Aside from the shoes, the NBA All-Star Game means all-new uniforms for the East and West. And this year, adidas comes correct with some all new threads that completely change the game. Inspired by the glitz and glamour of L.A., the new NBA All-Star jerseys pay homage to Hollywood with bold block typeface inspired by the Hollywood sign, as well as the city skyline embossed in the lettering of the team names. And seeing as how this is the 60th NBA All-Star Game, the uniform features an integrated diamond pattern that stands out under the arena lights, in referenced to the diamond anniversary. Read More »
On a night where everybody walked out of Madison Square Garden talking about Danilo Gallinari, the Dime crew had perfect seats for the show. A few rows behind our spot on press row was a fan who was screaming out rooster calls whenever Gallo was at the free-throw line, and right beside us was an Italian journalist who didn’t even pretend to be objective while rooting for The Rooster: He scoffed when the crowd chanted “MVP” for Amar’e Stoudemire — apparently still banking on Andrea Bargnani making a late push — and when Gallinari knocked down some huge clutch shots in the fourth quarter to help New York upset the Miami Heat, dude’s reaction sounded like something you’d hear in a Peter North movie … Read More »
What’s better than going to the NBA All-Star Game in L.A. this February? How about winning two tickets to the NBA All-Star Game in L.A. this February, along with airfare, hotel accommodations and two custom NBA Flip Video cameras. That’s right, our friends over at Flip Video have caught the All-Star buzz, and are giving you the chance to win a trip that would excite any hoops fan – as well as the chance to win a camera every day through Feb. 9. Here’s all you have to do: Read More »
It appears things have gone from bad to worse for O.J. Mayo. The NBA just announced that he has been suspended without pay for 10 games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. His violation of the program involved a positive test for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) – the same substance that Rashard Lewis was suspended for in 2009. Here’s what we can tell you about the drug: Read More »
There’s one thing we all can agree on when the starters for the 2011 NBA All-Star Game are announced live during a special one-hour pregame show on TNT tonight at 7:00pm: Allen Iverson will not be starting for the Eastern or Western Conference. Other than that, the rest is up in the air. While online balloting concluded on Sunday and paper balloting ended on Jan. 17, we feel like we have a pretty good idea who Ernie, Kenny and Charles will be talking about tonight. With that said, check out three separate lists of All-Star rosters by members of the Dime team, listing who we think should get the invite to L.A. Read More »
If you’ve never had the chance to spend time with Kevin Love, you’re missing out. Lucky for you, NBA TV got up with Mr. Double-Double for 24 hours. From practice to a trip through snowy Minneapolis to the grocery store with his personal chef, watch Love before he drops 35 and 11 on the Wizards. Check out the trailer below.
Apparently the thing to do among NBA front-office execs these days is boldly assure their fan base that Young Franchise Centerpiece X is definitely staying in town for the long haul. Hasty responses to constant rumors of said youngsters itching to play for more high-profile teams? Maybe. Preemptive damage control to keep fans invested with an NBA lockout looming? Likely. Read More »
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