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2009 NBA Draft: How Will Point Guards Pan Out?
June 26, 2009 by
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Because of Michael Jackson’s death, the 2009 NBA Draft was surreal. I didn’t watch as attentively as I have for almost 30 years. Blake Griffith obviously went one. Will he be as good as Boozer or end up like Marcus Fizer? Being from here, I wanted Tyreke Evans, but Jrue...
Friday Fire: What Was Your Favorite Michael Jackson Track?
June 25, 2009 by
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I can’t even get into the draft. I had a post I’ve been working on all day, passed out from a lack of sleep the last week and woke up to 100 text messages. Most were friends, associates, co-workers, questioning if Mike had died or not. There was a period where everyone...
Thursday Morning Starting Five: The Shaq Trade To Cleveland Shook Up the World Edition
June 25, 2009 by
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I think it was Jemele (via Stephen A.)who alerted the twitterspere about Shaq’s trade around 11 or 12 last night and for the next 3 hours the entire sports world was abuzz with reactions, rumors, and predictions for next season. I was debating Bomani Jones about what was the...
Wednesday Morning Starting Five: The How Many Trades Will Be Made Today Edition?
June 24, 2009 by
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Looks like Rubio is sending shock waves through the league as big trades are going down with minor NBA team players. This is always a very interesting time leading up to the draft as we wait and see how teams will jockey for position before during and after Thursday’s draft....
The Milwaukee Bucks Deal Richard Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto
June 23, 2009 by
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As I was finishing up another segment with Dr. Boyd that mainly dealt with Kobe Bryant and to a lesser extent Ricky Rubio, I had a feeling a trade went down. I’d heard earlier about a Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen to the Pistons for Rip, Tayshaun and Stuckey, but Joe would be stupid...
Tuesday Morning Starting Five: The Do You Care About Congress Apologizing for Slavery Edition
June 23, 2009 by
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The second part of Dr. Todd Boyd’s interview should be posted tomorrow.
Where will Lance Stephenson end up in school? (NY Daily News)
Gloria and Emilio Estefan to become minority owners in Mami. (Miami Herald)
Woman puts man in sleeperhold and stops robbery. (SFGate)
Gwen Knapp...
I Challenge ANY NBA Writer to a Debate About Why Ricky Rubio is a Number Two Pick
June 22, 2009 by
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Hasheem Thabeet changed last year’s tournament by his damn self. Now there are whispers he won’t amount to much in the NBA despite his above average height and shot blocking ability. I get Blake Griffith going one, but why isn’t Thabeet a consensus number 2 pick?...
The Dr. Todd Boyd Interview: History, Pop Culture, Race and Sports Part 1
June 19, 2009 by
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I’ve wanted to interview Dr. Todd Boyd for many years now and I’m honored to finally get the chance. I caught up with him yesterday and we kicked it for about an hour and twenty minutes. With this interview, I decided to highlight another perspective of what we talk about...
Friday Fire: What Is Most Important? Love, Loyalty or Security?
June 19, 2009 by
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Don’t misconstrue this fellas. Deal with this on a real rap level (I was there) and don’t see this as running barefoot…wild flowers in tow…with a tight ass mesh shirt and skipping with your girl in the park singing Tip Toe Through the Tulips alright?
This ain...
Thursday Morning Starting Five: The Would You Trade For Brandon Marshall Edition
June 18, 2009 by
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Brandon Marshall has some off field issues, granted, but even in his NFL youth is one of the most talented receivers in the league. He’s put his name on the block…which really doesn’t mean anything in today’s professional sports…and let’s for the...
Wednesday Morning Starting Five: The Mos Def Challenges Jay-Z to a Rap Battle Edition
June 17, 2009 by
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In my first interview with Chuck D on Michaeltillery.com (only a shell is still up on the server…won’t be there long.), Chuck said he thought Hov was the GOAT. I was surprised by the admission but understood his explanation. It touched off a huge debate across the web on...
The Lakers Are 2008-2009 NBA Champions: Kobe Bryant, A Distinction In Commitment
June 15, 2009 by
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Barry Bonds’ timing mechanism. Reggie Jackson’s swagger. Tiger Woods’ precision. Michael Jordan’s desire. Tim Duncan’s consistency. Derek Jeter’s professionalism.
After last night, now we can add Kobe Bryant’s level of commitment.
