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
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Tuesdays with Smitty: Dear LeBron…
By Aaron M Smith Dear LeBron, Well it has been 3 days since you and the rest of the Cavaliers were eliminated by Superman and the Orlando Magic. Not sure what you are up to these days. Resting some place warm? Hanging out with friends, playing Playstation 3 ? I recommend the Tiger Woods golf, but play the game for awhile before taking on Tiger. You can't make too many … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Dear LeBron…
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)
Chauncey Billups: The Significance Of One Play
By Paul Casey Gotham It started as a simple baseline out-of-bounds play. With just a few seconds remaining in the first half of game two of the NBA's Western Conference Final, Denver's Nuggets had the ball under the basket of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets had put together a 12-2 run to close within three of the Lakers. Chauncey Billups took the … [Read more...] about Chauncey Billups: The Significance Of One Play