Chris Paul Is Unsung Hero for USA Basketball as They Take Home Gold

LONDON — U.S. Men’s Basketball was victorious on Sunday as Team USA defeated Spain 107-100 in a hard fought battle proving much tougher than originally expected. With all of the unnecessary comparisons early on to “The Dream Team” referring to the 1992 squad, the 2012 team can breathe a sigh of relief as losing to Spain [...]

The Los Angeles Clippers: Their Biggest Blunders Part 3

LOS ANGELES — In the final installment we will continue to examine some of the worst blunders ever in Los Angeles Clippers history.  The Los Angeles Clippers have had a special talent over the years for completely wasting their lottery picks. The 1996 NBA Draft was quite the miss for the Los Angeles Clippers. They [...]

Most Overrated: The NBA Top 5

In this article Lefty will examine the top 5 overrated players in the NBA: Lets get started! 5. Joe Johnson: The Atlanta Hawks sure did sign him to a ridiculous contract and while this wasn’t his fault, Joe Johnson didn’t deserve Kevin Durant or Lebron James money. Johnson shouldn’t even be an all star in [...]

Team USA: Kevin Love Is The Key To A USA Men’s Basketball Gold Medal

For a short time the USA Men’s Basketball team chances of a gold medal decreased by a significant margin, and no I am not talking about the fact that Tunisia was within thirteen points at one point. Regardless of how close Tunisia was, they could of had the lead, they were not going to take this game from the USA men. USA knew [...]

NBA Players Due To Come Into Their Prime This Season

The 2011-2012 NBA season witnessed players like Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love and many other 2007 and 2008 draft class members enter the beginning of the prime period of their careers. However, for many players, this past season was also plagued with injuries. Stalling a number of players from entering the brightest point of their career. In the upcoming season, [...]

Part II: Milwaukee Bucks games to highlight in 2012-’13

As advertised, I am back for Part II of Milwaukee Bucks games you should circle, highlight, check off, whatever it is you do to remind yourself of games to make time for and be excited about for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2012-’13. By my account, there are 16 that stand out. Part I covered the first [...]

David Stern’s U-23 Olympics Idea Should Not Go Through

Even if David Stern does not have the players on his side, he at least has the support of Dallas Maverick’s owner Mark Cuban. Cuban and Stern have both floated the idea that the basketball event of the Olympics, like soccer, should be made up of only players under the age of 23, with perhaps [...]

Jeremy Lin: Worth $30 Million

NEW YORK – Jeremy Lin belongs to a special list of NBA players. Membership includes Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose. If you belong on this list, then the amount that you turn over the ball, your three point percentage and other basketball stats are not the only major factors in contract negotiations. Endorsements, jersey sales and [...]

Blake Griffin To Miss 2012 Olympics; Has Meniscus Tear In Left Knee

  Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin told officials he was experiencing discomfort in his knee during a scrimmage for Team USA. He didn’t show any signs of a serious injury on Wednesday, but a source said his knee “swelled up” after the scrimmage. Turns out it is much worse than just some swelling, as he has been diagnosed with [...]

Why Blake Griffin’s Injury Doesn’t Reflect On The Need For The Dream Team

Today, USA Basketball announced that the Los Angeles Clippers Blake Griffin was injured during scrimmage on Wednesday and has returned to Los Angeles for medical evaluation. The New Orleans Hornets rookie Anthony Davis will suit up to fill the now vacant roster spot until the LA Clippers issue a press release on Griffin’s status. Griffin joins Dwight [...]

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