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
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NBA Playoffs: Mavs, Knicks on brink of elimination
Two playoff series might be over come Saturday and Sunday. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat have taken 3-0 series leads. Can their opponents battle back or will the Thunder and Heat put them bed? … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Mavs, Knicks on brink of elimination
NBA Playoffs: How Much Trouble Are The Knicks In?
There is no doubt in my mind that Amar'e Stoudemire is the most frustrated basketball player in the entire NBA. He has battled injuries, the loss of his brother, on-court struggles, and now a hand injury that he busted open last night after New York's loss to Miami in the Eastern Conference playoffs. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: How Much Trouble Are The Knicks In?
NBA Playoffs: Five BIG Questions in the Eastern Conference
With the NBA playoffs just a few days away, let's discuss five big questions in the Eastern Conference. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Five BIG Questions in the Eastern Conference
The Closest Thing to Michael Jordan? It’s NOT About the Numbers!
No one will ever be what Michael Jordan was to the Chicago Bulls, NBA, or basketball in general. Several great players have been compared to Jordan, most notably Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. Everyone thought that James was going to be the next Jordan when he entered the league. Nine years later, James hasn’t accomplished anything more than a couple of MVP awards and two … [Read more...] about The Closest Thing to Michael Jordan? It’s NOT About the Numbers!
Indiana Hoosiers’ Christian Watford League-Bound?
When Christian Watford committed to Indiana University at the beginning of his senior year of high school in 2008, he dubbed himself Christian "LeagueBound" Watford on Facebook. The Birmingham, Ala. native just might have been on to something. Now a junior forward at Indiana, Watford has displayed tremendous progress from as recently as last season, enough so that fellow … [Read more...] about Indiana Hoosiers’ Christian Watford League-Bound?
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NBA Draft Lottery was meant to be for the Cavs
It was meant to be; bookends on the most controversial free agency in sports history. 8 years ago, LeBron James was the best available player in an insanely stacked draft class that included James’ now-teammates Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh, as well as Carmelo Anthony. While this year’s draft class is nowhere near as valuable, the Cavs, seeking their first number one overall … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Lottery was meant to be for the Cavs
No ‘Melo, No Problem: Denver Nuggets hit 50 Win Mark
When the Denver Nuggets season started, most talk centered on trade rumors and speculation about how far the Nuggets might fall once they traded Carmelo Anthony. Then the trade finally happened and an unexpected energy came surging into Denver. A combination of relief over the end of the Melodrama and an appreciation for the fast-paced style brought by the new Nuggets … [Read more...] about No ‘Melo, No Problem: Denver Nuggets hit 50 Win Mark
Denver Nuggets Still Looking Dangerous Post Carmelo Anthony
Just in case there were any doubters out there who didn’t think the post-trade Denver Nuggets could make some noise in the playoffs, they should be convinced now. The streaking Nuggets won their sixth consecutive game Sunday afternoon. And it was the most impressive win of the season. Heading into Los Angeles to face a Lakers team that had won nine consecutive games and were … [Read more...] about Denver Nuggets Still Looking Dangerous Post Carmelo Anthony