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2009 NBA Draft: How Will Point Guards Pan Out?
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 Holiday was a fine pick for the Philadelphia 76ers (will Allen Iverson return? I think so). He’ll provide...
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June 26, 2009
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Friday Fire: What Was Your Favorite Michael Jackson Track?
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 was waiting for confirmation because the first outlet to report his death was TMZ. Ultimately, when I heard...
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June 25, 2009
Thursday Morning Starting Five: The Shaq Trade To Cleveland Shook Up the World Edition
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 better draft…’84 or ‘96 and also my normal Nash smash for history when the news hit. Here’s my tweet...
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June 25, 2009
Wednesday Morning Starting Five: The How Many Trades Will Be Made Today Edition?
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. What trade would you like to see go down?
Our peoples Michael Lee breaks down the Wizards/Suns trade. (WaPo...
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June 24, 2009
The Milwaukee Bucks Deal Richard Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto
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 for making such a deal especially with Allen being in his last year of his deal. In this business you...
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June 23, 2009
Tuesday Morning Starting Five: The Do You Care About Congress Apologizing for Slavery Edition
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 writes why Donald Fehr didn’t do his job on steroids. (SFGate)
Thoughts on DC after deadly Red Line...
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June 23, 2009
I Challenge ANY NBA Writer to a Debate About Why Ricky Rubio is a Number Two Pick
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? We live blogged the Gold Medal game against Spain and Rubio’s line was an average 6 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists...
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June 22, 2009
The Dr. Todd Boyd Interview: History, Pop Culture, Race and Sports Part 1
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 here daily. I also wanted to overstate the importance of having more diverse Black voices in journalism....
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June 19, 2009
Friday Fire: What Is Most Important? Love, Loyalty or Security?
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’t about that.
This is about loyalty. Loyalty amongst friends makes for a happy existence. I have very few people...
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June 19, 2009
Thursday Morning Starting Five: The Would You Trade For Brandon Marshall Edition
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 sake of the discussion say he gets traded. If you had the keys to your organization, would you make that move and why? He either...
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June 18, 2009
Wednesday Morning Starting Five: The Mos Def Challenges Jay-Z to a Rap Battle Edition
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 various Hip Hop message boards that still goes on today. Well, Mos Def read an article somewhere and questioned...
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June 17, 2009
The Lakers Are 2008-2009 NBA Champions: Kobe Bryant, A Distinction In Commitment
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 is without question the best player we have in the game today and proved it the way it should have been done…he earned it....
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June 15, 2009
NBA Finals Game 5 Preview: With the Lakers on the Brink, Will the Magic Show Up Or Fold Up?
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 along with Silk’s 37 and 10 rips. My little black and white TV went out because I smacked the mess out of it and watched...
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June 14, 2009
The Atlanta Falcons Release Michael Vick
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 Franciso. Coach Mike would make sure Mike does everything he’s supposed to do and will also ensure...
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June 12, 2009
NBA Finals Game 4: The Lakers Put the Magic in the Kobe Clutch and Defeat Orlando 99-91
(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 and now trail the Los Angles Lakers 3-1 in the best of seven NBA Finals.
The Magic just didn’t want it...
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June 12, 2009
Friday Fire: Do We Care Too Much About Sports?
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:
Do we care too much about sports?
How does the media affect your view of sports (written and otherwise...
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June 12, 2009
Donovan McNabb Gets Raise to Play 2 More Years in Philly
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 dollar contract (5.3 million dollar raise). The deal was restructured from his previous contract...
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June 12, 2009
Thursday Morning Starting Five: The Those Who Were Left Behind Edition
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 Gaston) on the subject and we had a solution based discussion. You all know what I do. I’ll report...
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June 11, 2009
NBA Finals Game 4 Preview: Will the Lakers Show and Prove Game 2 Was An Aberration? (NBA TV Notes from Game 3 included)
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 its downward pattern?
Is Pau Gasol really this good? He’s really hitting at a nice clip in the...
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June 11, 2009
Wednesday Morning Starting Five: The What’s Up With Kareem Having Problems With Finals Security Edition
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’t believe it. He’s Kareem Abdul-Jabbar! He’s 7′4″. Little kids know him even though they’ve...
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June 10, 2009
Behind Great Shooting and Teamwork, the Magic Defeat the Lakers 108-104 In Game 3
(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 as they have been this entire playoffs and held on for the most important win in franchise history...
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June 10, 2009
Reggie Evans Traded for Jason Kapono
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 wish as Jason Kapono comes to town with a green light in tow. He’ll be great spotting up for threes...
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June 09, 2009
Tuesday Morning Starting Five: The Rest In Peace Omar Bongo Edition
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…just not in the D. (Detroit News)
The Tampa Bay Rays leads the revival of the stolen base. (Canadian Press...
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June 09, 2009
NBA Finals Game 3 Preview: How Will the Magic Hold Serve Against the Lakers?
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, see things a little more hardcore than most.
Dwight is home. He’ll get it back tonight...
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June 09, 2009
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