During Team USA’s gold medal run during the 2012 Olympics, coach Mike Krzyzewski said that would be his last one. He had been on Team USA’s staff for many years and was thought to be ready to hang it up. However, that’s not he case. Coach K must’ve had a change of heart because he [...]
May 22, 2013
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Phil Jackson yesterday appeared on the Dan Patrick Show to talk about his latest book. Yes, the same one where he explains in detail why Michael Jordan was on another level from Kobe Bryant. In the interview he talks about job offers, his coaching career, and a proposed deal if Chris Hansen would have secured [...]
May 22, 2013
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A few weeks ago, it was rumored that Clippers owner Donald Sterling was high on Vinny Del Negro and would retain him as coach. However, with the prospect of Chris Paul potentially bolting the Clippers this summer (as unlikely as that is), the team had to do what was perceived to be what Paul wanted. [...]
May 22, 2013
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Dan Gilbert’s son, Nick, has done it again. Two years ago, Dan send his son Nick and his bowtie to represent the Cleveland Cavaliers at the NBA Draft Lottery the year after LeBron left. And it worked. The Cavs won the #1 overall pick that year and took Kyrie Irving. This year, same result, the [...]
May 22, 2013
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There’s plenty of finger pointing that can go on as to why the Knicks were eliminated in the second round, but the bulk of the blame shouldn’t be with Carmelo Anthony. And truthfully, the fact of the matter is that the Knicks roster isn’t talented enough from top to bottom to win the East. As [...]
May 21, 2013
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JR Smith had an incredible season for the New York Knicks. He shot the lights out, and single handedly kept the Knicks in dozens of games helping them to a second best record in the East and en route to a Sixth Man of the Year award from the NBA. Then the Playoffs started. And [...]
May 21, 2013
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The Brooklyn Nets parted ways with coach PJ Carlesimo the day after the Bulls eliminated them from the playoffs and they are still looking to fill that void. We’ve heard high profile names such as Phil Jackson and Jerry Sloan rumored, but how about Scott Skiles? Skiles was most recently with Milwaukee but is rumored [...]
May 21, 2013
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If you’re thinking that the Miami Heat can just sleepwalk their way through the Eastern Conference Finals, slow down just a second. Let’s not forget that Indiana had a 2-1 lead in their 2nd round playoff matchup last season before the Heat ultimately won in 6. So their capable of making this interesting. This series [...]
May 20, 2013
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The Oklahoma City Thunder’s season came to an end earlier than anticipated at the hand of the Memphis Grizzlies in 5 games. Now, the front office is met with some tough decisions this offseason. One, in particular, is what to do with Kendrick Perkins. Ever since joining OKC a few years ago, Perk hasn’t quite [...]
May 20, 2013
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Greg Oden’s story is truly a sad one, and it’s ironic that he has actually played the equivalent of a full season since being drafted in 2007: just 82 games. After being released by Portland last year following the need for another knee surgery, Oden has not ruled out an NBA comeback. He’s certainly young [...]
May 17, 2013
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