If you work for a media outlet and you're running a "will he or won't he play" Derrick Rose story right now...just go and punch yourself right in the face, so that I don't have to find you, and do it for you! In fact this week, if you've published a "will Derrick Rose return or not return" for the NBA Playoffs versus the Miami Heat story...then I pity you, because I have no … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose returning? Not returning? DON’T CARE!!!
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Lebron James leads all NBA 1st team
Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen and Miami Heat small forward LeBron James headline the 2012-13 NBA All-Defensive First Team. Allen totaled 53 points overall and Lebron James tallied 52. Each player received 25 First Team votes. Joining Allen and Lebron James on the NBA All-Defensive First Team are Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers and forward Serge Ibaka of the … [Read more...] about Lebron James leads all NBA 1st team
NBA on TNT discussing Derrick Rose wasting of all our time
Every bit of hate Derrick Rose has inspired in Chicago Bulls and NBA fans- he's truly earned it. Yes, both the Chicago Bulls front office/media relations and Derrick Rose himself are to blame on this clusterf..... However, Derrick Rose is the highly paid superstar; he's the icon. It's on him to rise above and do something about why the whole city (rightfully) hates him … [Read more...] about NBA on TNT discussing Derrick Rose wasting of all our time
2013 NBA Draft Combine Participants
The NBA Draft Combine hits Chicago next week. It's the most.....wonderful.....time......of the year!!!!!!! Ok, not really. But it's still a pretty cool event. Most likely everyone who's going to get picked in the NBA Draft comes to the Second City for workouts with NBA scouts and interviews with the media. The invite list did not include the Gophers' Rodney Williams (that's … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Draft Combine Participants
Lebron James NBA MVP: numbers, facts and figures
As you no doubt heard a couple days ago, LeBron James of the Miami Heat won the "Maurice Podoloff Trophy" for NBA Most Valuable Player. So as the Chicago Bulls prepare to get swept by the Miami Heat (well, they might win one game in Chicago) they'll face the back to back MVP. Lebron James got his fourth MVP award in five seasons. The only other player to win four of five is … [Read more...] about Lebron James NBA MVP: numbers, facts and figures
Lebron James most underpaid in NBA? And Interesting NBA Fines Info
Researching NBA salaries and found that LeBron James is the most underpaid athlete in the NBA. Here are some of the more powerful statistics we've found: LeBron James is the 13th highest paid player in the NBA. Players ahead of him include Gilbert Arenas, Brandon Roy, and Elton Brand. The year after gaining LeBron James, the Miami Heat saw a 99% increase in the their local … [Read more...] about Lebron James most underpaid in NBA? And Interesting NBA Fines Info
Jordan Crawford to Melo: he had sex with your wife, and not in those words
Boston Celtics benchwarmer Jordan Crawford had something to say to New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony. It reminds me of the opening to the late, great Tupac Shakur's classic "To live and die in L.A." (NSFW language) The album track opens with a female voice-over referring to Pac's angriest song ever: "I had sex with your wife, and not in those words," the woman … [Read more...] about Jordan Crawford to Melo: he had sex with your wife, and not in those words
Jason Collins to Jackie Robinson analogies sort of work, sort of don’t
I wrote about the Jackie Robinson movie "42" 17 days ago: when it comes to social pioneering in sports, you’ll soon be hearing a lot of Jackie Robinson comparisons in the media. That’s because we’ll likely see the first ever openly gay athlete in the four major sports come out within the year. Early word is the NFL will be first, but the NHL may have fostered a more conducive … [Read more...] about Jason Collins to Jackie Robinson analogies sort of work, sort of don’t
Jason Collins doing Oprah, did HLN and Lance Bass XM shows
On Monday, NBA player Jason Collins came out and made history. In doing so, he became a trending topic and knocked Tim Tebow, Rebecca Martinson, Kelsey Williams, every other 15 second of fame personality "off the homepages." His story is so important that he even (rightfully so) made the NBA and NHL playoffs take a backseat. You'll notice I didn't even bother to bring up … [Read more...] about Jason Collins doing Oprah, did HLN and Lance Bass XM shows
CBS Houston fires troll who attacked “fat” Thunder cheerleader
It looks like the controversy between OKC Thunder cheerleader Kelsey Williams and CBS Houston/blogger Anna-Megan Raley or "Claire Crawford" isn't going to last in our media cycle. Now that "the eye" has canned Crawford/Raley, this story will be as forgotten as Rebecca Martinson in a couple days. Certainly so by the weekend. That's disappointing. Because like Thunder … [Read more...] about CBS Houston fires troll who attacked “fat” Thunder cheerleader