Archive for the ‘Basketball’ Category

Allen Iverson: How Do You Say “Practice” in Chinese?

 
[picappgallerysingle id="2985792"]Allen Iverson is all but out of NBA options.  It seems like there are no teams looking for Iverson’s talents.  So, he’s looking to China.
Stephon Marbury vs. Allen Iverson.  Go figure.  China:  Where ex-NBA star point guards go to wither away.

Bruce Pearl — Forever a Pinhead — Karma

 
[picappgallerysingle id="4256500"]As an Illinois Fighting Illini fan, Tennesse coach Bruce Pearl is that irritation that is always in the back of the mind. Way back in 1998/1999, Pearl lost out in the recruiting battle for headline high school star Deon Thomas.  At that time, Pearl was an assistant coach at Iowa.  Thomas chose Illinois.
As the [...]

Pacers Guard Brandon Rush Proves NBA Drug Policy is a Joke

 
[picappgallerysingle id="8252590"]As highlighted by the Indianapolis Star, Pacers guard Brandon Rush is laughing at the NBA drug policy.
Players enter a marijuana program after the first offense. They are fined $25,000 and have to re-enter the program after the second offense. As a third-time offender, Rush must re-enter the program and serve his suspension.
So, going through [...]

Should Dwyane Wade Be Begging For Twitter Followers?

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Seriously?  The guy had begged LeBron James and Chris Bosh to join him in Miami.  Does he really need to beg to get to 1 million Twitter followers?  Seems a little pathetic to me.

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Delonte West — Free Agent, Packing Heat, Sleeping with LeBron’s Mother?

 
[picappgallerysingle id="8185029"]Delonte West is unemplyed.  He’s an NBA free agent.
On Friday, if he had a team to play for, he will be suspended for the first ten games he plays because he plead guilty to weapons charges for carrying a couple of loaded handguns.
And, worst of all,  if you follow the rumor mill, he could be at the [...]

Charles Barkley is Bad, But Tyreke Evans Makes Him Look Good

Charles Barkley is known for his hilarious golf swing. The Golf Channel did a show about it. This You Tube video proves it.

Well, Charles. Move over. Here comes Tyreke Evans.

You Tube

Anthony Tolliver Chooses the T-Wolves – And LeBron is Still An Ass

NBA’s lower-tier players are mocking LeBron.  Today, Anthony Tolliver signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.  And, he used You Tube to announce his decision.  Take that, LeBron.

Shaq Will Wear Celtic Green – Take That LeBron

 
[picappgallerysingle id="9480701"]Apparently, Shaquille O’Neal is keeping track of the uniform colors. He’s been in Orlando, a Laker, Miami and Cleveland. Green has never come up, until today.
When you think about the names: Shaq, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce. Wow. I’ll see your Miami super-trio and raise you a Shaq. But, I’m thinking that [...]

Tracy McGrady Boldly Wants to Play in Chicago

 
[picappgallerysingle id="643937"]Tracy McGrady was in Chicago today to work out with the Bulls.  And, if you ask him, things went well.
“I’d fit in well. I bring what I know about the game and my athleticism and versatility. Knowing my smarts for the game, leadership, anything I can add to get these guys over the edge. [...]

Why Does the Miami Heat Think They Can Win the Championship?

 
[picappgallerysingle id="9320044"]Do you consider this roster scary?

Joel Anthony
Carlos Arroyo
De ‘Sean Butler
Mario Chalmers
Yakhouba Diawara
Kenny Hasbrouck
Udonis Haslem
Juwan Howard
Zydrunas Ilgauskas
James Jones
Jamaal Magliore
Mike Miller
Dexter Pittman
Shavlik Randolph
Jarvis Varnado

That’s the bunch of basketball players that Pat Riley has collected to surround basketball’s ultimate trio:  LeBron, Dwyane, and Bosh.
Should the NBA be scared?  Seriously?  What if the Magic trades for Chris Paul?  [...]