(This is another in a series of 30 guest columns that will run in October, when optimism reigns supreme across the NBA. The theme will be “Five Reasons to Feel Positive About … ” We encourage you to follow the authors on Twitter and visit their sites. – CS) After seven straight years of 50-plus wins from 2001-2008 – including one championship – it has been a rough half decade for the Detroit Pistons. The trade of fan favorite Chauncey Billups was supposed
It’s probably safe to say that LeBron James has had one of the finest summers of his life and if you’re reading this blog, you should probably know why (championship, MVP, gold medal, etc). The funny thing is that just earlier in the year, no one could stop questioning whether James was even the best player or best option down the stretch of a game on his own team. Now? Some are wondering if James is capable of becoming the
Here are this morning’s top NBA news stories: “Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro and the pressure to succeed,” by Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times “Tyson Chandler said he believes Rasheed Wallace can help the New York Knicks,” by Tim Bontemps of the New York Post “Mark Jackson: Steph Curry is my starting point guard.” From the Contra Costa Times “New Sixer Nick Young likes the team’s chemistry,” by Bb Cooney of the Philadelphia Inquirer “Charlie Villanueva fighting to leave his mark on the Pistons,” by
from Bloguin.com One week until the draft. Time for a disaster refresher on the guys that didn’t quite pan out. From a talent evaluating perspective, there are so many players who can fit in and perform at a high level if put in the right situations. That is the real key when trying to add personnel, and it’s a challenge that every coach and executive faces come draft time. I’m one of those people who try to see the good in
Today’s topic of discussion was largely centered around David Stern’s controversial comment towards Jim Rome for asking a question no one else dared to ask the commissioner, with good reason. You can find the story on that and much more in today’s news. Jim Rome asked David Stern if the lottery was fixed. “No,” Stern replied. “Shame on you for asking”. Rome continued to push the topic and clearly fed up, Stern used a classic rhetorial device used by lawyers: “Have you