Entering his first season as coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Rick Adelman figured he would have a former point guard shooting the ball extremely well for him from the shooting guard position. Why wouldn't he think that? The Timberwolves gave former Dallas Maverick undersized combo guard J.J. Barea a 4-year deal worth more than 19-million dollars during the condensed … [Read more...] about Luke Ridnour’s Shooting: A Pleasant Surprise for the Minnesota Timberwolves
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2012 Olympic Basketball Team Unveils 20 Final NBA Candidates
Basketball, especially the NBA variety, is truly a night thing; like comedy. So to see the Chicago Bulls playing a live game versus the Memphis Grizzlies at noon on a Monday is pretty cool. It's the Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee in Memphis, the Civil Rights game. The city is sullen today as it's where MLK was slain in the 1960s. Today, the site of the assassination, the … [Read more...] about 2012 Olympic Basketball Team Unveils 20 Final NBA Candidates
Derrick Rose Worship Getting Really Out of Hand
Last winter, I began to notice that Derrick Rose was becoming to the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago what Brett Favre was to the state of Wisconsin 1994-2008. They were deified, canonized, sacrosanct- deemed incapable of ever doing wrong in any sense. This is a dangerous path people. I'll admit I've hyped up Derrick Rose as much as possible...as a basketball player. … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose Worship Getting Really Out of Hand
Minnesota Timberwolves’ Center Debate: Milicic vs. Randolph
Their record stands at just 4-8, but the Minnesota Timberwolves have gotten off to a respectable start to their 2011-12 season. The hard to watch blowouts are a thing of yesteryear, while nail biting conclusions have become a common occurrence. The product on the court is much improved from last year's squad. The coaching staff has proven to be an immense upgrade as … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves’ Center Debate: Milicic vs. Randolph
NBA Draft Stock Report (1/14/12)
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. With conference play underway, we get a better understanding of how NBA Draft prospects respond to playing better competition than some of the cupcake opponents they face in the … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Stock Report (1/14/12)
UConn’s Andre Drummond the NBA’s Next Franchise Center?
When Andre Drummond chose to play for UConn this season rather than spend a year at prep school as he originally planned to do, he immediately become one of the top prospects for the 2012 NBA Draft. Drummond has seen his share of ups and downs as a freshman, but has shown flashes of being a potential NBA franchise center. … [Read more...] about UConn’s Andre Drummond the NBA’s Next Franchise Center?
Barkley on Tebow’s Big Win: “National Nightmare Continues”
Charles Barkley has been here before. Calling out the national media, and America in general for the insane hype and romanticizing of Tim Tebow. Previously, he asked the Chicago Bears to stop this madness. The non-stop publicity bullet train that seems to only be getting faster. Now Barkley, the new Weight Watchers pitchman and co-host on TNT's "Inside The NBA," has taken … [Read more...] about Barkley on Tebow’s Big Win: “National Nightmare Continues”
Michael Jordan’s Son Jeff Jordan Leaves UCF Program
Michael Jordan's son and former Illini point guard Jeff Jordan is done with UCF college basketball, the school announced in a statement late Saturday. "We wish Jeff nothing but the best in the future," UCF head coach Donnie Jones said in the UCF athletics news release. "We appreciate his contributions to our program and he will always be a member of the UCF basketball … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan’s Son Jeff Jordan Leaves UCF Program
NBA Draft Stock Report (1/7/12)
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. With conference play starting, we get a better understanding of how NBA Draft prospects respond to playing better competition than some of the cupcake opponents they face in the … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Stock Report (1/7/12)
L.A. Clippers “Lob City” Ascension Comes Slowly
The Los Angeles Clippers will always be defined as the second team in the nation's second largest market. They share a home (Staples Center) with their NBA brethren Lakers and the Kings of the NHL. Take a look at the banners and retired numbers displayed in the upper reaches of Staples: Lots of Lakers and Kings stuff, no Clippers stuff. Or go through the statue plaza at the … [Read more...] about L.A. Clippers “Lob City” Ascension Comes Slowly