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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

3 Best Phoenix Suns Who Never Made NBA Finals

Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns moves the ball upcourt during the NBA game against the San Antonio Spurs at US Airways Center on April 25, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Spurs defeated the Suns 110-106. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Role Players Who Helped Suns Reach NBA Finals

Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates a basket and a foul with teammates Jae Crowder #99 and Torrey Craig #12 during the first half in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals at Staples Center on June 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Why Clippers Should Not Move On From 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

Why Chauncey Billups Is A Bad Fit As Head Coach In Portland

Commentator Chauncey Billups looks on during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

2 NBA Stars That Will Be Traded During The NBA Draft

Pascal Siakam #43 of the NBA Toronto Raptors in action against the New York Knicks during a game at Madison Square Garden on April 11, 2021 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Raptors 102-96. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Why Hawks Were Able To Win Without Trae Young

Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrates with Nathan Knight #1 after the team's win against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena on June 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Should Giannis Antetokounmpo Play Again Against Hawks?

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is helped off the court after being injured on a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena on June 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

2 NBA Teams That Should Trade For Kemba Walker

Kemba Walker #8 of the NBA Boston Celtics dribbles during the first half of Game Two of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on May 25, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Is Khris Middleton Underrated? (3 Reasons Why He Is)

Clint Capela #15 of the Atlanta Hawks is pressured by Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena on June 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Projecting First 3 Picks In The Upcoming 2021 NBA Draft

NBA prospect Evan Mobley #4 of the USC Trojans shoots the ball against Jalen Suggs #1 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half in the Elite Eight round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

How Ty Lue Is Better Than Doc Rivers In Los Angeles

Head coach Tyronn Lue of the LA Clippers talks with Marcus Morris Sr. #8 and Nicolas Batum #33 during the second half in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 28, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Best Non-USA Basketball Teams At The Olympics Featuring NBA Stars

Rudy Gobert #27 of the NBA Utah Jazz warms up before the start of Game Four of the Western Conference second-round playoff series against Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on June 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Reasons NBA Star Players Should Have Input On Coaching Hires

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets during Round 1, Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center on June 03, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Is Khris Middleton The True Star For Milwaukee Bucks?

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 Best Damian Lillard Trade Destinations Amid Reported Drama

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets during Round 1, Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center on June 03, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Reasons Dallas Mavericks Should Not Hire Jason Kidd

Head coach Jason Kidd looks on from the bench while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on November 3, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Why Rick Carlisle Is The Right Choice To Coach Pacers

Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Dallas Mavericks reacts on the sideline during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Who Is The Real Problem For The Dallas Mavericks?

Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks walks off the court with team owner Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks after the Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 127-117 at American Airlines Center on April 21, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

2 Simple Goals For Team USA Basketball At Tokyo Olympics

Kevin Durant #7 of the NBA Brooklyn Nets and Team USA celebrates after he made a shot to tie the game and force overtime in the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks during game seven of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

2 Top NBA Prospects Poised To Drop In 2021 Draft

NBA prospects Jalen Suggs #1 and Corey Kispert #24 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs react in the National Championship game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Baylor Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 05, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

2 NBA Teams That Should Try To Trade For No. 1 Overall Pick

Kevin Love #0 hugs Collin Sexton #2 of the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers as they talk during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on May 12, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers won 102-94. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Things To Know About New Celtics Coach Ime Udoka

Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs, assistant coaches Becky Hammon, new Celtics coach Ime Udoka, and head coach Gregg Popovich watch action against the Indiana Pacers from the bench during an NBA game on October 24, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Indiana Pacers won 116-96. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

What Has Gone Wrong With Kristaps Porzingis In Dallas?

