Who will guard Kobe? Rookie Courtney Lee will likely get his shot at the Black Mamba in the beginning, provided Lee is in the starting lineup. Otherwise, when Mickael Pietrus is in the game, he will no doubt be regarded … More
Clemson junior guard Terrence Oglesby will not be returning to college next year to drain thirty footers in guy’s faces like it’s a walk in the park. Instead he’ll be in Europe, firing up jumpers left and right I’m sure. Clemson coach Oliver Purnell’s … More
The officials have utterly stunk during these playoffs. Most of these NBA official’s 09 playoff performances make Ed Hochuli’s mistake ridden 08 season seem minute and even run of the mill. And Ed made a ton of bad calls this past NFL … More
Man I love NBA playoff basketball! Three Conference finals games, three barnburners. Though, either Western Conference team could very easily be up 2-0 right now. Both took turns making major bone headed plays at the end of a game. Game 1 What was Kenyon … More
The Nuggets showed NBA nation last night something that hasn’t been seen from them in a long time. DEFENSIVE INTENSITY. Thing is, Denver’s been doing it much of the season. But they can score on you so quickly, it often … More
Or could the fallen Great Wall be a blessing in disguise? Devastating news out of Houston tonight (Saturday, May 9th) as Yao Ming will be out for the remainder of the playoffs with a hairline fracture in his left foot. This is … More
The unsung guys, their contributions mighty, but often can go unnoticed if you rely solely on the boxscore for your insight. Kendrick Perkins (Celtics)- Guy is just what you need in a center in today’s NBA where the guards and athletic forwards determine … More
The following list is of the top players (in no particular order) I believe are the most under appreciated and most overlooked by ordinary casual NBA observers, and, even some of the die-hards too. Kevin Martin (Kings)- For three straight … More
Cavs 4… Pistons 0 Only a handful of Detroit players acted like they gave two cents. One of them who did not was Rasheed Wallace. His 6.5 ppg and 11-30 fg do not tell the whole story though, he often … More
My 10 observations, er… questions about the NBA playoffs after the first three days of action. 1. Will the Pistons play at least one game where they act like they care? 2. Is Tyrus Thomas becoming a player right before our … More
The team that was suppose to win in Detroit Monday night did. In the postgame press conference Tyler Hansbrough nonchalantly said that he guessed the decision to come back for his senior season was a good one. Was it not quite refreshing … More
Two Big East teams are still kicking. Gus Johnson would still be yelling if he had been the play-by-play guy for the Nova-Pitt game. My National Champion pick (UNC) is still alive and well despite my utter lack of competence everywhere else … More
Please do not think for one moment that Villanova upset Duke just because Duke was a #2. This year especially, NCAA seeds are as meaningful as the Pro Bowl. It was fantastic to watch Villanova beat Duke into a bloody pulp Thursday … More
All 1′s, 2′s, and 3′s are still breathing, though some easier than others. Gus Johnson is God, still. And Lazar Hayward is probably still sick from his booboo, his spectacle, his stumble. Most Exciting Game Slim pickings. Gonzaga v. Western … More
