by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Landon Donovan and David Beckham exchange words; MLS could use the publicity Six months away playing for one of Europe's elite teams, David Beckham made his return to the Los Angeles Galaxy for practices earlier this week. His return did not come without media attention thanks to teammate Landon Donvan. Apparently Donovan bashed the beloved … [Read more...] about Soccer Splinters | July 16, 2009
N. Broad and Beyond
NBA Splinters | July 12, 2009
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Boston signs Rasheed Wallace; Celtics showing their desperation? The 2008 NBA Champions signed Rasheed Wallace to a two-year deal. The thirty-four year old forward leaves the Detroit Pistons behind after winning an NBA Championship and apparently cleaning up his act since his Portland "Jail" Blazer days. This signing makes sense on … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | July 12, 2009
Temple Guards in the NBA: How Will Dionte Christmas Fare?
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Quite a few Temple University guards continued their careers at the highest level of professional basketball these last two decades. Some became first round draft picks while others signed after going undrafted. With the 2009 NBA Draft finally coming Thursday June 25, Dionte Christmas has completed all of his pre-draft workouts including an invite … [Read more...] about Temple Guards in the NBA: How Will Dionte Christmas Fare?
Luke Walton: Role Model for the Aspiring Non-Superstar
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Charles Barkley famously expressed the phrase, "I am not a role model," in a Nike Air commercial. Many have lost the message from that commercial where Barkley also said, "Parents should be role models." Unfortunately, Charles, for you and the many superstars who have graced the NBA, you are role models. Maybe not role models for social behavior … [Read more...] about Luke Walton: Role Model for the Aspiring Non-Superstar
The Undaunted Task of Mickael Pietrus
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