Archive for the ‘NBA’ category
Let Him Be: Why Hasheem Thabeet Should Stay in the D-League
March 9th, 2010
Hasheem Thabeet is back with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Remember all of that talk about letting the second overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft work on his game and get experience?
Well, it lasted all of six games with the Dakota Wizards.
Thabeet averaged a double-double with 13.8 points and 11.2 rebounds along ...
Bench Blues: Reserves Are The Real Reason Pistons Are Struggling
March 9th, 2010
On Sunday night the Detroit Pistons ended another long losing streak, unleashing an offense that has been stagnant at best this season.
While the win was a bit of good news for the Pistons, it highlighted what has been a season-long problem for the team.
The Pistons only go as far as ...
The Ultimate Kevin Durant YouTube Highlight Reel
March 9th, 2010
Not many players reach the elite status in their first three years in the league. In fact, nobody in the league has reached elite status that quick.
Sure, you can say LeBron James. But who else? Kobe didn't become a premier player until around year five. ...
By the Numbers: All-Time NBA Players by Jersey, No. 0-34
March 9th, 2010
LeBron James made headlines lately when news broke that he'd officially be switching his jersey number from No. 23 to No. 6 next year, in honor of Michael Jordan.
James' jersey switch has caused some controversy, as NBA fans wondered why he'd switch from the uniform number of one great player ...
After Further Review: A Re-Do of the 2009 NBA Draft
March 9th, 2010
The 2009 NBA Draft was held on June 25, 2009 in the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden New York City, New York. The 2009 NBA Draft do-over was held on March 6th, 2010 in the Salviati man-cave in Foothill Ranch, California. The rules of the draft do-over ...
As Allen Iverson Searches for Answers, Does He Deserve Our Sympathy?
March 9th, 2010
Allen Iverson is a broken man.
His four-year old daughter Messiah is suffering from an undisclosed, but believed to be serious, illness.
Tawanna Iverson, his wife of eight and a half years, recently filed for divorce and requested custody of their five children.
Tawanna is Allen’s childhood sweetheart, and the woman he spoke ...
The NBA’s Unlucky Seven: A Few Players Who We Wish Would Retire
March 9th, 2010
Sometimes, they just hang on too long.
In other cases, they never had much going on in the first place.
Regardless, it’s no surprise that an NBA player would try to extend his career for as long as possible. The competition, the travel, the camaraderie, the perks, the pay…it’s a life well-lived, ...
Blowing up the NBA and Re-Drafting: Who Would Go Where and Why (Round 1)
March 9th, 2010
The NBA has been facing some financial struggles as of late. These money trouble has the league facing a potential work stoppage in 2011.
Let's say the NBA wanted a new look, a complete overhaul in an attempt to attract some attention and give hurting markets a fresh start. In an ...
Tyreke Evans vs. Stephen Curry: Rookie of the Year Tale of the Tape
March 9th, 2010
The Rookie of the Year race has had its up and downs for both of these Californians. Tyreke Evans and Stephen Curry had a tough start in the league, but once they got hot, many teams have had a tough time stopping them.
In order to determine who I think ...
NBA’s Top 10 Point Guards in the Game Today
March 9th, 2010
Dwayne Wade is arguably one of the best players in the NBA today. Its hard to peg down what position he plays, as he can play a little point guard and a little two guard. At this point I think it is safe to say he is a two guard, ...