Feb 19, 2012

Jeremy Lin: The Classic Sports Story

Jeremy Lin's story is what makes us love sports and it's the kind of story that creates new sports fans.

Feb 15, 2012

NBA Deadline Trades

I feel there are a few trades that should occur at the trade deadline and would greatly help both teams for different reasons.

Feb 13, 2012

NBA History: Where Does Kobe Bryant Rank?

With Kobe scoring his 28,597 he surpassed his old teammate (Shaquille O'Neal), and now is ranked 5th on the all time NBA scoring list. This lead to me start and ponder who I feel are the 10 greatest players in the history of the NBA.

NBA Basketball Blog Feature Articles:

• NBA History: Where Does Kobe Bryant Rank?
  We rank Kobe Bryant the seventh best player in NBA history. Check out our complete best all-time NBA players list.
• My Top 5 NBA Players by Position
  Which are My top 5 NBA Players by Position
• Who Are Basketball's Best Players at Each Positions
  Which are who Are Basketball's Best Players at Each Position.
• 2011 NBA Draft Review
  Our 2011 NBA draft review discusses the teams that did the best -- and the worst. You might be surprised.
• Are the NBA and NFL Anticompetitive Organizations?
  With the NFL lockout ongoing and an NBA one waiting in the wings, the question is -- are the NBA and NFL anticompetitive organizations?
• 2011 NBA Mock Draft
  There's lots of speculation about who will go where in the 2011 NBA draft. Here's our NBA mock draft.
• NFL Owners Have a Point
  Everyone seems to think the NFL owners have no case.But, I can see their point. Here it is:
• Will Phil Jackson Return to Coaching?
  After a bad ending in LA, will Phil Jackson return to coaching? Could he wind up back in NY, coaching the Knicks?
• Bulls 2011 Chances
  Can the Chicago Bulls win their seventh championship? Here's our take on the Bulls 2011 Chances.
• 2011 NBA Playoffs First Round Review
  Learn more about 2011 NBA Playoffs First Round Review.
• 2011 NBA Playoffs Second Round Preview
  Learn More About 2011 NBA Playoffs Second Round Preview.
• 2011 NBA Playoff Picks
  The NBA playoffs are right around the corner. Here's our 2011 NBA Playoff Picks.
• Case for NBA Contraction
  Contraction is like a swear word in the NBA since no franchise wants to fold. But, if the NBA really is hemorrhaging money, isn't it time to look at contraction as a realistic, smart option?
• Best NBA Players of All Time
  Who are the very best basketball players of all time and why?

Current Issues:

• The Basics of Basketball
  This is a brief overview and summary of the basics of Basketball.
• Sacramento Kings Fire Paul Westphalsss
  Sacramento Kings Fire Paul Westphal: In the NBA you gotta win or the coach has gotta go.
• Lakers Vetoed Trade Article
  Check out Lakers Vetoed Trade Article.
• Mediocrity Coming to an NBA Team Near You
  Thanks to the new collective bargaining agreement, starting in 2015, the great NBA teams will no longer be great. Here's why.
• The Miami Heat will win the NBA Championship
  2011-2012 is shaping up to be the perfect season for Lebron and his teammates. Here's why the Miami Heat will win the 2012 NBA Championship.
• NBA Deal Reached: Now What?
  The players and owners have reached a tentative deal to end the strike/lockout.
• NBA and Its Players Hit Mutually Assured Destruction Button
  Here's our NBA and Its Players Hit Mutually Assured Destruction Button.
• Why did the NFL Succeed Where the NBA Failed?
  Lockout: Why did the NFL Succeed Where the NBA Failed?
• Lockout Impact on NBA Fans
  What long-term impact will the lockout have on NBA fans?
• The Purity of Street Basketball
  There is nothing more beautiful than the purity of street basketball.
• The NBA Basketball Lockout Will Last a Long Time
  Here's an article about The NBA Basketball Lockout Will Last a Long Time.
• 2011 NBA Draft Lottery Order
  Check out our 2011 NBA Draft Lottery Order.
• The NBA TV Problem
  Are you as mad as we are about all the NBA playoff games that you can't see because they aren't on regular TV? Here's our take on The NBA TV Problem.
• Do NBA Teams Actually Build for Championships?
  Why do some NBA teams succeed and others fail? Maybe they aren't all actually building teams to win championships. I'll explain what I mean in this article.
• The Kings Should Not Move to Anaheim; They Should be Contracted
  Rather than have the Kings move to Anaheim, the NBA would be ever contracting them.
• 2011 NBA Awards
  So, who should win the 2011 NBA Awards? Here's our picks.
• NBA Salary Cap
  NBA Salary Cap Rules are complicated. Here's how we break them down.
• What It Takes To Go From College To NBA?
  Why do some great college players succeed while others fail? It's not a total crapshoot: there are secrets to turning college success into pro stardom.
• NBA Trade Deadline Breakdown
  So, which teams stepped up and which fell back? Here's our 2011 NBA trade deadline breakdown.
• Carmelo Anthony Trade Analysis
  It's been quite a long saga, but Melo is finally moved. Here's our analysis of the Carmelo Anthony trade.
• NBA Teams That Need to Make a Move Before the 2011 Trade Deadline
  Read more about NBA Teams That Need to Make a Move at the 2011 Trade Deadline.
• Carmelo Anthony Trade Analysis
  It's been quite a long saga, but Melo is finally moved. Here's our analysis of the Carmelo Anthony trade.
• NBA Player Tattoos
  Read all about NBA Player Tattoos.
• Steve Nash NBA
  Here's an article about an NBA icon. When you think of the Phoenix Suns, he's the first name you think of. Check out this article about Steve Nash.
• 2011 NBA Awards
  So, who should win the 2011 NBA Awards? Here's our picks.
• 2011 NBA Playoff Picks
  The NBA playoffs are right around the corner. Here's our 2011 NBA Playoff Picks.
• 2011 NBA MVP Prediction
  The Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose is my prediction for the 2011 NBA MVP. Here's why.

