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Remembering Kobe: 24 Moments that Immortalized Kobe Bryant

January 29, 2020 by Nate Leave a Comment

The list of achievements, awards, and accolades goes on and on. The fact that it was tough to widdle his career moments down to 24 tells you all you need to know about the storied career of Kobe Bryant. The other number that he made iconic, 8, just wouldn’t do his career justice. With so much left to give the world and the game of basketball, his loss is shocking and tragic. Today we remember the moments that made him a legend.

1996 Draft

Coming out of high school and straight to the NBA is a feat few players have been successful with. The shortlist of players that have pulled it off to great success include Dwight Howard, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James and of course, Kobe Bryant.

As a high school player at Lower Merion High School in Philadelphia, people knew he could play, but no one expected the basketball-altering legend to be the 13th pick of the 1st round in ’96. Seemingly only the Lakers and Jerry West knew. A draft-day trade sent him from Charlotte to Los Angeles, and the rest, as they say, is history.

First Career NBA Point

Although Kobe finished his career on an illustrious note, out of the gate he experienced a rocky start. He failed to score in his first career game but tallied a single point against the New York Knicks at the free-throw line to secure his first career NBA point.

Things picked up a little from there as he would go on to score more than 33,000 points after that shaky beginning. The free-throw line became one of his best friends throughout his NBA career as well.

1998 NBA All-Star Game

Kobe improved drastically from his rookie season to his sophomore season. He became the first 19-year-old to be selected as an All-Star in ’98 and scored 18 points in Madison Square Garden of all places.

He was not quite ready to take over the league as his idol and motivation, Michael Jordan dropped 23 and was selected All-Star MVP. This was definitely a sign of things to come for Kobe Bryant.

The First 40

Kobe would terrorize fewer teams more than he did the Sacramento Kings. 20 point games happen every night in the NBA, 30 point games are even becoming the norm. However, back in 2000 if you were dropping 40 it was something special. 40 became an easy milestone for Kobe to hit, but the first time was special.

He shot 63% from the field, snagged 10 rebounds and ended the night with an impressive stat line all around. He never erupted in any quarter, but his steady presence allowed the Lakers to edge the Kings 109-106.

The Alley-Oop Game

The scene was Game 7 in Los Angeles. The opponent, the Portland Trail Blazers. The winner would advance to the NBA Finals. The intensity was at an all-time high and was ratcheted up, even more, with the Lakers heading into the fourth quarter trailing by 13 points. Instead of succumbing to pressure, Kobe and Shaq produced one of their more iconic moments with a lob from Kobe and a slam from Shaq. Kobe’s stare intensified as Shaq looked shocked at what they had just accomplished. If only he knew what was in store for the duo.

Kobe scored 9 points in the fourth-quarter comeback and finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists. Shaq stole the headlines in the Finals, but Kobe propelled them there.

2000 NBA Finals

This was Kobe’s first taste of just how satisfying winning championships were. Known as a scorer and a one-man army at times throughout his career, nothing drove Kobe Bryant more than winning the NBA Finals. In 2000, he was overshadowed by Shaquille O’Neal, but Bryant averaged 16/4/4 during the Finals while averaging 90% from the free-throw line. He stepped up in a crucial Game 4 win after Shaq had fouled out of the contest. The series win over the Pacers was the start of something special in LA.

51 in Oakland

In the same year that he reached 40 for the first time, Kobe couldn’t stop there. A season later in December of 2000, the world became aware of the scoring prowess Kobe possessed. He could elevate in the lane in and finish, stop on a dime for a pull-up, back you down and fade away, and even step out and knock down the three.

There were no holes in his game on offense. With sheer determination, he seemingly willed the ball in the basket. LA would be on the losing end of this game, but Kobe finished with 51 on 35 shots, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds. The Black Mamba was just getting started.

2001 Western Conference Semifinals

Shaq continued to dominate the headlines in the early 2000s, but Kobe made his presence known in the playoffs this time around. Kobe led the Lakers in scoring this series, averaging 35 points and 9 rebounds. He also closed out the series with one of his best playoff performances of all-time. With 48 points and 16 rebounds, he showed Sacramento the door in Game 4 of a convincing sweep of the Kings.

