by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Somebody has to do it. If you plan on winning an NBA title in this era, you’re going to have to go through two of the most prolific scorers of all time. Of course I’m talking about former league MVP Kobe Bryant and reigning MVP LeBron James. Kobe Bryant: the youngest player to reach 20,000 points. LeBron James: the youngest player to reach … [Read more...] about The Undaunted Task of Mickael Pietrus
2009 NBA Draft: Who Should Stay and Who Should Return to College
All NBA draft prospects have the month of June to make their final decision of whether to stay or return to their collegiate programs. Some have already forgone their college eligibility by hiring an agent. There remain, however, a host of players who have not and thus can still return. There are many players still left that could benefit from another year of college. … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Draft: Who Should Stay and Who Should Return to College
NBA: Where Amazing Happens (as should Morality and Humility)
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The 2009 NBA playoffs is certainly living up to its slogan. Amazing has happened in most of the series. The conference finals continue the trend of final second suspense and Herculean efforts late in games. As amazing happens, however, players need to remember that humility should follow. Amazing attracts the attention of the media, fans, and … [Read more...] about NBA: Where Amazing Happens (as should Morality and Humility)
The 2009 FA Cup: Battle of the Blues
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The 2009 FA Cup, to be played on Saturday May 30 at Wembley Stadium in London, pits a battle of the Blues, Chelsea and Everton. Each makes its return to the final game since its last FA championship. Chelsea returns after a one year absence from its 2007 win over Manchester United. Everton returns to the FA Cup final for the first time since its … [Read more...] about The 2009 FA Cup: Battle of the Blues
J.J. Redick: Intangibles Still Have Value in NBA
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell I probably need to clarify that I have no invested interest in what I am about to write concerning one of the most celebrated and equivocally detested college basketball players of all time. I'm not a Duke fan, nor am I a Duke hater. Former Duke University star, J.J. Redick, is much more valuable to the Orlando Magic than the stat sheet may … [Read more...] about J.J. Redick: Intangibles Still Have Value in NBA