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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Robert Marvi
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Robert is a Los Angeles-area native and has been an avid NFL and NBA fan since he was a little kid. He feels strongly that pro sports aren't just a form of entertainment, but also a great way to learn life lessons and find inspiration.
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NBA

2 Celtics Role Players Who Must Step Up In Game 6

Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics talks with teammates in a huddle at the end of the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

Klay Thompson Can Become An All-Time Great By Doing This

Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors talks with media during a press conference after the 104-94 win against the Boston Celtics in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

Warriors Can Match Elite NBA Finals History With A Game 6 Win

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a basket during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. The Golden State Warriors won 104-94. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

Jayson Tatum Can Cement His Superstardom With A Comeback

Jayson Tatum #0 of the NBA Boston Celtics walks through a crowd of fans after the Celtics defeat the Nets 115-114 in Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

Will The Warriors Become A True Dynasty If They Win The Title?

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors hugs Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 05, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

Klay Thompson Is Back For The Warriors

Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NFL

Is Releasing Jimmy Garoppolo The Right Move For The 49ers?

Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass the ball in the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

Andrew Wiggins Has Been The X-Factor For The Warriors

Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors brings the ball up court against Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

The Celtics Need A Touch Of Luck In Game 5

ts with Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden on May 15, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

Kevin Durant Should've Stayed With The Warriors

Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors warms up prior to Game Five of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on June 10, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

Kenny Atkinson Is An Uninspiring Coaching Choice For The Hornets

Head Coach Kenny Atkinson of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers at Barclays Center on January 23, 2020 in New York City. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NFL

Frank Gore Is An Obvious First-Ballot Hall Of Famer

Running back Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball in the first half against the San Diego Chargers at Levi's Stadium on December 20, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

It's Time For Draymond Green To Step Up In The Finals

Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play in the third quarter against Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics won 116-100. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

Jaylen Brown Is Looking Like The Finals MVP So Far

Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a play in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

The Warriors Need To Play Bigger To Come Back Versus The Celtics

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on in the second quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

Should The Pelicans Give Zion Williamson A Contract Extension?

Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans stands on the court during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Smoothie King Center on March 15, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

Frank Vogel Deserves An NBA Head Coaching Job Somewhere

Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on April 05, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 121-110. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

Is Hawks Star Trae Young Underrated?

Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts to a basket during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 10, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

The Raptors Should Take A Swing At Trading For A Star

Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors follows through on a shot over Georges Niang #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on April 28, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

The Bulls Letting Zach LaVine Leave Would Be Foolish

Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls takes a three point shot in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Fiserv Forum on April 20, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

The Warriors Need Klay Thompson To Return To Form

Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 05, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NFL

Does Aaron Donald's New Contract Make The Rams NFC Favorites?

Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after a sack on Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

It's Time For Stephen Curry To Win The NBA Finals MVP

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots against the Boston Celtics during the third quarterin Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 05, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

Is Donovan Mitchell A True Superstar?

Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz warms up before Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 21, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NFL

Could the Dolphins End Up Being A Big Disappointment This Season?

Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins looks to make a pass play against the New York Jets in the second half at Hard Rock Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NFL

Does Brandon Staley Need To Make The Playoffs To Keep His Job?

Head coach Brandon Staley of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on during the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

Did Devin Booker Deserve To Be On The All-NBA First Team?

Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of Game One of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Footprint Center on April 17, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Pelicans 110-109. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

A Marcus Smart Injury Could Cost The Celtics The ECF

Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics looks on from the bench against the Miami Heat during the second quarter in Game Four of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

The Mavericks Now Have A Formula To Win With Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts to a play during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors in Game Three of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals at American Airlines Center on May 22, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
NBA

Warriors Have Sent A Bold Statement To The Rest Of The NBA

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after shooting a three point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter in Game One of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals at Chase Center on May 18, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics talks with teammates in a huddle at the end of the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
NBA

2 Celtics Role Players Who Must Step Up In Game 6

  The Boston Celtics, by virtue of a 3-2 series deficit to the Golden State Warriors, ar... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors talks with media during a press conference after the 104-94 win against the Boston Celtics in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
NBA

Klay Thompson Can Become An All-Time Great By Doing This

  The Golden State Warriors are one win away from their fourth NBA championship in the l... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a basket during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. The Golden State Warriors won 104-94.
NBA

Warriors Can Match Elite NBA Finals History With A Game 6 Win

  In Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, the Golden State Warriors can clinch their fo... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Jayson Tatum #0 of the NBA Boston Celtics walks through a crowd of fans after the Celtics defeat the Nets 115-114 in Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.
NBA

Jayson Tatum Can Cement His Superstardom With A Comeback

  Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum played very well in the first three rounds of the pla... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors hugs Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 05, 2022 in San Francisco, California.
NBA

Will The Warriors Become A True Dynasty If They Win The Title?