Oh, and by the way, played every minute of the game during the tense 119-113 win. Bryant would never win a Finals MVP during his run with Shaq, but there were numerous times where he proved his killer instinct was just as important as Shaq’s sheer dominance.

2001 NBA Finals

One title would never suffice for the legend of Kobe Bryant. The next opponent for him and the Lakers was his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Led by Allen Iverson, the 76ers stunned the sports world and took Game 1 of the Finals.

Kobe made his presence known and would not be denied back-to-back titles. He led all scorers in Game 2 with 31 points. Game 3 was an epic duel between the kid from Philly and the city’s current star. AI finished with 35 and Kobe finished with 32 and a win for the Lakers. From there, the series was all but over. The Lakers won the next two and the series. Kobe averaged 46 minutes per game, 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. It was a complete performance from the budding superstar.

2002 All-Star Game

On a national scale, no team was as dominant as the Lakers in 2002. Kobe had the respect of the national media, but he wanted it from his peers as well. This 2002 All-Star Game was a display of offensive genius and the first of four occasions that Bryant won the NBA All-Star MVP. The icing on the cake? The All-Star Game went down in Philadelphia. A reminder to the city that they helped shape one of the best basketball players to ever step foot on the court. Philly responded by booing the star, but unfortunately for them that only fueled his fire. Bryant finished with 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.

2002 NBA Finals

The third and final act of the Lakers trilogy in the early 2000s was their most dominant performance yet. The New Jersey Nets never stood a chance against Shaq and Kobe. Shaq was dominant again but Kobe made his presence felt in the most pivotal game of the series. Game 3 was back in New Jersey and the Nets had a chance to win on their home floor and regain control of the series to some extent.

Kobe wanted to go on vacation a little earlier than planned. He dropped 36 in Game 3 on the Nets and ended their hopes of competing for an NBA Championship. Bryant averaged a career-high in the Finals by finishing with 26.8 points per game during the four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference Champions.

Pass the Mike

In March of 2003, the legendary Michael Jordan was heading off into the sunset. His career was winding down, but not before one final trip to the Staples Center. Kobe Bryant wanted to send him off the only way he knew how. Competing ruthlessly and showing no mercy. Bryant wanted there to be no confusion whatsoever about who would lead the NBA into the next generation. Although MJ was not his former self, Kobe saw no reason to show the old GOAT any sign of sympathy.

Kobe knocked down 9 threes, 15 shots and 18 free-throws on his way to a 55-point virtuoso. It was his way of saying, “Thanks Mike, but I got it from here.”

81 For Fun

The pinnacle for Kobe’s individual accolades was his 81-point outing against Jalen Rose, Chris Bosh and the Toronto Raptors. Mired in mediocrity for a few years, the Lakers suffered after their three-peat with Shaq and Kobe. Doubt started to creep in across the league that Kobe couldn’t lead a team by himself to the Finals.

After a slow start and a 63-49 halftime deficit, Kobe erupted for a second-half surge that Lakers fans will remember forever. Kobe had a streak of 62 straight free-throws made end in this game, but that’s about the only thing that went wrong. Kobe went 28/46 from the floor, 7/13 from three, and 18/20 from the free-throw line. He did all this while leading the lackluster Lakers all the way back from a deficit that grew to 18 at one point. The record-setting points came at the free-throw line. Bryant’s 81 points, second-most in a single game in NBA history, is one of the first games all of his loyal fans will remember forever.

62-61, Kobe

Most fans will remember his 81 against the Raptors, but prior to that Kobe’s previous career-high was 62 points. The mind-boggling aspect behind this game is that Kobe did it three quarters. The Mavs could not stop him, but the game was already out of hand that Phil Jackson insisted his star sit the rest of the game. In 32 minutes, Kobe outscored an NBA franchise through three quarters. Let that sink in.

He made 22 free-throws, 18 shots and had a plus-35 +/- rating when he was finally taken out. He scored 81 a month later, but fans were extremely curious as to what his career-high truly could have been if he continued to play. In Jackson’s defense, the score was 95-61, and Kobe was the franchise. In the Raptors game, they needed all 81 to secure that come-from-behind win.

