Archive for May, 2009
The Lakers Won the Series, but the Nuggets Are More Fun
The Lakers-Nuggets Western Conference Finals was a great series to watch. We were treated to games won by last-minute steals, aggressive defense from both sides, and Carmelo matching Kobe point-for-point. The Lakers lived up to expectations by taking the series, but it was the Nuggets that made it fun to watch. The following is my [...]
Which Players Would Be in NBA Jam 2009 Edition?
NBA Jam changed the lives of millions of American males. It took the game of basketball out of its rigid world of fouls, rules, and established laws of physics and dropped it into the world that exists deep in the mind of every guy. The world where the ball actually catches fire when you’re on [...]
For LeBron James, It's 2007 All Over Again
The 2007 NBA Finals weren’t fun to watch. The Cavaliers, just happy to be there, were outgunned at every position but one. The “Chosen One” aka LeBron James gave his all, but couldn’t prevent a sweep. And somehow, as much as I wish it weren’t so, it feels like 2007 again. LeBron has scored 169 [...]
Hedo Turkoglu Replaces Tim Duncan As NBA’s Most Boring Player
January 27, 2008, Magic vs. Celtics: an off-balance three-pointer at the buzzer to give Orlando the victory over the eventual NBA Champions. April 26, 2009, Magic vs. Sixers, Game 4: a buzzer-beating three to give Orlando the win over Philly, evening the series that Orlando would eventually win. May 22, 2009, Magic vs. Cavaliers, Game [...]
If Kobe Doesn’t Win This Title, He’ll Forever Be Scottie Pippen
If Kobe Bryant is going to be the next Michael Jordan, he’d better hurry. His time is running out. Bryant’s game is often compared to that of the great Jordan because of their individual ability to dominate games. But one difference remains, and it’s perhaps the most significant—Bryant has never won an NBA title as [...]
An Open Letter to Brett Favre
Dear Brett, Do yourself a favor. Hang up your helmet, put on your Wrangler jeans, and retire for good. You’re this close (-) to making me forget all the cool stuff you did and only remember that you went senile and didn’t know when to pull the plug, even though you were a thousand years [...]
LeBron James: "I'm Happy in Cleveland"
It’s the same story we’ve heard before. Guarded, carefully rehearsed with a publicist. “I think I’m happy in Cleveland,” LeBron James said on the Dan Patrick Show on Thursday. “I have no plans on going anywhere and playing the game of basketball.” It’s exactly what Cleveland fans want to hear, and exactly what New York [...]
Clippers Relevant Next Year? Hold The Phones.
The Clippers have a lot to do before the 2009-2010 season if they want to be competitive. Talent-wise, this is not the worst Clippers team we’ve ever seen. They struggled this year with injuries — Chris Kaman only played in 31 games, and Zach Randolph played in 39. If they can stay healthy, they should [...]
Are LeBron James and Mo Williams a Duo Yet?
The theory exists that you need two stars to win a championship. Kobe couldn’t do it on his own, Dwyane Wade couldn’t do it on his own. Even His Airness never did it without Scottie. Having three stars on your squad, like last year’s Celtics, is certainly a bonus—but two is the minimum. Incidentally, superhero [...]
Have the Rockets Won Two Games, or Have the Lakers Lost Two?
Having watched the Lakers’ 40-point victory over the Rockets in Game 5 last night, I officially have no idea what’s going on in this series. On paper, the Lakers are absolutely the most talented team in the league. They’ve got a superstar who excels in the clutch, twin towers in the middle, and Lamar Odom—who [...]
