Team USA

“Is it the shoes” was once a popular moniker to sell sneakers over two decades ago, but after the breakout (and injury-free) season Stephen Curry just came off of having after switching to Under Armour; there seems to be some type of truth to the old saying. Into his second year protecting this house with [...]

Kobe Bryant and Anthony Davis couldn’t seem more different off the court. One is a ruthless competitor, a vociferous murderer of rivals and rims, and championship-ring-bearing lunatic…in a good way. The other is a silent, rather stoic and shy workhorse with the versatility and wingspan necessary to do just about anything he wants. They’re different. [...]

Something tells me this is kind of a big deal. Kevin Durant has decided to withdraw himself from Team USA’s FIBA World Cup roster. Marc Stein of ESPN.com dropped the bomb: [tweet https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/497507577060552704] His bomb was followed by Durant’s announcement bomb, which didn’t cite Paul George’s injury for his decision, per Jeff Zillgitt and Adi [...]

When you think of signature basketball sneakers it is natural for the player they were created for to come to mind first, but what about their coach? Heralded coach of Duke University and the USA Mens Basketball team Mike Krzyzewski shows he might be bout this sneakerhead life by rocking a pair of the Nike [...]

Forget about the “brawl” David Lee helped instigate against the Indiana Pacers, he’s got bigger things on his plate. Global-sized things even. Per Chris Tomasson of Fox Sports Florida, Lee approached Jerry Colangelo, chairman of the USA basketball team, to see if he could join in on the festivities: Colangelo, chairman of USA Basketball, said [...]

August 28, 2012 – Mohamed Abdihakim Doug Collins has found himself in the middle of talks concerning a certain vacancy. The Sixers’ head coach is another name added to a list of candidates for the Team USA head coaching job. That list includes other recognizable names like San Antonio’s Greg Popovich and Boston’s Doc Rivers. [...]

August 16, 2012 – Allen Moll Even though it was an all too close 7 point victory over Spain in the Gold Medal Game of the Olympics, the second closest margin of victory ever in a Final, something can be said for Team USA’s all too impressive ride to make it there. Whether it was [...]

August 3, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Team USA did some pretty special things versus Nigeria on Thursday. Let’s talk about it… [...]

August 3, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Whenever the U.S. defeats a “lesser” opponent, there are still always the people who say “they should’ve won by more”. Well, they won’t be saying that after yesterday’s 156-73 dismantling of Nigeria. In fact some are today blaming Coach K of trying to ’embarrass’ the Nigeria team.  Carmelo [...]

July 9, 2012 – Ben Berry Being in a position to get professional athletes to sign memorabilia is always an experience. No matter who you are, just the allure of having something signed by the person who had a hand in making that product [...]