Monday night was a great night for the Oklahoma City Thunder organization. They took another step in the right direction, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals to advance to the WCF. But I am not writing about Kevin Durant or Russell Westbrook or how well the Thunder played against the Lakers. I am writing about the aftermath of the Thunder's … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Shootings “kill” Thunder Alley vibe in OKC
2012
How Good Are The Spurs? One of the Best Teams, ever?
When you see what destruction the San Antonio Spurs have done this season, and so far in the playoffs, it's not crazy to admit that this team is very good. Actually, they are great. Gregg Popovich has managed a roster filled with veterans and youth. They have depth, experience, talent, and leadership. So just how great is this team? … [Read more...] about How Good Are The Spurs? One of the Best Teams, ever?
2012 NBA Lottery Mock Draft 5/16
This is my first mock draft, post-NCAA tournament. Keep in mind that none of this official and the lottery draft order has not been determined yet. All of these opinions are my own, but feel free to leave a comment if you agree or disagree. Let me know what you think. Thanks! … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Lottery Mock Draft 5/16
Top 25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA: 15-11
This is the third installment of my five-part series of ‘Top 25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA. Today, players 15-11 are unveiled. Feel free to leave a comment! … [Read more...] about Top 25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA: 15-11
NBA Playoffs: Bad Officiating, Stars Getting “Treatment”
I have had it with NBA officials in the playoffs. The league is softening up to protect stars and I don't like it one bit. It's hard to watch a game when there are nearly 50 fouls called per game. The playoffs are about letting defensive players get away with more, not about giving the stars more "star treatment". I understand that the NBA is a star-driven league. It's easier … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Bad Officiating, Stars Getting “Treatment”
How good might Harrison Barnes be in the NBA?
There wasn't a more highly touted recruit coming out of high school, other than LeBron James, than Harrison Barnes. People thought so highly of him that college basketball tabbed him as a preseason first team All-American. But his first few months of his freshman season were anything but All-American-esque. … [Read more...] about How good might Harrison Barnes be in the NBA?
Dwyane Wade does or doesn’t want to be paid for the 2012 Olympics?
Dwyane Wade is in the news, again. But this time, it's not for his performance; rather it's about what he said about competing the Olympics. Wade said on Wednesday that athletes should be "compensated" for their performances in the Olympics. Is competing out of pride and admiration for your country not enough, Dwyane? Thankfully, he retracted his statement on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade does or doesn’t want to be paid for the 2012 Olympics?
Indianapolis Colts Feeling Effects of Peyton Manning’s Absence
So it's really going to be this way. The Indianapolis Colts really are struggling this mightily without Peyton Manning at quarterback, as evidenced in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns in the team's home opener at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts, 0-2 for the first time since Manning's rookie season, lost 34-7 to Houston in Week 1, but the Texans had a much better … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Feeling Effects of Peyton Manning’s Absence