From this point on, let’s refrain from referring to LeBron James as “King James.” He can’t be The King if he doesn’t have a crown. It’s like a lawyer without passing the bar exam or a police officer without going through basic training. If the Associated Press is considering to re-vote on its Defensive Player … [Read more…]
After getting badly outplayed by journeyman Rafer Alston in last season’s Eastern Conference finals against the Orlando Magic, Mo Williams vowed to have a better showing in this year’s playoffs. Well, it’s already the conference semifinals and the Cavaliers’ so-called All-Star has been MIA so far. It’s the same old story for the underperforming point … [Read more…]
LeBron James’ problematic right elbow has received so much attention these last few days it has decided to create its own Twitter account, Twitter.com/LeBronsElbow, which now has more than 6,500 followers. What is LeBronsElbow posting on Twitter? Here is its latest tweet: “LeBron is watching all of his Tivo’ed Veronica Mars shows right now so … [Read more…]
The Cavaliers are moving on to the Eastern Conference semifinals but the mysterious injury to LeBron James’ right elbow, something he compared to hurting your funny bone, is no laughing matter with Cavaliers Nation. James claims that he’s had the injury for quite some time, but he doesn’t know how or when he hurt it. … [Read more…]
It’s the unofficial halfway point of the 2009-10 NBA season and here are the individuals who helped shape the first half of the regular season. COACH OF THE YEAR Nate McMillan, Portland Trail Blazers McMillan and Mike Woodson were in a dead heat for this award, but I have to give it to the coach … [Read more…]
I can’t believe it has been 10 years since Kobe Bryant set up Shaquille O’Neal with that memorable lob pass in Game 7 of the 2000 Western Conference finals that resulted in a earth-shaking one-handed slam dunk that changed the landscape of the NBA and ignited one of the best runs in league history. This … [Read more…]
LeBron James won Round 2 of his showdown with Kobe Bryant, and I have a funny feeling it won’t be the last time we’ll see those two dueling on the basketball court this season. LeBron James scored 12 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter as the game turned into a playoff-style, possession-by-possession struggle. … [Read more…]
Dear Santa: Last June, I was deprived of a Kobe Bryant-LeBron James matchup in the NBA Finals when LeBron and the Cleveland Cavaliers were unceremoniously dumped by the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference finals. I know I’ve already asked a ton of gifts this Christmas but I would like one more present. I would … [Read more…]
LeBron James revealed last night that he is thinking about changing his jersey number. James told TNT’s Craig Sager that he will likely ditch No. 23 and switch to No. 6 – the number he wore when he played for Team USA in the Olympics – as his way of honoring his idol Michael Jordan, … [Read more…]
The Cleveland Cavaliers will not win an NBA championship this season. Sorry, Cavs fans. You’re all going to have to wait a little bit longer to taste the champagne because this Cavaliers team, the way it is currently constructed, is not good enough to win in June. Here are four reasons why the Cavaliers won’t … [Read more…]