In our quest to be a better basketball site, as our motto states, this is the newest feature on SheridanHoops.com, and it will present the five most interesting and fun facts from the previous day’s games. Yesterday, the NBA celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday with nine games around the league. A rivalry grew in New York, two “other” California teams continued to state their claim to be the best in the west, and a losing streak ended and continued in
Aristotle once said, “The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace…” Having never known him [personally], it is not clear [to me] whether Brooklyn Nets GM Billy King is the “ideal man” or not. However, in light of recent events, King has shown himself to demonstrate a great deal of class and grace. [Read more…]
Mark Cuban recently said the Mavs will be “open for business” at the trade deadline, which is less than 5 weeks away. What exactly did he mean by that? [Read more…]
The Atlanta Hawks are moving forward without their All-Star Josh Smith Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Smith, who was suspended for tonight’s game, has been leading the Hawks in scoring and blocks this season. The suspension comes at a critical time in the season for Atlanta. The Hawks have lost seven of their past nine games, including their recent 39-point loss to the Chicago Bulls in which they scored a dismal 58 points. [Read more…]
Tuesday marks the 84th birthday of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King is best known and widely respected for his efforts in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is most notably recognized for his famous “I Have a Dream” speech that he gave on August 23, 1963 during a Washington D.C. Civil Rights March. American society may still have a long way to go before we will have accomplished the goal set forth in that speech … However, without
It seems Deron Williams was very candid about his play and his likely spot in the 2013 All-Star game during pregame media availability tonight at the Barclays Center. Tim Bontemps of the New York Post with the news: [Read more…]
If you spent your weekend watching football, that is understandable. Lots of great games, great finishes, etc. If that caused you to turn a blind eye toward the NBA, we’ve got you covered. [Read more…]
Phil Jackson in 1996 coaching the Chcago Bulls Now that Phil Jackson has stated that he has “no intention of ever coaching again,” two questions remain: Why not? And what next? Here are some possible answers: [Read more…]