Well, that was quite the game yesterday, wasn't it? Team USA put on a shooting display that I, personally, have never seen been before and I have watched a lot of basketball. Starting with Carmelo Anthony and stopping with Anthony Davis, Team USA showed the world why they are the best. … [Read more...] about Carmelo Anthony sets USA’s scoring record in impressive rout
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Team USA gets by Tunisia
Disappointing wouldn't be the exact word to describe Team USA's first half against and over-matched Tunisia team. Pathetic or embarrassing would be more like it. Thankfully Team USA's second unit, led by Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Love, helped them cruise to an easy victory in the end. … [Read more...] about Team USA gets by Tunisia
Team USA rolls France
The first game for the 2012 USA Men's Basketball team is in the books. They throttled their opponent, France, 98-71. Kevin Durant and LeBron James were brilliant for the US, leading them to an easy victory. Great defense led the way to the USA's blowout of France. Team USA seems destined for Gold. … [Read more...] about Team USA rolls France
’12 Olympic team would beat ’92 ‘Dream Team’
Kobe Bryant sparked a huge debate a few weeks ago when he said that the 2012 Men's Olympic Basketball team could beat the 1992 "Dream Team". Michael Jordan laughed, "Dream Team" said the 'Dream Team' would win by 25, and Charles Barkley called people "knuckleheads". … [Read more...] about ’12 Olympic team would beat ’92 ‘Dream Team’
Minnesota T’wolves will play on national t.v. six times during ’12-’13 season
The NBA released the 2012-2013 schedules earlier tonight and the Minnesota Timberwolves will play on national television (ESPN & TNT) six times during the season. … [Read more...] about Minnesota T’wolves will play on national t.v. six times during ’12-’13 season
The ‘David Kahn’ Era
When Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor named David Kahn the president of basketball operations, he expected to have a playoff-contending team by now. Instead, in his four years on the job he has made more trades than times Dwight Howard has changed his mind about being traded, drafted more point guards than an apartment complex could support, and traded away more draft … [Read more...] about The ‘David Kahn’ Era
Kevin Garnett reaches out to Aurora, Colorado victims
The shooting in Aurora, Colorado has been a tragic story. The opening premier of The Dark Knight Rises was ruined by one man who went on a rampage, killing 12 individuals and hurting dozens more. Since then, the killer has been apprehended and is awaiting trial and sentencing. A lot of people have reached out to the Aurora community, including a man everyone knows. … [Read more...] about Kevin Garnett reaches out to Aurora, Colorado victims
Team USA down Argentina, faces Spain in final tune-up
From the opening-tip it looked like we were in for a blow-out. Team USA got off to a hot start, opening the game on a 14-1 run thanks to Kevin Durant draining threes like they were free-throws. Of course, the scrappiness of the Argentines kept them in the game until the final buzzer. … [Read more...] about Team USA down Argentina, faces Spain in final tune-up