Archive for the ‘Basketball’ category
Legends and Myths
In 2003, a new teenaged phenomenon entered the NBA, his star on the rise with a moniker “King James.” His timing was perfect because another former teenager who had gained superstar status was facing a major PR crisis due to an admitted indiscretion. At 24, although Kobe had won 3 NBA Championships, sponsors ran away [...]
Kobe vs LeBron – Who Does Jordan Think Is Better?
Michael Jordan declares who he thinks is a better player – Kobe or LeBron.
NBA D-R-A-M-A
Bosh and Wade in Miami??? Wade is meeting with the Bulls on Friday. Shaq to the Celts? Celts resign Ray Allen Boozer signs in Chicago (former LeBron teamate) LeBron to host a prime-time special to “announce” his decision. Bosh and Wade’s campe upset that LBJ leaked their plans to the media? Too much drama for [...]
En Passant: King, Pawn or Rook
In this free agency of Kings, Pawns and Rooks, Kobe and Dwyane have proved to be the “Knights” in Shining Armor.
NBA Free ($$$$) Agent Shopping…go BIG…or lose!
Top Tier Free Agents Joe Johnson Ray Allen – Best shooter on the planet Manu Ginobili Marcus Camby Tracey McGrady – I thought he retired Shaquille O’Neal - Celts are interested Brad Miller Stephen Jackson Jermaine O’Neal Mike Miller Rip Hamilton Free agents that can/have opt out: Yao Ming (owed 17.7 million in 10/11) Amare [...]
What’s The Benefit of a Hometown Discount??
We’ve all seen it before… a superstar or popular player coming of a great season or playoff round and…heading for free agency. Teams are in a tizzy, tossing money at these men in short shorts, tight pants or helmets like it going out of style, BUT after all is said and done the player ends [...]
[NBA Salary] “Cap And Trade” Deadlines
Each year, the NBA kicks off the summer by announcing the salary caps for the upcoming year and allows teams to sign up unrestricted and even restricted free agents to prepare a run for the coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy. This year, we have the additional thrill of the most prolific free agency in the NBA’s history, making for some interesting water cooler conversations.
Teamwork: What’s Luck Got To Do With It?
A Laker fan describes how the “New Lakers” learned to trust each other and prove that their will to win could carry them over when it seemed that the odds were against them














