Archive for the ‘NBA’ Category
Washington Wizards: Will They Select Wall Despite Turner Being a Better Fit?
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Gregory Sharpe in NBA
The Washington Wizards could potentially have the most explosive scoring backcourt in the NBA in the 2010-2011 season. That is, if they decide to draft Kentucky point guard John Wall.
With Gilbert Arenas un-tradable at the moment, the Wizards could be a potential problem for the rest of the sub-par Eastern Conference.
Bringing in a talented big man to play alongside Wall and Arenas will be the next step in returning to ...
NBA Barn Burner: Could LeBron James and Phil Jackson go to Chicago?
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Gordon Garner in NBA
One week ago, I wrote an article about how I thought LeBron James needed to worry more about finding his Phil Jackson, then he did about finding his Scottie Pippen.
At the time, I didn't seriously consider that LeBron could actually team up with Phil Jackson himself. I just meant that he needed to find a championship-caliber coach similar to Phil Jackson.
The latest news out of LA, however, ...
Appreciate the Underappreciated: The Top Five Current Bulls Players
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Dustin Brown in NBA
With all the future free agency signings in waiting for the Bulls, I wanted to give some appreciation for who we already have. Fans tend to overlook what we have now and rely greatly on the future.
This is by no means a negative trait, nor can we help it, but let's try to focus on the future of our present. Although it may be obvious, some newcomers to our great ...
About a week ago, I wrote up a Mock Draft using ESPN's lottery simulator to determine the lottery order, but with the order now being revealed, it's time to update the selections.
1. Washington Wizards select John Wall
Even with Arenas on the roster, the Wizards take the consensus No. 1 selection by taking Wall from Kentucky. He will certainly come in and help the 'zards build towards the future.
2. Philadelphia ...
Come On Over: Why LeBron James Should Be Playing in the Windy City Next Year
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Jonah Puls in NBA
Of course, the hot topic right now is where LeBron James will land this summer during the free agency period.
As of right now, not one single person can say they are 100 percent confident where he will go and why.
Whether it's Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, New Jersey, Washington, or Cleveland, he is going to have some positives at each destination, and, of course, there are going ...
Is LeBron James Serious About Becoming the First Billionaire Athlete?
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Mark Birdsell in NBA
LeBron James has been quoted as saying he wants to become the first billionaire athlete. If that is true, then his best option may be joining the New York Knicks this summer.
There are a number of General Managers who believe LeBron is the answer. That with him it is possible to build a championship team. However, the real question is does LeBron believe in himself?
If he believes that ...
Philadelphia 76ers GM Ed Stefanski has made some questionable decisions since taking over for Billy King two years ago. He gave Elton Brand $82 million, Andre Iguodala $80 million and hired Eddie Jordan, who has almost 100 more losses than wins in his coaching career (257-343).
On Tuesday night, the basketball gods popped ping-pong balls into place for Stefanski, securing the second overall pick in next month's NBA Draft. Had the ...
Amare Stoudemire Gives Fellow NBA Players a Lesson in When To Shut Up
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Bryan Toporek in NBA
How's that humble pie tasting, Mr. Stoudemire?
Fresh off saying that the Lakers' Lamar Odom got "lucky" by scoring 19 points, and gathering 19 rebounds in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Amar'e put up his second straight no-show defensively, while Odom put up his second straight double-double (17 points and 11 rebounds in Game 2).
"I'm not giving him no hype right now; he had a lucky game in Game ...
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 ...
This is officially Wade's World in the Summer. Free Agency will be fun to watch with Dwyane Wade.
Wade has had a great career with the Heat so far. Will he leave Miami?
Here are the 4 teams to watch in the Summer if they want to get Dwyane Wade.Begin Slideshow