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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

What Went Wrong With Stan Van Gundy And Pelicans

Head coach Stan Van Gundy talks with Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on March 18, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

What Kevin Durant Proved To NBA Fans This Postseason

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

3 NBA Teams That Must Hire Rick Carlisle As Head Coach

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

Are Mavericks Ruining Chances Of Retaining Luka Doncic?

Dallas Mavericks Guard Luka Doncic (77) drives past Los Angeles Clippers Guard Patrick Beverley (21) during a NBA game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers on February 25, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

2 Ways Suns Are Replacing Chris Paul's Production

Phoenix Suns Guard Devin Booker (1) looks on from the bench during a NBA game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers on February 13, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Will Zion Williamson Leave Pelicans After Rookie Deal?

Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena on April 16, 2021 in Washington, DC. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Ranking 3 Best Available NBA Head Coaching Candidates

Becky Hammon assistant coach of the NBA San Antonio Spurs takes over as head coach after Gregg Popovich head coach was ejected as she confers with DeMar DeRozan #10 at AT&T Center on December 30, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Best Head Coaching Options For Washington Wizards

NBA Assistant coach and Wizards candidate Mike D'Antoni (C) looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on February 06, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Best Moments From Rick Carlisle’s Time With Mavericks

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

3 Reasons Why Philadelphia 76ers Collapsed In Game 5

Tobias Harris #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Two of the Eastern Conference second round series at Wells Fargo Center on June 08, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

How Kevin Durant Is Changing His Legacy This Postseason

Head coach Steve Nash and Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets speak with referee Ed Malloy #14 during the second half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference second round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on June 13, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Overreactions If Bucks Lose To Nets In Second Round

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and Pat Connaughton #24 of the Milwaukee Bucks react to the loss of during game 5 of the Eastern Conference second round to the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on June 15, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 114-108. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Is Kevin Durant Best Nets Player In Franchise History?

Kevin Durant #7 of the NBA Brooklyn Nets celebrates after he drew the foul as Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts in the fourth quarter during game 5 of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 15, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Changes Los Angeles Lakers Should Make This Offseason

Andre Drummond #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns reach for a jump ball 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

Why Mike D’Antoni Deserves Another Shot As NBA Head Coach

NBA Assistant coach and Wizards candidate Mike D'Antoni (C) looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on February 06, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 NBA Teams That Should Try To Land Danny Ainge

General manager Danny Ainge of the Boston Celtics speaks with the media during Boston Celtics Media Day on September 26, 2016 in Waltham, Massachusetts. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

2 Ways Clippers Are Slowing Down Jazz In NBA Playoffs

Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz and Patrick Beverley #21 of the Los Angeles Clippers battle for the ball as referee Zach Zarba #15 intervenes during the second 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

Is Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone On The Hot Seat?

Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets talks with Nikola Jokic #15 and Monte Morris #11 in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers 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

2 Best Suns Performances In Dominating Sweep Of Nuggets

Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns is congratulated after a fourth-quarter free throw against the Denver Nuggets in Game Four of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Ball Arena on June 13, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Changes Denver Nuggets Must Make After Ugly Sweep

Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets walks off the court after being ejected for a play involving Cameron Payne #15 of the Phoenix Suns in Game Four of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Ball Arena on June 13, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Can Kevin Durant Carry Nets Past Bucks On His Own?

Head coach Steve Nash and Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets speak with referee Ed Malloy #14 during the second half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference second round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on June 13, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Reasons Bucks Have Evened NBA Playoff Series With Nets

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the NBA Milwaukee Bucks blocks a shot by Reggie Perry #0 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference second round playoff series at the Fiserv Forum on June 13, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

2 Bucks Who Have Stepped Up Big Time Against Nets

Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets is defended by P.J. Tucker #17 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference second round playoff series at the Fiserv Forum on June 13, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Reasons Why It's Now Or Never For The Utah Jazz

Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz reacts against the Memphis Grizzlies during Game Four of the Western Conference first round series on May 31, 2021 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

How Paul George Can Change His Legacy In Los Angeles

Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots against Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz in Game One of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Vivint Smart Home Arena on June 8, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

2 Keys For Nuggets To Avoid A Sweep Against Suns In NBA Playoffs

Michael Porter Jr. #1 and Monte Morris #11 of the Denver Nuggets react on the bench during the final moments in Game Two of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 09, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Nuggets 123-98. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Top 3 Teams Chris Paul Has Played With During NBA Career

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

Russell Westbrook Vs Ben Simmons (How Do They Compare?)

Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks over Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards during Game Two of the Eastern Conference first round series at Wells Fargo Center on May 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

3 Best Options For Next Indiana Pacers Head Coach

NBA head coach Terry Stotts looks on during a NBA game between the Portland Trailblazers and the Los Angeles Clippers on November 7, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA

Did Nikola Jokic Deserve To Win His NBA MVP Award?

Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during Round 1, Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on May 29, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Head coach Stan Van Gundy talks with Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on March 18, 2021 in Portland, Oregon.
NBA

What Went Wrong With Stan Van Gundy And Pelicans

  After one miserable season, Stan Van Gundy is out as New Orleans Pelicans head coach.... 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

What Kevin Durant Proved To NBA Fans This Postseason

  Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets have officially been eliminated from the postseason... 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 NBA Teams That Must Hire Rick Carlisle As Head Coach

  With the NBA offseason approaching, that means several coaching jobs need to be filled... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Dallas Mavericks Guard Luka Doncic (77) drives past Los Angeles Clippers Guard Patrick Beverley (21) during a NBA game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers on February 25, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA.
NBA

Are Mavericks Ruining Chances Of Retaining Luka Doncic?

  The Dallas Mavericks have been in the news as of late. You would expect to hear abo... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Phoenix Suns Guard Devin Booker (1) looks on from the bench during a NBA game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers on February 13, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA.
NBA

2 Ways Suns Are Replacing Chris Paul's Production

  The Phoenix Suns are in the midst of a great run in the NBA playoffs. They own the... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena on April 16, 2021 in Washington, DC.
NBA

Will Zion Williamson Leave Pelicans After Rookie Deal?

  Zion Williamson recently just finished up his second season with the New Orleans Pelic... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Becky Hammon assistant coach of the NBA San Antonio Spurs takes over as head coach after Gregg Popovich head coach was ejected as she confers with DeMar DeRozan #10 at AT&T Center on December 30, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas.
NBA

Ranking 3 Best Available NBA Head Coaching Candidates

  The NBA coaching carousel is in full swing. Several jobs have opened up already and... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA Assistant coach and Wizards candidate Mike D'Antoni (C) looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on February 06, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
NBA

3 Best Head Coaching Options For Washington Wizards

  The Washington Wizards have decided to part ways with Scott Brooks. https://twitter... 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 Moments From Rick Carlisle’s Time With Mavericks

  Rick Carlisle’s time with the Dallas Mavericks has come to an end. https://twitte... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Tobias Harris #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Two of the Eastern Conference second round series at Wells Fargo Center on June 08, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
NBA

3 Reasons Why Philadelphia 76ers Collapsed In Game 5

  We all recently witnessed one of the biggest collapses in NBA history courtesy of the... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Head coach Steve Nash and Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets speak with referee Ed Malloy #14 during the second half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference second round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on June 13, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
NBA

How Kevin Durant Is Changing His Legacy This Postseason

  Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant had a performance that we don't usually see in th... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and Pat Connaughton #24 of the Milwaukee Bucks react to the loss of during game 5 of the Eastern Conference second round to the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on June 15, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 114-108.
NBA

3 Overreactions If Bucks Lose To Nets In Second Round

  The Milwaukee Bucks had another big postseason collapse. This time it was against t... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Kevin Durant #7 of the NBA Brooklyn Nets celebrates after he drew the foul as Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts in the fourth quarter during game 5 of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 15, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
NBA

Is Kevin Durant Best Nets Player In Franchise History?

