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Beyond the Arc by Ben Fiore   Zion Williamson is one of the most polarizing young athletes in the history of sports.  The hype around this kid since he was in MIDDLE SCHOOL swept the country off our feet.  He is easily one of the most talked about high school stars in the same talksContinueContinue reading “What’s Next for Zion?”

Opening Day for the MLB is finally upon us!  In spirit of the first pitch, I wanted to share a little bit about the guys who bring you the greatest sports coverage on the planet.  I have built a baseball line up made for success with each one of us in our position and whatContinueContinue reading “TFTB’s Benchers 2019 MLB Opening Day Line Up and Their Walk-Up Songs”

Beyond the Arc by Ben Fiore   Before the 2018-2019 NBA season started, ESPN predicted the Los Angeles Clippers to win a total of 33 games.  Last night, they just clinched a playoff spot.  They are currently (45-30), and holding strong at the 5th spot in the west.  I owe this success to the superbContinueContinue reading “Doc Rivers STILL has it”

Beyond the Arc by Ben Fiore   Last week, the Los Angeles Lakers were officially eliminated from playoff contention for the 6th straight year.  Lakers fans as a whole are fed up, and Kobe fans are saying “I told you so”.  The Lakers are historically one of if not the greatest franchises in basketball, butContinueContinue reading “Why the Lakers’ 2019 Season Is NOT Luke Walton’s Fault”

Beyond the Arc by Ben Fiore   There are quite a few former athletes in our league that have become coaches, and some of them quality coaches at that.  Doc Rivers, Scott Brooks, others and guys like Steve Kerr, who have won championships at both levels.  Coaching legend and current coaching icon Gregg Popovich saidContinueContinue reading “Top 5 Current NBA Players That Could Become Coaches”

Beyond the Arc by Ben Fiore   Forget Christmas, THIS is the most wonderful time of the year!  Bracket season is upon us baby!  We just had selection Sunday, and man do we have a packed bracket this year.  68 teams ready to battle for the crown of college basketball.  If that isn’t equal opportunity,ContinueContinue reading “Benny Buckets’ March Madness Preview”

WHAT… IS… HAPPENING?! Madness is ensuing in the NFL.  Free agency has been an apocalyptic whirlwind of chaos.  Dozens of surprise signings, opt-outs, trades and releases.  My mental capacity can’t handle covering every single move, so I’m gonna go over the ironically comical mind blowing moves that have occurred this week… AB to the Raiders: ContinueContinue reading “What the Hell Is Happening In the NFL???”

Beyond the Arc by Ben Fiore   Throughout the history of the NBA, we have seen dozens of guys who just didn’t pan out in the pros that had seemingly endless potential in high school and college.  These are guys who got our hopes up, and dragged us right back down to reality, showing usContinueContinue reading “Benny Buckets’ Top 5 Biggest Busts in NBA History”

Beyond the Arc by Ben Fiore   Above is a map of the 27 G-League teams that exist today.  The Portland Trailblazers, Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans are the only teams that do not have a developmental program.  Which is what the D in “D-League” stood for before Gatorade bought the rights to theContinueContinue reading “G-Leaguers on the Rise: a Summary of This Underrated Association, and the Players Who Will Blossom From It”

Beyond the Arc by Ben Fiore It’s no secret that NBA is absolutely packed with talent, and young talent at that.  I feel that this league has a very bright future with all the potential I see in these young balla shot callas know what I mean son?  ESPN recently made a list of theirContinueContinue reading “Benny Buckets’ Top 10 NBA Players Under 25”