By Paul Gotham A Kermit And A Kunnert Are Better Than A Pain In The Foot Looking to recapture the magic that led them to 1977 NBA title, Portland general manager, Stu Inman, sent the disgruntled Bill Walton south to San Diego. In return, the Clippers shuffled the embattled Kermit Washington along with Kevin Kunnert. Since leading Blazermania over the Philadelphia 76ers … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | August 19th, 1979
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Four Webster Yankees Earn All-League Honors
By Paul Gotham Webster Yankee Coach Dave Brust knew he had assembled a talented baseball team. The New York Collegiate Baseball League agreed naming four of the home nine to all-league honors. Michael Craig (St. John Fisher) earned first team recognition while Shawn Bailey (SUNY Cortland), Ollie Bertrand (Flager), and Steve Muoio (Georgia C&S) each grabbed a spot on the … [Read more...] about Four Webster Yankees Earn All-League Honors
NBA Splinters | August 11, 2009
By Paul Gotham Celtics getting taller. If Danny Ainge and his staff took one lesson from the recent playoffs, it's that you can't teach height. With Kevin Garnett dressed to the nines the reigning champs struggled to survive the first round before bowing from the post-season. Since then, the Cavaliers signed Shaq. Boston responded by getting Rasheed Wallace. Ainge … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | August 11, 2009
NBA Splinters | August 4, 2009
By Paul Gotham The mysterious Chicago Bulls Two years ago the Chicago Bulls seemed ready to make a run at the Eastern Conference crown. Third-year coach, Scott Skiles (he took over during the 03-04campaign) guided the Bulls to their first playoff series win in nine seasons. Led by young guns Ben Gordon, Luol Deng, and Kirk Hinrich the Baby Bulls swept the reigning champs, … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | August 4, 2009
NBA Splinters | July 28, 2009
What Happens In Vegas... Summer is in full swing, and that means Summer League basketball. Thanks to NBA TV basketball junkies can catch some hoops in the month of July. Devoid of the pomp and circumstance that goes along with the regular season, Summer League hoops has a throwback feel to it. There are no player introductions prior to tip-off. The coverage is not state … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | July 28, 2009