“You will see a team of professionals in the Olympics again, but I don’t think you’ll see another team quite like this. This was a majestic team.” – USA coach Chuck Daly
There will never be a basketball team like the 1992 U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball Team. In the first Olympics to allow NBA players, the Dream Team dismantled the rest of the world, averaging an Olympic record 117.3 points per game and outscoring opponents by an average of 43.8 points on its way to gold. Today, they’ll be formally introduced and honored at the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Chicago. Read More »
Although Korea warded off a rally by East Asian rivals Chinese Taipei on Tuesday in the 2009 FIBA Asia Championship in Tianjin, China, that didn’t stop the referee from cheering on the Taiwanese.
In a move to get below the luxury tax threshold after trading for Emeka Okafor, the Hornets have traded swingman Rasual Butler to the Clippers for a future second-round pick. Read More »
Just to illustrate the type of world that we’re currently living in, immediately after Baron Davis‘ laptop was stolen, B-Diddy’s lawyers sent out a letter to news outlets threatening legal action if the material is published. A copy of the letter sent to The Smoking Gun can be seen below: Read More »
When I was in my throwback jersey phase, there was nothing better than copping a jersey from a guy who just got traded. Not only was it an instant throwback, but the jersey was also half the regular price. Perhaps I missed something, but last time I checked Carlos Boozer was still on the Jazz. Read More »
You know our people at UNDRCRWN always come through to get you fresh. But just when you thought this was an ode to Ms. Jackson, they’re here to prove you wrong! Everything from the name down to the lettering represents Queens’ finest! Read More »
While I’m sure most people already reserved their copy and therefore already know this, but for those of you who haven’t heard the news, Madden 10 is going to be releasing this Friday, August 14th. Read More »
In a move reminiscent of these last two years of Brett Favre stalking in the NFL, Dwyane Wade kicked off another round of rumors regarding his 2010 plans when reports surfaced that he recently bought a $1.4 million townhouse in Chicago. Never mind that Wade is from the Chi, so that could’ve been a summer bachelor pad for himself or a gift to his Mom, but it still has people speculating now on whether Flash is interested in signing with the Bulls next summer … Read More »
If not more talented, the NBA’s 2010 free agent class is at least deeper and could change the direction of the League more than any class since 2000, a group led by Tim Duncan, Grant Hill, Jason Kidd, Reggie Miller and Tracy McGrady.
With so much attention being paid to LeBron (the best player and biggest media star), D-Wade (#2 on both fronts) and Chris Bosh (the superstar who seems most likely to change uniforms) looking ahead to next summer, many have overlooked the rest of the crop: Read More »
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