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2010 NBA Draft: Weighing in on the No. 1 Overall Pick: Evan Turner or John Wall?
Posted: 20th May 2010 by DeAnte Mitchell in NBA
The NBA Lottery is over. The order is set and the new mock drafts are flooding the web walls. In just about everyone's, John Wall is the prospective No. 1 overall pick.
I also have seen Chad Ford break down and explain how much the Washington Wizards need a point guard like Wall, to push Gilbert Arenas to his more comfortable position at the 2. Then after that, wait until the ...
2010 NBA Lottery: How One Event Shook Up the First Round of the Draft
Posted: 18th May 2010 by DeAnte Mitchell in NBA
Before the NBA Lottery actually happened, many people envisioned Wall and Turner being selected with the first two picks in the NBA Draft.
However, watching the lottery unfold, the world got a glimpse of the draft order and BOOM, here come the speculations.
All year, John Wall has been the consensus No. 1 overall selection in the draft. Not even Evan Turner, the player of the year, could steal such a feat from ...
The 2010 NBA Draft is sneaking up on us. As we continue to inch closer to the biggest day for NBA teams trying to turn their franchises around, comes a series of the best players in the draft from each position.
Now we are on the power forward class. The power forward class this year is deep in some eyes. You have great players in this list like Monroe that can ...
2010 NBA Mock Draft: Al-Farouq Aminu First SF Off The Board, Draft Steals, and More
Posted: 10th May 2010 by DeAnte Mitchell in NBA
In just about every NBA Draft over the years, there has been debate who will go No. 1 overall. Just two years ago, it was the debate Rose or Beasley, the year before that it was among Oden and Durant.
Many suspected one thing and got another. We are in the same situation with this upcoming NBA Draft, just a different selection of players.
All year the consensus No. 1 overall pick ...
Note To Big Ben: You Could Be the Next Man Out in Pittsburgh
Posted: 11th April 2010 by DeAnte Mitchell in NFL
Santonio Holmes was the receiver of the future for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Before today, Santonio Holmes had spent his entire NFL career in a Steelers uniform.
Now, he will be wearing a Jets uniform, out of the Steel City, for good.
Holmes departure from the Steelers has to be linked to his off-the-field issues. He has had some issues in the past, where his image has not been the greatest, but yet he ...
2010 NBA Draft: Who Should Declare and Who Should Go Back To School
Posted: 11th April 2010 by DeAnte Mitchell in NBA
The NBA season is a few games away from being over and the playoffs will be underway. Out of the 30 teams, only 16 teams make the playoffs, leaving the other 14 to an early offseason and holes to fill.
Teams that are lottery bound tended to focus on the NCAA tournament to witness those college players showcasing their skills. Many players had breakout tournaments and others had tournaments they want ...
This season in the NBA I have witnessed many young players showcasing their talents.
I have witnessed Kevin Durant go off for 25 or more in 29 straight games.
Sacramento’s guard Tyreke Evans took over the Rookie Challenge, and Dejaun Blair dominated the competition in his minutes.
There are many athletes that could make this list but my top five is right here…..
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McNabb Is a Redskin, So Who Get’s Bradford If The Rams Pass On Him?
Posted: 4th April 2010 by DeAnte Mitchell in NFL
With McNabb in Washington, the quarterback need is now fulfilled.
But the real question is who acquires Sam Bradford if the Rams pass on him?
The Rams have shown a lot of interest in the highly touted quarterback, but also has expressed a lot of interest in defensive tackles Gerald McCoy and Ndamukong Suh.
So let’s say the Rams pass on Bradford at No. 1—how far does he fall?
Detroit just drafted Matthew Stafford ...
The Nuggets Are Getting Healthy for Their Playoff Push
Posted: 22nd March 2010 by DeAnte Mitchell in NBA
The Denver Nuggets have been impressive all season, with wins over every Western Conference powerhouse, including two big wins over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Although, it has not been enough to place them atop of the Western Conference, the Nuggets are still in second place with a (47-23) record.
Earlier this year, Nuggets coach George Karl came clean about his chemotherapy and throat cancer diagnosis.
Just earlier this month, Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin ...
Carmelo Anthony Starting To Play Like an MVP Candidate
Posted: 17th March 2010 by DeAnte Mitchell in NBA
Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets are currently second in the West, only behind defending champion Lakers.
After witnessing the Mavericks make a run and everybody clearly acknowledging that the Mavericks are favored to win the West, the Nuggets followed-up with a six-game win streak, highlighted by their sixth straight, 100-point performance.
In each of those games, Carmelo Anthony played spectacularly for the Nuggets.
In fact, in the last eight games, the Nuggets ...