Joe Johnson seems like a really good guy – humble, low-key, not prone to idiotic statements or actions. A quiet professional who goes about his business, doesn’t make stupid plays on the court, and in his prime, was a very good shooting guard … five times over 20 points per game, three times at least … [Read more…]
Last season when Oklahoma City had the devastating trio of Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, and James Harden the team’s rallying cry was “Thunder up!” This season, despite owning the second-best record in the Western Conference, the theme has been downgraded to “Thunder down!” So what gives? As good as Oklahoma City has been all season … [Read more…]
The Oklahoma City Thunder decided to trade James Harden when contract negotiations broke down on Saturday, according to Yahoo! Sports. General manager Sam Presti showed he is not afraid to mess with the team’s chemistry that made the NBA Finals. It was a trade that had to be made once they committed to Serge Ibaka, … [Read more…]
The Dallas Mavericks celebrated their 2011 NBA title with a spectacular ring ceremony and unveiling of the team’s first championship banner on Christmas Day. Then, they got their bell rung by a Miami Heat squad that looks extremely motivated and primed for a huge run in 2012. Here are five observations from opening day in … [Read more…]