Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an inspiration to the entire world. He changed the way we live and the way we see each other with his intense speeches and undying passion. On the day dedicated to Dr. King, it was only right for NBA players throughout the league to show their appreciation for him and everything he has done. [Read more…]
Bauman: Kawhi Leonard continues ascent into San Antonio spotlight
MIAMI — The proverbial “Next step.” When a young player scores a career-high 29 points on 10-for-13 shooting in a 111-92 win in Game 3 in a tied NBA Finals, takes that “Next step,” it’s a big deal (especially in the social media centric world we live in today). Normally he’ll shower, get dressed and head to the podium to answer questions from the media. That was not the case on Tuesday evening. Stone faced and serious, Kawhi Leonard headed toward the throng of media
Bauman: Routine shot missed by Duncan sums up series for Spurs
MIAMI — It was the Game 7 play that will haunt the Spurs throughout the summer, as much as their Game 6 collapse. And nobody will be more haunted than Tim Duncan. [Read more…]
Bauman: LBJ and TP: Two Unstoppable Forces, Who will be Immovable Object?
MIAMI — There are two players in the NBA Finals who have been nearly impossible to stop during the 2012-13 postseason, LeBron James, and Tony Parker. In 16 games, James is shooting 51.4% from the field, averaging 26.2 points, 6.2 assists, 7.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 41 minutes per game for the Miami Heat. And truthfully, the numbers don’t even do him justice because of the way he impacts the game at both ends of the court… [Read more…]