Kobe Bryant...
NBA Finals Game 5 Preview: With the Lakers on the Brink, Will the Magic Show Up Or Fold Up?
June 14, 2009 by
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It hasn’t quite been a muggin’, but it sure looks like it huh? What do you think? Do the Lakers win it all tonight on Orlando’s floor…sending pre-teen Magic fans on a tearful lifelong journey of what if regret?
That was me when Magic went 42, 15 and 7 to go...
The Atlanta Falcons Release Michael Vick
June 12, 2009 by
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We all saw this coming. Michael Vick has been released by the Falcons. There are many many fans who will miss the thrills he gave them during his time under center in the ATL. This gives Mike a chance to sign with any team in the league. Personally, I would like to see him go to San...
NBA Finals Game 4: The Lakers Put the Magic in the Kobe Clutch and Defeat Orlando 99-91
June 12, 2009 by
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(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NBA TV Notes added at the very bottom.
“If you wanna crown them, then crown their ass! But they are who we thought they were and we let em off the hook!”
Denny Green must have been in the building because the Orlando Magic gave this game away...
Friday Fire: Do We Care Too Much About Sports?
June 12, 2009 by
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Full disclosure, I got this from my sister who is torn up over the Yankees dropping yet another game to the hated Red Sox. Thinking about it last night at work and seeing many NBA fans down in the dumps on the numerous social networks after the Magic loss, the question must be asked...
Donovan McNabb Gets Raise to Play 2 More Years in Philly
June 12, 2009 by
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You can say this is expected or not expected and be right either way. How will it all play out is the big question. Months after leading the Eagles back from the murky depths of the Skuykill River and into the NFC Championship game, Donovan McNabb was rewarded with a 2 yr./24.5 million...
Thursday Morning Starting Five: The Those Who Were Left Behind Edition
June 11, 2009 by
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Yesterday I was a part of a great conversation on the state of Hip Hop Journalism with my man NYOIL on his blog talk radio show. The brotha is concerned how Hip Hop is being portrayed and reported in the press so he brought together some experts (Ashahed M. Muhammad, Davey D and Bruno...
NBA Finals Game 4 Preview: Will the Lakers Show and Prove Game 2 Was An Aberration? (NBA TV Notes from Game 3 included)
June 11, 2009 by
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6 straight wins after a loss this postseason, but 7 straight Finals losses on the road? What gives?
Has Kobe hit the Great Wall of China? Has the Olympics and playing so many games before and after Beijing finally caught up to Kobe Bryant?
Will his shooting percentage rise or continue...
Wednesday Morning Starting Five: The What’s Up With Kareem Having Problems With Finals Security Edition
June 10, 2009 by
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Last year at the NBA Finals, Kareem sat down at my table during dinner. We had a great conversation about his career and life in general. All of it was off the record out of respect. One story that struck me was that he had problems getting into the the TD Banknorth Garden. I couldn...
Behind Great Shooting and Teamwork, the Magic Defeat the Lakers 108-104 In Game 3
June 10, 2009 by
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(AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The most impressive aspect of this game was the way the Magic held on for the victory. This was a team win personified. After shooting a Finals record 75% in the first half despite Kobe Bryant looking like he was going to go for 82, the Magic were as professional...
Reggie Evans Traded for Jason Kapono
June 09, 2009 by
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The Sixers have coveted a long range sharp shooter ever since they traded away Kyle Korver. This is a roster of hustle players and athletes whose defense creates fast break opportunities because of an inability to score consistently in the half court. Well today Sixers fans got their...
Tuesday Morning Starting Five: The Rest In Peace Omar Bongo Edition
June 09, 2009 by
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Omar Bongo Ondimba, Africa’s longest serving leader, dies of a heart attack. (Reuters)
NBA Shows No Respect for Black Press. (LA Sentinel)
Mos Def is diverse to say the least. (USA Today)
Drake is killin’ the game right now. (Rolling Stone)
Kwame is still doing his thing...
NBA Finals Game 3 Preview: How Will the Magic Hold Serve Against the Lakers?
June 09, 2009 by
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6 baskets. 1 dunk. 9 turnovers. 2 losses.
It’s not all his fault. He’s getting better. Yeah, I go hard on Dwight, but my criticism is grounded in his vast potential. This is not about creating a sensational headline. After all, I am the son of a Marine and because of experience...
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