Steve Buckley

Steve Buckley is a senior writer at The Athletic, specializing in sports coverage. He previously worked as a sports columnist for the Boston Herald and contributed to ESPN2. His work has focused on the Boston Celtics and he has developed a unique perspective on their performance based on his extensive experience covering them. In addition to his journalistic career, Buckley is known for his columnist position at the National Sports Daily.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/steve-buckley/

94%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • Steve Buckley seems to have a slight preference for the Celtics in his reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • Steve Buckley has a potential conflict of interest as he was previously a sports columnist for the Boston Herald and now works for The Athletic, which may influence his coverage of local teams.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In one article, it is mentioned that Nembhard scored 32 points before Holiday's steal (Buckley, 2024). In another article, it is stated that Andrew Nembhard scored 32 points for the Pacers before Holiday's steal and 'The Celtics had been struggling with missed or clanking 3-point attempts during the game.' (Buckley, 2024). These two accounts contradict each other.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • Steve Buckley uses deceptive practices by implying that the Celtics' success is due to their 'eyes-on-the-prize work ethic' and their ability to adapt to any type of game. He also suggests that the Pacers were conveniently rolled over for the Celtics in this series.

Recent Articles

Boston Celtics Reach NBA Finals with Determination and Depth, Sweep Pacers 4-0

Boston Celtics Reach NBA Finals with Determination and Depth, Sweep Pacers 4-0

Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Boston Celtics advance to NBA Finals with a 4-0 sweep over Indiana Pacers, led by Jaylen Brown's game-high 29 points and Derrick White's clutch three-pointer. Despite Tyrese Haliburton's injury, the Pacers fought hard but couldn't match Celtics' determination and depth.
Celtics Steal Game 3 and Pacers Seek Vengeance: Pivotal Moments in the Eastern Conference Finals

Celtics Steal Game 3 and Pacers Seek Vengeance: Pivotal Moments in the Eastern Conference Finals

Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 In the Eastern Conference Finals, Jrue Holiday's game-stealing interception denied the Pacers a win in Game 3, while Coach Carlisle vowed revenge. Holiday's defensive play left many questioning a missed timeout call, and Carlisle's determination sets up an intense Game 4.
Jrue Holiday's Game-Sealing Theft Secures Celtics' 3-0 Lead in Eastern Conference Finals

Jrue Holiday's Game-Sealing Theft Secures Celtics' 3-0 Lead in Eastern Conference Finals

Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024 Jrue Holiday's game-sealing steal secures Boston Celtics' 3-0 lead in Eastern Conference finals against Indiana Pacers, despite early defensive struggles and bench woes. Key performances from Jayson Tatum (36 points), Jaylen Brown (24 points), and Al Horford (23 points, 7 three-pointers) propel Celtics towards NBA Finals.