Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant was named as the 2013-14 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, the league announced today in a press release. Durant received 119 first-place votes, with Miami's LeBron James landing the other six. The half dozen voters who had LeBron as first on their ballot each had Durant second. LeBron was second on 118 ballots, with Clippers forward … [Read more...] about Durant named NBA MVP
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2012-2013 NBA Rookie of the Year prediction
Is this really fair? I think we all know who will be Rookie of the Year once the season is over. Anthony Davis is the consensus choice for ROY and here is why. … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 NBA Rookie of the Year prediction
2012-2013 NBA Preview – 10 Questions
It’s almost that time of year again. Wait, is it? But football hasn’t even started its regular season yet? In less than three months, the NBA will be tipping-off the 2012-2013 season when the Boston Celtics travel to Miami to take on LeBron James and the Heat. With all that said, let’s take a look at 10 questions surrounding next season. … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 NBA Preview – 10 Questions
Paying a Price for Trading a Superstar
There is no denying that Dwight Howard is a superstar and superstars only come around every so often. Teams are rarely willing to trade their superstar unless it's for another superstar or a group of solid players and draft picks. That being said, I have no words for what took place last night. … [Read more...] about Paying a Price for Trading a Superstar
’12 Olympic team would beat ’92 ‘Dream Team’
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’
Los Angeles Clippers look to take next step this off-season
I’d say, “they’re back” but let’s be honest; the Los Angeles Clippers were never truly here to begin with. For just the fifth time since the franchise made the move across country to the west coast, the Clips made the post-season, even advancing to the semifinals. The arrival of Chris Paul played a major role in the team stepping out of the shadow of the Lakers. However, … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Clippers look to take next step this off-season
Top 25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA: 20-16
This is the second installment of “25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA“. Here are players 20-16. Take a look and feel free to leave a comment! … [Read more...] about Top 25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA: 20-16
NBA Playoffs: Bad Officiating, Stars Getting “Treatment”
I have had it with NBA officials in the playoffs. The league is softening up to protect stars and I don't like it one bit. It's hard to watch a game when there are nearly 50 fouls called per game. The playoffs are about letting defensive players get away with more, not about giving the stars more "star treatment". I understand that the NBA is a star-driven league. It's easier … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Bad Officiating, Stars Getting “Treatment”