Oklahoma City center Kendrick Perkins isn't complaining about being dunked on, or even being tweeted about being dunked on. However, LeBron James' Twitter reaction, which resembled that of a 13 year old, to Blake Griffin's posterizing Perkins offended the Thunder big man. But what would you expect from a man who named his Twitter account "King James?" In his defense, his … [Read more...] about Kendrick Perkins takes issue with Lebron James’ tweets
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L.A. Clippers “Lob City” Ascension Comes Slowly
The Los Angeles Clippers will always be defined as the second team in the nation's second largest market. They share a home (Staples Center) with their NBA brethren Lakers and the Kings of the NHL. Take a look at the banners and retired numbers displayed in the upper reaches of Staples: Lots of Lakers and Kings stuff, no Clippers stuff. Or go through the statue plaza at the … [Read more...] about L.A. Clippers “Lob City” Ascension Comes Slowly
Clippers Blake Griffin Makes Lunch for L.A. Subway Customers
Los Angeles Clippers star and Subway pitchman Blake Griffin had an event at a Los Angeles Subway yesterday. Blake was there buying (and making) customers lunch to help kick-off Subway Customer Appreciation Month. The Dr. Dunkenstein of this generation and NBA superstar went behind the counter to call attention to the sandwich chain's recent promotion. … [Read more...] about Clippers Blake Griffin Makes Lunch for L.A. Subway Customers
Ricky Rubio Joins the Timberwolves; Early Favorite for Rookie of the Year?
After what might be the longest negotiation in the history of professional sports, Ricky Rubio has finally agreed to be a part of the NBA team that drafted him. 706 days after David Kahn and the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Rubio with the 5th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, it appears the two parties have agreed to join forces for the 2011-12 season and beyond. By … [Read more...] about Ricky Rubio Joins the Timberwolves; Early Favorite for Rookie of the Year?
Clippers Look to Build Around Blake Griffin this Off-Season
Like we are currently seeing in the NFL, the 2011 NBA off-season is up in the air with a lockout looming. Free agency could be delayed and completely restructured depending on the new agreement reached by the owners and players. Still, The Sports Bank continues to break down all thirty NBA teams to see what areas they need to address in the off-season. One player can … [Read more...] about Clippers Look to Build Around Blake Griffin this Off-Season
How Clippers Could Get Chris Paul AND Dwight Howard
The following is a result of me being bored at 2:30 a.m. and playing around on ESPN's Trade Machine. Bill Simmons may be the Picasso of the Trade Machine, but I am the Michaelangelo. Before you light me up in the comment box below, let me just clarify: I am not saying this trade idea will happen, should happen, or ever could happen, but it at least got me thinking, … [Read more...] about How Clippers Could Get Chris Paul AND Dwight Howard
Video of Clippers Blake Griffin Posterizing Bulls Kyle Korver
The Chicago Bulls won the overall battle, but the Los Angeles Clippers Blake Griffin certainly won this individual play. Who says Kyle Korver doesn't play defense? Well, he tried on this play at least. Hat tip to Tremendous Upside Potential here … [Read more...] about Video of Clippers Blake Griffin Posterizing Bulls Kyle Korver
The Kevin Love-Blake Griffin Debate
Kevin Love and Blake Griffin have taken vastly different routes to the NBA. But their performances in the 2010-11 NBA season have sparked a new debate; who is the best young power forward in the NBA? Through Friday night the Minnesota Timberwolves Kevin Love is averaging 21.5 points and 15.7 rebounds per game. The Clippers' Blake Griffin checks in at 22 points and 12.7 … [Read more...] about The Kevin Love-Blake Griffin Debate
Blake Griffin Goes Off on the Pacers
A season-high, franchise-high, 2010-11 NBA league-high and just about any other high you want to mention is what Blake Griffin accomplished with his 47 points on Monday afternoon. The so-called rookie (technically his second year because he didn't play in 2009-10) also snatched 14 rebounds for his 27th consecutive double-double to rally his Los Angeles Clippers over the … [Read more...] about Blake Griffin Goes Off on the Pacers
Timberwolves’ Kevin Love Rapidly Rising to Stardom
I “fearlessly predicted” back in October that Kevin Love would average 18 points and 13 rebounds. Oh how that has proven to be an understatement. On the year Kevin Love is averaging 20 points per game, and 15.3 rebounds per game. Far higher than the “fearless” numbers that I predicted back in October. On November 12 myself and a group of my friends headed to the Target … [Read more...] about Timberwolves’ Kevin Love Rapidly Rising to Stardom