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NBA Stars and Their Superhero Counterparts

Posted: 26th June 2010 by John Carter in NBA
Yes, Dwight Howard and Shaquille O'Neal may be nicknamed Superman, but I don't consider that as their real identity. Comparisons of superpowers of superheroes to the skillset of the NBA players will be made in this slide show. Please don't get mad. I didn't include old players. I just put in current NBA Stars, but feel free to make comparisons (i.e. Dream Team). I don't know what else to ...
What's the use of a talented team, if only one player will take the challenge? Nothing. That was not the Los Angeles Lakers that had the hunger to win it all that I had seen in the beginning of the series. Game Five was basically the whole Boston team against the lone Kobe Bryant. I thought I saw Gasol and Odom smokin' outside my house while I was watching the game. Before I begin, ...
Ok, first of all, let's see who Lebron James must compete with to make this top 10 list. 1. Michael Jordan 2. Kobe Bryant 3. Shaquille O'Neal 4. Wilt Chamberlain 5. Bill Russell 6. Magic Johnson 7. Larry Bird 8. Kareem Abdul Jabbar 9. Hakeem Olajuwon 10. Tim Duncan    Why Aren't Wilt and Bill Higher? And Where Is Oscar? Those players played when the league was less competitive and only featured a small number of teams. Also basketball has changed and it has become ...

Top 10 Most Underrated NBA Players Today

Posted: 21st March 2010 by John Carter in NBA
I rank the Top 10 Most Underrated NBA Players of Today. I know some will be surprised by the list, especially at number 1, but this is my list. Comment your own lists and enjoy. Barely Missed It: Rajon Rondo Jose Calderon Mike Dunleavy Jamal Crawford Leandro Barbosa Jason Richardson Richard Jefferson Rajon Rondo is finally gettings the recognition he deserves this year. I see many more all-star games for him. Jose Calderon is a solid point-guard for any ...

2010 NBA Rookie of The Year Candidates

Posted: 28th February 2010 by John Carter in NBA
The NBA Draft Class of 2009 wasn't much anticipated, but it has produced a few future NBA superstars. Even though Number 1 Pick, Blake Griffin has failed to play the season, we have other stars to look forward to. Hasheem Thabeet, the # 2 Pick has been sent to the D-League. Ricky Rubio has ran off to Spain from Minnesota. This draft class poses a great future even with its ...