.Both Irving and Schroder were issued double technical fouls and ejected from the game.
NBA

Are The Lakers and Nets Destined For A Showdown Next Year?

  The two favorites for the NBA title this season were the Los Angeles Lakers and Brookl... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket in Game Four of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 14, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
NBA

3 Best Moments From Milwaukee Bucks NBA Title Run

  The Milwaukee Bucks are officially the 2021 NBA champions. Their run to the title w... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
LeBron James #23 of the NBA Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a three-point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of Game Two of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 25, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.
NBA

Top 3 NBA Finals Favorites As Focus Turns Toward 2022

  The 2021 NBA season has officially ended. It was a very tough beginning with injuri... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates with Chris Paul #3 against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half in Game Two of the NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on July 08, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.
NBA

Grading Chris Paul's Debut Season With Phoenix Suns

  The NBA season is officially over and new champion is crowned. Unfortunately, for t... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer celebrates the win with Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and Khris Middleton #22 after game seven of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-111 in overtime to win the series.
NBA

Why Bucks Are Here To Stay As True NBA Contenders

  The 2021 NBA champions are the Milwaukee Bucks. This is the first time that the org... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Bobby Portis #9 of the NBA Milwaukee Bucks celebrates against the Phoenix Suns during the first half in Game Five of the NBA Finals at Footprint Center on July 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.
NBA

3 Bucks Role Players Who Stepped Up In NBA Finals

  The Milwaukee Bucks are the NBA champions for the 2021 season. Nobody expected them... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks holds the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Award and the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the Phoenix Suns in Game Six to win the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 20, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
NBA

Why Giannis Antetokounmpo Deserved NBA Finals MVP Award

  The NBA Finals are all over and your champions are the Milwaukee Bucks. After a cra... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Wayne Ellington #8 of the Detroit Pistons slaps hands with Frank Jackson #5 during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Little Caesars Arena on May 06, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.
NBA

Why Pistons Should Consider Trade Offers For Top Pick

  The Detroit Pistons were the winners of this year's draft lottery. They are now hol... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the NBA Denver Nuggets leaves the court after their double overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers during Game Five of their Western Conference first-round playoff series at Ball Arena on June 1, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.
NBA

2 Small Market NBA Teams That Can Be The Next Bucks

  The Milwaukee Bucks are doing something that is unprecedented in today's NBA. That... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Chris Paul #3 of the NBA Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the LA Clippers during the NBA game at Phoenix Suns Arena on April 28, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Clippers 109-101.
NBA

What Would A Game 6 NBA Finals Loss Mean For Chris Paul's Legacy?

  Game 6 of the NBA Finals can be the end of the season for us fans, and the Phoenix Sun... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the NBA Milwaukee Bucks and Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns exchange words during the second half in Game Three of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 11, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
NBA

3 Reasons Suns-Bucks NBA Finals Is Destined For A Game 7

  This season's NBA Finals has been one of the best we have seen in recent memory. Th... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Dallas Mavericks during a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at American Airlines Center on December 17, 2020 in Dallas, Texas.
NBA

3 Best NBA Head Coaching Hires So Far This Summer

  The NBA coaching carousel is in full swing and the season isn't even over yet. A lo... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer celebrates the win with Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and Khris Middleton #22 after game seven of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-111 in overtime to win the series.
NBA

If Bucks Win NBA Title, Who Deserves MVP Award?

  Game 6 of the NBA Finals is soon approaching and the Milwaukee Bucks have the advantag... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns talks with Chris Paul #3, Deandre Ayton #22, Mikal Bridges #25, Jae Crowder #99 and Devin Booker #1 in the second half of game five of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks at Footprint Center on July 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Bucks defeated the Suns 123-119.
NBA

How Phoenix Suns Squandered A Big Game 5 Lead

  Game 5 of the NBA Finals started off perfectly for the Phoenix Suns. They were able... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks against Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half in Game Five of the NBA Finals at Footprint Center on July 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.
NBA

3 Most Exciting Moments From NBA Finals Game 5

  Game 5 of the NBA Finals can be a pivotal moment for the series. This series fits t... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns talks with Chris Paul #3 during the first half in Game Four of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on July 14, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
NBA

Why Chris Paul Will Bounce Back For Suns In Game 5

  The Phoenix Suns have lost the last two games of the NBA Finals, as it now tied up at... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks huddles his team during a timeout during the second half in Game Three of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns at Fiserv Forum on July 11, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
NBA

Are Bucks Now Favorites Over Suns Before Game 5?

  After four games of the NBA Finals, it is tied up 2-2 in the series. The Milwaukee... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns ties up Jrue Holiday #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks as he tries to shoot at Fiserv Forum on July 14, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks defeated the Suns 109-103.
NBA

Why Is Devin Booker Allowed To Get Away With Fouls?

  Game 4 of the NBA Finals was one of the best games in recent memory. The Milwaukee... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago


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