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Kemba Walker Following in Maya Moore’s Draft Footsteps
April 11th, 2011
There have rarely been times in college sports history when both the men’s and the women’s basketball programs of a school have had players ranked number one in the country.
Maya Moore is the more undisputed number one, while many would argue that Kemba Walker’s performance in the Big East Tournament ...
Kendrick Perkins Trade: How it Affects the Emotionally Unstable Boston Celtics
April 11th, 2011
The Boston Celtics had it all.
The experience to outplay the youth surrounding them in the Eastern Conference, the strength to barrel through their defenders and the size to intimidate all challengers that stepped foot onto the court.
With Kendrick Perkins spending all of his time with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook ...
Kyrie Irving’s Dream Takes Forefront in Decision to Enter the NBA Draft
April 8th, 2011
Most people saw this coming, but others, myself included, felt like there was going to be something pulling at Kyrie Irving to return to Duke for at least another year and play for a NCAA men’s basketball championship.
Therefore, it comes as not much of a surprise that he has declared ...
Los Angeles Clippers: Blake Griffin’s Entrance and Influence
April 5th, 2011
No need to fix what isn't broken. However, when talking about the Los Angeles Clippers there are lots of pieces scattered around the court waiting to be mended.
Blake Griffin's arrival could not have come at a better time or with a better franchise. The pace of the National Basketball Association ...
Carmelo Anthony and New York Knicks Left Speechless
March 22nd, 2011
Before Carmelo Anthony was officially a New York Knick, all anybody could talk about was who the Knicks would sacrifice in order to get Anthony at all.
They originally did not want to dissemble the cast they had already manufactured at Madison Square Garden just to add another offensive threat to ...
2011-2012 NBA Season: 10 Ridiculous Sights for Next Season
March 18th, 2011
Cleveland could win the NBA Finals this year. Kobe Bryant could retire. LeBron James will be kicked out of South Beach for hogging the ball. As far fetched as this ideas may be, how interesting would it be to see them happen?We, as fans, have dedicated ourselves to watching and ...
NBA’s Top 10 Things We Do Not Want More of in 2011 Season
March 17th, 2011
Over and over and over again. A lot of players saying the same things, a lot of coaches making the exact same mistakes. It is just like a broken accordion playing at the highest volume.No one wants to hear or see it, but it just stays in the room playing the ...
Kendrick Perkins Extension May Be Too Early for Oklahoma City Thunder
March 1st, 2011
The only thing more surprising with the Boston Celtics releasing their big man, Kendrick Perkins, would be the Thunder signing him to an extension before he has even proven himself in Scoot Brooks' rotation. But the NBA has turned into the league of mind-altering moves, so it should have been ...
Al Horford Trumps Joe Johnson As Atlanta Hawks Most Valuable Player
February 10th, 2011
The name that you automatically associate with the Atlanta Hawks basketball team is Joe Johnson. And who could blame you?
He has been an integral part of their success since the 2005 season and worth every penny the organization has provided him with. But, there is another name on the roster ...
LeBron James: Cleveland Cavaliers Making Case That There Is No Life After LeBron
February 5th, 2011
With 23 straight losses, the Cleveland Cavaliers have now tied the record for the longest losing-streak in a single season, and this is probably a record that they have been longing to let stand alone.
Against the Memphis Grizzlies on Feb. 4, where Cleveland seemed to have a chance at a ...