Kobe Bryant sparked a huge debate a few weeks ago when he said that the 2012 Men's Olympic Basketball team could beat the 1992 "Dream Team". Michael Jordan laughed, "Dream Team" said the 'Dream Team' would win by 25, and Charles Barkley called people "knuckleheads". … [Read more...] about ’12 Olympic team would beat ’92 ‘Dream Team’
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Bulls grab Kentucky’s Marquis Teague: building point guard depth
Derrick Rose. Tyreke Evans. John Wall. Brandon Knight. The lineage of John Calipari-coached point guards is beyond impressive. That tradition continues with McDonald's All-American and one-and-done Marquis Teague from Kentucky. Teague is one of six players from Lexington who were drafted this year. He was joined by fellow Wildcats Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist … [Read more...] about Bulls grab Kentucky’s Marquis Teague: building point guard depth
NBA draft scenarios for Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are staring the end of the Larry Bird era in the eyes right now. The 2011-12 NBA Executive of the Year announced his decision to step down as team president Thursday, but he's not quite done yet. Bird will conduct the Pacers' draft alongside Donnie Walsh, who returns to Indiana as president, and newly promoted GM Kevin Pritchard. The trio could go … [Read more...] about NBA draft scenarios for Indiana Pacers
Kentucky’s Anthony Davis ready to join New Orleans Hornets
A couple years ago, Anthony Davis was a lightly recruited guard at Charter Perspectives High School in Chicago, Ill. Then he grew over half a foot, and became a big man prospect with guard skills. The rare combination of attributes led to his shooting up the recruiting rankings. He became a McDonald's All-American, won all the national college basketball individual awards, and … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Anthony Davis ready to join New Orleans Hornets
NBA Combine in Chicago: Anthony Davis unites local and national interest
With the NBA Draft Combine rolling through Chicago this week, you probably saw a ton of very tall young men strolling down Michigan Avenue. Or at least more near-seven-footers than usual; especially on the Magnificent Mile, where the draft combine's media activities were held. No doubt the star of this year's session is Anthony Davis, the Chicago product who dominated for … [Read more...] about NBA Combine in Chicago: Anthony Davis unites local and national interest
2012 NBA Lottery Mock Draft 5/16
This is my first mock draft, post-NCAA tournament. Keep in mind that none of this official and the lottery draft order has not been determined yet. All of these opinions are my own, but feel free to leave a comment if you agree or disagree. Let me know what you think. Thanks! … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Lottery Mock Draft 5/16
The Michael Kidd-Gilchrist profile
I am back with my "Player Comparisons". After taking a few weeks off, I thought it would be smart for me to start doing this because I know a lot of people are looking forward to the June draft. Today I am focusing on Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Take a look at his profile! … [Read more...] about The Michael Kidd-Gilchrist profile
NBA Draft: Where Do The Charlotte Bobcats Go From Here?
The Charlotte Bobcats could not have had a worse season. Actually, if winning 7 of 66 games isn’t embarrassing enough, it would be even more embarrassing if the Bobcats didn’t end up getting the #1 pick in the June draft. This team has a lot of improving to do and it starts with cleaning house. … [Read more...] about NBA Draft: Where Do The Charlotte Bobcats Go From Here?