For whatever reason, basketball arguments of the “Who’s Better?” ilk get especially heated when it comes to point guards. Maybe it’s because the PG is as close to the quarterback as you can get in basketball, and QB’s are a permanent source of debate. Maybe it’s because PG’s can be so diverse in their styles — attacking, patient, score-first, pass-first — that everybody has their own opinion of what makes a great one. Maybe it’s because PG’s are often the shortest guys on the floor and the closest to “normal person” size, so we most identify with them. Read More »
With Fall upon us, if you’re looking for the freshest new gear, look no further. Akomplice‘s Fall 2010 Collection illustrates how the company has elevated to new heights with more cut-n-sew items than ever before and unique accessories. Continuing to produce classic items that have been inspired by their lifestyle, while maintaining their consistent high quality production and attention to detail, the new range from Akomplice has you covered from head to toe. And for all your hoop fans out there, their new Basketball Belt is a must-have. Check it out in greater detail after the jump. Read More »
If you missed it over the weekend, Kobe Bryant made international headlines when he basically drew a line in the sand in his “rivalry” with LeBron James that has really been more media hype that anything else. The Lakers are in London to play the Wolves in today’s preseason opener, and on Saturday Kobe was at a kick-off event for the London School of Basketball. During a Q&A he was asked who would win in a 1-on-1 game between him and LeBron:
So far we’ve looked at the projected top 10 fantasy point guards, shooting guards, small forwards, power forwards and centers. Now it’s time to take it one step further by weighing the risk vs. reward for five big names during the 2010-11 season. Share your reactions below, and remember that this is based on a nine-category perspective. Read More »
To somebody who knew nothing of the NBA and just happened to catch yesterday’s preseason opener, they would’ve thought the New York Knicks are really named the New-Look Knicks. As Amar’e Stoudemire and crew struggled to put some distance between themselves and Armani Jeans Milano in Italy, NY announcers Mike Breen and Clyde Frazier made sure to note about 150 times that this Knicks team is still getting used to each other. Valid excuse on paper for why you committed 27 turnovers, but let’s be real: The best players on Milano were “Buckets” Pecherov — whom Breen admitted “wouldn’t play a lot” on an NBA team — and former Temple star David Hawkins, whose game is a cross between “Baby Shack” and “Helicopter” from the defunct AND 1 tour … Read More »
Nobody told us beforehand that yesterday was National Talkin’ Reckless Day in the NBA. With the preseason getting underway in a few hours (Knicks vs. Armani Milano, 12:30 p.m. EST), guys are understandably getting antsy and competitive, and the League’s superstars weren’t immune to lapses in diplomacy … “I hate the Lakers.” That was Deron Williams, telling the Salt Lake Tribune precisely how he feels about the team that ended his championship chase three years in a row. Read More »
As Week 1 of NBA training camp continues, we’re learning some things about the teams that will challenge the L.A. Lakers in the West. In Utah, Al Jefferson is looking less like Karl Malone and more like Carl Winslow, showing up to Jazz camp at 280 pounds when he was at 265 last year in Minnesota. It’s not exactly Mike Sweetney territory, but — as we were reminded in the conference semis sweep — the Jazz don’t have any margin for error if they’re seriously trying to knock off L.A. this time around. Read More »
You know we always try and bring you the exclusive spots before anyone else, and today’s no different. So even on a Friday afternoon where your boss has been playing golf since noon, we figured we’d give you one last thing to talk about heading into the weekend. Introducing two new NBA TV commercial spots to get you amped for the new season. One word can sum them up: Bobbleheads.
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