It’s winning time for the Orlando Magic. It has come down to that. 40-22 and 24-point comebacks just don’t cut it. If Dwight Howard is to spend his career in ocean-blue pinstripes, there better be a whole lot of winning going on in Disney World. Read More »

In June, we debuted John Wall’s first 30-second spot for the Reebok ZigTech Slash and it’s registered over 225,000 views. Today, check out his second. It’s definitely worth a look.

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Beast of the Night: LeBron James posted 29 points, six rebounds, four assists and two blocks last night in an epic fail against the Magic. He shot 69 percent (11-16) from the field, 100 percent (7-7) from the line and had two turnovers. Most of this line came in the first three quarters of the game – so, there’s that. Read More »

24-point comebacks are awesome. 24-point comebacks are great TV. But 24-point comebacks can also be disturbing because they take everything you thought you knew and turn it upside down. It appears as if someone needs to inject LeBron James with some tiger blood … Last night in Miami, the Orlando Magic snuck in and broke up a coronation of the Heat, dropping a monstrous “don’t forget about us.” After trailing by as many as 24 points in the second half, the Magic slowly cut down the deficit through a barrage of threes (16-29 on the night) and with some great defense from Quentin Richardson slowing down LeBron. Once Orlando took the lead, they held on for the final few minutes, including a final, frantic possession that saw missed threes from Chris Bosh and James (29 points) to win by three … The game was like watching a movie, and then watching it again backwards. Dwyane Wade (28 points) and James went from electric to ordinary, Gilbert Arenas went from dead to alive and the Miami role players went from deferential to commanding, taking a number of the biggest shots in the final minutes Read More »

When UConn sophomore Alex Oriakhi stepped to the free throw line last night against West Virginia, he probably knew he had a 61 percent chance of making it. I guarantee you though that he 100 percent didn’t think the following was possible.

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In the past, we’ve posted two soundboards from our friends over at Complex: the original Complex Soundboard and the Celebrity Smack Talk Soundboard. Today, they’ve brought their best work to date. Introducing the Charlie Sheen Soundboard. You’ll spend at least an hour messing around with this… Read More »

On August 25, 1985, Michael Jordan took part in an exhibition game in Trieste, Italy. Like MJ would, he dropped a cool 30 and, oh yeah, shattered a backboard. Check it out below, and watch more highlights from the game after the jump.

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After checking out the Reebok ZigTech Slash designed by top high school recruit (and John Wall’s close friend) Quincy Miller, peep the version customized by Miller’s future Baylor teammate, Deuce Bello. Wonder if he’ll try and wear these during the McDonald’s All-American Game… Read More »

With the 35th anniversary of Black History Month coming to an official close on Monday, Nike, Jordan Brand and Converse are taking the opportunity to recognize the basketball pioneers that they have been honoring all month with the launch of a three-part video series titled, “Ever Higher.” In the series, they discuss the greatness of their three pioneers – Julius Erving, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant – with a handful of sports and cultural influencers including Bun B, Mick Boogie, Julius Erving III, Freddie Gibbs… and me! Check ‘em out:

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Last month, I posted a version of the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Low personalized for Deron Williams and Steve Nash. Now, after already seeing the road colorway, check out the home edition for Rajon Rondo. Maybe it’s the Celtics colorway, or maybe it’s the the No. 9 embellished on the heel, but either way I like it. Read More »