Wow. This alley-op windmill dunk by Gerald Green would be a great dunk in a dunk contest. But in a game? Unreal.
Video: This Gerald Green In-Game Alley-oop Windmill Dunk Is Must-See
March 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ricky Rubio Injury Update: Minnesota Timberwolves Fear “Possible ACL” Tear, Pending MRI
March 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I’ve about had it with lanky guards on Midwest-based teams having their knees buckle. Yesterday it was Verdell Jones, and now it appears that Minnesota Timberwolves phenom Ricky Rubio might have torn his ACL.
Video: Derrick Rose, Kyrie Irving Heroics Among Four NBA Game-Winning Shots Last Night
March 8, 2012 By 2 Comments
March Madness is a monicker typically applied only to college basketball, but last night there was certainly some March Madness – or perhaps March Magic – going on in the NBA, thanks to Derrick Rose, Kyrie Irving, and others.
Color-coded map of every shot taken in the NBA from 2006 to 2011
March 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Michigan State geography professor Kirk Goldsberry, at last week’s Sloan Conference, unveiled a map (below) of every shot taken in the NBA between 2006 and 2011. To create the map, Goldsberry divided half of an NBA court into 1,284 “cells” then plotted every shot taken during the 2006-11 time span.
NBA Trade Rumors: Is Rajon Rondo Being Shopped By The Boston Celtics?
March 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Despite Boston general manager Danny Ainge’s protestations to the contrary, the Celtics are still reportedly shopping point guard Rajon Rondo around the league. With two weeks until the NBA’s trade deadline, don’t expect rumors about Rondo’s future to stop any time soon.
Improving The NBA Slam Dunk and 3-Point Contests With The Ideal Fields For Each
February 24, 2012 By 3 Comments
Face it: the Slam Dunk and 3-Point Contests are not what they could be and are by no means what they used to be. There might be no Larry Bird or Michael Jordan around anymore, but how come the 3-Point and Slam Dunk Contests can’t attract the best talent in the game today?
Jimmy Fallon Spoofs Pearl Jam, Performs “Jeremy (Lin)”
February 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Jimmy Fallon joined the “Linsanity” craze last night in his show by spoofing Pearl Jam’s legendary hit song “Jeremy”…with a Jeremy Lin twist.
On Michael Jordan’s Birthday, A Celebration of His Legacy, Greatest Moments, and the Best MJ Mix-Tape Ever
February 17, 2012 By 5 Comments
On February 17th, 1963 the greatest basketball player of all-time was born. Michael Jordan was born in Brooklyn, burgeoned as a baller at Laney High School in North Carolina, spent three memorable years in Chapel Hill, and was then drafted by the Chicago Bulls where he became a legend among legends. We celebrate his legendary career in this post.
Jeremy Lin: Can The ‘Linsanity’ Continue? An MSF Podcast Debate
February 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Earlier this week, MSF writers Jon Washburn and Keith Mullett wrote articles featuring differing opinions on Jeremy Lin’s future in the NBA. Last night, they matched wits via podcast to discuss and debate what the future holds for Lin.
Jeremy Lin’s Insane Career Start (Infographic)
February 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As the following Infographic points out, Lin went to Harvard with a guarantee of playing time and graduated with the title of All-Ivy League first-teamer on the court. And he’s done, well, linsane through his first week of NBA action.
Jeremy Lin Pun-O-Rama: 59 LINcredible Ways To Describe LINsanity
February 15, 2012 By 1 Comment
This morning, our very Steve Kubitza issued a chalLINge to anyone to come up with as many fun new Jeremy Lin puns as they could think of. Naturally, Jon Washburn accepted the challenge, creating what you see here, a Jeremy Lin Pun-O-Rama that is either the nadir or the pinnacle of Linsanity, depending on your perspective.
Jeremy Lin, Like Tim Tebow Before, Keeps ‘Lincredible’ Late-Game Heroics and Fan ‘Linterest’ Going
February 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
And, he does it again folks! He sinks three-pointer with .5-seconds left for the win. The Knicks came back in the 4th quarter Valentine’s Night behind their Linsational point guard phenom, who continues following the script written by Tim Tebow this past football season.
Is Tony Parker Hall of Fame Worthy?
February 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Three NBA championships, one NBA Finals MVP, and four NBA All-Star appearances make for a decent shot at Springfield, Massachusetts immortality. As one very new point guard in New York makes the headlines, another in the Alamo City keeps on running under the radar.
Carmelo Anthony: Are The Knicks Better Off Without Him?
February 13, 2012 By 6 Comments
I know this sounds crazy, but the Knicks have a worse overall record with Melo. The Nuggets have a better record without him. How does that make sense? Here’s how: Melo is a ballhog who doesn’t know how to do anything else than score. With the emergence of Jeremy Lin, are the Knicks better off without their superstar?
3 Reasons Jeremy Lin Has Succeeded & Could Be Here To Stay
February 12, 2012 By 4 Comments
You know WHAT Jeremy Lin has been doing – leading the Knicks to five straight wins in stellar fashion. Jon Washburn takes an in-depth look at HOW Lin has been so successful over the last week and if his success is built to last.
