When Nerlens Noel suffered an ACL injury in 2013, it changed the course of his career and the Philadelphia 76ers franchise. Over the past couple of years we've seen Noel grow into a player who truly qualifies as a "a piece" for the Sixers. Philly is a very proud franchise with a exceedingly rich history but the 2010s have seen them devolve into a really bad joke. The last … [Read more...] about Sixers have a legitimate piece in Nerlens Noel
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Shaquille O’Neal drops awful truth on L.A. Lakers
Shaquille O'Neal, while doing postgame (L.A. Clippers 105, L.A. Lakers 100) studio work for TNT last night made a comment about the Los Angeles Lakers that was...well we'll go with the phrase "brutally honest." … [Read more...] about Shaquille O’Neal drops awful truth on L.A. Lakers
Derrick Rose likely returning to action this week
It could be Wednesday night at the Orlando Magic. It could Thursday night at the Miami Heat. Or maybe it could be Saturday night at home versus the lowly Philadelphia 76ers. Which would be a great opponent for Derrick Rose to ease back into things. Rose told ESPN on ABC sideline reporter Lisa Salters that he could return "likely sometime this week." … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose likely returning to action this week
Six of the greatest players in NBA history
The NBA has seen some pretty great players in its history — players with amazing shooting percentages; players that know how to take charge of a team; and players who have a lot of hustle and can defend the basket with ease. This article is an ode to those players that can hold their own on the court and have a career that proves it. Here are six great NBA players at the top of … [Read more...] about Six of the greatest players in NBA history
How would Frank Kaminsky fit with the L.A. Lakers?
The Los Angeles Lakers are in year two of what will be a very lengthy re-build. L.A. might not even be done with the tear down component of the cumulative makeover project yet. Lakers fan have to brace themselves for the fact that next year could also be a very long year. Hopefully, it should be better than this season has been, but it's going to be awhile before The Lake Show … [Read more...] about How would Frank Kaminsky fit with the L.A. Lakers?
Jalen Rose, Carlos Boozer and other bizarre Chicago Bulls record book anomalies
The first use of "OMG," according to Britain's national magazine, was way back in 1917. There is record of Lord Fisher using this astonishment acronym in a letter to Winston Churchill nearly a century ago. Today we have #OMGFacts and looking at the Chicago Bulls all time record book, there are a lot of "OMG Facts" to be found. We can start with ESPN Analyst Jalen Rose, … [Read more...] about Jalen Rose, Carlos Boozer and other bizarre Chicago Bulls record book anomalies
6 Greatest NBA Players Ever
Over the years, the professional game of basketball has changed a lot. From the addition of the three-point line to the shot clock, the game has been pushed to new heights in an effort to keep fans on the edge of their seats and coming back for more. Though it might not be entirely fair to pull players across NBA eras for an all-time greatest list, here is a sequential list of … [Read more...] about 6 Greatest NBA Players Ever
Of Derrick Rose analogies, Brandon Roy is the most apt
With all that Derrick Rose has been through and had to endure injury wise, it's hard to imagine him playing...well, we don't know how long he'll play, but you know he's not going to be around forever. He's currently 26, so if he's still playing after age 30, it would have to be considered quite a feat. If the Bulls can get two or three more good years out of Derrick Rose, … [Read more...] about Of Derrick Rose analogies, Brandon Roy is the most apt
Bulls saving Joakim Noah for Playoffs is the right move
Joakim Noah is in the prime of his career, as he's coming off a season in which he was the NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Of course, he hasn't been anywhere near as dominant as he was last year, and he's missed significant time. This was to be expected as Noah had knee surgery in the off-season. In the 82 game grind that is the NBA season, you would expect a veteran, … [Read more...] about Bulls saving Joakim Noah for Playoffs is the right move
Chicago Bulls have two big fans on #1 seeded Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers senior Forward Duje Dukan is a big time Chicago Bulls fan, as he was a ball boy for the NBA franchise growing up. Dukan served in this role for eight years, as his dad currently an international scout for the team. Dukan's dad has held that job since 1992. He was key in signing Nikola Mirotic, who has emerged this season as the only true legitimate … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls have two big fans on #1 seeded Wisconsin