Who says who can’t teach an old dog new tricks. The San Antonio Spurs own the best record in the NBA at this time, and they are doing it with . . . drum roll, please . . . offense. The Showtime Spurs? Yes, those same old Spurs – known as a defensive-minded team for … [Read more…]
The L.A. Lakers, quite simply, were Ho-Ho-Ho-rrible against the Miami Heat on Christmas Day. The two-time defending NBA champions left an awful stench at Staples Center after a 96-80 loss to the traveling circus from South Beach. It got so bad for the Lakers that coach Phil Jackson joked he developed hemorrhoids sitting on the … [Read more…]
LeBron James told reporters on Friday that he wouldn’t mind seeing less teams in the NBA, a stance that goes against the players’ union. Union president Derek Fisher just so happens to be on the other side of the court today when the Los Angeles Lakers host LeBron and his BFF Dwyane Wade and the … [Read more…]
Don’t let that 12-game winning streak and the inflated overall record fool you. The 2010-11 Dallas Mavericks are not that much better than the 2002-03 Mavericks, or the 2006-07 Mavericks, or the 2009-10 Mavericks. The coaches and players may have changed, but the same problems persist: a soft interior defense and a predictable offense. A … [Read more…]
It was a memorable and unabashed return to Cleveland for LeBron James. The moment he stepped on the court at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, he had an extra hop in his step, razor-sharp focus and played with a ton of bad intentions. Cavs Nation took shots at LeBron all night, and he shot right … [Read more…]
In case you haven’t heard LeBron James is returning to the lion’s den tonight, also known as The Q. James and his battered and beleaguered Miami Heat squad will face a blood-thirsty crowd that will unleash their anger and hatred on their former favorite son, who basically left the franchise for dead in favor of … [Read more…]
TV star Eva Longoria reportedly filed for divorce from her husband Tony Parker, ending their three-year marriage. The “Desperate Housewives” star reasoned irreconcilable differences, which in Hollywood terms it simply means someone cheated. According to several reports, depending on which one you’re reading or watching, the San Antonio Spurs guard is being accused of having … [Read more…]
After suffering their second consecutive defeat, LeBron James made a comment that teams appear to be anticipating what the Heat are doing on offense. James’ remark is a clear shot at head coach Erik Spoelstra, who is under tremendous pressure these days as the Heat continue to hover around .500. But the Heat’s troubles can’t … [Read more…]
NBA TV is currently airing a show titled “24 Hours with …. Chris Paul.” It shows a very revealing look at the life of an NBA star, from the time he leaves his home to attend practice, to his game preparation and then back home again to recharge and deal with family life. If you … [Read more…]
The 2010-11 NBA season is under way and the league’s elite players and powerhouse teams are monopolizing the headlines. Also, point guards are off to fast starts: Rajon Rondo established a new mark in most assists through the first five games, and Derrick Rose at one point was leading the league in scoring, Chris Paul … [Read more…]