Luka Doncic #77 and Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the Dallas Mavericks react against the LA Clippers in the first quarter in game three of the Western Conference first round series at American Airlines Center on May 28, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

2 Teams That Got A Best-Case Scenario In NBA Lottery

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

3 NBA Teams That Should Trade For Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers calls out a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at State Farm Arena on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

2 Teams That Got A Worst-Case Scenario In NBA Lottery

Anthony Edwards #1 of the NBA Minnesota Timberwolves plays against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on May 11, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Is Joel Embiid Overrated? (3 Reasons Why He Is Not)

Joel Embiid #21 of the NBA Philadelphia 76ers dunks during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Wells Fargo Center on June 20, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Why NBA Teams Should Not Trade For Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers sits during player introductions prior to game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

2 Hawks Role Players Who Have Stepped Up In NBA Playoffs

Kevin Huerter #3 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots a three-point basket against Tobias Harris #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at State Farm Arena on June 14, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Is Ben Simmons Really To Blame For 76ers Woes?

Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers calls out a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at State Farm Arena on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns moves the ball upcourt during the NBA game against the San Antonio Spurs at US Airways Center on April 25, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Spurs defeated the Suns 110-106.
NBA

3 Best Phoenix Suns Who Never Made NBA Finals

  The Phoenix Suns are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993. https://... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates a basket and a foul with teammates Jae Crowder #99 and Torrey Craig #12 during the first half in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals at Staples Center on June 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
NBA

3 Role Players Who Helped Suns Reach NBA Finals

  Nobody saw the Phoenix Suns making it this far. The Suns are in the NBA Finals for... 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 Clippers Should Not Move On From Kawhi Leonard

  The Los Angeles Clippers need to focus on the offseason that is coming soon. They w... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Commentator Chauncey Billups looks on during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
NBA

Why Chauncey Billups Is A Bad Fit As Head Coach In Portland

  After nine seasons, the Portland Trail Blazers decided that it was time for a new head... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Pascal Siakam #43 of the NBA Toronto Raptors in action against the New York Knicks during a game at Madison Square Garden on April 11, 2021 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Raptors 102-96.
NBA

2 NBA Stars That Will Be Traded During The NBA Draft

  This year's NBA Draft is soon approaching. We are in the final stages of prep for t... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrates with Nathan Knight #1 after the team's win against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena on June 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NBA

Why Hawks Were Able To Win Without Trae Young

  The Atlanta Hawks are two games away from making it to the NBA Finals. This would b... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is helped off the court after being injured on a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena on June 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NBA

Should Giannis Antetokounmpo Play Again Against Hawks?

  The Milwaukee Bucks are in the middle of a tough battle with the Atlanta Hawks. The... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Kemba Walker #8 of the NBA Boston Celtics dribbles during the first half of Game Two of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on May 25, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
NBA

2 NBA Teams That Should Trade For Kemba Walker

  Kemba Walker is the newest member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, his time w... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Clint Capela #15 of the Atlanta Hawks is pressured by Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena on June 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NBA

Is Khris Middleton Underrated? (3 Reasons Why He Is)

  Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Khris Middleton had a phenomenal Game 3 against the Atla... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA prospect Evan Mobley #4 of the USC Trojans shoots the ball against Jalen Suggs #1 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half in the Elite Eight round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
NBA

Projecting First 3 Picks In The Upcoming 2021 NBA Draft

  The NBA draft order has been set and now the fun begins. We get to analyze who is g... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Head coach Tyronn Lue of the LA Clippers talks with Marcus Morris Sr. #8 and Nicolas Batum #33 during the second half in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 28, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.
NBA

How Ty Lue Is Better Than Doc Rivers In Los Angeles

  Ty Lue and the Los Angeles Clippers are two wins away from the NBA Finals. Their ru... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Rudy Gobert #27 of the NBA Utah Jazz warms up before the start of Game Four of the Western Conference second-round playoff series against Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on June 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
NBA

3 Best Non-USA Basketball Teams At The Olympics Featuring NBA Stars

  The NBA season is coming to a close very soon. Once the season is over, several pla... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets during Round 1, Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center on June 03, 2021 in Portland, Oregon.
NBA

3 Reasons NBA Star Players Should Have Input On Coaching Hires

  Superstar players in the NBA tend to have power within the organization. In regards... 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

Is Khris Middleton The True Star For Milwaukee Bucks?