Analysis:

• The Legitimate Reasons to Hate LeBron James
  There are lots of reasons to hate LeBron James. Here are four good ones.
• Kentucky Wildcats Recruiting
  Here's a look at the UK Wildcats 2011 recruiting class.
• NBA Playoffs Conference Finals Preview
  Here's our NBA Playoffs Conference Finals Preview.
• 2011 NBA Playoffs Second Round Review
  Here's our 2011 NBA Playoffs Second Round Review.
• Can the Spurs Retool for Another Title
  Wow, the San Antonio Spurs made a surprisingly early exit from the 2011 NBA playoffs. Can the Spurs retool for another title run?
• Plus - Minus in the NBA
  Plus-Minus is one of the best new ways that NBA GMs evaluate players in the league. We break it down here so understand it as well and can evaluate your team's acquisitions.
• International Secret to NBA Success
  Ever wonder what makes the Spurs such a great team? To remain great in the NBA, it requires foresight, good drafting, and the secret: mining cheap international talent.
• NBA 2013 Forecast
  Right now, the best teams in the NBA are the Celtics and Lakers but both teams are ageing fast. What will the NBA look like in 2013?
• Best and Worst Run Organizations
  Is your team run by a genius? A moron? Somewhere in-between? Take a look and see which organizations run like a racecar and which ones (cough, David Kahn, cough) could use some changes?
• Top International Prospects
  The NBA is a fairly shallow league but Europe represents a deep well of talent. Which European stars will become top pros in the NBA?
• NBA Minimum Salary
  Ever wonder what the lowest salary in pro basketball is? Read our story about the NBA minimum salary.
• Importance of Coaches in the NBA
  Everyone knows that if you have bad players your team will be terrible. But how about bad coaches? Does coaching really matter in the NBA?
• Why the Suns Should Trade Steve Nash?
  Steve Nash has been a Suns mainstay for years. But it is time for the two to part ways and here's why….
• Why the Nuggets Should Trade Carmelo Anthony Now?
  Everyone knows that Carmelo Anthony wants to be traded. But how should the Nuggets approach the process?
• NBA Draft Profiles
  The stars of tomorrow are currently toiling in college. Which top college prospects will be selected high in the draft and project as great pros?
• Five Basketball Trades That Should Happen
  Don't you sometimes feel like you should control your GM? Well I certainly do and here are five trades that should happen in the NBA this season.
• Analysis of 2010 Orlando Magic Trades
  The Orlando Magic pulled off the blockbuster trades of the year last week. But did they really improve?

History:

• Spurs Basketball
  The San Antonio Spurs are not flashy or flamboyant. They just win. Here's a quick Spurs Basketball bio.
• Best Current NBA Players
  There are a lot of talented players in the NBA right now. But who is the very best?
• Steve Nash NBA
  Here's an article about an NBA icon. When you think of the Phoenix Suns, he's the first name you think of. Check out this article about Steve Nash.

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• NBA Player Tattoos
  Take a look at NBA Player tattoos these days.
• Basketball T Shirt Slogans
  Looking for great basketball t-shirt slogans? Here's our pick of the best ones.
• Popular Basketball Moves
  Ever wonder what the most popular basketball moves of all time have been? This article describes them all.
• Basketball Referee Hand Signals
  Ever wonder what a basketball referee's hand signals mean? Find out in this article.
• Basketball Quotes
  Love basketball? Want to be inspired? Read these inspiring basketball quotes.
• 2011 NBA First Round Playoff Preview
  It's finally time for pro b-ball games that matter. Here's our 2011 NBA first round playoff preview.
• Who Are The Three Best Drafting GMs in Basketball?
  There are a lot of good NBA drafters. But which three are the very best?
• Who is the Worst Drafting GM in Basketball?
  Who is basketball's worst drafting GM?
• Underrated NBA Stars
  There are a lot of big name stars in the NBA. But who are the underrated difference makers?