  Kevin Durant just had one of the greatest playoff performances we have ever witnessed.... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Andre Drummond #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns reach for a jump ball 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

3 Changes Los Angeles Lakers Should Make This Offseason

  The Los Angeles Lakers were bounced by the Phoenix Suns in the very first round of the... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA Assistant coach and Wizards candidate Mike D'Antoni (C) looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on February 06, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
NBA

Why Mike D’Antoni Deserves Another Shot As NBA Head Coach

  The NBA coaching carousel is soon to begin. Several jobs are opened right now, but... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
General manager Danny Ainge of the Boston Celtics speaks with the media during Boston Celtics Media Day on September 26, 2016 in Waltham, Massachusetts.
NBA

3 NBA Teams That Should Try To Land Danny Ainge

  News dropped this month that Danny Ainge is stepping down from his role as President o... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz and Patrick Beverley #21 of the Los Angeles Clippers battle for the ball as referee Zach Zarba #15 intervenes during the second half in Game Four of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Staples Center on June 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
NBA

2 Ways Clippers Are Slowing Down Jazz In NBA Playoffs

  The Los Angeles Clippers have tied up their second-round series against the Utah Jazz.... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets talks with Nikola Jokic #15 and Monte Morris #11 in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers during Round 1, Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center on June 03, 2021 in Portland, Oregon.
NBA

Is Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone On The Hot Seat?

  The Denver Nuggets are officially out of the playoffs. They were knocked out by the... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns is congratulated after a fourth-quarter free throw against the Denver Nuggets in Game Four of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Ball Arena on June 13, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.
NBA

2 Best Suns Performances In Dominating Sweep Of Nuggets

  What a performance by the Phoenix Suns. They were able to sweep the Denver Nuggets... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets walks off the court after being ejected for a play involving Cameron Payne #15 of the Phoenix Suns in Game Four of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Ball Arena on June 13, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.
NBA

3 Changes Denver Nuggets Must Make After Ugly Sweep

  The Denver Nuggets had a very rough series. They were easily swept away by the Phoe... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Head coach Steve Nash and Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets speak with referee Ed Malloy #14 during the second half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference second round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on June 13, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
NBA

Can Kevin Durant Carry Nets Past Bucks On His Own?

  The Brooklyn Nets are in a tough spot now. They have lost two of their three supers... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the NBA Milwaukee Bucks blocks a shot by Reggie Perry #0 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference second round playoff series at the Fiserv Forum on June 13, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
NBA

3 Reasons Bucks Have Evened NBA Playoff Series With Nets

  The Milwaukee Bucks looked like they were going to be swept by the Brooklyn Nets not t... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets is defended by P.J. Tucker #17 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference second round playoff series at the Fiserv Forum on June 13, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
NBA

2 Bucks Who Have Stepped Up Big Time Against Nets

  The Milwaukee Bucks have recovered from a 2-0 deficit to the Brooklyn Nets. For two... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz reacts against the Memphis Grizzlies during Game Four of the Western Conference first round series on May 31, 2021 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.
NBA

3 Reasons Why It's Now Or Never For The Utah Jazz

  The Utah Jazz are two wins away from a trip to the Western Conference Finals. This... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots against Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz in Game One of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Vivint Smart Home Arena on June 8, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
NBA

How Paul George Can Change His Legacy In Los Angeles

  The Los Angeles Clippers are currently down 2-1 in a tough series against the Utah Jaz... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Michael Porter Jr. #1 and Monte Morris #11 of the Denver Nuggets react on the bench during the final moments in Game Two of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 09, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Nuggets 123-98.
NBA

2 Keys For Nuggets To Avoid A Sweep Against Suns In NBA Playoffs

  The Denver Nuggets are in a lot of trouble right now. They are currently down 0-2 t... 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

Top 3 Teams Chris Paul Has Played With During NBA Career

  Chris Paul is a legend in the game of basketball. He has accomplished almost everyt... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks over Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards during Game Two of the Eastern Conference first round series at Wells Fargo Center on May 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
NBA

Russell Westbrook Vs Ben Simmons (How Do They Compare?)

  Russell Westbrook and Ben Simmons are two NBA players you might not necessarily think... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
NBA head coach Terry Stotts looks on during a NBA game between the Portland Trailblazers and the Los Angeles Clippers on November 7, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA.
NBA

3 Best Options For Next Indiana Pacers Head Coach

  After one full season under Nate Bjorkgren, the Indiana Pacers have decided to head in... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during Round 1, Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on May 29, 2021 in Portland, Oregon.
NBA

Did Nikola Jokic Deserve To Win His NBA MVP Award?

  The NBA announced that the MVP of this season went to Denver Nuggets center, Nikola Jo... Noel Guerra • 3 years ago


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