61 in the Garden

As if he didn’t need another NBA record. At the time, Kobe Bryant’s 61 points in Madison Square Garden was a record. Five years later, Carmelo wrestled the record away with a 62-point outing so Kobe had to settle for most points scored by a visiting player in MSG.

Depending on who you ask, they’ll tell you this was all Spike Lee’s fault!

2008 NBA Finals

What’s a storybook career without a little bit of heartbreak? In 2008, Kobe reached the peak of the NBA once again. He was playing in the NBA Finals for a chance at another championship. The Lakers had yet to return since winning in 2002 and Bryant wanted that trophy in his grasp once again.

However, the Celtics were led by three future Hall-of-Famers and were able to deny Kobe Bryant the trophy. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett dispatched the Lakers in 6 games, embarrassing them in the final game of the series, 131-92. Kobe averaged 25.7 points per game in the series, and this would be a loss he was keen on avenging.

Redeem Team

Instead of the purple and gold for this career highlight, Kobe was rocking the red, white and blue. During the ’04 Olympics, the proudest basketball country in the world was utterly embarrassed. They lost 3 times in the tournament en route to a Bronze medal. The world of basketball was shocked by the US performance and no one felt it more than the Americans themselves.

Armed to the teeth in 2008, the stars and stripes were ready to take down any opponent in their path. The team included LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard and of course Kobe Bryant. Bryant was the unquestioned leader of the team that went 8-0 this time around. In the Gold Medal game, Bryant finished with 20 points and six assists and made some of the biggest plays down the stretch. The Redeem Team restored order in the world of basketball and was a pivotal moment of Bryant’s career.

2009 All-Star Game

Who says Kobe didn’t like sharing? In 2009, the Western Conference All-Stars clobbered the East, 149-116. Kobe paced the West with 27 points and was named co-MVP with Shaquille O’Neal. Although the two had a falling out when Shaq left LA, they were on the path of repairing their friendship and this game played a big part in that.

2009 NBA Finals

This was the closest the NBA ever got to seeing a LeBron James/Kobe Bryant NBA Finals. If you asked Kobe Bryant I’m sure he would have preferred a rematch against the Boston Celtics. However, he would not scoff at an opportunity to become a champion for the fourth time.

Against Dwight Howard and the Magic, Bryant was as dominant as ever. He scored 30 points in four of the five games, and the fifth was a 29-pointer. He averaged 32.4 points per game to go along with 7 assists per contest. He finally had his NBA Finals MVP to go along with his fourth title.

2010 Finals

No one may never know, but this could be the crowning achievement of Kobe Bryant’s career. It was his sixth appearance in the NBA Finals and he was going for his fifth title. He had the opponent he wanted as well. It was a rematch against the Boston Celtics and a new chapter of the NBA’s best rivalry. The two teams battled back and forth for a seven-game thriller that will be remembered for decades.

The Lakers found themselves down 3-2 in the series but were heading back to Los Angeles, two games away from a title. Bryant averaged 24.5 in those close out games and propelled the Lakers to a fifth title. An 83-79 defensive struggle capped off a series that was tiring to even watch. The emotion, jubilation, and heartbreak of all involved was sports at its finest. Kobe averaged 28.6 PPG and 8 RPG to achieve back-to-back NBA Finals MVP Awards.

2011 All-Star Game

In his 13th All-Star Game appearance, Bryant had a dazzling display in the exhibition. Taking place in Toronto, Bryant won his fourth MVP award and outdueled his counterpart from the Eastern Conference, LeBron James. Bryant finished with 37 & 14 rebounds while James had a triple-double. It was a night to remember for all involved and of course, Kobe had to lead his team to victory, 148-143.

Mamba Out

“Mamba, Out,” were the last words spoken by Kobe Bryant in his post-game speech to a jovial Staplers Center crowd after they witnessed the legend make history one last time. Bryant had just come off a heroic performance in which he scored 60 points in his final NBA game. You guessed it, that’s another record for the Black Mamba. Down the stretch, Kobe couldn’t miss. He made his last five field-goal attempts and sealed the 60 points at the free-throw line.

