What’s Wrong With Amar’e Stoudemire?

January 30, 2012 – Kevin Burke Think back to a year ago.  In January of 2011, people were already unofficially handing out early season awards. Given the anticipation of last season, it was only natural. A recipients of one of those awards was brand-new Knick, Amar’e Stoudemire. And he was just being handed any ol’ award. Many were tabbing... [Read more]...

Video: LeBron Channels Vince Carter

January 30, 2012 – Kevin Burke Most basketball fans remember where they were during the Sydney Olympics of 2000. In particular, they remember their location when they saw Vince Carter hurdle 7’2″ Frederick Weis. It seemed like something that Carter should’ve been banned from Olympic play for based on the sheer enjoyable disrespect... [Read more]...

JR Smith Breaks Ankles in China; Marbury Victimized As Well

January 20, 2012 – Kevin Burke When the NBA finally solved the lockout, players who chose to play in the Chinese Basketball Association no doubt were questioning their move. [Read more]…  Read More →

Shaq Swears On Last Night’s TNT Telecast

January 13, 2012 – Kevin Burke Perhaps I was in the minority but when it was announced that Shaq was joining the TNT crew, I had my reservations. Sure he’s been great at giving witty soundbites throughout his career but I wasn’t sure how that would translate to “Inside the NBA.” Not to mention the fact that the chemistry between... [Read more]...

Suns Coach Alvin Gentry is Caught-Up in Tebowmania

January 12, 2012 – Kevin Burke After the year sports fans endured following the LeBron James-to-Miami fiasco and all that ensued, I thought that we encountered the most polarizing athlete we’d ever have. I never thought I’d say this but I feel as if Denver Broncos Quarterback Tim Tebow may have unseated LeBron. Don’t get me wrong,... [Read more]...

Kobe Drops 48 on Suns, Proves Demise is Exaggerated

January 11, 2012 – Kevin Burke I am the furthest thing from a Lakers fan but I find it absolutely astonishing that so many people have written off Kobe Bryant. I even had someone tell me that he’s not a top 10 player in the NBA. Personally, I feel as if he may still be the best player in the game. He may not be able to jump as high as once... [Read more]...

Top 5 Most Versatile Scorers in the NBA

January 10, 2012 – Kevin Burke Unlike the 90s where it seemed as if the best scorer on most teams was a center, or low-post player,  the best scorers in today’s game roam the perimeter. [Read more]…  Read More →

HS Player Ejected For Dunking on Defender

January 5, 2012 – Kevin Burke Celebration is a part of sports. There is so much emotion involved that whenever you make a great play, it’s natural to get out of character. But not everyone likes to see players celebrate after great plays. Especially referees. In the NFL, there are so many rules against celebrating and penalties assessed that... [Read more]...

Have Trade Rumors Inspired Bynum?

January 4, 2012 – Kevin Burke For the most part, championships are won from the inside out. Therefore, I have long since stated that if I had to choose one guy to begin my NBA franchise with, it would be Dwight Howard. He’s the most dominant force in the game today and his combination of size, power and quickness makes him virtually unguardable.... [Read more]...

Miami’s “Big 3″ Provides the Play of the Year…So Far

December 29, 2011 – Kevin Burke Sure, the season is very young but the reigning runner-up from a season ago, the Miami Heat, look very good so far. The honeymoon is over from last year, so perhaps they’re playing with less pressure on themselves. They breezed by Dallas on Christmas, held off Boston, and escaped Charlotte last night. But in... [Read more]...