By Joe Manganiello and Dave Holcomb 1. Oklahoma City Thunder: Kevin Durant would win the MVP award if the season ended today, so of course he is starting the All-Star game. (Go Slim Reaper!) But how weird is it that the best team in the West only gets one All-Star? Chalk it up to Westbrook’s injury, and the field being completely loaded - Serge Ibaka is really having an … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: January 31 (All-Star Selection Edition)
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The Shoot Around | episode 14
Joe Manganiello and Dave Holcomb conclude their first season of The Shoot Around with this final episode. In this show, the duo analyzes the conclusion of the NBA Finals and how history will remember LeBron James' second title and Tim Duncan's first NBA Finals loss. Then, the two hosts look to the offseason including what is going to happen Dwight Howard, Chris Bosh and Andrew … [Read more...] about The Shoot Around | episode 14
Re-watching game 1, thoughts before game 2 and why tonight affects LeBron’s legacy
By Joe Manganiello In the hours before game two, I decided to revisit game one - a phenomenal game - to pinpoint what would be most consequential in the NBA Finals second installment. https://twitter.com/joemags32/status/343750830475841538 With the help of my Twitter followers (some friends and some strangers) here's what I'm looking for … [Read more...] about Re-watching game 1, thoughts before game 2 and why tonight affects LeBron’s legacy
One is the Loneliest Number: The Saga of King James Continues
By Nick Steblenko We are all motivated by a keen desire for praise, and the better a man is, the more he is inspired to glory. -Cicero Some may call it a gift. Others, a curse. Either way, LeBron James and his God-given talent have taken the NBA on a roller coaster ride for the last 10 years. Last night, he became the youngest player to ever reach 20,000 points in a career … [Read more...] about One is the Loneliest Number: The Saga of King James Continues
Rebounds and Putbacks | January 10, 2010
By Paul Gotham Time to grab a couple of rebounds and go for the quick basket. Missing the point In response to the gun situation with the Washington Wizards, the New Jersey Nets announced a ban on gambling on its team plane. Leave it to the Nets who struggled to win for the first two months of the season. The gambling is not the problem! Guns! Guns are the … [Read more...] about Rebounds and Putbacks | January 10, 2010