The “lost season” is finally over.  Most Bulls fans will not admit this, but they are happy the off-season has begun.  The “next man” theory can succeed in the first round of the playoffs, but when one is playing against the defending champions and the best player in the world, it just does not work.  The Chicago Bulls’ season ended in Miami after an amazing display...

Photo Credit: Ap.org There is a cardinal rule among all men that simply states “the man region is off limits at all times.” An intentional shot to the family jewels is forbidden universally in the male species. Therefore, Roy Hibbert’s claim towards Shane Battier is as real as it gets. Late in the first quarter, Battier was driving to the rim when his knee collided with Hibbert’s…persona...

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Phil Jackson said in an interview that if he could pick any player with which to start a franchise, he would select Bill Russell over Michael Jordan.

courtesy of totalprosports.com What was Indiana Pacer’s coach, Frank Vogel, thinking about when he took out Roy Hibbert with a one point lead and less than two seconds left in the game.  Hibbert is one of the premiere defensive centers in the league and not having him under the basket looking to swat away a LeBron James LAYUP!  Coach Vogel, you just out coached yourself!  You...

  courtesy of dimemag.com If you don’t understand why LeBron James was pissed off when he wasn’t name Defensive Player of The Year, then you need to watch this block on Roy Hibbert, who was attempting a dunk. Come on Roy Hibbert, you are 7’2.  Take it up strong! Follow us on Twitter KCMAC38 @kcmac38 @SKsPassThePill The post LeBron James Blocks Roy Hibbert’s Dunk appeared...

Carmelo Anthony played 12 playoff games with a partially torn left shoulder It looks like there may have been a reason for Carmelo Anthony’s struggles in the playoffs. According to reports, Carmelo Anthony may have been hurt before the playoffs started as he originally hurt his left shoulder April 14th against the Indiana Pacers. The injured shoulder was re-injured during Game...

courtesy of indystar.com Indiana Pacer’s small forward, Paul George, has the hardest assignment in the Eastern Conference Finals by chasing the four-time MVP, LeBron James the whole game.  So you can imagine why his offensive numbers aren’t as impressive as he may want them to be.  Paul is a meager 6-15 from the field with five turnovers; but that didn’t keep him from...

Late in the first quarter, as Miami Heat forward Shane Battier drove to the hoop, Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert stepped in to defend the shot. Unfortunately, as Battier went to shoot, he jumped and hit Roy Hibbert in a place a man never wants to be hit or as the announcer would say the “midsection”. Hibbert falls to the ground and obviously takes a while to get back up. Check...

For the second time in three years, the Cleveland Cavaliers will pick first in this year's upcoming draft. Check out the rest of the lottery's results.

Could David West be playing with the Clippers next season? The Los Angeles Clippers appear poised to make moves this offseason in order to keep superstar point guard Chris Paul from leaving. They have already dumped coach, Vinny Del Negro and now there are whispers in NBA circles that Clippers management will make and aggressive run at Indiana Pacers power forward, David West. The...

Photo Credit: detnews.com/AP Victor Oladipo, when he is not doing his best Usher impression or getting insane Michael Jordan comparisons, showed drastic improvement this year at Indiana, and led them to be one of the juggernaut of the past NCAA season. Oladipo, a quality defensive-minded guard, who also has shown some promise on the other end of the floor, combined with what many...

Photo Credit: collegebasketballtalk.com/AP UCLA swing-man Shabazz Muhammad had a fairly disappointing first and only season with the Bruins before deciding to enter this year’s NBA Draft. However, Muhammad, in an extensive profile by Michael Lee of the Washington Post, displayed he does not lack confidence, and still considers himself the best player in the draft: Here is more�...

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(Credit: Washinton Post) Barclays Center, the home of the Brooklyn Nets, is filled with modern day luxuries to enhance the game day experience for fans. After all, they are trying to one up the New York Knicks in every facet for New York City supremacy. Almost every new arena has amazing features. But Barclays Center is going one step further, as apparently the area vents pump out...

The Conference Finals are upon us and in many cases, are the best part of the NBA Playoffs.  The second round of the playoffs started off very promising with every series being tied at 1-1; but then four teams took control and none of the series lived up to their potential.  Here is hoping that the Conference Finals both go to seven games.  Here is how the teams rank: 1) Miami...

After advancing to the conference semis, Frank Vogel referred to the Heat as the next team in their championship run, a comment LeBron James took umbrage with. 

It seems at times, and some may say most of the time, the media over-hypes stories, and the Derrick Rose “should he have played or not play?” has seemingly been one of those stories. However, when it reaches to the point where other NBA players are talking about Rose’s decision, there may be some smoke near this fire. Washington Wizards rookie Bradley Beal, when he is not being...

Frustrations are usually at a high after a playoff loss, especially when you play as putrid as the Indiana Pacers did against the Knicks last night in game five of the Eastern Semi-Finals. Pacers center Roy Hibbert clearly thought his team lacked toughness, and held no punches about it. Hibbert, while apologizing to the women in the room, had this to say about the Pacers performance...

Deshaun Thomas, who also attended Ohio State and is expected to be second round pick, has been working out with Greg Oden and came away very impressed.

An integral part of the success of the young upstart Golden State Warriors this postseason has been the terrific play of rookie Harrison Barnes out of North Carolina. Barnes, who had many critics coming out of college as to whether he would be able to perform at the NBA level, has looked like a player that may have the potential to be a very good player for years to come. You pair...

Bulls guard Derrick Rose reportedly has offered to help pay for the funeral costs of a 6-month-old girl who tragically was shot and killed in Chicago on Monday.

The Memphis Grizzlies finished off a depleted Oklahoma City Thunder team last night, and have advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history. The Grizzlies have a very good team built around the size and strength of Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph  down low, and the gritty defense of Tony Allen and Mike Conley on the perimeter. The Grizzlies play...

When the Grizzlies decided to part ways with Rudy Gay, many assumed they had given up on their season and were planning for the future. However, the addition on Tayshaun Prince from the Rudy Gay trade has proved to be a positive development for this Grizzlies team. Even so, Prince isn’t exactly known for his athleticism, especially on the offensive end. However, during the 3rd...

Norris Cole had a huge dunk midway through the fourth quarter of Game 5 Norris Cole who is listed at 6’2 (if you believe that) threw down a huge dunk that gave the Miami Heat the lead with a little over five minutes to go in the fourth quarter of Game 5.  The dunk ignited the Heat as the eliminated the gritty Chicago Bulls and now advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the...