Mike Woodson is no longer the coach of my beloved New York Knicks. He was fired this morning by new Head of Basketball Operations Phil Jackson, with a replacement to be named in the upcoming weeks. For anyone who followed… Read More ›
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2014 NBA Playoff Preview – First Round
The 2014 NBA Playoffs are here – abound with rather interesting storylines. Will anyone challenge the Miami Heat in the East? Will the Pacers get their shit together in the playoffs? Should I give a damn about the other teams… Read More ›
Kobe’s Trayvon Comments Were Understandable, but Executed Poorly
This has not been a good sports year for Kobe Bryant. First, he came back from an Achilles injury he suffered near the end of last season before Christmas – only to get hurt again with a knee injury that… Read More ›
Phil Jackson Hire Great for Knicks
Phil Jackson has been officially hired as president of my New York Knicks, where he won two NBA titles as a player. His deal is for five years and is expected to pay him $12 million annually but does not… Read More ›
Not Feeling the Granger Trade from the Pacers
When I first heard the news that the Indiana Pacers traded Danny Granger to the tanking Philadelphia 76ers for Evan Turner and some other scrub, I liked the trade for the Pacers. After all, they were getting a young up-and-comer… Read More ›
Stern Did Far More Good Than Harm for the NBA
David Stern ended his stewardship of commissioner of the NBA January 31st. The date was significance because he became commissioner of the league on February 1, 1984 – that’s right, he ruled the NBA with an iron fist for exactly… Read More ›
Lakers Made the Wrong Move with Kobe
Look, I understand the whole loyalty thing. I get it. I like it when a team rewards a veteran who gave his blood, sweat and tears to his organization. Loyalty is such a lost art in professional sports, so when… Read More ›
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