Let me warn you before you continue reading: The following list is not filled with future All-Stars or Hall of Famers. At this stage in the game, if you’re still a free agent, you’re most likely looking for an NBA roster spot before you have to settle for an overseas gig. But with that in mind, there are still some talented players – under the age of 25 – that are worth the minimal investment for the potential future payoff. I’m not saying sign them to a five-year, $34 million like the Raptors did with 23-year-old Amir Johnson, but you get the picture. Without further ado, here are the Top 5 NBA Free Agents Under 25 Years Old. Read More »
Anybody who grew up in New York City in the late-’80s and early-’90s has a soft spot in their heart for Kenny Anderson and EPMD. One of the greatest high school point guards of all-time, Anderson was a three-time All-American at Archbishop Malloy H.S. in Queens before taking Georgia Tech to the Final Four and playing 14 years in the NBA. But, just like EPMD, he enjoyed his greatest success in NYC and his style resonated more with fans in that region, where he’ll always be held in higher regard than anywhere else.
There’s an old-school saying: The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Whether that means the person who speaks up gets the attention, the person who asks for help receives help, or just the person who most obviously needs assistance gets it, the term can apply to everything from school to dating to self-promotion.
In basketball, it seems the grease doesn’t necessarily go to the squeaky wheel, but rather, the biggest wheel. Read More »
If you’re not a fan of the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse, then you simply don’t like basketball sneakers. And with the World Basketball Festival commencing next week, I thought I’d show you the special team versions for Team USA, France, Brazil and Puerto Rico. Read More »
In the least-surprising turn of events since the backlash against Barack Obama for not instantly fixing a broken system, the NBA announced it will put Heat/Lakers on center stage as its Christmas Day main event, as well as put the Heat, Lakers and Celtics on display for Opening Night in October.
The League announced a lot of other marquee national-TV games last night, too, most of which aren’t being talked about much this morning. Here are some of the hidden gems just in opening week: Read More »
You know the Dime crew is always looking out for our readers. Whether it’s online, via Twitter or on Facebook, we’ve got you covered. So with the World Basketball Festival set to takeover New York City next week, we wanted to share an exclusive discount for the Team USA vs. France game next Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Read More »
Assuming that Shaquille O’Neal is definitely headed to Boston now, it will be interesting to see the affect that he has on his new teammates. Having already played with Penny Hardaway, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James, I tried to find a way to quantify what I call “The Power Of Shaq.” With that said, let’s look at the achievements of his co-stars throughout his career. Read More »
In this day and age, it’s somewhat unfathomable to see star athletes to leave big money on the table. And in Carmelo Anthony‘s situation, especially with an impending lockout on the horizon. But while everyone gets up in arms about players switching teams, the beauty of the contract is that the players have the ultimate control. That’s why you can’t get mad at LeBron for turning down more money in Cleveland in favor of Miami; and why you can’t get mad when ‘Melo leaves the Nuggets next summer. Read More »
Assuming there wasn’t any age requirement, it’s pretty safe to say that incoming North Carolina freshman Harrison Barnes could start in the NBA right now. He’s the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, and could easily be the best player in college basketball next season. Check him out doin’ work at the Greater NC Pro-Am in Durham this summer.
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