The 101-96 comeback win displayed a little bit of everything from Bryant. His will to win, his desire to score at will when his team needed it most and the love he had for the Lakers faithful that had cheered him on for 20 years. Kobe’s entire family was sitting courtside taking in the game but he had the most famous people in the world in awe of what he could do with a basketball. Jay-Z, Kanye West, Chris Rock, Snoop Dogg and of course Jack Nicholson were on their feet the entire fourth quarter.

Dear Basketball

Originally a poem penned on The Players Tribune, an online outlet for professional athletes, Bryant tugged on heartstrings across America when writing about the sport he loved. He proclaimed he gave basketball everything he had. The sport he loved had an influence over him and drove to greatness on a daily basis.

That powerful poem led to animated short film with music from the award-winning John Williams. That animated short film led to an Oscar for Kobe Bryant. As if dominating the hardwood wasn’t enough, he was about to dominate Hollywood as well. Bryant had many other creative projects in the works and attacked them with the same ferocity he would an NBA defender. The second part of his life was about to blossom but was cut short by the unthinkable tragedy.

Birth of GiGi

The last accomplishment on the list is the one that Kobe takes the most pride in. Known as a great father to all four of his daughters, he had a special place in his heart for Gianna Bryant. Known as GiGi, she was born on May 1, 2006, and was the Mambacita to his Black Mamba. Only in eighth grade, she was already a fearless player. She mimicked her father in every way and had her sights set on WNBA stardom.

The women’s professional sports community embraced her and Kobe. They saw the value of what her talent and his interest could do for them for years to come. She was a shooting star in the basketball world, but one that will never be forgotten. The tragedy of Kobe Bryant is made only more heartwrenching by the fact that GiGi was on board the helicopter as well. He was being a dad and heading to a game with his beloved daughter. Their bond was inseparable and the mentor and his apprentice had so much left to give the game of basketball. The only thing that will fade away now is Kobe’s timeless jumper. His legacy and impact will live on forever.

Our hearts go out to the other victims that were lost in the crash and all the families who lost loved ones.

REVIEW: Denzel Curry – 13LOOD 1N + 13LOOD OUT MIXTAPE

January 13, 2020 by Arshia

Seven days ago, Denzel Curry dropped a mix entitled, 13LOOD 1N + 13LOOD OUT MIXX. This 13-minute compilation offers listeners a brief descent into madness with Denzel Curry at the helm with support from his collaborators along the way. The mix spans 8 songs, the perfect length for a short but potent listen. In less than just one week, the mixtape amassed over a million plays solely on YouTube – it’s not even available on traditional streaming services.

The introduction track is a calm instrumental that leads into a killer opener titled, “CHARLIE SHEEN” featuring trap metal artist Ghostemane. Ghostemane has grown so much as an artist over the past few years, seeing these two massively popular hybrid artist work together on this mix was exciting for a lot of these fans of this underground scene, especially because a lot of the fans crossover so much.

Smoothly transitioning into the third track is “EVIL TWIN” which features an equally thrashing beat with a powerful feature from another rap-rock hybrid artist, ZillaKami of City Morgue. “Zeltron and ZillaKami, yeah, we back on again / I’m just chillin’ with my dog, that be my evil twin” quoted from the hook of the song, the two compare each other as their evil twin. The funny part is – if one of them is the evil twin, then who the hell could possibly be the good twin?

Segwaying into the fourth track, “Welcome to The Future” we see a rare feature from Xavier Wulf, another underground-Internet-rap-legend. He wastes no time, ripping right into his signature flow – “B***h, I’m in all black, from the very back…” trading bars with Curry effortlessly. Xavier Wulf has a very unique signature flow, and usually I’m the first person to get tired of an artist if they utilize the same sound too much (à la Rich The Kid) but there’s just something so endearing about a guy who floats between famous and a nobody consistently bodying verses with his own formula and refusing to mimic whatever’s mainstream at the moment.

The following three tracks “FALSE GODS FREESTYLE”, “PXSH6XD SHXT” and “NO PEN NO PAD” are three tracks that have no features but smoothly flow from one song to another. This portion of the mixtape provides listeners a brilliant glimpse into Curry’s mind as he spit a variety of flows that blend all together yet stand apart. It’s hard to determine which song is even which song, it’s so easy to get lost in the wave of sounds quickly hitting your ears – it’s hard to even determine which tracks are following a song structure of verses and choruses, but it doesn’t matter because it’s all so enthralling.

