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Knicks Iman Shumpert, Poet

Knicks Iman Shumpert, Poet

September 19, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Not too long ago, I posted an article concerning the lyrical talents of Kevin Durant. I enjoyed writing that in particular because I love watching my favorite athletes try their hands at music. I can almost hear some of you cringe. We’ve seen some of our favorite ball [...]

September 19, 2012 admin Blogs, Mohamed Abdihakim, Offbeat 1

Watch: Five People Shot At Rucker Park; Nate Robinson Flees for Life

Watch: Five People Shot At Rucker Park; Nate Robinson Flees for Life

July 26, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Last night there was a shooting at New York’s famed Rucker Park during the Entertainers Basketball Classic tournament. [...]

July 26, 2012 admin Blogs, Rumors 1

Gortat: “New York City is a Dirty Place and Smells Bad”

Gortat: “New York City is a Dirty Place and Smells Bad”

November 1, 2010 – Dr. Anklesnap Orlando Magic’s back up big man Marcin Gortat had some choice words for residents of the Big Apple about the cleanliness of their city. The Orlando Magic are set to play the New York Knicks in NY on Tuesday night, and Marcin Gortat hopes his stay will be quite [...]

November 1, 2010 admin Dr. Anklesnap 13

‘Triple Double’ Presented by EA Sports Comes to NYC This Weekend

‘Triple Double’ Presented by EA Sports Comes to NYC This Weekend

September 20, 2010 – Kevin Burke One of the most highly anticipated NBA seasons in recent memory is finally just over a month away from tipping off. However, with free agency and the FIBA World Championships, there has been plenty of basketball related stories to talk about to get us through the summer. Well, we can [...]

September 20, 2010 Anou Enright Blogs, Kevin Burke 1

The Hoop Doctors Exclusive Interview with California Streetball Legend Jay “Boogie” Brantley

The Hoop Doctors Exclusive Interview with California Streetball Legend Jay “Boogie” Brantley

“NYC has the grit and physicality, we have the style and flash, but both have skill and talent.” August 1, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap Slam Magazine called him the King of Cali Streetball. And for real this dude has being doing it nationwide. The kid from California with the sickest handles has played on the [...]

August 1, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap, Interviews 11

Dreams, Trades, Surprises, Boo’s, and Broken Hearts – NBA Draft 2008

Dreams, Trades, Surprises, Boo’s, and Broken Hearts  – NBA Draft 2008

June 27, 2008 – Dr. Dime Well there were very few surprises at the top end of this year’s draft. Almost every mock draft board I reviewed had some combination of Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley, and O.J. Mayo as the Top 3 picks, most mock’s having that specific order. What came next was surely a [...]

June 27, 2008 admin Blogs 2