How does $1.5 million over 10 games sound? Pretty good? Yea we think so. Well that’s the latest offer on the table for Kobe Bryant. According to the Associated Press, Virtus Bologna, an Italian club, has now offered Kobe $2.5 million over a span of 40 days (10 games). After taxes, the offer stands at $1.5 million. According to Kobe, it’s “a dream come true.” The deal would extend from October 9th to November 16th, including an “out” clause which would allow Kobe to return to the NBA if and when the lockout ends. The 33-year-old Bryant told ESPN that Italy is his home, where he learned to shoot a basketball. He went on to say that he doesn’t know what’s going to happen these next three months, but that Italy will always be in his heart. Read More »
This all started a week ago when I stumbled on an old article about Rajon Rondo‘s freakish rebounding numbers. Friends got to talking. People got to arguing. Everyone got to debating. Now, I’m looking through box scores from all over trying to find the craziest numbers. Honestly though, it doesn’t get much more unique than a quadruple-double. Read More »
Of all the incoming NBA rookies, I might be most excited to see Kenneth Faried play this season. And with most of the Nuggets out of the country, he should have a chance to play right away in Denver. So if you want to jump on the bandwagon now, I suggest you pickup one of these. Read More »
In case you don’t remember, Chris Morris was selected fourth overall in the 1988 NBA Draft by the Nets. And although he did finish in last place in the 1989 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, he did do this against Michael Jordan and the Bulls on March 2, 1993.
The Nets have had one of the most generic logos for a while, and haven’t done much to change it. Their colors – red, silver white and navy blue – will be changed as well to celebrate the dawn of a new era (hopefully). But how much can you do with Nets? Read More »
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Another week, another DimeBag. This week the analytical mind settles the junk vs. trunk debate, addresses social norms for blind people and laments about the Nets. Read More »
You’d be surprised how many different basketball brands I come across each month. And while there are many that are bound to be one-hit wonders, there are others that you see a bright future for in an overcrowded market. Mission Court Grip is definitely one of those brands. But don’t just believe me – believe Dwyane Wade. Read More »
A nice dish may be the most underrated play in basketball. Obsessing over a dunk or a crossover is common, but how often do you really see a one-of-a-kind assist? Very rarely. They’re always overblown and overhyped. A no-look pass is almost never that. We almost never get a truly breathtaking pass because lets face it, no one practices passing. Kids go to the gym and work on ballhandling for hours – crossovers, behind-the-backs and through-the-legs. Then some Plyometrics or squats because we all want to dunk and we all want to walk into a gym and get instant cred. No one respects a pass; Everyone respects a dunk. Read More »
Despite the fact that Yao Ming is gone from the NBA, the Houston Rockets will be virtually unchanged next season – assuming they can re-sign its only free agent (Chuck Hayes) when the NBA resumes. New head coach Kevin McHale shouldn’t really hinder the production of these players, who formed a surprisingly effective offensive machine in 2010-11. With a potent backcourt, a blossoming swingman and some intriguing fill-ins, the Rockets have more than their share of fantasy appeal for the next NBA season. Read More »
If you’re looking for the best new web series, look no further. Introducing The New Guy, starring the one and only Blake Griffin. In the first episode, Blake shows up for his first day on the job at Panini America HQ. Check out the second episode after the jump.
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