People were making a big deal of Kobe Bryant stonewalling comedian Chris Rock during the NBA Finals this year. In case you don’t recall what happened, Rock was sitting courtside next to the Lakers bench and was making jokes, trying to get Kobe’s attention. Bryant did not flinch, leading people to praise Kobe’s concentration. Sure,…Read More
The Boston Celtics are close to bringing back former Celtic Delonte West on a non-guaranteed contract that will invite the guard to training camp with a good shot at making the team. After re-signing Paul Pierce to a deal that will probably keep him in green for the rest of his career, the Celtics have…Read More
If you can make a No. 1 NBA draft pick look clueless on the court, you probably have a pretty bright future in basketball ahead of you. We aren’t telling anyone anything they don’t already know, but Austin Rivers — Doc Rivers’ son — must be as good as they say. Just ask John Wall,…Read More
Dominique Jones was drafted by the Grizzlies and traded to the Mavericks this year after spending three seasons at South Florida. The 6’4″ guard was one of the best scorers in college basketball you never heard of. He threw in 46 against Providence, 37 on Pitt, and he averaged just over 21ppg this past season….Read More
Maybe the Cleveland Cavaliers planned on coming out with new jerseys whether LeBron James stayed or not. Maybe they didn’t. If Dan Gilbert’s letter to the fans is any indication, the Cavs are looking to get past the King James era any way they can. The Cavs new jerseys are probably a good idea anyway,…Read More
As fans of the NBA and basketball in the United States, we already know Rajon Rondo is capable of some incredible things when he has a basketball in his hands. After all, we saw him do this to Jason Williams and somehow tip this ball in in during the 2010 NBA Playoffs. While playing for…Read More
Shaquille O’Neal may have an ego that’s as big as his 325-pound frame and he may think more highly of his career than Jim Rome does, but he obviously appreciates a coach who is willing to be a straight shooter. According to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe, Shaq was given an opporunity to meet…Read More
Was it strange that LeBron James announced he was leaving Cleveland on a one-hour special on ESPN? A little bit. Was it a little over the top that South Beach hosted a “Three Kings” party after the signings of LeBron and Chris Bosh like they had already won something? Yeah, I’d say so. But nothing…Read More
