Category Archives: NBA
11 sports wishes for 2011
Ah, another flip of the calendar. The year 2011 has snuck up on us. As always, we all have wishes entering the year – losing weight, getting hitched, getting a better job or trying to fulfill the American Dream. However, we … Continue reading
Filed under College Basketball, Kansas City Royals, Kansas Jayhawks, LeBron James, MLB, NBA, NFL
Larry Bird For The Win
Larry Bird said this about LeBron James: As for the saga that led to the union of James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami, Bird had mixed feelings. “That’s why we have free agency,” he told Dakich. “When you … Continue reading
Filed under Larry Bird, LeBron James, NBA
Dwyane Wade Should Probably Stay Quiet
I’m not a politically correct or overly “love America or leave it” type, but this was stupid. “We’re going to be wearing a bullseye. But that’s what you play for,” Wade said. “We enjoy the bullseye. Plus, there’s going to … Continue reading
Filed under Dwyane Wade, NBA
Why Magic Johnson’s The Greatest NBA Player Ever (And Why Bird’s Better Than Jordan)
The poster child for most basketball players today is Michael Jordan. Whenever the next great thing comes along – like Kobe Bryant or LeBron James – he’s compared to Michael Jordan. He’s never called the next Magic Johnson or Larry … Continue reading
Filed under Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, NBA
For LeBron, There Was One Bad Choice. And He Selected It
I’m a good 72 hours late to the LeBron James-Dwyane Wade-Chris Bosh circus. Obviously, the obligatory “he screwed Cleveland” over in a big way take. You don’t do that on national TV. Not to your home city. He showed stupidity, … Continue reading
Filed under LeBron James, NBA
The “NBA Can’t Work In Kansas City” Non-Sense
Sorry to stay on the NBA, but it’s one of my most favorite things to write about, particularly with it being playoff time. But hearing the myth of how “the NBA can’t work in Kansas City” is driving me a … Continue reading
Filed under Kansas City, NBA
In Defense of the NBA: The 1980′s Set Unrealistic Expectations
Whenever I mention to many of friends how much I love the NBA, I get a lot of negative responses and feedback. “The NBA sucks.” “They don’t play defense.” “It doesn’t matter.” “It’s boring.” “It’s not passionate as college basketball” … Continue reading
Filed under Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, NBA
“People say Michael Jordan saved the NBA. Bullshit! Bullshit! Magic and Bird saved the NBA!”
The quote in the title is by Bryant Gumbel. The Gumbel quote appears in the new “Magic & Larry” documentary airing on HBO. I caught the documentary last night and it’s a must watch for any sports fan, particularly those … Continue reading
Filed under HBO, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Movie Reviews, NBA
