China

June 21, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors JR Smith was one of a few trailblazers that went overseas to play basketball during the NBA lockout and still be able to earn a paycheck. For Smith his destination was China to play for the Zhejiang Cyclones. On the court his experience got off to a rocky [...]

June 19, 2012 – Ben Berry With the original Nike Hyperdunk debuting during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, it is only right that the upcoming 2012 Hyperdunk drop during this upcoming Olympics in London. For the ‘China’ Lunar Hyperdunk, a white upper is offset with University Red and Team Red. Hits of yellow can [...]

May 11, 2012 – Allen Moll Now that it’s been just over a decade since arguably the greatest press conference in history, A. I.’s now infamous “We Talkin Bout Practice” diatribe, maybe it’s time we check in on the former league MVP, 4 time scoring champion, and 11 time All Star, Allen Iverson. Amid rumors [...]

April 10, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Since Stephon Marbury first signed to play professional basketball in China just over two years ago we have been updating you on his antics and accolades. This season Marbury showed he was fully adjusted to the different style of play and dominated all year long. He had big [...]

February 14, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors J.R. Smith is making a rock star type return from China. There are a lot of teams wanting a piece of Smith, and he is in the cat bird’s seat with the luxury of choosing any team he pleases. Will he opt for the largest paycheck and end [...]

JR Smith goes for the hat-trick in China... [...]

January 16, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Yao Ming just never ceases to amaze. Many retired NBA stars just kick up their feet and live life on easy street after their playing days are over. Since his retirement, Yao has started a wine business, bought a Chinese basketball team, gone back to university, and now….entered [...]

December 24, 2011 – Ben Berry Previously known as the Rose Dominate, Derrick Rose’s post All-Star game sneaker is now official called the adiZero Rose 2.5 now. Nubuck, textured leather, faux-fur lining, and gold accents are seen on the next shoe in Derrick Rose signature line. This might become a signature colorway for adidas as [...]

May 13, 2011 – Allen Moll As one of the NBA’s elder statesmen and world-wide hoops icon, Kobe Bryant is arguably basketball’s most marketable star. Sorry Lebron, but winning 5 World Championships will do that for a player. And just ask any former or current member of the Houston Rockets like Tracy McGrady, Steve Francis, [...]

January 7, 2011 – THD Rumor Patrol Yao Ming went under the knife once again yesterday to repair a serious stress fracture in his left ankle. Ming is currently considering retirement following his rehab from this latest surgery, but hasn’t ruled out returning to an NBA court altogether yet. Yao only played limited minutes over [...]