I hate to rain on anyone’s parade, but this is what America has become today. After over 200-plus years of work, this is what America has accepted. Rewarding mediocrity is something that ruins sports franchises, businesses and America. … [Read more...] about The Houston Rockets are fools for signing Jeremy Lin
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2011 NBA Draft re-do with 2012 hindsight
It is an annual tradition here during the NBA All-Star break to re-do the NBA Draft lottery from the previous year. The Sports Bank’s NBA Draft Nerd, David Kay and Peter Christian will alternate re-drafting the top fourteen picks in the 2011 NBA Draft taking into account what they know about the rookies based off their performances so far this season. They will factor in how … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Draft re-do with 2012 hindsight
Sacramento Kings face off-season uncertainty on and off the court
The Sacramento Kings franchise is a mess; both on and off the court. They enter the off-season with a ton of uncertainty as to whether or not the Maloof brothers will even keep the team in Sacramento past next year. The product on the court is struggling to find the identity and chemistry needed to dig themselves out of the NBA Western Conference cellar. … [Read more...] about Sacramento Kings face off-season uncertainty on and off the court
2011 NCAA Tournament: East Regional Bracket Breakdown
Warning: I will not be responsible if you copy these brackets and are out of your NCAA Tournament pool by by Sunday. However, if you do listen to my college basketball wisdom and win some money, I want 20% of the pot or at least a thank you note or shout-out on your twitter or facebook page. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 2011 NCAA Tournament: East Regional Bracket Breakdown
Chicago’s Gene Pingatore to Coach McDonald’s All-American Game
You might have seen Gene Pingatore, Coach of St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois in the 1994 documentary “Hoop Dreams,” which followed two high school students with dreams of playing in the NBA. Or perhaps on the Big Ten Network, catching up with former players: 2010 College Basketball Player of the Year and second overall pick in the NBA Draft Evan Turner … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Gene Pingatore to Coach McDonald’s All-American Game
