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Archives for March 2013

Tweet of the Night: Kobe Bryant

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“@: I think Kobe has a future as an NBA coach!! #CoachKobe” NO WAY ha! Only when injured #zenvino
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Kobe Bryant may have his future planned out after his playing days are over, but coaching clearly isn’t one of them, based on his response to a Lakers fan on twitter. Although the superstar guard did everything in his will in trying to play through a severely sprained ankle on Friday night against the Indiana Pacers, he quickly came to a realization that it wasn’t meant to be after just 12 minutes of play. [Read more…]

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Schayes: Why David Stern is happier than Dikembe Mutombo blocking shots

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As David Stern winds down his illustrious career as the NBA commissioner, his greatest legacy will be handing the league off to his successor, Adam Silver, in wonderful working order. And as far as this March is concerned, the madness being created by the Miami Heat is as good as it gets. Let’s make one thing clear. The man who once said his dream NBA Finals matchup was “Lakers vs. Lakers” does not just like superteams, he loves them. [Read more…]

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NCAA Tournament Teams Five Facts Index

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As March Madness approaches, Sheridan Hoops is providing a small service to our readers whose love of basketball includes college basketball. Most basketball fans know about the Dukes and Indianas and Georgetowns and Gonzagas. But what about South Dakota State? Belmont? Florida Gulf Coast University? [Read more…]

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Is LeBron James Having Greatest Win-Streak Performance Ever?

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LeBron James scored 27 points, dished out eight assists and grabbed seven rebounds in Miami’s win over Philadelphia on Wednesday in the Heat’s historic 20th consecutive win. Only three other teams have won at least 20 straight in a single season (the Washington Capitols, who played basketball in the 40’s, won 20 straight spanning two seasons). Two other teams won 19 straight, and all six clubs that won at least 19 in a row had historically great players on their respective

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Tweet of the Day: Kevin Ding & Scott Agness

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Just when it seemed like things were starting to turn around for the Lakers this season — now 34-32 after starting a dismal 17-25 — Kobe Bryant suffered what is being diagnosed as a severe left ankle sprain and will be out “indefinitely.”  [Read more…]

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Sheridan Hoops Sixth Man Rankings: Week 19

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It’s amazing what an injury to a single player, especially a star player, can do to the entirety of a 15-man roster. Recent injuries to the likes of Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo and Knicks forwards Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire have raised serious questions about how these teams cope without indespensable players. Some of the NBA’s best sixth men are trying to take full advantage of these very situations. What can be especially amazing about a star-driven

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SH Blog: League admits blown call against Dahntay Jones, Carmelo’s knee a concern for Woodson

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A day after watching Kobe Bryant go down with a severely sprained ankle due to Dahntay Jones’ “aggressive” defense, there was much debate about whether the play was dirty and if a foul should have been called on the play. Lets take a look at some of the reactions from around the league. Here is one from Mark Jackson and Bruce Bowen (ironically), from Eric Pincus of Los Angeles Times: [Read more…]

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