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B-Dizzle to LA???!?
March 11, 2009 by
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Not gonna lie, I'm a huge Baron Davis fan. He's definitely one of my 5 favorite players in the league right now. I've got mixed emotions about his pending departure from the Bay.On one hand, I'm pretty sad to see him go. He personified that fun-n-gun style. He made...
10 Reasons to Hate the San Antonio Spurs
March 11, 2009 by
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10. Manu Ginobili's flopping9. Fabricio Oberto's flopping8. Robert Horry's flagrant fouls7. Tim Duncan's wide-eyed, elbows cocked, basketball clenched whining after every call/no-call involving him in the post6. The ten minutes devoted to praising how fundamentally...
At the Hip: Behind the Glory of the Lopez Twins -- Week 1
March 11, 2009 by
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There has been many a joke floating around the blogosphere regarding the potential of a Robin & Brook Lopez reality tv show. Joke no more, the voices have been heard. Oxygen Network recently announced it will be airing "At the Hip: Behind the Glory of the Lopez Twins"...
Baron Davis just took it in the...
March 11, 2009 by
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After Davis opted out and signed with the Clippers, ESPN reported Brand had been asking Clippers management to pursue Davis leading up to the signing. A few days later, Brand opted out and appears to have signed with the 76ers.I guess we'll never know how much communication occurred...
Monta Ellis gets $67M
March 11, 2009 by
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Is this a good move? I'm torn. It's not that I don't believe he's worth those kinds of dollars, it's just that I'm doubting the Warriors will utilize him properly.I'm a huge Ellis fan, but I think the Warriors are making a mistake if they plan on building...
Should the Sixers Re-Sign Iggy?
March 11, 2009 by
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Rumor has it Andre Iguodala is asking for a 6-year, $75M deal. Is this too much? No way, says I. He's still young and has a great all-around game: 20pts, 5reb, 5ast, 2stl. If the Sixers don't agree to this offer, or something similar, another team will snatch him up. Anyone...
The Never Ending Stories
March 11, 2009 by
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In light of the Brett Favre soap opera, I thought it would be appropriate to reflect upon the 5 most overplayed, over-covered, overkilled stories that have hit sports media in the past year. Here goes...5. Celtics vs. Lakers "Rivalry"Did anyone else get tired of the media...
The Artest Factor
March 11, 2009 by
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I'm calling the Ron Artest trade the most intriguing move of the offseason. It will be very interesting to see how it turns out. It all depends on whether we see Good Ron or Bad Ron...What to expect if Good Ron shows upBy "Good Ron", I am referring to the player who came...
The Los Angeles Heat
March 11, 2009 by
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It's official, the Los Angeles Clippers are heads and shoulders above every other NBA team this offseason in terms of activity. Last night, I read a headline that Jason Williams (aka White Chocolate) will be joining fellow former Miami guard Ricky Davis with the Clips. What do...
Ole! Ole! Ole!
March 11, 2009 by
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In case you haven't seen it already, the above photo was taken of the Spanish Olympic Basketball Team as part of an advertising campaign that ran in the Spanish newspapers. This photo is grainy, but what we have here is the Spanish team making a slant-eyed gesture as they stand...
College Football is Upon Us! Time for Homerism
March 11, 2009 by
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Ahh, just minutes from kickoff of the 2008 College Football season. I can't remember a year I was more excited to watch me some pigskin. Of course, it probably has a lot to do with the fact my Oregon State Beavers are kicking off the national schedule with a trip to Palo Alto....
Double Standard, No?
September 03, 2008 by
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Well, here we go again. Another NFL offseason has passed, and we have witnessed 7 more months with player arrests, shootings, and the now-standard prima donna behavior. We've had greed-motivated holdouts, domestic disputes, drug abuse, and Vegas fun gone awry. No, this offseason...
Top Five Worst Predictions in Sports History
August 28, 2008 by
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Seems like we hear it every year, especially around playoff time: "I guarantee we will win this game" or something to that effect. Give an outspoken player a microphone, and let the camera roll. Once relegated to boxers, the art of the prediction has spread to virtually all...
Top Five Worst Predictions in Sports History
August 28, 2008 by
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Seems like we hear it every year, especially around playoff time: "I guarantee we will win this game" or something to that effect. Give an outspoken player a microphone, and let the camera roll. Once relegated to boxers, the art of the prediction has spread to virtually all...
USA vs. Spain Basketball - Live Game Blog
August 24, 2008 by
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The U.S. wins gold and I stayed up until 2 AM to write about it...
Is there anything better than listening to Bela Karolyi freak out?
August 21, 2008 by
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Anyone who has tuned in to the Olympics has gotten a taste of this crazy Romanian...
What does Brandon Roy's Injury Mean for the Blazers?
August 15, 2008 by
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Deja Vu? A key cog to the Blazers' resurgence requiring microfracture surgery on his knee. In both cases (Oden & Roy), team doctors found what was an otherwise unknown problem during a "routine checkup." Is this a coincidence, or are the Blazers working out a little...
Top Ten Reasons to Wear Your Letterman Jacket After High School
August 15, 2008 by
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10. Free entrance to the homecoming football game
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9. You can cut in line at any fast food restaurant without opposition
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8. Adds credibility to any "when I was in high school" story
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7. Guaranteed top-3 pick in any pickup game chosen by captains
6. It...
If the NBA Started Fresh...
August 15, 2008 by
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I got to thinking what it might look like if the NBA cleared all its rosters and had a 12-round draft to re-form the teams. I'm not going to make a 12-round mock draft -- despite what you may think, I really don't have that much time on my hands. I'll start by making my...
Unconventional = Sexy?
August 15, 2008 by
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Why are we so enamored by players who defy conventional basketball wisdom? Why can't we be as excited about the "next" Jordan, Bird, or Magic? There is one reason for this phenomenon: unconventional is sexy.
The Five Most Overrated Players in the NBA
August 15, 2008 by
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All it takes is one good playoff series, a single spectacular game, even one buzzer-beater for a player to boost his status among the NBA's elite. Before long, he is being praised with the game's all-time greats and all but guaranteeing his spot in Springfield. A reputation...
Food for Thought
August 12, 2008 by
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My wife made an interesting point this evening... why are McDonalds & Coca-Cola the two primary sponsors of the Olympic Games? I know, I know... they pay to play. But c'mon -- they are two pillars of the unhealthy diet that athletes are supposed to stay away from...
Would Profit-Sharing Work in the NBA?
August 11, 2008 by
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If more players follow Josh Childress and sign international contracts, the NBA will be forced to examine its compensation structure. Is an enhanced profit-sharing system a possible solution?
Josh Smith signs offer sheet with Grizzlies
August 08, 2008 by
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Josh Smith just signed a 5-year, $58M offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies. The Hawks have a chance to match this offer, so we'll see what happens. If the Grizzlies do get Smith, apparently they plan on using him at the 4-spot. They've already got Conley, Mayo, and Gay as...
Ricky Davis is a Rich Man's Stephen Jackson
August 08, 2008 by
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I've always thought Ricky Davis and Stephen Jackson were similar types of players, with Davis slightly better (due to athleticism). They can both shoot the three, are both decent ballhandlers, and fairly good rebounders for guards. They also have the tendencies to make the "...
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