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Lakers vs. Celtics Game 5: Comedian Rondell Sheridan’s Recap

Posted: 14th June 2010 by Jose Salviati in NBA
The latest in an ongoing series covering the NBA Finals with actor/comedian Rondell Sheridan. Jose Salviati: Rondell, before today's game there was talk of sending Bynum back to L.A. to get ready for Games Six and maybe Seven. You think the Lakers regret not opting for that option? Rondell Sheridan:   No doubt, the Lakers should have sent Bynum back to LA and given him five days ...

Lakers vs. Celtics, Game 3: Comedian Rondell Sheridan’s Recap

Posted: 9th June 2010 by Jose Salviati in NBA
The latest in an ongoing series covering the NBA Finals with actor/comedian Rondell Sheridan. BR: The game started out on a high note for Boston but quickly settled into a grind-it-out kind of game, didn't you think? RS: It was going to be a Boston massacre in the opening minutes tonight. Boston, led by Garnett, was running and jumping and rebounding. But then a bunch of things happened that derailed ...

An Open Letter To Donald Sterling from All Clipper Fans

Posted: 8th June 2010 by Jose Salviati in NBA
Dear Mr. Sterling, Thank you! Thank you for moving the team to Los Angeles. Thank you for 2006. Thank you for the wonderful times and smattering of success you have orchestrated in your time owning the Clippers. Seriously, thank you.  Now, its time for you to man-up and do the team the greatest good possible. Mr. Sterling, its time to leave. I don't mean this ...

Rondell’s Rants: NBA Finals Recap, Game Two

Posted: 7th June 2010 by Jose Salviati in NBA
  The latest in an ongoing series covering the NBA Finals with actor/comedian Rondell Sheridan. RS: First of all is anyone going to comment on the lame two day turnaround? What's up with that? Both teams had like five days off after the conference finals. Hey Stern-why so stingy with the rest days? BR: Couldn't agree more. Seems odd there hasn't been more uproar over this. It's odd. RS: Game two was odd. Not the way ...

The NBA’s Most Intense Playoff Rivalries

Posted: 29th April 2010 by Jose Salviati in NBA
Here in Los Angeles we have two polar opposites as owners of our basketball teams. Jerry Buss is a ladies man, Donald Sterling has been "happily" married for 53 years! Buss will spend money when needed, Sterling saves his money when needed. Where Buss earned an an M.S. and Ph D in physical chemistry at 24, Sterling opted for Law School. Buss has never been accused ...

2010 NBA Playoffs: A Complete Dallas vs. San Antonio Breakdown

Posted: 16th April 2010 by Jose Salviati in NBA
The battle for the hearts and minds of the create country, er, I mean state of Texas is about ready to begin! In this corner the aging but still powerful team from San Antonio with an undeniable heart of a champion beating inside them, the Spurs! In the other corner the revitalized team from Dallas thats hungry to break through to the next level, the Mavericks! Lots of interesting ...
I can feel the venom coming from Laker fans already. I've followed the Clippers all year, don't hate; haven't I been through enough? Truth is, I am a basketball fan first and foremost, but cut my teeth on the Lakers. A good friend of mine was pals with Michael Cooper in the 80's. He would spend time after the games in the locker-room; I would get ...
The Clippers won, the Clippers won!! Tonight's victory over the Warriors marks the Clippers fourth "W" since March 1.  Ponder that for a minute, won't you?  Four wins since March 1.  Can you see why I'm so excited? I just can't hide it. The Clippers won! They did it with a make-shift lineup that included significant minutes for Mardy Collins, Bobby Brown, and Steve Novak.  Now, ...

Los Angeles Clippers Playoff Preview: What Might Have Been

Posted: 7th April 2010 by Jose Salviati in NBA
With the regular season winding down and the playoffs around the corner, it's time to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Clippers as they prepare for what should be a long playoff run.  The Clippers started this season with high expectations and did nothing to disappoint. Like his team, Blake Griffin did nothing to disappoint.  The mocking taunts when the Clippers took him first in the ...

Top 10 NBA Playoff Series of the Past 10 Years

Posted: 5th April 2010 by Jose Salviati in NBA
With the NBA playoffs just a few short weeks away, its time for a look back at the best playoff series over the last 10 years. The past decade has brought us series that pitted bitter rivals against each other, as well as matched upstarts against proven winners. We have seen the improbable and the unexpected. The NBA playoffs will likely never match the NCAA Championships for sheer energy ...