You don’t have to be a basketball fan. In fact, you don’t even have to be a sports fan. But if you have on a pair of Jordans, you’re considered cool. Jordans have forever re-written the sneaker game to a level that will never be approached. And even though he’s retired, Jordan Brand set a [...]
February 18, 2013
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Blogs, Kevin Burke
Michael Jordan is turning 50 years old on Sunday. Damn, that makes me feel old. I grew up watching MJ’s rise to dominance. He is far and away the greatest basketball player to ever live. I realize there will always be debates about who is the GOAT, and as Jordan’s memory gets more distant, more [...]
February 15, 2013
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Highlights
NBA All-Star Weekend is finally upon us. As usual, the league will entertain us with festivities sure to be heavily debated. Kevin Burke gives his take on what will go down in Houston. If you often find yourself too busy to watch The Hoop Doctors Podcasts, get them on the go for your iPhone or iPad! [...]
February 15, 2013
Anou Enright
Podcast
There have been some pretty absurd rumors floating around as we near the NBA’s trade deadline, but the notion that the New Orleans Hornets are shopping Eric Gordon has to be the worst. According to ESPN.com’s Chris Broussard, the Hornets have made exploratory calls around the league in order to gauge the combo guard’s trade [...]
February 15, 2013
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Blogs
Over the past couple of season’s Kevin Garnett has dropped some cryptic hints as to when he will finally retire. But then he turns around and signs a 3-year deal during the offseason. But yesterday, he said that this will be his last all-star game. Because he’s so popular, he’ll likely be voted in again [...]
February 15, 2013
Anou Enright
Rumors
To celebrate the All-Star Weekend festivities down in Houston this weekend, the Nike iD sneaker customization program adds the ‘Extraterrestrial’ option seen on the other Nike Basketball All-Star Weekend sneakers. The space theme continues on what started at All-Star Weekend last year out in Orlando, which is perfect for Houston given the already-established ties with [...]
February 14, 2013
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Kicks, Official Releases
Being selected to the all-star game is certainly an honor, but it’s always good to see when guys prioritize things. Carmelo Anthony was voted to be a starter in Sunday’s game, but he may sit out the game because of a deep arm bruise. Knicks fans should be happy to hear this. But he has [...]
February 14, 2013
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Rumors
Luke Ridnour might be headed somewhere before the NBA trade deadline passes, but it’s unlikely that “somewhere” is the New York Knicks. Per Alex Kennedy of HOOPSWORLD, the Knicks have expressed interest in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ point guard. The New York Knicks have expressed interest in Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Luke Ridnour, according to source. [...]
February 14, 2013
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Blogs
Kansas University is set to retire the jersey of one of their most memorable guards. Chalmers will have his number 15 jersey retired as part of halftime proceedings at KU’s game against Texas, this Saturday. “[Mario] didn’t just love winning, he also loved everyone knowing how good he was”, said KU coach Bill Self in [...]
February 14, 2013
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Blogs, Mohamed Abdihakim