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
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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
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks: the Preview to End All Previews
For the Chicago Bulls to get right, and possibly make a run at reaching the NBA Finals, they needed, and will receive a dose of brew city in the playoffs. Or as Homer Simpson put it "to alcohol- the cause of and solution to all of life's problems." The Bucks are the closest thing to a first round bye this postseason. It's not just because of their reputation which precedes … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks: the Preview to End All Previews
Pau Gasol: Bulls most important player in postseason
Amidst all the attention on Derrick Rose, Pau Gasol has flown under the radar. The 34-year-old Spanish Forward/Center gets over-looked due to all the D Rose analysis, over-analysis and meta-analysis. Here's Turner Sports Reggie Miller on Rose needing to be aggressive now that he’s back: “I want to see Derrick be more aggressive and trust that body, and blow by [Goran] Dragic. … [Read more...] about Pau Gasol: Bulls most important player in postseason
Nikola Mirotic establishes himself as key cog in Bulls future
When both Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose went down during this season's stretch run, rookie Nikola Mirotic stepped up and filled the scoring void. His numbers for the month of March numbers were exceptional. Mirotic averaged 20.8 points per game; leading all rookies in scoring as he had eight 20+ scoring games. He achieved his first 20+ back to backs in the first two games that … [Read more...] about Nikola Mirotic establishes himself as key cog in Bulls future
Does Glenn Robinson have a NBA future? With the 76ers?
With Glenn Robinson III and Tim Hardaway Jr., the national runner-up 2013 Michigan Wolverines were a lot like NASCAR racing teams and Ivy League admissions criteria- it's all about legacy. Thus far, only the latter, and the not the former has established himself in the professional ranks. Tim Hardaway Jr. was drafted in the late first round by the New York Knicks in 2013, and … [Read more...] about Does Glenn Robinson have a NBA future? With the 76ers?