Decade’s Best: Bench
by Nick Rattner
The last decade proved an definitive one for benches. Much ink was spilled over the rise of a new breed of superstar; it seemed no one would play hard as second-fiddle let alone auxiliary tuba (Mbenga). But if the Chicago Bulls’ success in the 90s taught bball fans anything, it was that a great team needs great players… and several not-so-great players (Cliff...
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December 16, 2009
Discuss
California King
by Tim David Harvey
When franchise players can’t get it done this is when valuable bench players get the chance to earn their bread and butter. Every championship team needs a Robert Horry or a Toni Kukoc. As a season wears on successful teams need to be running on all cylinders and sixth men become important. Over the last decade there haven’t been many sixth men better than...
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November 21, 2009
2004 NBA Playoffs-Second Round Preview
Aside from the Heat-Hornets barnburning series which decides the Pacers' next victim....the 2nd round is set. Already, there are 3 heavy weight bouts on the card. None bigger than the matchup of the two teams that have won the past 5 NBA Titles....the Spurs and Lakers.
SPURS V LAKERS: These teams will meet in the playoffs for the 5th time in the last 6 seasons. Both teams...
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November 09, 2009
The End Of The KINGS Reign??
The Kings may have blown it. Their Mighty Pacific Division Dynasty may be crumbling before our eyes.
Over the past 4 seasons….they have won two Pacific Division titles and let a third one get away with a Kobe Bryant Hail Mary in Portland. They were winning in the 4th quarter of Game 7 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals. They currently house the NBA’s second leading scorer...
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November 09, 2009
Grizzlies and Nuggets Are Voted Out
MEMPHIS: This was their third straight season ending with a playoff berth. And it was the third straight season that the Grizz were swept. Their 0-12 mark in their first playoff games is a record. Add the stat that head coach Mike Fratello has lost 13 of the last 14 playoff games he's coached doesn't help matters either.
The Grizzlies have the NBA's 7th highest...
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November 09, 2009
The soft spot: Discussing Kevin Martin's reputation
Let's go in reverse order here.
While much of today's story focused on Kings' commentator and KHTK personality Grant Napear, the topic remains Kings shooting guard Kevin Martin and the question of whether or not he is soft or injury prone. It should be plainly obvious that I stop at the latter and don't see him as the former for a host of reasons, not the least of...
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November 07, 2009
Martin may have to shut it down
He wants to play.
Seventy-seven games with a hairline fracture in the left wrist that won't heal so long as he's having it pounded by fellow NBA types and will likely end up causing arthritis eventually. And Kevin Martin wants to play.
But there's a decision to make that won't be entirely made by him and sleep wasn't the answer, especially since he had a hard...
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November 06, 2009
Jackson gets teary as he announces retirement
Bobby Jackson was fine all day long.
He talked to former teammates, coaches, friends and family, and managed to not get emotional. But when he stood at the Arco Arena podium to formally announce his retirement in front of so many familiar faces, he couldn't hold back.
Jackson's goodbye became a tearful one as he discussed his late mother, Sarah, who died of cancer...
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October 24, 2009
Teary Jackson makes retirement official
Bobby Jackson was fine all day long.
He talked to former teammates, coaches, friends and family, and managed to not get emotional. But when he stood at the Arco Arena podium to formally announce his retirement in front of so many familiar faces, he couldn't hold back.
Jackson's goodbye became a tearful one as he discussed his late mother, Sarah, who died of cancer...
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October 24, 2009
Bobby Jackson says goodbye
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By the time Bobby Jackson took the podium to formally announce his retirement, it seemed as if there wasn't all that much to say.
He had talked publicly about hanging up the sneakers and putting on the suit, making the Friday press conference...
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October 24, 2009
Former Kings guard Bobby Jackson calls it a career
Former Sacramento Kings guard Bobby Jackson announced his retirement from the NBA as a player prior to the Kings' preseason finale against the Utah Jazz on Friday.
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October 23, 2009
Former Sacramento Kings guard Bobby Jackson retires from NBA
Bobby Jackson is retiring from the NBA. The 12-year veteran guard, who spent six seasons with Sacramento, made the announcement Friday night before the Kings' preseason finale against the Utah Jazz.
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October 23, 2009
Ex-Kings guard Jackson retires after 12 seasons
Bobby Jackson is retiring from the NBA.
