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Steve Nash's MVP Workout
February 20, 2008 by
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A great article by Stefan Swiat on Steve Nash’s incredible athletic gifts:
Players are often branded with unfair stereotypes by critics that mask their prejudices with conventional wisdom.
One of the prevalent knocks on Steve Nash by critics is that as an athlete, he is considered...
The Boston Celtics DOMINATE New York
January 29, 2008 by
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The Celtics just beat the Knicks 104-59.
Yeah, One-oh-Four to Fifty Nine.
I don’t know why I watched the whole game, but I did. Seriously, who sits through such a horrible display of basketball for so long?
If it weren’t for Nate Robinson’s halfcourt three-pointer...
Happy Thanksgiving
January 27, 2008 by
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I’m thankful that I get to see the Harlem Globetrotter’s tonight. Should be fun.
Happy Thanksgiving to all the American’s out there and anybody else who may be chowin’ down on some turkey tonight.
Changes at HoopsBlogging
January 27, 2008 by
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I’ve decided to change the way HoopsBlogging serves it’s readers. Instead of a (typically) daily post or news article, I’m going to change it to a longer, more thought out weekly post. I’ve decided this for two reasons:
Lack of Time
I don’t want to report...
Kevin Durant = Adam Morrison?
January 14, 2008 by
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Basketbawful points out that the media is unfairly favoring Kevin Durant this year, mostly based on hype. Last year at this time, Adam Morrison was being heavily criticized for similar efforts as Durant:
I know it seems like I’m giving this kid a hard time, but honestly, he&rsquo...
"Trade Me Day" in New York
January 13, 2008 by
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NBA teams are learning how to get their fans more involved these days. First, Golden State put on the “We Believe” campaign, with thousands of Warriors fans wearing yellow t-shirts. Next came the Mavs and Texas National Guard “Green Out.” Now, the New York Knicks...
TJ Ford's Injury and the Classless Atlanta Fans
January 09, 2008 by
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As you probably know by now, TJ Ford was hit across the head by Al Horford on a layup attempt yesterday and crashed to the floor, where he laid motionless for what seemed like an eternity.
TrueHoop has done a very complete article on the event… what everybody has failed to mention...
Ready, Aim, Fire
January 09, 2008 by
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Stephen Jackson pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon as he came out firing against the Phoenix Suns last night, leading Golden State to a 129-114 win. Jackson shot the lights out, going 13 of 21 for 32 points. Since returning from suspension, Jackson has brought hope to teammates...
Is Steve Nash UnCanadian?
January 05, 2008 by
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Steve Nash recently stated that he will not play for Team Canada this summer, even if they manage to qualify for the Olympics without him. Not only is this a slap in the face to Canadian fans everywhere, but it’s also a slap to his own reputation.
To really understand the pain...
Lamar Odom: Good Kid, Dumb Player
January 03, 2008 by
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Late in the Lakers 19-point loss against Boston on December 30, Lamar Odom was angry. He was not only pissed off at the fact that he had to wear short-shorts for the entire first half, but he outraged over the fact that he’s had a disappointing basketball career due to nagging...
Bling Blogs - The Incredible Hulk
December 16, 2007 by
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Bling Blogs" is a collection of links that are worth their weight in gold.
Greg Oden has been working out…a lot. Jason Quick of The Oregonian states: “A high-ranking Blazers source told me that Oden today still has the same body-fat percentage (7.8 percent) as he...
Boston Celtics ARE That Good
December 14, 2007 by
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The Boston Celtics are 7-0, yet they still can’t manage to gain the respect that they deserve.
Coming into this season, they were perhaps the most hyped team of the century. Sure, the Lakers had Kobe, Shaq, Karl Malone, and Gary Payton all playing at the same time - but they...
Gilbert Arenas Sucks
December 13, 2007 by
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I love Gilbert Arenas as much as anybody else out there, but instead of showering him with praise and well-wishes as he recovers from his recent knee surgery, I’ve decided to talk about how much he sucks.
First off, let me explain the reason behind this article: Nacho Hibachi...
Oden's Big, Bad Problem
December 08, 2007 by
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Late last week, Jason Quick of the Oregonian put together a story entitled “Big, bad Oden.” In this article, Quick reported that Greg Oden had put on 30 pounds of muscle! Thirty pounds! Message board postings were filled with skepticism regarding the added muscle and I...
Stephon Marbury Around The 'Net
December 08, 2007 by
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The basketball world is buzzing with the news of Stephon Marbury leaving the Knicks this morning while in Phoenix. Here are some links that might help you understand the craziness behind the man who dubbed himself Starbury:
Frank Isola, NY Daily News: “Isiah looks for Marbury...
Mark Cuban at Blog World - Part 1
December 08, 2007 by
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Well, I wasn’t quite able to transcribe the whole speech yet, but I was able to put together the first ten minutes. I’ll continue transcribing so that you can read everything that Mark Cuban said at the Blog World Expo in Las Vegas.
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Jim Kukral: Speaker Introduction...
Lamar Odom Plays By His Own Rules
December 07, 2007 by
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It seems as though Lamar Odom is sleepwalking out there sometimes. Seriously, what was he thinking in the following two plays?
At least he wasn’t part of this next one, also from this season:
Sean Williams Is The Man
December 07, 2007 by
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David Waldstein of NJ.com reports:
For the first time all year Frank took Jason Collins out of the starting lineup and replaced him with Jamaal Magloire, and he also gave rookie Sean Williams his first start, too as Bostjan Nachbar (previously starting for Nenad Krstic) sat down....
Chris Wilcox's All-Star Snub
December 03, 2007 by
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Chris Wilcox thinks that it’s crazy he didn’t get mentioned on the All-Star ballot this year, I think that it’s crazy he even cares.
The Seattle Times ran a story this morning on the snub:
When told he was not among the 24 Western Conference forwards chosen for the...
"Trade Me Day" in New York
November 23, 2007 by
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NBA teams are learning how to get their fans more involved these days. First, Golden State put on the "We Believe" campaign, with thousands of Warriors fans wearing yellow t-shirts. Next came the Mavs and Texas National Guard "Green Out." Now, the New York Knicks...
Gilbert Arenas Sucks
November 22, 2007 by
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I love Gilbert Arenas as much as anybody else out there, but instead of showering him with praise and well-wishes as he recovers from his recent knee surgery, I've decided to talk about how much he sucks.
Kevin Durant = Adam Morrison?
November 20, 2007 by
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Durant's numbers aren't much better than Adam Morrison's from last year. So why is he so hyped? Because the NBA is a business, that's why.
Oden's Big, Bad Problem
November 19, 2007 by
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Even though Oden's Weight Gain 4000 act seems improbable, Portland insiders are saying that it is true - but not necessarily good.
Chris Wilcox's All-Star Snub
November 16, 2007 by
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Chris Wilcox thinks that it's crazy he didn't get mentioned on the All-Star ballot this year, I think that it's crazy he even cares.
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