A pair of Michael Jordan game used shoes (not Nike Air Jordans, as these actually pre-date that product line) has now sold for $71,000. Just about everybody is on the hunt for pair of high quality gym shoes, but this is obviously a ton of money to put up for some sneakers. Of course, we know that anything M.J. is still huge these days. His Airness has been retired for a very … [Read more...] about Pair of Michael Jordan game used shoes sell for $71,000
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Looking ahead to Lebron James vs. the Chicago Bulls
Six months ago, the media were highly anticipating the idea of two Central Division rivals, the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers, being the last two teams standing out East. … [Read more...] about Looking ahead to Lebron James vs. the Chicago Bulls
Charles Barkley previews Bulls vs Cavs playoff series
NBA on TNT Analyst Charles Barkley has cajones. This obviously is not news; Sir Charles has made a long, wonderful career of being the boldest, most outspoken sports figure in the American landscape. It's been that way for awhile. However, this is the first time I can remember Barkley previewing a playoff series between two teams that even STARTED their previous round … [Read more...] about Charles Barkley previews Bulls vs Cavs playoff series
Meyers Leonard’s NBA career began last night
Meyers Leonard didn't exactly arrive last evening, but the GPS on his NBA career is saying "you will reach the destination in X hundred feet." After last night's dominating performance, Leonard can see the driveway to his eventual arrival. You probably missed it, because it happened very late last night, but the NBA on TNT team gave Meyers Leonard some love with the Arvydas … [Read more...] about Meyers Leonard’s NBA career began last night
Jalen Rose is right: NO MUSIC DURING LIVE PLAY at NBA games
Thank you Jalen Rose! This past week the ESPN NBA Analyst voiced the same argument I've been making for years. Whether you like college basketball or prefer the NBA instead, you have to concede that college hoops is superior when it comes to this one attribute. At college games, whether it's the marching band or it's "Turn Down for What," the music stops when play begins. … [Read more...] about Jalen Rose is right: NO MUSIC DURING LIVE PLAY at NBA games
2015 NBA Draft Early Entrants 4-24-15
The 2015 NBA Draft class is starting to shape up. Here is an updated list of underclassmen who have declared for the 2015 NBA Draft and where they could end up being selected, or those who have announced their intentions to return to school. Updated: 4/24/15 … [Read more...] about 2015 NBA Draft Early Entrants 4-24-15
AUDIO: Charles Barkley drops expletives on his critics (NSFW)
Swearing in a professional setting is kind of like putting wasabi on your food or typing in the ALL CAPS font to convey that you're YELLING! It's cool to do it once in awhile, and when you do, you do it sparingly. A little context here first this was at the very tail end of a NBA Playoffs media conference call that lasted about 90-100 minutes or so. And because it was TNT's … [Read more...] about AUDIO: Charles Barkley drops expletives on his critics (NSFW)
AUDIO: Charles Barkley opens up about relationship with Michael Jordan
Towards the end of a NBA Playoffs media conference call that lasted about 90-100 minutes or so, Charles Barkley was asked about his relationship with Michael Jordan. The two former adversaries in the 1993 NBA Finals and teammates on the 1992 Dream Team have a relationship that is misunderstood. By the way, isn't it crazy how two of the greatest players of all time were born … [Read more...] about AUDIO: Charles Barkley opens up about relationship with Michael Jordan
Atlanta Hawks: least respected #1 seed ever
The Atlanta Hawks raced out to the #1 seed in the NBA Eastern Conference this season and pulled far far away from everyone. The Hawks haven't played a meaningful games in weeks, maybe months. Yes, the East was a pretty bad conference; as it's been for a few years now, but the Hawks won it by a very large margin. Yet no one has the Hawks winning the NBA Championship. Not many … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks: least respected #1 seed ever
Anthony Davis makes good on August playoffs prediction
Anthony Davis is no stranger to making big guarantees. At a summer USA Basketball event, he predicted that his New Orleans Pelicans would make the NBA playoffs this year (podcast here). We all doubted him at the time, but he came through; as did his team. New Orleans is in as the #8 slot in the Western Conference. They'll face the best team in the NBA, the Golden State … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis makes good on August playoffs prediction