Image result for denzel curry — Denzel Curry

The final track is a high energy banger featuring Ak the Savior from The Underachievers. “Fire in my palm (Yeah), bitch, I’m never calm (Yeah) / Put my hands up, time to make a spirit bomb (Get back!)”. Denzel Curry fans know how much this dude loves Dragonball Z, and as a fellow fan I felt my power level skyrocket just by listening tot his track. This is the type of song you listen to when you’re about to lift the heaviest weights of your life at the gym!

The greatest aspect of this album is how organic and cohesive it all is. From the beats to the features, every aspect of this mix sounds so effortless. I can only imagine how crazy a live performance of this mixtape would be.

The bad news – Denzel Curry isn’t on tour currently; the good news is that Denzel Curry will be performing at both Coachella and Bonnaroo this year; two huge festivals. If you haven’t been to Coachella, this is the year you seriously need to consider going. With massive headliners making appearances this year such as the return of Rage Against the Machine, Calvin Harris, Run the Jewels, Rex Orange County, Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott, Flume, Thom Yorke, 21 Savage, Brockhampton, Frank Ocean and MANY more artists.

Wild Doesn’t Even Begin to Describe this Past Weekend in the NFL

January 7, 2020 by Nate

Well, it was almost a dead giveaway, but Wild Card weekend in the NFL Playoffs was exactly that: WILD. Two of the four games went to overtime and there were two massive upsets, one of which was a potential dynasty crumbling loss by the Patriots. Let’s dive into the madness and review one of the most exciting Wild Card weekends in recent memory.

Houston, We Have a Solution

Deshaun Watson is the answer to all of the Houston Texans‘ problems. Down 16-0 late in the third quarter, Watson decided to take matters into his own hands. A 20-yard touchdown and a two-point conversion cut the Bills’ lead in half and from there Houston looked much more composed. Watson settled in and even gave the Texans a 19-16 lead late in the fourth quarter with a flick of the wrist on a five-yard touchdown to a wide-open Carlos Hyde.

To the common fan, this game was a stinker for nearly three quarters, but the fireworks came once the Texans took the lead. Coaching blunders, player bloopers, and a last-second field goal were all part of the fourth quarter. It seemed neither team wanted to win at one point and quarterback Josh Allen let his nerves show in his first-ever crack at playoff football in the NFL. He caught (yes, caught) a touchdown on the Bills’ first drive, but after that, the team only mustered 12 points.

With both teams producing uninspiring overtime drives, Houston found themselves in a score-to-win position with the clock winding under four minutes in overtime. On 2nd & 6 from the Bills 44, Watson took the snap and looked like he was about to be sacked immediately. He pulled off an escape that would make Houdini proud and found reserve running back Taiwan Jones.

The pass itself didn’t even cross the line of scrimmage, but due to Watson’s escape, he found Jones in space and the crafty back gained 35 yards to set up the game-winning field goal. This is definitely the best play of Watson’s young career and can go on to be a massive play in Texans’ history if they can parlay the 22-19 win into a deep playoff run.

End of an Era…Maybe

The shock of the weekend came during Saturday night when the New England Patriots not only played on Wild Card weekend but lost to the Tennessee Titans. Not only did they lose, but they also failed to score a point in the second half! There were numerous red flags throughout the Patriots’ regular season, but a home playoff game is something the Brady-Belichick collaboration rarely fail to capitalize on.

The Pats drew first blood with a Nick Folk field goal and then a great play call on a five-yard touchdown run by Julian Edelman was the perfect reply to a Titans score. Up 10-7 and nearing halftime, the Patriots had the Titans right where they wanted them. With 1st and Goal at the 1-yard line, the scoreboard might as well have read 17-7. However, the Titans’ defense had other ideas. The Patriots were stuffed on three consecutive runs and settled for a field goal. The goal-line stand went a long way in determining the outcome of this game.

Derrick Henry put on a clinic the following drive where he accounted for all 75 yards on offense during the Titans touchdown drive before half. 53 on the ground and 22 receiving, Henry capped the impressive drive off with a one-yard run up the gut. The Titans were up 14-13 at halftime and Gillette Stadium was stunned.