  The Milwaukee Bucks are two wins away from making the NBA Finals. This would be the... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets during Round 1, Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center on June 03, 2021 in Portland, Oregon.
NBA

3 Best Damian Lillard Trade Destinations Amid Reported Drama

  Damian Lillard might be gone from the Portland Trail Blazers before the start of next... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Head coach Jason Kidd looks on from the bench while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on November 3, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan.
NBA

3 Reasons Dallas Mavericks Should Not Hire Jason Kidd

  The Dallas Mavericks have made their decision for a new head coach. Their new head... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Dallas Mavericks reacts on the sideline during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
NBA

Why Rick Carlisle Is The Right Choice To Coach Pacers

  The Indiana Pacers have found their new head coach. The man for the job is none oth... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks walks off the court with team owner Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks after the Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 127-117 at American Airlines Center on April 21, 2021 in Dallas, Texas.
NBA

Who Is The Real Problem For The Dallas Mavericks?

  The Dallas Mavericks are in complete disarray as of late. There have been tons of r... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Kevin Durant #7 of the NBA Brooklyn Nets and Team USA celebrates after he made a shot to tie the game and force overtime in the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks during game seven of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
NBA

2 Simple Goals For Team USA Basketball At Tokyo Olympics

  The Tokyo Olympics are a month away from beginning after COVID-19 postponed the event... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA prospects Jalen Suggs #1 and Corey Kispert #24 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs react in the National Championship game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Baylor Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 05, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
NBA

2 Top NBA Prospects Poised To Drop In 2021 Draft

  The NBA Draft Lottery is over and the combine is currently taking place. That means... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Kevin Love #0 hugs Collin Sexton #2 of the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers as they talk during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on May 12, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers won 102-94.
NBA

2 NBA Teams That Should Try To Trade For No. 1 Overall Pick

  There can only be one winner of the first overall pick in the NBA draft. This year'... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs, assistant coaches Becky Hammon, new Celtics coach Ime Udoka, and head coach Gregg Popovich watch action against the Indiana Pacers from the bench during an NBA game on October 24, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Indiana Pacers won 116-96.
NBA

3 Things To Know About New Celtics Coach Ime Udoka

  The Boston Celtics did not wait long to name their new head coach. For several year... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Luka Doncic #77 and Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the Dallas Mavericks react against the LA Clippers in the first quarter in game three of the Western Conference first round series at American Airlines Center on May 28, 2021 in Dallas, Texas.
NBA

What Has Gone Wrong With Kristaps Porzingis In Dallas?

  Kristaps Porzingis and the Dallas Mavericks are in a rough patch at the moment. Aft... 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

2 Teams That Got A Best-Case Scenario In NBA Lottery

  The NBA Draft Lottery is a special night for fans and a stressful one for organization... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers calls out a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at State Farm Arena on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NBA

3 NBA Teams That Should Trade For Ben Simmons

  What do you do with Ben Simmons? That has been the question that is being asked aro... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Anthony Edwards #1 of the NBA Minnesota Timberwolves plays against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on May 11, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.
NBA

2 Teams That Got A Worst-Case Scenario In NBA Lottery

  The NBA Draft Lottery is officially over and now it is time to discuss. https://twi... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Joel Embiid #21 of the NBA Philadelphia 76ers dunks during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Wells Fargo Center on June 20, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
NBA

Is Joel Embiid Overrated? (3 Reasons Why He Is Not)

  This year we have another Eastern Conference Finals without the Philadelphia 76ers pre... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers sits during player introductions prior to game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NBA

Why NBA Teams Should Not Trade For Ben Simmons

  Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers might need to separate. This marriage just s... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Kevin Huerter #3 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots a three-point basket against Tobias Harris #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at State Farm Arena on June 14, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NBA

2 Hawks Role Players Who Have Stepped Up In NBA Playoffs

  The Atlanta Hawks have done what nobody expected them to do. They are in the Easter... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers calls out a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at State Farm Arena on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NBA

Is Ben Simmons Really To Blame For 76ers Woes?

  This was supposed to be the season for the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers were going... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago


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