This time, a year ago, the Linsanity era was in full effect. Jeremy Lin captured the world by storm, becoming the most electrifying player on the planet for a short period of time, rejuvenating a basketball franchise struggling for basketball relevancy. Things were looking [...]
Does this sound like a Hall of Fame Worthy resume for an NBA player? The only player in North Carolina basketball history who was offered a scholarship on the spot by Bill Guthridge. McDonald’s All-American. He’s scored over 20,000 points. 8-Time [...]
I’ll be honest, I had to laugh at this headline myself. Milwaukee Bucks’ Brandon Jennings an All-Star candidate? Let me explain before you dismiss this notion…. I have (not really) personal stock in Jennings’ basketball career. Jennings was supposed to go to [...]
“Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real.“ – Thomas Merton Before I start, this isn’t going to be a diatribe about the life and career of Allen Iverson. I am not going to recite his NBA career statistics, [...]
With the season ending injury to Boston Celtics’ all-star point guard Rajon Rondo, the Celtics are looking to make moves to either make another run to the playoffs, or blow up the nucleus that won them the 2008 NBA Championship. Without [...]
“Moral victories are for minor league coaches” – Jay-Z 15-20, 26th in points allowed per game, 5-12 on the road and injuries galore. After 35 games, it seems that we have never gotten a complete look at a franchise once known [...]
“We have to play like we like each other. Even if we don’t want to be friends off the court, when we step in bwtween the lines we have to respect each other.” – Anonymous Big Man. No longer can [...]
“You just saw an old damn team, I don’t know how else to put it to you.” – Kobe Bryant There is a popular saying about how the Los Angeles Lakers manage to contend for a title every year. “The Lakers don’t [...]
For the first time in years, the long-time underacheiving Los Angeles Clippers are arguably the best team in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers are perhaps the most disappointing team in the NBA. Once a one-sided rivalry, the Clippers are finally [...]
He’s faster than a speeding bulldozer. He’s stronger than a 4Loko on a wedding night. He possesses 20/40 vision. He is (dun dun dun…..) SUPERMAN. Well, not yet. Let’s be frank; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard’s career is at [...]
Rejoice! Celebrate! For with the addition of Steve Nash, the Los Angeles Lakers actually look competitive and are playing inspired basketball! Sound the trumpets! Ring the bells! Shine bright like a diamond! The Lakers were able to score an impressive [...]
