While one might be the loneliest number according to “Three Dog Night”, four was the most exciting number in the NBA last night, as in fourth quarter. 11 games were on the NBA docket for Wednesday night. The Lakers honored Dr. Jerry Buss while a current legend passed a former legend, the Knicks were flattened by Indiana, the Heat was turned on in the fourth quarter in Atlanta and Kyrie Irving pulled victory from defeat in Cleveland. As we head into Thursday,
There is an old adage that relates to both the sports and business world: “people are your most important asset.” Since it’s no secret that the NBA is a bottom-line league, as Thursday’s trade deadline rapidly approaches these words of wisdom become even more ubiquitous. But that doesn’t make them necessarily true. People are not your most important asset. The RIGHT people are. [Read more…]
LeBron James came into the weekend with the hype he’s built through the monstrous 60 percent, 30-point tear that he’d been on for nearly seven straight games. Kevin Durant dropped (another) 30-spot: It was his third straight 30-point All-Star game. Kobe Bryant made an timely, game-sealing block with the West up 134-126 and under 2:40 seconds to play in the game. Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade each played a well-rounded game. [Read more…]
At the Michael Jordan statue outside the United Center How do you rank Michael Jordan’s career achievement list? The answer: It’s nearly impossible. The G.O.A.T., as he’s so often referred to (by those who never saw Wilt Chamberlain play) has done so much for the game that ranking his performances simply doesn’t do justice to his illustrious career. [Read more…]
Too much Nemo in this neck of the woods — let’s just leave it at that. As we do every day, we present five interesting items from the previous evening’s NBA games. Just five games were on the schedule on the final Saturday before the All-Star break. Denver extended their winning streak, the Warriors were unable to end their losing streak and the Pistons rallied to win on the road. The Cars take us to the bump…”Lets go…I LIKE THE NIGHT LIFE,
Giving the most interesting man in the world a run for his money, this new daily feature presents five interesting items from the previous night. Nine games made up the NBA schedule on this first Saturday of February. The Spurs recorded a team triple-double but lost Tim Duncan to a scary injury, the Knicks ran the Kings out of New York and the Cavs upset the Thunder. STAY THIRSTY, MY FRIENDS! [Read more…]
Never ones to sleep in, SheridanHoops.com’s new daily feature presents five interesting items from the previous night in the NBA. Four games were on the NBA slate Tuesday night. Kobe continued to assist the Lakers, the Blazers won at the buzzer, ,and the Warriors and Bucks posted decisive wins. Men at Work takes us to the bump…”You better run, you better take cover.” [Read more…]
If you missed yesterday’s MVP rankings on this site, you missed the preface in which I made the case that Kyrie Irving could lead the Cleveland Cavaliers into playoff contention. It doesn’t look likely, but the kid is that good. [Read more…]