By CHUCKIE MAGGIO J.R. Bremer still remembers the moment he was assigned to guard His Airness like it was yesterday. The Celtics were in Washington on Halloween 2002 for the first of four games against the divisional foe Wizards. A 22-year-old Bremer, fresh out of St. Bonaventure, was tabbed by coach Jim O’Brien to substitute for Paul Pierce. “At the time Paul was guarding … [Read more...] about After The Last Dance, Bremer battled Jordan’s Wizards
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Dear Life: I Give Up. Sincerely, Apathetic Sports Fan
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The 21st century remains one of those ambivalent time periods where some have perhaps moved on too quickly, leaving history and physical labor in the dust, while others seem determined to stay stubborn and be the anchor to everyone else's sail. Me? I'm conflicted daily. I'm one of those types that feels like he should have been born in the early … [Read more...] about Dear Life: I Give Up. Sincerely, Apathetic Sports Fan
College Basketball Splinters | April 13, 2010
By Paul Gotham John Wall, Antoine Walker and Joe Strummer 'Tis the season to figure out who is staying and who is leaving. Wait! Is that a Clash song I hear you humming? That's right - "Should I stay, or should I go?" Click here to get Sports Illustrated's most recent list of 2010 NBA draft early entries. The list is still growing. CBS's Gary Parrish is … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | April 13, 2010
NBA Splinters | 09/09/09
By Paul Gotham 'Skywalker' to Present MJ This Friday, when Michael Jordan takes his rightful place in the NBA Hall of Fame, David Thompson will present his Airness. Jordan's decision to choose Thompson might raise a few eyebrows. After all, one would expect Dean Smith, Phil Jackson, or maybe even James Worthy to do the honors. Instead, MJ went with the North Carolina … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | 09/09/09
Giants Make It Three In A Row
Adding to the mounting argument of parity versus mediocrity in the NFL, the New York Giants have managed to qualify for the post-season a third consecutive time. Buoyed by an opportunistic defense and spirited running attack the Giants fended off the feisty Buffalo Bills, 38-21.Despite another lackluster performance by Eli Manning the Jints punched their ticket for the NFL’s … [Read more...] about Giants Make It Three In A Row