NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
Enough is enough. Bring them back. Now.
The NBA replacement referees are no doubt trying their hardest to fit in and do a good job. Maybe too good of a job. Yesterday your intrepid author, NBAObsessed, wrote about the coach from Tel Aviv, Pini Gershon, getting kicked out of an exhibition game.
Yes, you heard that correct, an exhibition game!
This is just another case of the NBA replacement referees taking their jobs a bit too seriously. Maybe they think they will get hired on permanently.
This was one of those games …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
There was David Stern giving his annual pre finals state of the NBA address. This year it was quite interesting, as it was announced that the Charlotte Bobcats would most likely be up for sale. That in itself would be news, but you really have to realize how tough it is to make a buck in the NBA.
News has leaked in recent weeks that Bobcats majority owner Bob Johnson, who founded the team in 2004, was losing over $10 million annually from his original $300 million …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
Uh oh, isn’t that LeBron James having a very good time in New York?
Every time this subject comes up, the possible leaving of LeBron James from the Cavaliers, the most comments roll in. Some of you realize my Detroit Pistons loyalties and think this is just stirring up trouble. Some of you have heard this or that about LeBron in Cleveland and say LeBron is staying no matter what.
My thinking is follow the money. LeBron can be branded so much more effectively in New York …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
Kobe Bryant speaks Spanish. Will he learn Chinese?

Will the NBA be looking to set up shop in China? Yes.
Will the NBA be looking to set up another NBA in China? Not according to David Stern, but he does see some potential.
Stern said NBA China is in an “ongoing dialogue” with Chinese authorities about installing 800,000 baskets in villages across this sprawling country. The NBA also hopes to be involved with a Chinese professional league. But Stern balked at comparisons with the NBA’s Development League.
“That would …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
Tim Donaghy will be switching uniforms

They sent him to the big house.
U.S. District Judge Carol Amon sentenced Donaghy to prison time, plus three years of supervised release, saying he’d let the sport down by taking thousands of dollars from a professional gambler in exchange for inside tips on games — including ones he refereed.
“The NBA, the players and the fans relied on him to perform his job in an honest manner,” Amon said. Donaghy listened with his arms folded but showed no emotion.
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Tim received 15 months, but could …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
LeBron James in a Cav’s uni drives on Richard Jefferson in a Net’s uni. Jefferson is now a Buck and LeBron could become a Net
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The New Jersey Nets are starting over.
Heck, they have been starting over for years. Ever since they beat the Pistons in the conference finals, years ago, they have been on a slow downhill slide.
Now they want LeBron James.
The Nets need a perfect storm to make this happen once James can opt out …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
Paul Pierce dominated the fourth quarter at the line. Hey, isn’t that Tayshaun Prince?
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For Pistons fans it was a fourth quarter to forget, leading by ten points 70 – 60 after Detroit scored the first bucket of the fourth quarter, the Pistons went on to lose to the Boston Celtics 89 – 81.
There was Kevin Garnett knocking down jump shots.
There was Paul Pierce making free throw after free throw.
There was Ray Allen drilling quick …read more

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Legendary Jerry West and Kobe Bryant celebrate winning the Western Conference title
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The Lakers defeated the Spurs and earned a trip to the NBA Finals.
Kobe Bryant scored 17 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter, and the Lakers rallied from an early 17-point deficit to beat the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs 100-92 on Thursday night and win the conference finals in five games.
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Stern rejoices
Commissioner David Stern could get his dream matchup …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
LeBron James All Star MVP – Time to get out of Dodge err Cleveland!
With David Stern happy to have NBA Marketing Icon LeBron James as the MVP of the 2008 All Star game, the world can move on.
If you had to lay odds, it had to be James as MVP.
The NBA is a marketing organization, not a sports organization. Right now the future of the NBA seems secure, with possible expansion out of the USA and many stars in the league, but it can change …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
Jerry Stackhouse may not be all smiles if the Jason Kidd trade does not go through
Jerry Stackhouse gave an interview saying New Jersey would buy out his contract, then after the 30 day waiting period, Stack could return to the Mavericks in a prearranged deal. source
This is illegal. It is called tampering. The league may not allow Jerry to return to the Mav’s if the trade happened.
Mark Cuban does not want to lose Stack.
Wow, this just keeps getting better. First, Devean George and his Bird Rights, and now …read more