Gilbert McGregor

Gilbert McGregor Gilbert McGregor first joined The Sporting News in 2018 as a content producer for Global editions of NBA.com. Before covering the game, McGregor played basketball collegiately at Wake Forest, graduating with a Communication degree in 2016. McGregor began covering the NBA during the 2017-18 season and has been on hand for a number of league events. MORE FROM GILBERT MCGREGOR

Biography:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/author/gilbert-mcgregor

88%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The article mentions the fact that freshmen were ineligible to participate in varsity athletics during Pete Maravich's time at LSU. This is important because it means that his stats accumulated on a junior varsity level do not count towards all-time records, which could be seen as biased.
  • The author compares Julius Erving, a player from an era without dunking restrictions, with Pete Maravich in order to make comparisons that are not relevant or accurate.
  • The author uses extreme language such as ‘whopping’ to describe Pete Maravich’s scoring record which could be seen as biased.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Between 1967 and 1976, dunking was outlawed in high school and college basketball. This limited Maravich's athleticism as he is known for his shooting ability but not getting to the rim much.
  • Maravich was ineligible to play varsity basketball during the first year of his college career because freshmen were not allowed to participate until the 1972-73 academic school year.
  • The article states that freshmen were ineligible to participate in varsity athletics until the 1972-73 academic school year. However, this is not entirely accurate as there were exceptions made for certain sports and some schools allowed freshman participation earlier than others.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article does not mention that the NBA In-Season Tournament is an unofficial competition and does not count towards the regular season standings.

Recent Articles

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Caitlin Clark Makes History: First Female Athlete with Wilson Sporting Goods Collection Since Michael Jordan

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 Caitlin Clark, the first pick in the 2024 WNBA draft and a rookie for the Indiana Fever, has made history by signing a multiyear partnership with Wilson Sporting Goods Co. She is now the first female athlete to have her own collection with Wilson since Michael Jordan's collection in the 1980s. Clark will provide feedback on basketball products and release new collections, including a limited edition of gold-colored basketballs featuring her signature. Known for celebrating iconic moments and trailblazers, Wilson continues this tradition by partnering with Clark.
Nikola Jokic's Impressive Triple-Double Average Earns Him a Record-Tying 3rd NBA MVP Award

Nikola Jokic's Impressive Triple-Double Average Earns Him a Record-Tying 3rd NBA MVP Award

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Nikola Jokic clinched his third NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) title in four seasons, receiving 79 out of 99 first-place votes. With an average of 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 9 assists per game during the regular season, Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a record of 57-25 and the third seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
Breaking the Record: Caitlin Clark Surpasses Pete Maravich's College Basketball Scoring Mark

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Broke On: Sunday, 03 March 2024 Pete Maravich, a college basketball legend from LSU, averaged 44.2 points per game and scored a record-breaking total of 3,667 points in just 83 games played. Despite facing challenges such as limited playing time due to freshman ineligibility rules and the SEC not holding postseason tournaments, Maravich's legacy continues to inspire athletes today.

NBA In-Season Tournament Semifinals: Pacers Lead Bucks at Halftime

Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023 The NBA In-Season Tournament is currently in progress, with the semifinals featuring a face-off between the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks Both the Pacers and the Bucks have been performing impressively in the tournament, remaining unbeaten so far In the current semifinal game, the Pacers are leading the Bucks 63-51 at halftime

NBA In-Season Tournament Nears Conclusion with Bucks and Lakers Advancing to Semifinals

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 The NBA In-Season Tournament is currently in its final stages, with the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers advancing to the semifinals. The tournament has been well received by both players and fans, generating increased interest and excitement. The tournament offers a cash prize for the players and coaches, with $100,000 guaranteed for each participant and a potential payout of $500,000 for the winners.