Tag: nba

  • Donald Sterling Scandal – Mark Cuban Smart, Mark Jackson Opportunistic

    Donald Sterling Scandal – Mark Cuban Smart, Mark Jackson Opportunistic

    Until we get a verdict from Adam Silver on the whole Donald Sterling case, reactions from owners, players, coaches and anyone who has something to do with the Los Angeles Clippers and the NBA in general, are what we have to live on. Like Mark Cuban saying some smart things about how all of this should end, while Mark Jackson is mostly trying to give his team some sort of advantage in the playoff series.

  • Donald Sterling Scandal – Everyone Waiting for the Verdict

    Donald Sterling Scandal – Everyone Waiting for the Verdict

    There is still no word from the NBA, which means Adam Silver, as to the result of their investigation regarding the leaked tape of Donald Sterling making racist comments while speaking to V. Stiviano, but owners, Los Angeles Clippers players and pretty much anyone asked about the subject has made their opinion heard, with everyone seeking Sterling’s head for this one.

  • Donald Sterling Scandal – Los Angeles Clippers Keep on Playing

    Donald Sterling Scandal – Los Angeles Clippers Keep on Playing

    So many angles to consider for Adam Silver as he tries to decide what to do about Donald Sterling being recorded by V. Stiviano, bringing up all kind of nasty racist remarks, behavior and thoughts from the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers. The tam is going to play although there were other ideas, and the NBA is now investigating the whole matter, although it only seems like a matter of time before judgement is passed.

  • Scoring is Trendy Again in the NBA

    The NBA game changes and evolves. The way it’s played, and the way it’s been viewed by the professionals and the amateurs. An interesting trend and change this season has been individual scoring. Not just Kevin Durant reaching new heights and achievements by LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. A lot more players are suddenly scoring 20 points or more.

  • 2013 – The Year LeBron James Shut Everyone Up

    2013 – The Year LeBron James Shut Everyone Up

    In 2013, LeBron James shed all the remaining weight of doubt, expectations and criticism. No longer any talk about clutch, choking or having to prove anything. After winning his second NBA title with the Miami Heat while picking up his fourth MVP award, the only question is remaining isn’t whether he’s got it or not, but how many will he end up with, and where will he be ranked among the greatest of all-time when it’s all over.

  • Best Athletes Who Retired in 2013

    Best Athletes Who Retired in 2013

    Like every year, some all-time greats decided to call it a day and retire, as two great linebackers in Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher left the NFL, legendary Yankees like Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte left Major League Baseball and NBA stars like Jason Kidd and Allen Iverson left the game of basketball.

  • Jeremy Lin Doesn’t Need to be Like in His Linsanity Phase

    Jeremy Lin Doesn’t Need to be Like in His Linsanity Phase

    The Houston Rockets, at some level, expected Jeremy Lin to be as good as he was for the New York Knicks during his short ‘Linsanity’ phase. But the point guard isn’t that good of a basketball player to put up those numbers for a whole season. He’s a good enough player to do well in the league and with his current stock of teammates despite not hitting that level of being in the zone for more than a few nights a year.

  • NBA – Preseason Power Rankings

    NBA – Preseason Power Rankings

    The beginning of the NBA training camps is a good opportunity to sort out the strong from the weak, and especially the playoff teams from the lottery ones, as our preseason power rankings suggest that the Miami Heat winning the East, despite the Pacers and Bulls, while the San Antonio Spurs claiming the West despite […]

  • 10 Highest Paid Head Coaches in 2013

    10 Highest Paid Head Coaches in 2013

    The money is in the NFL, especially when it comes to head coaches, as eight of the top ten highest paid head coaches in North American pro sports are in the sport of football, with Sean Payton, Bill Belichick, Andy Reid and even new guy Chip Kelly rising high above the others when it comes to their income.

  • NBA Superstars – The Game of Thrones Version

    It seems everything at the moment is about Game of Thrones returning to HBO for its third season, which a lot more fantasy violence and intrigue as an excuse for sexy scenes on TV. With the NBA trying to find some weight between that and the NCAA tournament, a little fan promotion, by making house banners of the league’s biggest superstars – LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose and a little lower down that scale, Kevin Garnett.