News broke late yesterday of Al Cervi's passing. The NBA Hall-of-Famer and long-time Rochester resident was 92. Cervi was one of Rochester's treasures who could be seen from time to time at various civic functions. ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and Sporting News all ran the Associated Press release. ESPN's included a great picture of Cervi with his championship team, the … [Read more...] about Remembering Al Cervi
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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
NBA Splinters | August 25th, 2009
By Paul Gotham Reckoning Season Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady face personal crossroads this upcoming season. Both entered the league with much fanfare. Golden State chose Carter with the fifth choice of the '98 draft. Toronto picked T-Mac ninth in the '97 draft. Since draft night Carter has played on teams that have won three playoff series. As of now, Carter does not … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | August 25th, 2009
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