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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Jeremy Lin headed to Houston Rockets? (Taiwanese animation video)
Jeremy Lin may say bye-bye to the New York Knicks if they don’t match the Houston Rockets’ three-year $25 million dollar offer. The New York Knicks have until Tuesday night to match the offer, including the final-year $14.8 million dollar balloon payment, proposed by the Rockets. Many are speculating that the Knicks will pass on this offer. Do you think the New York Knicks is … [Read more...] about Jeremy Lin headed to Houston Rockets? (Taiwanese animation video)
My “beef” with NBA contracts: Part I – Bad Contracts
I love to get paid just as much as the next guy. But when it comes to figuring out a budget and where to spend your money, I think some GM's are lost. The absurdity of big-dollar contracts in the NBA has made me think a lot since last offseason. With another off-season just around the corner, I would like to dive into last year's contracts that were handed out, what players did … [Read more...] about My “beef” with NBA contracts: Part I – Bad Contracts
Will the New York Knicks be able to re-sign Jeremy Lin?
Linsanity flooded the sports world this past NBA season as Jeremy Lin brought a fresh of breath air to the New York Knicks franchise. At the top of the Knicks’ off-season questions; will they be able to re-sign Lin and build off their strong play late in the year? … [Read more...] about Will the New York Knicks be able to re-sign Jeremy Lin?
NBA Playoffs: Refs giving Miami ‘stars’ all (well most) of the calls
I don't like to put anything on anyone or anything in particular, especially if that any one or thing has no business in deciding the outcome of a basketball game, but I think now everyone has the right to speculate on what is really going on between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Refs giving Miami ‘stars’ all (well most) of the calls
NBA Playoffs: Bad Officiating, Stars Getting “Treatment”
I have had it with NBA officials in the playoffs. The league is softening up to protect stars and I don't like it one bit. It's hard to watch a game when there are nearly 50 fouls called per game. The playoffs are about letting defensive players get away with more, not about giving the stars more "star treatment". I understand that the NBA is a star-driven league. It's easier … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Bad Officiating, Stars Getting “Treatment”
NBA Playoffs: Mavs, Knicks on brink of elimination
Two playoff series might be over come Saturday and Sunday. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat have taken 3-0 series leads. Can their opponents battle back or will the Thunder and Heat put them bed? … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Mavs, Knicks on brink of elimination
Knicks Tyson Chandler wins NBA Defensive POY (video)
When Tyson Chandler was a member of the Chicago Bulls, he was a force on the defensive end. Now with the New York Knicks, he's had a strong season in which he won NBA Defensive Player of the Year. (AP Source) Chandler is one of the more unselfish players in the league, and somewhat of an anomaly within the league. The statistical case for him to be Def POY is highlighted in … [Read more...] about Knicks Tyson Chandler wins NBA Defensive POY (video)