If you ask a lot of people who he or she thinks is the greatest basketball player of all time, I bet most people would say Michael Jordan. Some might say Wilt Chamberlain. Some might say Magic Johnson. Unique skill-sets are what set players apart from one another. LeBron James was supposed to the “next” MJ coming out of high school. But we soon found out that his skill-set … [Read more...] about BEST AND MOST DOMINANT BASKETBALL PLAYER(S) IN 1950’S
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Shaquille O’Neal: The Future GM of the Orlando Magic?
It's interesting how things work. Everything seems to come full-circle more times than not. Shaquille O'Neal was drafted by the Orlando Magic way back in 1992. He spent four very productive years with the Magic before leaving Disney World for Los Angeles. Remember that O'Neal left for more money. Now, it's reported that he might have an interview for the GM job of the Magic. … [Read more...] about Shaquille O’Neal: The Future GM of the Orlando Magic?
Lakers trade Luke Walton and draft pick to Cavaliers
We've got another NBA trade to report breaking at this hour. The Cleveland Cavaliers have sent Ramon Sessions and Christian Eyenga to the Los Angeles Lakers for Luke Walton, Jason Kapono and the Lakers 2012 first round draft pick. The Lake show also gets the right to swap 2013 1st round picks with the Miami Heat. This pick is top 14 protected (Hoops World.com) … [Read more...] about Lakers trade Luke Walton and draft pick to Cavaliers
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
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
L.A. Lakers Sign Troy Murphy
Well it isn't the Chris Paul trade, but then again not every NBA team in Los Angeles can be the Clippers. There is that obscure little team called the Lakers too. Yesterday, the Lakers signed former Notre Dame star Troy Murphy to a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum, worth $1,352,181, which is a set figure by the league for all players with 10 or more years experience. … [Read more...] about L.A. Lakers Sign Troy Murphy
Ding Dong, Mavericks will Soon make L.A. Lakers Dead
Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks are proving they are no fluke in the Western Conference semifinals, taking a commanding 3-0 lead over the former two-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. “Beat L.A.” was the chant Friday night that energized the Mavericks to a 98-92 decision in Game 3 on their hardwood at the sold out American Airlines Center. Nowitzki capped off … [Read more...] about Ding Dong, Mavericks will Soon make L.A. Lakers Dead
Lakers vs. Mavericks: NBA Playoff Series Preview
The last time these two teams squared off against one another, four players were ejected. With the Lakers holding a comfortable 90-73 lead in the fourth quarter, Steve Blake drove to the basket, past the cement-shoed Jason Terry, who, being beat, pushed Blake in the back to the hardwood. Tempers flared, testosterone levels quickly rose, and a chest-bumping match quickly … [Read more...] about Lakers vs. Mavericks: NBA Playoff Series Preview
NBA Western Conference Playoff Preview
It's been wild out in the West but the playoffs are finally set and there are several great matchups. Much like the East, the first round could be very unpredictable and the best teams may not be in the Finals. The fifth seeded Denver Nuggets have looked outstanding since the Carmelo trade, yet they must play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. The Thunder are the … [Read more...] about NBA Western Conference Playoff Preview
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
