It’s not often that two of the shortest players in the NBA are put together for a comparison. With Derrick Rose out until 2013, the Bench Mob gone and the season looking like nothing but a dreary, cold, winter night the inevitable KryptoNate vs. Luke Skywalker debates might provide a bit of light at the end of the tunnel. There will be three different criteria extrapolated in today’s comparison: cheerleading ability, chances of having the Napoleon Complex on the court… Continue reading
When someone says,” Off-season,” the first thing that comes to my mind is: Rest. Not for these young guys, though. When Scott Brooks says in interviews that all of his players are gym rats he’s not kidding. Maybe it’s youth, or maybe it’s their motor, and strive for excellence. I call it… Greatness. Durant and Westbrook were almost automatics to make this year’s USA team that will head to London for the Olympics. With only two spots left on the team,… Continue reading
When LeBron James was drafted to the Cleveland Cavalier’s in 2003, he gave the team something they hadn’t had in a long time: Hope. In 2006, the Cavs made the playoffs for the first time in eight years. Not only was this a new era for the franchise, it was the beginning of the career of the NBA’s most tantalizing hero (or supervillian, depending on which side you’re on). For the past three years, sports fans have been forced to… Continue reading
When Russell Westbrook fouled Mario Chamlers with a little under one minute to go, I just stood there, and my mouth dropped wide open. I was shell-shocked. Totally speechless. How could he do that? I felt so bad for Russell at the moment. The guy had 43 points, 5 assists, and 7 rebounds. He was outstanding. Russell shut all the critics up with his terrific play. However, some will look back on tonight, and blame Game 4 of the NBA… Continue reading
1. Grade the playoffs so far. What has been surprising? What has been disappointing? Billy Hoyle – Keeperofthecourt.com 2011-12 playoffs: B minus. The good: 1) The discovery of a super-intelligent, team-oriented, and seemingly unbeatable team in the SAS 2) Two enormous performances by James and Rondo, totaling to 89 points, 23 rebounds, and 15 assists 3) In displaying both discipline and an understanding of good basketball, several young teams – IND, PHI, and OKC – showed the world how bright the league’s future… Continue reading
You could see it coming. When the Thunder were down seven going into half, I was saying,”This game is far from over.” This whole year, Oklahoma City showed that they are a resilient team, with lots of heart. Game 6 against San Antonio was extremely similar to tonight. In Game 6 and tonight, the Thunder didn’t play well in the first half, but came out with incredible intensity which sparked a big run to win the game. It’s almost as if… Continue reading
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The Bulls and Heat will be squaring off for the second time this season at 9:30 PM ET. This marks the first time that Lebron James and the Miami Heat will step foot in to the United Center since their miraculous comeback during Game 5 of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals. The last time these two teams faced off, the Bulls lost in a close one. Lebron James’ 35 point double double and the lack of bench production from both… Continue reading
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Holding Court volume 2 is here. Today we tackle the Linsanity, the 2012 All Star game and the NBA’s annual awards races. The Usual Suspects have shown up. Hoopstradamus, The Elusive Heisenberg, Downtown Charlie Brown, Sportschump, Fishman, and lastly your’s truely, The Pest. Be sure to check out all their sites if you want the best basketball insights out there. 1. What is Linsanity’s true celiing? Does he make you reconsider how the post-season will play out? The Elusive Heisenberg… Continue reading
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We’re almost a month into the NBA season and about a week ago, The Pest had a great idea. Here’s that great idea in words. I present to you, ladies and gentlemen, the first of hopefully many NBA Round Table discussions! This week features appearances from: The Pest - Full Court Pest The Elusive Heisenberg – Full Court Pest Downtown Charlie Brown – Full Court Pest The Hoopstradamus - Hoopstradamus.com Sports Chump – SportsChump.net Billy Hoyle – KeeperOfTheCourt.com 1. Who are… Continue reading