  With a 104-94 win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals over the Boston Celtics, the Golden Stat... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California.
NBA

Klay Thompson Is Back For The Warriors

  Early in the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics, Klay Tho... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass the ball in the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
NFL

Is Releasing Jimmy Garoppolo The Right Move For The 49ers?

  Training camp is getting closer and closer for the San Francisco 49ers, but they are n... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors brings the ball up court against Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California.
NBA

Andrew Wiggins Has Been The X-Factor For The Warriors

  The Golden State Warriors are now one win away from their fourth NBA championship in e... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
ts with Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden on May 15, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.
NBA

The Celtics Need A Touch Of Luck In Game 5

  After winning Game 3 of the NBA Finals over the Golden State Warriors and taking a 2-1... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors warms up prior to Game Five of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on June 10, 2019 in Toronto, Canada.
NBA

Kevin Durant Should've Stayed With The Warriors

  The Golden State Warriors are now two wins away from their fourth NBA championship in... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Head Coach Kenny Atkinson of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers at Barclays Center on January 23, 2020 in New York City.
NBA

Kenny Atkinson Is An Uninspiring Coaching Choice For The Hornets

  The Charlotte Hornets had a nice and auspicious season, winning 43 games, their most i... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Running back Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball in the first half against the San Diego Chargers at Levi's Stadium on December 20, 2014 in Santa Clara, California.
NFL

Frank Gore Is An Obvious First-Ballot Hall Of Famer

  Several weeks ago, running back Frank Gore officially retired after 16 seasons in the... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play in the third quarter against Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics won 116-100.
NBA

It's Time For Draymond Green To Step Up In The Finals

  Down two games to one in the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics, there is concern surrou... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a play in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.
NBA

Jaylen Brown Is Looking Like The Finals MVP So Far

  With a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics are halfway to claiming their 18... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on in the second quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.
NBA

The Warriors Need To Play Bigger To Come Back Versus The Celtics

  Going into Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Finals, things looked pretty evenly matched between... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans stands on the court during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Smoothie King Center on March 15, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
NBA

Should The Pelicans Give Zion Williamson A Contract Extension?

  The New Orleans Pelicans have a promising roster, and their appearance in the NBA play... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on April 05, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 121-110.
NBA

Frank Vogel Deserves An NBA Head Coaching Job Somewhere

  Three years ago, Frank Vogel was hired to be the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts to a basket during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 10, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
NBA

Is Hawks Star Trae Young Underrated?

  These days, when people talk about the true superstars in the NBA, the discussion is l... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors follows through on a shot over Georges Niang #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on April 28, 2022 in Toronto, Canada.
NBA

The Raptors Should Take A Swing At Trading For A Star

  After winning the NBA championship in 2019, the Toronto Raptors took a big step back w... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls takes a three point shot in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Fiserv Forum on April 20, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
NBA

The Bulls Letting Zach LaVine Leave Would Be Foolish

  After missing the playoffs for the past several seasons, the Chicago Bulls returned to... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 05, 2022 in San Francisco, California.
NBA

The Warriors Need Klay Thompson To Return To Form

  Although things may not be looking great for the Golden State Warriors after two games... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after a sack on Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
NFL

Does Aaron Donald's New Contract Make The Rams NFC Favorites?

  Right after the Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl in February, multiple members of t... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots against the Boston Celtics during the third quarterin Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 05, 2022 in San Francisco, California.
NBA

It's Time For Stephen Curry To Win The NBA Finals MVP

  For the last several years, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has been reg... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz warms up before Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 21, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
NBA

Is Donovan Mitchell A True Superstar?

  In five seasons in the NBA, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell has turned more than a fe... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins looks to make a pass play against the New York Jets in the second half at Hard Rock Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
NFL

Could the Dolphins End Up Being A Big Disappointment This Season?

  After narrowly missing the playoffs last year for the 18th time in the last 20 seasons... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Head coach Brandon Staley of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on during the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
NFL

Does Brandon Staley Need To Make The Playoffs To Keep His Job?

  The Los Angeles Chargers have a lot to be excited about this coming season. They bo... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of Game One of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Footprint Center on April 17, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Pelicans 110-109.
NBA

Did Devin Booker Deserve To Be On The All-NBA First Team?

  On Tuesday, the NBA announced its three All-NBA teams. League MVP Nikola Jokic was... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics looks on from the bench against the Miami Heat during the second quarter in Game Four of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.
NBA

A Marcus Smart Injury Could Cost The Celtics The ECF

  There have been no constants so far in the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts to a play during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors in Game Three of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals at American Airlines Center on May 22, 2022 in Dallas, Texas.
NBA

The Mavericks Now Have A Formula To Win With Luka Doncic

  On Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks headed into Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals f... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after shooting a three point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter in Game One of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals at Chase Center on May 18, 2022 in San Francisco, California.
NBA

Warriors Have Sent A Bold Statement To The Rest Of The NBA

  After the Golden State Warriors easily won Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals aga... Robert Marvi • 2 years ago

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