Lance Stephenson went by the nickname "Born Ready" as one of the nation's top high-school basketball players and one of the most decorated New York prep products. Often times, during his one year at Cincinnati and his first two seasons with the Indiana Pacers, Stephenson made folks wonder if the "Born Ready" tag was purely hype and little substance amid instances of … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers’ Lance Stephenson must be “Born Ready”
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Paul George plays like an All-Star for Indiana Pacers against East elite
We've been hearing since Paul George's rookie season in 2010-11 that he could be the Indiana Pacers' No. 1 guy and even a NBA-wide star. It appears George is approaching -- or already has approached -- that status. With stellar performances in back-to-back wins against the East's first- and second-place teams, the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks (albeit without Carmelo … [Read more...] about Paul George plays like an All-Star for Indiana Pacers against East elite
Repeat or Bust for Miami Heat
The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders. There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going. It took a season longer than anticipated but the Miami Heat reached the top of the mountain last season winning the NBA Championship and … [Read more...] about Repeat or Bust for Miami Heat
2012-2013 NBA Rookie of the Year prediction
Is this really fair? I think we all know who will be Rookie of the Year once the season is over. Anthony Davis is the consensus choice for ROY and here is why. … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 NBA Rookie of the Year prediction
Paying a Price for Trading a Superstar
There is no denying that Dwight Howard is a superstar and superstars only come around every so often. Teams are rarely willing to trade their superstar unless it's for another superstar or a group of solid players and draft picks. That being said, I have no words for what took place last night. … [Read more...] about Paying a Price for Trading a Superstar
LeBron James closes the deal for Team USA
LeBron James has had a great four months. How many players have done what James has the chance to do before? Let's recap what James has accomplished in the last four months: NBA MVP, NBA Finals MVP and NBA Champion. He also put Team USA in prime position to win the Gold Medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics. … [Read more...] about LeBron James closes the deal for Team USA
’12 Olympic team would beat ’92 ‘Dream Team’
Kobe Bryant sparked a huge debate a few weeks ago when he said that the 2012 Men's Olympic Basketball team could beat the 1992 "Dream Team". Michael Jordan laughed, "Dream Team" said the 'Dream Team' would win by 25, and Charles Barkley called people "knuckleheads". … [Read more...] about ’12 Olympic team would beat ’92 ‘Dream Team’
What Miami Heat can do this off-season to help repeat chances
Your 2012 NBA Champion, Miami Heat. That’s really all that needs to be said. LeBron James got the monkey off his back and took the first step in their promise to win several rings upon his joining powers with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in South Beach. In order for the Heat to repeat next year, they still need to make a few moves this off-season. … [Read more...] about What Miami Heat can do this off-season to help repeat chances