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What Could Have Been: If Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki Were Still Teammates
November 19th, 2009
Watching Steve Nash direct the Suns offense is a thing of beauty.
The way he maneuvers between defenders reminds me of a skilled touring car driver swerving in and out of traffic, interchangeably switching his dribble from left to right so as to keep the defense unsure of his next move.
His ...
Antawn Jamison’s Return Makes Wizards Contenders
November 18th, 2009
Antawn Jamison made his season debut tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Wizards looked like a rejuvenated team with him in the lineup.
Many preseason prognostications had the Wizards finishing as high as fourth in the Eastern Conference and as a definite playoff team. Through nine and a half games, ...
The New Jersey Nets: Are They Really This Bad?
November 18th, 2009
The New Jersey Nets started the season in lowly fashion, losing their first 11 games by an average of 10 points.
But just how bad is their start?
The team launched a marketing campaign called “10 is Enough” after their 10th loss, giving each of its season ticket holders two additional tickets. ...
The Golden State Warriors: Step-By-Step Instructions To Becoming Champions
November 17th, 2009
The Golden State Warriors are in a state of turmoil and dysfunction, and there doesn’t appear to be any hope on the horizon. This team is in full-scale chaos mode, on a level I have never seen in the NBA.
The disgruntled Stephen Jackson was just shipped out of town in ...
Under 25: The Best Current International NBA Players
November 17th, 2009
With every NBA Draft comes the inevitable search for the next big international superstar with skills that will translate to the NBA. This thirst for potential has blessed us with the likes of Tony Parker, Pau Gasol, and Dirk Nowitzki, but it has also left us scratching our heads ...
Toronto Raptors-Denver Nuggets: Game Preview
November 16th, 2009
The Denver Nuggets (7-3) take on the Toronto Raptors (5-5) Tuesday night at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
The Nuggets are fresh off of an impressive 25-point annihilation over the world champion Lakers on Friday night and look to continue their dominance against the Raptors.
The Raptors are still trying to stomach ...
NBA Draft Class of 2009: How Good Has It Been?
November 16th, 2009
The 2003 NBA draft class is widely considered to be one of the most talented group of players ever to enter the league at one time.
Players like Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, and Dwyane Wade are all proven superstars and have become the face of the modern NBA era.
Chris ...
Houston Rockets’ Carl Landry: Dark Horse For Sixth Man Of The Year
November 15th, 2009
The Sixth Man of the Year Award has always intrigued me. On its surface, it seems like an award given to the player most willing to sacrifice his own personal accolades for the betterment of his team.
A counter-intuitive notion in a world driven by statistics and personal achievement. ...
Tracy McGrady: Exploring the Legacy of A Fallen Star
November 13th, 2009
There was a time when Tracy McGrady was one of the most relevant players on the face of the planet. He was a bona fide star in the early part of this decade, during a period when the NBA was desperately seeking an identity.
Critics were claiming that the demise of ...
Los Angeles Lakers-Denver Nuggets: Game Preview
November 13th, 2009
The Denver Nuggets (6-3) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (7-1) tonight at the Pepsi Center in Denver in a rematch of last year’s Western Conference Finals.
The Nuggets are coming off of a difficult loss to a physical Milwaukee Bucks team, and look to rebound against the World Champion Lakers. ...