The NBA has a big issue on their hands. A huge one. Gigantic even. They have a sportsmanship problem. Almost a year ago, I penned a piece about sportsmanship, one that involved Serge Ibaka and Dwyane Wade. In that particular situation Ibaka and Wade became entangled. Okay, Ibaka essentially fell on Wade’s neck. The way [...]
March 4, 2013
admin
Blogs
Shabazz Muhammad is widely considered by analysts to be one of the top 2 or 3 choices for the 2013 NBA Draft this coming June. But that said, there are no guarantees that Muhammad or any of the other top prospects will actually declare for the draft after their college season ends. However, UCLA head [...]
March 3, 2013
admin
Rumors
Steve Nash knows the Los Angeles Lakers still have a lot of work to do. Los Angeles has won 12 of the last 17 games and is now just two games back of the final Western Conference playoff spot, but all still isn’t well. Why? Because, according to Nash, the Lakers still don’t have an [...]
March 1, 2013
admin
Blogs
Several weeks ago, it seemed like a forgone conclusion that the Kings would be moving to Seattle. Then David Stern allowed mayor Kevin Johnson to make a counter-offer. Then the process stalled a bit. And now it has picked back up again. The Kings have new investors and are set to make an official offer [...]
March 1, 2013
Anou Enright
Rumors
Steph Curry put on a magic performance at the Garden on Wednesday night. But was his focus in the right place? And what’s up with the Harlem Shake videos? Kevin Burke discusses… If you often find yourself too busy to watch The Hoop Doctors Podcasts, get them on the go for your iPhone or iPad! Subscribe [...]
March 1, 2013
Anou Enright
Podcast
Monta Ellis is an enigma, but is he one that can make a worthwhile contribution on a contending NBA team? The volume shooting guard has peaked my curiosity since his days with the Golden State Warriors. He can score in bunches and sometimes seemingly at will. Other times, his shots are so off he seems [...]
March 1, 2013
admin
Blogs
Follow our Kicks section on Twitter: @THDKicks Ben Berry wrote this. Add Ben to a Google+ circle of yours and follow his Twitter feed. [...]
February 28, 2013
admin
Exclusives, Kicks, Lists
When you score 50 points at Madison Square Garden, you’re in some pretty elite company. You will be talked about forever. Last night, Steph Curry of the Warriors became an MSG legend. He torched the Knicks for 54 points, while making 11 of 13 from 3-point range. He was unconscious. But, the Knicks did [...]
February 28, 2013
Anou Enright
Rumors
Back in the late 90s Spike Lee was enamored with Ray Allen’s game. So much so that he approached Allen during halftime of a Bucks at Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, and sold him on the role of ‘Jesus Shuttlesworth’ in He Got Game. Talk about going after what you want. Apparently, Ray still has [...]
February 28, 2013
Anou Enright
Rumors
It’s the year of LeBron James. Frankly, that’s probably underselling. It’s the decade of LeBron James. He’s the statistical equivalent to the holy grail, practically mythologized by his all-too-real stats. James is an unstoppable force on offense. The 27.3 points per game are impressive, but that figure is merely a canvas. The picture starts to [...]
February 28, 2013
admin
Blogs, Mohamed Abdihakim