The loan deal that sends Marcus Rashford to FC Barcelona for this season has FINALLY been announced; by both clubs. The announcements were made in the minutes between our writing/finishing our Team News article previewing the Vissel Kobe match, and our publication of it. The news cycle moves fast! Well, eventually, as the Rashford news has been known for close to a week, and … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction at Vissel Kobe (Club Friendly)
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The return of Derrick Rose “Drive” (video)
Today, adidas and Derrick Rose continue to share “The Return of D Rose” series with Episode 5: “Drive.” View here and find full transcript below. In his own words, Derrick Rose shares thoughts on his childhood, neighborhood and family. “Drive” is inspired by Derrick’s motivation that fuels his recovery – to be a better person and make his family and city proud by winning … [Read more...] about The return of Derrick Rose “Drive” (video)
Magic finally deal Dwight Howard to Lakers; trade breakdown
Finally. FINALLY! No more Dwight Howard rumors as the Orlando Magic deal their disgruntled superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers in a four-team trade that also includes the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers. The Lake Show give up Andrew Bynum and Andre Iguodala is also included in the deal. Here is a breakdown. … [Read more...] about Magic finally deal Dwight Howard to Lakers; trade breakdown
The 10 Worst NBA Drafts in the Lottery Era
The calendar now reads June. In the NBA that means it’s time to crown an NBA Champion. However among the biggest of NBA nerds, it also means it’s time to get ready for the NBA draft. We're only two weeks and a few hours away from the 2011 NBA Draft. This year, it’s preparing for the likes of Kyrie Irving, Derrick Williams, Enes Kanter and Brandon Knight to join the greatest … [Read more...] about The 10 Worst NBA Drafts in the Lottery Era
Best player in NBA position by position: Dwight, Love, Lebron, Kobe, Deron
One of the greatest things about basketball is how simple the positions are: 1-5. Instead of saying "power forward" or "point guard" you can just say "the four" or "at the one." And this is what's lacking in both the All-NBA team and the USA Olympic Dream Team. The All-NBA selections are the top five players in the league, regardless of position. The '09-'10 team lacked a four … [Read more...] about Best player in NBA position by position: Dwight, Love, Lebron, Kobe, Deron
Top 5 NBA inside-outside combinations of our generation
Terms like "the modern era" and "a generation" are very gray by definition. Charcoal level gray. The NBA as we know it today pretty much began in 1984. It was the year of that transcendent draft class, and the time when David Stern really first asserted his dictatorial power. It's also when the game started to go mainstream and the league transformed itself into the … [Read more...] about Top 5 NBA inside-outside combinations of our generation
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2012 Olympic Basketball Team Unveils 20 Final NBA Candidates
Basketball, especially the NBA variety, is truly a night thing; like comedy. So to see the Chicago Bulls playing a live game versus the Memphis Grizzlies at noon on a Monday is pretty cool. It's the Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee in Memphis, the Civil Rights game. The city is sullen today as it's where MLK was slain in the 1960s. Today, the site of the assassination, the … [Read more...] about 2012 Olympic Basketball Team Unveils 20 Final NBA Candidates
Ron Artest’s First Game as Metta World Peace: Lakers Fans React
L.A. Lakers fans have plenty to worry about: their franchise Kobe Bryant has ligament strains that make him questionable at best for the opening Christmas Day game versus the Chicago Bulls. And off the court he's getting taken to the cleaners financially in his divorce. Then there's the Clippers, who are actually becoming a rival in Tinsel Town. Actually, expectations might be … [Read more...] about Ron Artest’s First Game as Metta World Peace: Lakers Fans React
Kobe Bryant is just the Remix of Michael Jordan, not 2nd Coming
Kobe Bryant is the closest prototype to Michael Jordan, or what I like to sat Kobe is “the remix” of Michael Jordan. Question: What does it take to defeat this prototype of Michael Jordan? My answer to this inquiry last summer was “Terminators 3” starring Dwayne Wade, Lebron James and Chris Bosh. I was wrong. The answer is the Dallas Mavericks with Jason Terry tying a … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant is just the Remix of Michael Jordan, not 2nd Coming