It's the very definition of irony. Not coincidence or "a bummer" mislabeled as irony, which you'll hear from third-rate television and newspaper journalists everywhere. Michael Jordan, who won six titles with the Chicago Bulls, and is widely considered the greatest player in NBA history, has been an abject failure as an owner. His NBA franchise, the Charlotte Bobcats, is … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan’s Charlotte Bobcats: on pace for NBA’s worst season ever
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Taiwan embracing NY Knicks Jeremy Lin as one of their own
Jeremy Lin is the feel good story for the NBA and America at large. The underdog story of a Taiwanese-American and Harvard graduate who had no D-1 offers and went undrafted is dominating sports media right now. Lin had 38 points versus Kobe Bryant and the New York Knicks. The legend grew. Then he hit a buzzer-beating, game winning three-pointer versus the Toronto Raptors … [Read more...] about Taiwan embracing NY Knicks Jeremy Lin as one of their own
Cavaliers Kyrie Irving has decent vocal chops (video)
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving has better vocal chords than you might think. Check out the Cavs' special Valentine's Day music video message to their fans. Some of the singing is well....and Irving should stick to hoops and not consider a R&B career, but for a #1 NBA draft pick, he can hit some high notes. … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Kyrie Irving has decent vocal chops (video)
Bulls Derrick Rose named among best all-time McDonald’s All-Americans
The McDonald’s All American Games unveiled its list of the 35 Greatest McDonald’s All Americans, released in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the McDonald’s All American High School Boys Game. The list is comprised of some of the top names in basketball history, a veritable basketball pantheon, including six players with Chicago connections (Isiah Thomas (1979), Glenn … [Read more...] about Bulls Derrick Rose named among best all-time McDonald’s All-Americans
2012 NBA Draft stock report (2/14/12)
The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which college basketball players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position. Click here for The Sports Bank's 2012 NBA Mock Draft. … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Draft stock report (2/14/12)
Knicks star Jeremy Lin offered free apartment during apartment search
Jeremy Lin is the newest ESPN created sensation. No doubt he's been great in his very, very small sample size that is his brief NBA career, but the WWL jumped the gun even faster than they did on Tim Tebow, if that's possible. And, if you've been consuming the sports media lately, Lin has been deemed the winner of the next NBA MVP award. Maybe the next five. A tweet from … [Read more...] about Knicks star Jeremy Lin offered free apartment during apartment search
18-foot statue of Lebron James created (video and photos)
NBA and Miami Heat star Lebron James is big…but larger than life? And like F. Scott Fitzgerald once said "a big man has little time for anything other than sitting around and being big." And Lebron media coverage is larger than life, Now there's a physical embodiment of his largeness! PrimeTime Amusements, a global operator, seller and event renter of video arcade machines … [Read more...] about 18-foot statue of Lebron James created (video and photos)
NBA Draft stock report: Duke vs. North Carolina edition
Duke’s comeback at North Carolina Wednesday night capped off by a game-winning, buzzer-beating three-pointer by Austin Rivers added another chapter to one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports. Several likely NBA Draft first round picks were on display in Chapel Hill. Let’s check in to see which Blue Devils and Tar Heels helped or hurt their NBA Draft Stock. Here’s a … [Read more...] about NBA Draft stock report: Duke vs. North Carolina edition
Kendrick Perkins takes issue with Lebron James’ tweets
Oklahoma City center Kendrick Perkins isn't complaining about being dunked on, or even being tweeted about being dunked on. However, LeBron James' Twitter reaction, which resembled that of a 13 year old, to Blake Griffin's posterizing Perkins offended the Thunder big man. But what would you expect from a man who named his Twitter account "King James?" In his defense, his … [Read more...] about Kendrick Perkins takes issue with Lebron James’ tweets
2013 NBA Mock Draft (2/7/12)
I am well aware that the 2012 NBA Draft has not even occurred yet. Still, we are looking ahead to the 2013 NBA Draft with insanely early projections on how it may unfold. Team needs and outstanding trades have NOT been taken into consideration with this 2013 NBA mock draft. Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report. (By the way, The Sports Bank … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Mock Draft (2/7/12)