by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The first round has given us one forgettable seven-game series (Hawks-Heat) and one that may be unforgettable (Celtics-Bulls). Through them all, certain players have stood out and gone above and beyond what was expected of them in the first round. These overachievers, if you will, have shown that the bright lights of playoff basketball do not … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Underachievers and Overachievers
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UConn: Cradle of NBA Shooting Guards
By Paul Casey Gotham Survey question: Who are the three best shooting guards currently playing in the NBA? Take your time in answering - there is nor rush. While you are thinking it over, here are a couple of ideas to consider. There are guys who can hit shots, and there are shooters. Guys like Brad Miller can knock down shots from time to time - one cannot … [Read more...] about UConn: Cradle of NBA Shooting Guards
Bulls – Celtics
When are the Bulls & Celtics gonna quit doing this to us? You "Easterners" are getting to bed pretty late, huh? I don't know if I can stomach another barn-burner like Game 6. Wow!! Ray Allen ... holy crap!!! Derrick Rose ... knock it off!!!! Almost every game's an "instant classic". I simply cannot believe how many off-balance, hand in the face, pressure … [Read more...] about Bulls – Celtics
Hansbrough A Good Pro ?
Last week, Colin Cowherd of ESPN offered the opinion that Tyler Hansbrough's NBA career will ... shall we say ... lack luster. I'm being polite, but Colin made it sound as if TH will be lucky to even be drafted by the end of round 2 and that he'd be amazed if TH's career even begins approaching that of Christian Laettner, the former Duke stud. Now, Laettner is certainly not … [Read more...] about Hansbrough A Good Pro ?
Note to Abramovich and Kerr: Don’t Burn Down the Empire
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Let me first get this off my chest: I'm a closet Chelsea fan. I started following soccer in 2006 and have somehow morphed into a fan of the Blues. I hate to admit it because, in my opinion, this leaves me in the same category as the thrall of Boston Red Sox fans that suddenly appeared post-2004. I wasn't around during Chelsea's … [Read more...] about Note to Abramovich and Kerr: Don’t Burn Down the Empire