In the second half, the Titans forced Tom Brady to punt four times and then intercepted his final pass of the season and returned it for a touchdown. The final score was 20-13 and the Titans pulled off the upset. Brady only finished with 209 yards passing and a sour taste in his mouth heading into the offseason. The questions began immediately. Will he retire? Will he play again next year? Could he possibly leave New England as a free agent this offseason? Only a few people truly know the answers to these questions but one thing is clear: for the first time in a while the future in New England is cloudy.

The Saints Go Marching Out

For me personally, the shock of the weekend was Brady and the Patriots losing to Tennessee, but Vegas will tell you it was the Vikings upsetting the Saints. New Orleans came into the game as 7.5 point favorites over the sixth-seeded Minnesota Vikings. They did not play like it. Flat, slow, uncharacteristic, the list of adjectives to describe the Saints’ poor play goes on.

The Vikings took away the biggest advantage for the Saints early and often, the crowd. In the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Vikings took it to the Saints. They outscored the home team 17-7 and found themselves up 20-10 heading to the fourth. Drew Brees mounted a comeback but it never looked like the Saints were comfortable. Brees connected on a touchdown pass to his backup Taysom Hill and Wil Lutz was able to tie the game with a 49-yard field goal as time expired to tie the score at 20. The Saints had played with fire but every fan watching expected them to take hold of this game and win in overtime.

Kirk Cousins had other ideas. The Vikings got the ball first and rendered the new overtime rules useless. If they had to punt or kick a field goal, the Saints would get a rebuttal, but Cousins engineered an impressive drive that stunned the crowd. It took 9 plays and 75 yards and was highlighted by a beautiful Kirk Cousins’ throw to Adam Thielen to set up the game-winning touchdown. Kyle Rudolph’s four-yard touchdown catch will be analyzed for weeks as Saints fans will tell you he committed offensive pass interference. There was no flag thrown on the play, and the Vikings took down the Saints, 26-20.

The Battle of the Birds

Apparently, all it took in the battle between the Seattle Seahawks and the Philadelphia Eagles was who could stay healthier. Carson Wentz came into the game with injured wide receivers and tight ends while Russell Wilson was without the team’s two best options at running back. These two teams were ravaged by injuries throughout the regular season and an injury ended up being the most pivotal play in this contest on Sunday night in Philly. Wentz was escaping the pass rush early in the first quarter and suffered a questionable hit from Seahawks’ defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. Wentz was ushered to the locker room and couldn’t return.

Back up journeyman quarterback Josh McCown took over the Eagles offense but experienced little success. The Eagles mustered three field-goal drives and even had a chance to tie it up late. However, McCown’s lack of mobility led to a field day for the defensive line of the Seattle Seahawks. They tallied 7 sacks and stunted any momentum the Eagles tried to conjure.

The breakout star on Sunday was definitely DK Metcalf. He was Russell Wilson’s safety valve on a number of plays and had the play of the game midway through the third quarter. With the Seahawks leading 10-6, the game was still very tense. Against a backup quarterback, Seattle needed to extend their lead to extinguish hope for the Eagles. Metcalf has slowly been emerging as a star and Russell Wilson’s go-to target, but he solidified that position after a 53-yard touchdown catch. Wilson chucked it up allowing his receiver time to get under the ball and the rest was up to Metcalf. With a laser focus, he reeled in the deep ball and barrel-rolled into the endzone as he was being tackled by a defender.

The highlight play silenced the crowd and extended the lead to 17-6. A third and final field goal for the Eagles was the rest of the scoring and Seattle advanced thanks to 17-9 win.

Take a deep breath because the NFL only gets more intense, exciting and unbelievable as we move closer to Super Bowl Sunday. Enjoy the Divisional Round and come back for a recap next week!

Whether Its in the Studio or On Tour, Post Malone Always Delivers

December 19, 2019 by Nate

An Unsuspecting Star

Post Malone may be one of the least suspecting pop stars of this decade. I still remember when his first single, “White Iverson” had just been released and I instantly fell in love with the hybrid pop-rap sound. His initial stardom was questionable because of the commonality of one-hit wonders in the current internet landscape where everyone and anyone is releasing music. Whether its trash or not doesn’t seem to matter to most of these “artists”. With plenty of winning awards from music outlets like iHeart Radio, Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards and more, his uncanny ability to write catchy hits is undeniable at this point. His more recent single, “Rockstar” featuring 21Savage was another satisfying win for the young artist as the track garnered #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified 8x Platinum in sales (over 8 Million sales).

