Lebron James and the Miami Heat had a chance today to visit the White House to honor their NBA Championship season in 2012. It was cool to see how humble and overwhelmed Lebron James got when he was talking to President Obama, and specifically when he was asked to say a few words on behalf [...]
January 28, 2013
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Offbeat
Allen Iverson has made it very clear that he still wants to play in the NBA. But unfortunately for A.I., the NBA has made it very clear that they no longer have use for him. It’s a cold business. Iverson has played overseas, with a street ball tour, but will he now play in the [...]
January 28, 2013
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Rumors
Okay does the clapping from fans mean the bucket counted, or was there laughter mixed in with the cheers because of the Coach’s attempt to get away with being involved in the play from the sidelines? It seems like it would be the latter, but the opposition’s faces and body language towards the referee, seems [...]
January 28, 2013
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Offbeat
Since Chris Bosh is a punching bag for jokes, this comment by him seems silly on the surface. But does he have a point? Based on his name alone, you wouldn’t think he is hall of fame worthy, but he has career averages of 20 and 9. It’s way too early to call it now. [...]
January 28, 2013
Anou Enright
Rumors
How scary of a thought is it for Miami Heat’s competition that Lebron James may not have actually peaked yet. Can you even imagine the possibility that one of the greatest players we have ever had the pleasure of watching play basketball might still be improving? We all know about Lebron’s athletic abilities, specifically his [...]
January 28, 2013
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Offbeat
With this year being the Year of the Dragon, Kobe Bryant and the Kobe 8 System will get a big push from Nike this year with their 2013 Year Of The Snake pack. Featured in the YOTS pack are three different pairs of the Kobe 8 System and the original sneaker made for Kobe Bryant [...]
January 28, 2013
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Kicks, Official Releases
Rudy Gay should not go to the Los Angeles Lakers. Not as long as Kobe Bryant is still donning purple and gold. Though the Memphis Grizzlies pulled the trigger on a deal that brought them beneath the luxury tax line and eliminated the need to deal Gay, speculation continues to run rampant. According to Ken [...]
January 28, 2013
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Blogs
Rajon Rondo’s torn ACL comes as a crushing blow to the Boston Celtics, but it stands to inject life into the Philadelphia 76ers. Per Doris Burke of ESPN (via Mike Petraglia of WEEI.com), the point guard has officially torn his ACL and will be shut down for the season. Rondo has a torn ACL.. per [...]
January 28, 2013
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When Michael Drysch, a computer technician by trade, hit a half-court shot during the intermission of a Heat/Pistons game, there was elation. By now, the sight of the 50 year old getting tackle-hugged by an excited LeBron James has gone viral. That hook shot helped Drysch to $75,000, part of which would also be donated [...]
January 28, 2013
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Blogs, Mohamed Abdihakim