Derrick Rose has become a force of nature this year. The man-crush of all Bulls and greater Chicago sports fans alike, he's a runaway front-runner to win the NBA MVP award. His breakout season has of course inspired pride and awe in the Memphis Tigers college basketball community; and among those who have moved on to the NBA, including Joey Dorsey of the Toronto Raptors, and … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose inspires Pride, Awe in Former Memphis Tigers Teammates
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Magic’s Dwight Howard Still in NBA MVP Conversation
Even though most members of the media have chalked the Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose up as the MVP of the NBA this season Dwight Howard’s head coach and teammates beg to differ. And, if you’re going to be open to having a discussion on the topic, it’s not hard to see their argument. Howard currently ranks in the top 10 in rebounding, blocked shots and field goal percentage. … [Read more...] about Magic’s Dwight Howard Still in NBA MVP Conversation
Comparing NBA MVP Candidates to the 2011 Best Picture Nominees
The NBA season is over two thirds complete, so what better way to look at MVP candidates than to parallel them with my ranking of the Best Picture nominees for this Sunday’s Academy Awards. With my Minnesota Timberwolves playing as poorly as they have this season, I’ve been able to catch plenty of movies this winter. Lets get to it. (Note: All stats are through Thursday … [Read more...] about Comparing NBA MVP Candidates to the 2011 Best Picture Nominees
Top 10 Moments of Derrick Rose’s Young Career
After the from the snow Chicago's historic blizzard melted, a hybrid of “Roses” bloomed in the middle of the brutal winter. At the start of the Chicago Bulls 109-99 win over the NBA best San Antonio Spurs, Derrick Rose grabbed the microphone and thanked the fans for making him the Chicago Bulls' first All-Star starter since Michael Jordan in 1998. Then he went out and showed … [Read more...] about Top 10 Moments of Derrick Rose’s Young Career