Kobe Bryant, or Magic Bryant? Whatever you want to call him, the Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard has drastically changed his style of play over the past two games for the greater good of his reeling team. And it’s working out quite swimmingly, too. After suffering 10 losses out of 12 contests, Bryant dropped his quest to lead the league in scoring and decided to put his focus on more important things – at least for the current make of this team –
Brian Geltzeiler joins Sean Pendergast on Yahoo Sports Radio to talk All Star Game snubs. They touch on the importance of Paul George for the Indiana Pacers as well as dive into the Dwightmare that never seems to end. [Read more…]
The announcement of NBA All-Stars always generates tons of debate and emotion among fans and media alike. Whether it’s a favorite player getting snubbed or fans voting in an undeserving player, we’re never short of folks getting their panties in a bunch over the All-Star Game. There are some complaints that are valid, but for the most part, most of the controversy is biased and at times, contrived. This year’s process had more than its fair share of griping thanks to the
What is it with Mike D’Antoni and his disinterest in all things big men? Dwight Howard – though some of it is due to his own physical and mental issues – has been marginalized too often in the Los Angeles Lakers’ offense under D’Antoni. Pau Gasol – the man that dominated in Olympics competition over the past summer and helped Kobe Bryant win two championships – has been benched in favor of Earl Clark, who doesn’t play like your traditional big man. Antawn
How deep was last night’s Sheridan Hoops Freeroll at DraftStreet? I beat 881 other teams, and finished nowhere. All previous records were shattered with 1,068 entries; kudos to “PrincessDuckling” who won $100 cash for finishing first. [Read more…]
Awake at all hours, SheridanHoops.com’s newest daily feature presents five items from the previous night in the NBA. The NBA announced another bird will make its arrival in New Orleans next season, the Warriors put the Thunder with the rest of the league in double-digit losses, the Nets continued their 180 and strengthened their chokehold on the Atlantic Division under coach P.J., while the Bulls rallied to extend their winning streak over the Pistons. Bob Seger takes us to the bump…”…you’re still
Nobody likes a naysayer. Until, of course, it becomes apparent that yes was the wrong answer. Dwight Howard should have never strong-armed his way to Los Angeles. And not to mince words, the Lakers were not wrong to have pursued Howard. But they should now strongly pursue other options. [Read more…]
If Dwight Howard refuses to make a long-term verbal commitment to the Los Angeles Lakers, what are they going to do? Roll the dice and hope he warms up to the place? Trade him before the Feb. 21 deadline? [Read more…]