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It is no secret that the luster of the All-Star game in major American professional sports lost its luster generations ago as the showcase typically devolves into a highlight fest with minimal effort until the last few minutes of the game if the game is close. That doesn’t mean that leagues like the NBA can’t [...]

June 27, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors How much would you be willing to spend on a rare pair of Jordan’s? When considering this hypothetical question, how about if I upped the ante and said the shoes were modeled after a pair game worn by Jordan himself. Then let’s get a bit crazy and say [...]

May 24, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors When Kobe directed his gay slur towards a referee, he was fined $100K. Joakim Noah used the same word at a fan, and the League only fined him $50K. They make it seem as if refs are more valuable than ticket paying patrons. Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah [...]

September 29, 2010 – THD Rumor Patrol The National Basketball Association (NBA) fined Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis $100,000 on Wednesday for making unauthorized public comments regarding the league’s collective bargaining negotiations. The Wizards owner told a business audience earlier on Wednesday that the NBA, which is working on a new labor deal, will soon [...]