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Hey, remember when people compared LeBron to MJ?
June 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
From the Rafters: A Look at Retired Numbers in the NBA
June 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Retiring numbers is by no means limited to the NBA, but the ritual is especially meaningful in basketball. When you peruse the banners hanging from rafters around the league, you discover all sorts of interesting things.
The first number retired by the Miami Heat was…who? WTF?
June 1, 2011 By 8 Comments
The Heat have retired the jerseys of former players who actually played for Miami, Alonzo Mourning and Tim Hardaway, but it was Michael Jordan who was the first to have his number retired by the Heat.
Top 10 Individual NBA Finals Performances of All Time
May 31, 2011 By 16 Comments
With the NBA Finals tipping off tonight, Devon decided to give us a treat: the greatest individual performances of all time in the Finals.
It’s time to cut the NBA’s superstar young pups some slack
May 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Except for very rare exceptions, young players don’t lead their teams to NBA titles. Yet NBA fans seem to forget this on an annual basis, and we end up expecting more out of young players than we should. It’s time to cut these great young players some slack.
LeBron not yet winning over fans, but he’s closer to vindication
May 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
LeBron James and the Miami Heat started slow but are finishing fast. In the process, LBJ does not seem to be winning over any more fans, but he’s one step closer to winning something much more important: an NBA title.
The Sky Hook, Dirk’s Fadeaway, and the Other Most Unstoppable Signature Moves in NBA History
May 18, 2011 By 6 Comments
There have been a few guys in history that had a go-to move that you just couldn’t stop – even when you knew it was coming. Jon Washburn breaks down the seven most unstoppable moves in the last 30 years of NBA basketball.
Tiger Woods is the Modern Day Mickey Mantle
May 13, 2011 By 6 Comments
He was once Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, and Jack Nicklaus all rolled into one. Now, in the wake of yet another lost weekend, Tiger Woods seems like none of those sports icons; he seems decidedly like another: Mickey Mantle.
Today’s Best: Paula Patton, Derek Miller’s poignant final post, and videos of amazing basketball performances by Michael Jordan and a random reporter
May 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In today’s edition, Paula Patton provides some eye candy for the fellas, Derek Miller provides a few inspiring and poignant final words, and we enjoy some amazing basketball feats from Michael Jordan and a random basketball reporter.
Today’s Best: Jessica Alba, Vince Vaughn trolls Roberto Luongo, and video of Steve Nash’s night at the Minaj
April 20, 2011 By 2 Comments
In today’s edition, Jessica Alba summons you to bed, Vince Vaughn trolls Roberto Luongo, Steve Nash enjoys some lap action from Nicki Manaj, and we link to a story that remembers one of Michael Jordan’s greatest playoff performances.
Wai-, wai-, wait a minute…Michael Jordan shattered a backboard with a dunk?
February 22, 2011 By 4 Comments
Jerod never knew however, until just a few minutes ago, that Michael Jordan once shattered a backboard with a dunk. But he did, and the video evidence below proves it.
Phil Jackson – The GOAT or the LOAT?
February 2, 2011 By 20 Comments
Phil Jackson has won 11 rings, more than anyone else. He has also coached three of the greatest players in NBA history, all at their peaks. So is he the Greatest of All Time or the Luckiest of All Time? Sounds like the perfect time to have a sports debate.
Video: Paul Pierce has no interest in being “like Mike”
January 29, 2011 By 2 Comments
Sure, Pierce would undoubtedly love to have Michael Jordan’s six rings, his vast wealth, and the moniker of G.O.A.T. But unlike Mike, I don’t like the man known as The Truth will be endorsing Gatorade anytime soon.
A Letter to LeBron – About your Game
November 18, 2010 By 14 Comments
Dear LeBron, It doesn’t matter if people like you right now. They will all come back, as long as you win your rings…right? Well, the charade is over.
10 Bold Statements for the 2010-11 NBA Season – Part Two
October 26, 2010 By 3 Comments
In the second set of Jon’s 10 Bold Statements for the 2010-11 NBA season, he implores you to not MJ solely at his word, explains why Chris Bosh could bring down the Big 3, and why it won’t be the Heat taking home the title this year.
