By Shaymus McLaughlin It’s now been over a week since the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA championship, their 15th overall as a franchise, and I’m still not sure how I feel about it. As a sports fan, it’s certainly a wonderful story. Kobe was finally able to win without the great Shaq-Fu, Phil Jackson jumped ahead of Red Auerbach for the most NBA titles, Lamar Odom was … [Read more...] about Should Minnesota Feel Happy for the Lakers?
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Final NBA Off-season Analysis
By Paul M. Banks, David Kay, Peter Christian In our final NBA team analysis before the offseason officially begins, we complete the set with the L.A. Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic LOS ANGELES LAKERS 2. Trevor or Lamar? - Trevor Ariza and Lamar Odom were both integral parts in the Lakers title run. However, both are unrestricted free agents and … [Read more...] about Final NBA Off-season Analysis
2009 NBA Mock Draft
Eight days until the NBA Draft, and our very own David Kay has made some major changes to his mock draft. 1. L.A. Clippers- Blake Griffin, PF, Oklahoma, 6-10, So. Poor Blake Griffin. This has to be the worst case scenario for him. The Clips are a destination where players just do not thrive. They already have some talented big man in Chris Kaman, Marcus Camby, and Zach … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Mock Draft
NBA Draft Power Forward Rankings
Here are the top three in the 2009 NBA Draft Power Forward rankings. Go here for the rest of the 2009 NBA Draft Power forward Prospect Rankings. Blake Griffin, Oklahoma Height: 6-10. Weight: 248. Year: So. Projected Selection: 1. An absolute beast in the post... A man among boys at the collegiate level... Outstanding athleticism, strength, and explosiveness... Good … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Power Forward Rankings
Stellar USC Duo Leave Scandalous Program for NBA
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay With all the turmoil surrounding the USC basketball program and head coach Tim Floyd’s recent resignation amid allegations of paying an associate of O.J. Mayo $1,000, former Trojans Demar DeRozan and Taj Gibson undoubtedly made the right decision to leave school early and enter the NBA Draft. They may have been on the fence earlier in the … [Read more...] about Stellar USC Duo Leave Scandalous Program for NBA
NBA Draft Prospects Centers
Here are the 2009 NBA Draft Center rankings. Go here for the rest of the 2009 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings. For the full list of centers click here. # 1 Hasheem Thabeet, UConn Height: 7-2. Weight: 265. Year: Jr. Projected Selection: 2-5. Alters an entire game by his mere presence in the paint... Outstanding shot blocker who can swat a shot with either hand... Changes … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Prospects Centers
Former Illinois Basketball Standout Williams Arrested: Surprising, or Not?
by Paul Schmidt The news came down with little fanfare, something that puzzled me greatly. On top of all of that, very little has been written of what has to be considered a fairly bizarre story. The headlines read: Hoops star Frank Williams, brother arrested: Drug agents seize marijuana, handgun. Specifically, the agents seized 78 grams of marijuana (about 3 ounces, … [Read more...] about Former Illinois Basketball Standout Williams Arrested: Surprising, or Not?
Why Can’t Kobe and LeBron just Play one-on-one?
By Jake Fowler Enough with the puppets. Enough with the vitamin water commercials. Enough with the endless Kobe vs. Lebron debate on the talking head shows and in magazines. I’m sick of it. Let’s settle this debate once and for all. Here’s the proposal: The Black Mamba vs. The King play one-on-one at the 2010 NBA All Star game in Dallas. First player to fifteen … [Read more...] about Why Can’t Kobe and LeBron just Play one-on-one?
2009 NBA Mock Draft
Here are the first few picks in the first round of our NBA Mock Draft. To view the rest of the draft click here # 1 Los Angeles Clippers: Blake Griffin, PF, Oklahoma, 6-9, So. Poor Blake Griffin. This has to be the worst case scenario for him. The Clips are are a destination where players just do not thrive. They already have some talented big man in Chris Kaman, Marcus … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Mock Draft
Ranking the NBA Free Agent Power Forwards
Here are the top 3 NBA free agent power forwards, to view the rest of the list click here https://www.walterfootball.com/nbafreeagents2009.php Carlos Boozer, Jazz (PO) (16.2 ppg, 10.4 rpg) Age: 27. All indications are that Boozer will likely opt out of the final year of his deal with the Jazz that would pay him $12.6 million for next season. With Paul Milsap a … [Read more...] about Ranking the NBA Free Agent Power Forwards