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October 23, 2009
Kings' Jackson, 12-year veteran, plans to retire
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Bobby Jackson is retiring from the NBA.
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October 23, 2009
Former Kings guard Bobby Jackson retires
SACRAMENTO, Calif.(AP) — Bobby Jackson is retiring from the NBA. The 12-year veteran guard, who spent six seasons with Sacramento, made the announcement Friday night before the Kings’ preseason finale against the Utah Jazz...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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October 23, 2009
Kings hire Bobby Jackson
Former Sacramento Kings guard Bobby Jackson today announced his retirement from the NBA as a player to pursue a career with the Kings off the court. Jackson will serve as the first-ever Kings Ambassador, as well as assisting President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie in Sacramento’s scouting department.
“It’s a tough day for me because I’m [...]
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October 23, 2009
Bobby Jackson Hangs It Up
After a solid 12-year career, veteran guard Bobby Jackson has decided to retire according to the Sacramento Bee. Jackson, 36, who played for the Sacramento Kings last season, has also suited up for the Nuggets, Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Hornets and Rockets. His best year came during his first stint with the Kings (2000-05), where he averaged [...]
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October 23, 2009
SL: Bobby Jackson to announce retirement; 'Big Baby' worried
Each weekday morning, Ball Don't Lie serves up a handful of NBA-related
stories to digest with your tagliata di manzo.Sam Amick, Sacramento Bee: "If Bobby Jackson(notes) picks his wardrobe appropriately today, he'll stand at the Arco Arena podium and formally announce his retirement in a three-piece suit and sneakers. He's leaving behind a 12-year playing career...
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October 23, 2009
Bobby Jackson to announce retirement
If Bobby Jackson picks his wardrobe appropriately today, he'll stand at the Arco Arena podium and formally announce his retirement in a three-piece suit and sneakers.
He's leaving behind a 12-year playing career and joining the Kings in a varied capacity that often will involve business attire, but the player in him is far from gone just yet.
And if the moment is...
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October 23, 2009
Bobby Jackson to retire
The Sacramento Kings are having a press conference Friday night before their game to make an announcement regarding guard Bobby Jackson.
The immediate guess was that the veteran is going to retire. And that is apparently the case.
Sam Amick of the Sacramento Bee reports (via blog):
Bobby Jackson, the former Kings guard and longtime fan favorite, will [...]
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October 22, 2009
Bobby Jackson to retire, work with Kings
Bobby Jackson, the former Kings guard and longtime fan favorite, will be announcing his retirement at an Arco Arena press conference tomorrow.
As mentioned in Twitterland a while ago, Jackson will assume a role within the Kings organization as well. For now, click on the Twitter link for a few more details but be sure to check back later today for more on this post. - Sam Amick
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October 22, 2009
The Power of Belief
Over the last six seasons, Michael Redd has averaged 23.5 PPG at a 44.9% clip, almost 2 three’s per game and 84.4% from the stripe. One of the elite shooters in the game, he played a sizable role on the ’08 “Redeem Team.” However, since the ‘04-05 season, the Bucks have consistently finished last in the Central Division. Last season it appeared they might test the...
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October 11, 2009
Another has-been deciding between Boston & Phoenix
First it was Grant Hill... then it was Dan Dickau...Now, Bobby Jackson is reportedly deciding between Phoenix and Boston for his one last NBA fling (Via CelticsBlog). Depending on which source you read, Jackson has been mentioned to be headed to the Celtics
or the Suns. Whichever route he takes, he will probably have to earn a
job with a non-guaranteed contract...
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September 26, 2009
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September 26, 2009
The 10 best sixth men of the decade
OK, we know the first decade of the 21st century doesn't
really end until 2011. We think. But we also know there have been 10 full NBA
seasons played since the phrase "Y2K" was on all of our lips
(1999-2000), and here at Ball Don't Lie we've decided to use this as an
offseason excuse to rank some of the best and not-so-brightest of the 10
campaigns in question...
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September 15, 2009
1997 NBA Draft Remix
by Jeff Fox
At first glance you’d think that the 1997 NBA Draft was a fantastic one — just look at the names — Duncan, Billups, McGrady. While the first glance might be nice, every glance after that is horrendous. Just look at the names “gracing” the bottom of the list (Fortson, Brevin Knight) and you will understand what a painful process remixing the...
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September 11, 2009
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