By Kyle Soppe “LeBron James is a once in a lifetime combination of size and speed, strength and agility” or “Kobe Bryant is the most clutch player in the 21st century.” We live in a society of rushing to find the next big thing, even while we are still enjoying a current player’s greatness. We cannot help comparing today’s athletes to past all stars, or hoping that today’s … [Read more...] about One in a milLIoN?
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Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Thunder
By Kyle Soppe A nice match up between the experienced Celtics and the young Thunder who appear ready to own the Western Conference. Kevin Durant (who has done enough to warrant his own original logo, creation on left) and Russell Westbrook out dueled the Celtics Big Three in a 119-104 shootout that saw both teams make furious runs. Some say it's not how you start, but … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Thunder
Box Score Breakdown | Clippers @ Trail Blazers
By Kyle Soppe With two teams that average over 98 points per game, and surrender in the mid 90's as well, a high scoring game was to be expected in Portland on Thursday night. That could have not be less accurate, as the Clippers totaled 74 measly points, and won. Both LA and Portland were led in shot attempts by a player who didn't start the game (Mo Williams and Jamal … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Clippers @ Trail Blazers
Tale Of The Tape: Rubio vs. Lin
By Kyle Soppe Two point guards have jumped onto the scene to start this NBA season, with Linsanity winning the popularity contest and constantly trending on Twitter. But does the difference in coverage and hype truly portray the statistical difference between these two young studs? Weighing in at 200 pounds and standing 6'4" ... Jeremy Lin. The man who has been an elite … [Read more...] about Tale Of The Tape: Rubio vs. Lin
Box Score Breakdown | Thunder @ Warriors
By Kyle Soppe As much as basketball purists like a defensive struggle with blocked shots and tremendous rotations, I'm still a fan of the occasional shoot out, which is exactly what we saw in Golden State on Tuesday night. The Thunder prevailed, despite being down as much as 12 points, with a 119-116 victory. Here's a closer look, courtesy of Kurt Soppe's request. There … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Thunder @ Warriors