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Tim van Straten

Sports Editor

About

Tim van Straten joined Sports7 in 2021 from the world of sports radio, where he served as the program director of his local ESPN affiliate and co-hosted the afternoon drive show. Before stepping behind the microphone, he earned a B.S. in Sports Communication from Bradley University and interned for NBC Sports during the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Tim covers the NBA for Sports7; he loved hitting the hardwood himself, but realized that his playing window has since closed. He also appreciates how sports never take a day off, and, even during the offseason, interesting stories can appear out of nowhere. While his friends and family might not always appreciate it, Tim is an avid Twitter user.

Articles by Tim van Straten (51)

Kobe Bryant Said 5 Words to Iman Shumpert Before Dismantling Him in the 4th Quarter

Kobe Bryant quickly got into Iman Shumpert's head with simple yet effective trash talk.

Tim van Straten 21 Mar 2022
Charles Barkley Doesn't Believe He and Michael Jordan Will Ever Be Friends Again: ‘We're Both Stubborn'

The friendship between Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley won't ever be salvaged, according to Sir Chuck.

Tim van Straten 17 Mar 2022
The New York Knicks Cost Themselves Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Thanks to a $2.4 Million Blunder

The New York Knicks passed on a trade for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for a highly-regrettable reason.

Tim van Straten 14 Mar 2022
Kobe Bryant Is Not a Top-5 Laker, According to Jason Williams

Kobe Bryant is far down the list of greatest Los Angeles Lakers players, according to former NBA player Jason Williams.

Tim van Straten 11 Mar 2022
Red Auerbach's Nefarious Attempts at Gamesmanship Infuriated the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers likely weren't the only team on the receiving end of Red Auerbach's attempts to tilt the game in the Boston Celtics' favor.

Tim van Straten 10 Mar 2022
Jerry West Sunk to an Unthinkable Low to Rid the Lakers of Norm Nixon

During his early years as general manager, Jerry West went through desperate measures to get Norm Nixon off the Los Angeles Lakers.

Tim van Straten 04 Mar 2022
Magic Johnson Publicly Called for the Lakers to Trade Him Unless They Met His 1 Demand

The Los Angeles Lakers would've lost Magic Johnson early in his career if they chose to side with their current coach instead.

Tim van Straten 26 Feb 2022
Pat Riley's 1st Day as Lakers Head Coach Was the Definition of Awkward

The Los Angeles Lakers botched Pat Riley's first day on the job and placed their new head coach in an uncomfortable spot.

Tim van Straten 21 Feb 2022
NBA All-Star Game: Has Any Player Been Selected in Every 1 of Their Seasons?

Believe it or not, there are multiple players who earned an All-Star nomination in every year of their NBA career.

Tim van Straten 20 Feb 2022
Kobe Bryant Was Once Accused by Phil Jackson of Sabotaging His Own High School Games

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had to deal with a wild accusation from his coach Phil Jackson.

Tim van Straten 30 Jan 2022