Michael Jordan built a ginormous estate with a full indoor basketball court on Windy Hill lane located just north of the Windy City. In the more nouveau riche than old money North Shore suburb of Highland Park is where you'll find a domicile listed for sale by real estate company Baird & Warner for the sum of $29 million. It's a mansion with an eye-popping 32,683 square … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan’s $29 million home still up for sale
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Miami Heat panicking? Cancel practice, media session, Wade vs. Spoelstra (video)
Last night the Indiana Pacers treated the Miami Heat like Wall Street/the U.S. Government treats anyone who opposes Goldman Sachs- total obliteration. Indiana put on the whooping stick as the Heat trailed by as many as 21. Today, the fallout continues, as the Heat cancelled their media session and practice. It's circling the wagons time, as the presumptive favorite to win … [Read more...] about Miami Heat panicking? Cancel practice, media session, Wade vs. Spoelstra (video)
Detroit Pistons in a bit of a holding pattern this off-season
The one time Eastern Conference power Detroit Pistons missed out on the post-season for a third straight season. Coincidentally enough, that streak started when general manager Joe Dumars wasted his abundant cap space by overpaying Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva to long-term deals. The franchise is still in recovery mode from those signings and doesn’t figure to make any … [Read more...] about Detroit Pistons in a bit of a holding pattern this off-season
Indiana Pacers proving they’re elite, take 2-1 series lead over Miami Heat
They say small-market NBA teams who can't attract superstars have to build slowly and economically. Knowing that makes Indiana Pacers President Larry Bird's being named 2011-12 NBA Executive of the Year that much sweeter -- in many ways, it's representative of the job he's done over a span of four years leading up to what his team did Thursday at Bankers Life … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers proving they’re elite, take 2-1 series lead over Miami Heat
Top 25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA: 5-1
It's going to make me cry but this is the last installment of "Top 25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA. It has been a fun four day ride but, like all good things, it must come to an end. Today I unveil players 5-1. Here we go! (Tear, tear) 5. Chris Paul - Is there anything Paul can't do? He is a magician with the ball, a fierce competitor, strong as hell, and … [Read more...] about Top 25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA: 5-1
2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (5/18/12)
The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class. Team needs HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the end of the season NBA standings. Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report and the team name for a list of off-season needs. (By the … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (5/18/12)
12 NBA Players I Want on My Team
It's nice to have superstars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade and Derrick Rose on your team. But you can't have a team of 12 superstars. It's not possible, at all. You need tough guys on your team, guy that will help motivate their teammates to take their game to another level or guys that will play limited minutes and give unlimited effort. Here are 12 players that … [Read more...] about 12 NBA Players I Want on My Team
Top 25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA: 10-6
Today, I am doing players 10-6. There might be some surprising names in today's list, but you shouldn't be that surprised. These are guys are the best for a reason. Here we go! … [Read more...] about Top 25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA: 10-6
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
Second half of Game 2 could change outlook of series for Indiana Pacers
It was another third quarter. Just one that meant so much more -- monumentally more. The Indiana Pacers, who have built quite a reputation for themselves as a third-quarter team during the 2011-12 season, used another strong effort in that period, and by extension in the second half, to escape AmericanAirlines Arena on Tuesday with a 78-75 win against the Miami Heat in … [Read more...] about Second half of Game 2 could change outlook of series for Indiana Pacers