Reaching New Heights

With all this wind in Posty’s sails, there’s no surprise that the singer has extended his tour (featuring Swae Lee) into 2020. When an artist extends their already huge tour into something even bigger you know they’re doing something right. The demand to see him is even greater than what he and his team predicted! An artist this large has a strong team behind him, so to know they miscalculated the popularity of their event this heavily just shows how much love this artist is getting from fans around the world. It also shows that there’s still a lot of room for this 24-year-old artist to grow his fanbase and music’s popularity even further.

In Demand

Post Malone tickets have turned into quite the commodity over the past few years. Every single or album release garners the artist a larger and larger fanbase – at this point, tickets are skyrocketing in demand and can be expected to continue following this trend.

If you have any interest in seeing Post Malone live, I must seriously recommend you get your tickets sooner than later. The longer you wait on an artist like Post Malone, the more the tickets will increase in value. Check out TicketNetwork.com for Post Malone’s 2020 Tour. We have a great selection of seats and all orders are 100% guaranteed as always.

Patriots Take Down the Redskins and Jay Gruden’s Career on Sunday

October 9, 2019 by Nate

It was only a matter of time before the Patriots reign of supremacy cost an opposing coach his job. In Week 5, the New England Patriots beat the Washington Redskins 33-7 to improve to 5-0.

Following the game, the Redskins fired their head coach, Jay Gruden after the team fell to 0-5. The Redskins were able to score the first 7 points of the game, but after that, the Patriots shut them down.

Tom Brady returned to form after throwing for over 340 yards and three touchdowns as the Patriots were able to outscore the Redskins 21-0 in the second half alone. Granted this win came against the winless Redskins, but a lot of other players were able to gain some confidence during this win.

Dynamic Offense Returns

The biggest positive the Patriots can take from Sunday’s demolition was the return to form for the running attack. Sony Michel stepped up with 91 yards and a touchdown, and as a team, the Patriots finished with 130 yards for the game. With Michel as the lead back, the Patriots are a team no one wants to face in the playoffs. Brady’s experience and offensive versatility with Michel is tough to stop.

As for the passing game, Julian Edelman returned to his Pro Bowl ways with 8 catches for 110 yards and a touchdown. Two unexpected targets came up big for Brady as well. With tight end depth being an issue this season, Matt LaCosse and Ryan Izzo were factors in the passing game. They were left wide open on a few occasions, clearly catching the Redskins off guard. Izzo hauled in two catches for 39 yards and a touchdown, while LaCosse kept a drive early in the game with a 22-yard catch. They might not have Gronk anymore but if a few players can step up the tight end position can still be a weapon for the Pats.

Defensive Dominance Continues

The Patriots have quickly gained the reputation as one of the best defenses in the league this season. Their track record is unmatched at this point in the season as they have only allowed two offensive touchdowns in 20 quarters of football this season. This was the first time they trailed all season after the Redskins struck first on Sunday.

However, after that long touchdown, the Patriots went back to their smothering ways. They compiled five more sacks as well as an interception and a fumble recovery. For the fifth game this season, a McCourty intercepted a pass for New England. This time it was Jason McCourty. D’onta Hightower was all over the field with 8 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

The only impressive stat for the Redskins on the day came from their punter Tress Way. The Patriots forced the Redskins to punt 10 times, and surprisingly Way’s leg did not fall off. He recorded 500 yards in punts for an impressive 50-yard average. His 500 yards were 47th most in NFL history for a single game. Not too shabby for a league that has over 16,000 games played

Next Up

The New England Patriots are the last undefeated team in the AFC. They will look to remain perfect against the injury-riddled New York Giants. Daniel Jones has looked impressive in his first three NFL starts, but quarterbacks under the age of 25 are 0-27 at Gillette Stadium during Bill Belichick’s tenure as head coach. Jones will not have many of his top weapons making this an easy victory on paper for the Patriots on Thursday night.