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Michael Jordan Won’t Be the Greatest of All Time Forever
Before Michael Jordan, there were Magic Johnson, and Oscar Robertson and Wilt Chamberlain. And those who watched them during their prime moved along, although the Magic-Michael era was pretty close. Still, players’ legacy are only as good as the memory of the dominating media members. At some point, Jordan won’t be the one mentioned as all-time greatest in the NBA.
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Expect Kobe Bryant to Try and Take Over the All-Star
The least surprising outcome of the night, in my opinion Kobe Bryant setting another NBA All-Star game record, this time winning a fifth MVP, after forgetting this is also about superstars working together, not just enhancing their own brand name, and putting on a ball-hogging performance for generations to enjoy.
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Three-Point Shootout is Good as its Best Contestant
Unlike the usually disappointing dunk contest, the three-point shootout isn’t about star power, although having Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry stroking the deep ball didn’t really hurt; it’s about having one or two competitors simply having a terrific night from beyond the arc.
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Slam Dunk Contest isn’t Worth Much Without Star Power
No star power, not really interesting. There’s a problem with what used to be the signature moment of the All-Star weekend, but is now stretching a concept that seems to have gone quite boring and stale in recent years. People like Terrence Ross and Jeremy Evans, but aren’t that interested in seeing them battle for the Slam Dunk Contest crown.
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Maryland Terps – Still Good Enough to Beat Their Biggest Rivals
There’s always a discussion and fan banter between Duke and Maryland about their match-ups being real rivalries or not. Well, they certainly feel that way in College Park, putting another dent in the ACC run of the Blue Devils, losing for the third time in conference play and looking unimpressive for yet another time.
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NFL Rumors – New York Giants Choosing Between Victor Cruz & Hakeem Nicks?
While the numbers of both wide receivers suggest that Victor Cruz should be the guy the New York Giants stick to if they are forced to make an economic choice between the two, Hakeem Nicks might eventually triumph in the decision between which one to keep and the other to let go.
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NFL Rumors – Minnesota Vikings Won’t Trade Percy Harvin
Despite rumors connecting Percy Harvin to about half the teams in the NFL, or at least anyone looking to take on a troubled receiver, people who run the Minnesota Vikings are saying the exact opposite: Harvin isn’t going anywhere, and will be playing for the Vikings in 2013.
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NFL Rumors – Kansas City Chiefs Won’t Trade for Nick Foles
The unavoidable Andy Reid-Kansas City Chiefs-Philadelphia Eagles connection immediately puts Nick Foles, one of four quarterbacks the Eagles have on their payroll, as a candidate to get traded for the Chiefs, but it seems that the difference between perceived market value and actual demand will hamper the deal.
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Adrien Broner Too Good For Gavin Rees & Lightweight Division
It was only the second time Adrien Broner fought in a Lightweight bout, but already it seems this division and this title (WBC) are too small for his abilities and aspirations. Gavin Rees, a tested journeyman without much left in the tank, was simply way out of his league against the champion, and it doesn’t seem to feel anyone in the division is.
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Bayern Munich – Thomas Müller Ready for the Big Double
In a world of Barcelona’s, Bayern Munich will never be regarded as true favorites to win the Champions League, but it’s hard to argue with two finals in three seasons, while playing excellent football in both the Bundesliga and the UCL, having quite a few players having career-best seasons, with possibly no one better than Thomas Müller.