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Ray Allen: Does Anybody Give a Buck?

Posted: 14th June 2010 by Erik Landau in NBA
Ray Allen—or as many know him, Jesus Shuttlesworth—is currently playing in his second NBA Finals. Neither of the finals, of course, were with the Milwaukee Bucks. Like Kevin Garnett, he has become a fixture with the Celtics after previously being with another Midwestern team, just like Garnett was with the Timberwolves. Ray Allen is my favorite player in the league. I become frustrated every time he misses a jumper, feeling as ...

2010 NBA Finals: In the Forum and Allen vs. Odom

Posted: 14th June 2010 by Erik Landau in NBA
It has now been a decade since the NBA has played a game in the Great Western Forum (now simply known as the Forum), but wouldn't it be something if Game Six and the possible Game Seven were in the Forum. I know, I know, this is not going to happen, but go with this possibility for a moment. It's the Lakers and the Celtics. The most storied rivalry in basketball history. ...

2010 NBA Finals: Four Games In, Who Should Win the MVP Award?

Posted: 12th June 2010 by Erik Landau in NBA
We have been through the first four games of the NBA Finals and the series is tied at two games apiece. The play has been sporadic for almost every player in the series. There has been very few players who have shown up for every game. Game Five is coming up in Boston and the probable answer for Finals MVP is still in the air. Here is the ascending order ...

20 Years of Potential NBA All-Stars

Posted: 7th June 2010 by Erik Landau in NBA
In a time of the season when the best show they have the best in the NBA Finals, it is worth noting those overlooked. Pau Gasol has been an All-Star, but is overlooked himself for leading his team to a 50+ win season with the Grizzlies. There are other players over the past two decades who have put up strong seasons, yet they are routinely overlooked. Many such as Charles ...