Since Oprah is more powerful than basically any person or any entity, today’s column is the Game 2 preview instead of the Game 2 recap. As much as people have been making a joke out of this topic, Heat forward Lebron James offered some good perspective. “She’s [Oprah] very important. Not only to the world, but to this city. We’ll take a back seat to Oprah. We don’t … [Read more...] about The Bulls and The Heat and The Oprah…Time for Game 2
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NBA Draft Lottery was meant to be for the Cavs
It was meant to be; bookends on the most controversial free agency in sports history. 8 years ago, LeBron James was the best available player in an insanely stacked draft class that included James’ now-teammates Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh, as well as Carmelo Anthony. While this year’s draft class is nowhere near as valuable, the Cavs, seeking their first number one overall … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Lottery was meant to be for the Cavs
Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat: Eastern Conference Finals THROWDOWN!
In the NBA Western Conference, we have a "broken bracket." The San Antonio Spurs and L.A. Lakers (thank goodness!) went down. But in the East, we have #1 vs. #2, the match-up everyone in the media and the league wanted. The match-up we all expected, a re-match of the 1997 Conference Finals. A match-up like requires the old NBA on NBC them from the '90s. You know it, it's … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat: Eastern Conference Finals THROWDOWN!
Lebron Shows Remorse over The Decision, Apologizes to Cleveland
It was one of the biggest PR disasters in the history of Western Civilization. At least from an image management perspective. Whoever green-lighted "The Decision" hopefully lost his/her job, and made Lebron James look like the douchiest man alive (or at least in the NBA) for 2010. And James is finally coming to terms for the way he stabbed the Cleveland Cavaliers in the back … [Read more...] about Lebron Shows Remorse over The Decision, Apologizes to Cleveland
All-NBA Team Announced, D. Rose, Lebron Rockin’ the Most
Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, the NBA MVP, and LeBron James of the Miami Heat, winner of the two previous MVP awards, headline the 2010-11 All-NBA First Team. James was the lone unanimous choice, receiving all 119 first-place votes. Joining James and Rose on the First Team are Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dwight … [Read more...] about All-NBA Team Announced, D. Rose, Lebron Rockin’ the Most
Miami Heat are an UNFAVORABLE Match-up for the Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls might have owned the Miami Heat this regular season, but Chicago fans shouldn't let that 3-0 mark versus the NBA signature villains fool them into complacency. And that's especially difficult; given how the last time the teams met, the Bulls literally made them cry. The cliche is true; NBA playoff basketball is a totally different animal (especially this … [Read more...] about Miami Heat are an UNFAVORABLE Match-up for the Chicago Bulls
Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: Let the HYPE Begin!
That sound you heard towards the conclusion of Wednesday night’s Heat-Sixers game was the collective pumping of fists from ESPN, ABC and TNT executives, not to mentions those in the NBA’s offices in New York. Yes, the league’s hype meter is about to be sent into overdrive as Miami’s Big Three (more like a Big Two) clinched a playoff date with the Boston Celtics in a … [Read more...] about Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: Let the HYPE Begin!
Derrick Rose MVP? ESPN Expert Panel Overwhelmingly Approves
All the "Rose should be MVP" columns have been writtten. As have all the "Rose isn't the MVP" backlash columns. That discussion is pretty much over, as the time for that award announcement draws near. The Mothership, the Evil Empire if you will, is overwhelmingly in support of the Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose as the NBA MVP award recipient. Check out the ESPN basketball panel … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose MVP? ESPN Expert Panel Overwhelmingly Approves
Lebron Jordan Sues Lebron James and Michael Jordan
LeBron James and Michael Jordan have been sued for $150 million -- EACH! -- by a company claiming the basketball stars ruined its business by poisoning its name in the public. A company called Lebron Jordan, Inc. claims that James' and Jordan's reps at Nike and Live Nation torpedoed a multimillion dollar deal by threatening to sue LJI unless it stopped selling a line of … [Read more...] about Lebron Jordan Sues Lebron James and Michael Jordan
Addressing Indianapolis Colts Concerns in 2011 Offseason
Now that I have established my position on the Jim Caldwell issue, it's time to look at what the Colts should address this coming offseason. Obviously, the personnel decisions begin with quarterback Peyton Manning, whose $98 million contract is due to expire. Colts owner Jim Irsay has repeatedly expressed his desire to make Manning a Colt for life and the league's … [Read more...] about Addressing Indianapolis Colts Concerns in 2011 Offseason