While at Kentucky, Rajon Rondo was an even bigger enigma than he is now. Forget that he and coach Tubby Smith didn’t always get along. Forget that he dropped to No. 21 in the 2006 NBA Draft because of concerns about his jumper and his attitude. We’re talking about his puzzling strengths on the court. In between those lines, there wasn’t a more unique player in the country, because of what he didn’t do and more importantly, what he did do. Sometimes, he’d look like the best guard in America. Other games, Patrick Sparks completely overshadowed him. Read More »
Yesterday we showed you Ty Lawson‘s new kicks, but now it’s time to check out his new whip. After arriving in Lithuania to play for Zalgiris Kaunas, the team laced him with this sweet Renault Scenic that features his name and signature on the driver’s side door. I wonder if Sonny Weems got one just like it. Read More »
“We came to put on a show,” said Derrick Williams, and that’s exactly what he did. This past weekend, Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, Calif., hosted a three-day, four-team exhibition tournament to raise money for the school’s athletic department. And since countless NBA players spend their offseason training there, everyone decided to come out. Dubbed the “Short Summer Pro League,” the games featured Williams, Andre Iguodala, Brandon Knight, Jordan Hamilton, Kenneth Faried, Ed Davis, Julian Wright, Darius Morris, and Devin Ebanks. With that, check out the highlights from Day 1…
Two years ago, Jameer Nelson was coming off by far the best season of his career (16.7 PPG, 50% from the field, 45% from deep, All-Star berth) and the Orlando Magic had advanced all the way to the NBA Finals. Now the team is moving in the wrong direction, going from the Eastern Conference Finals (2010) to the first round (2011).
As the Magic floor general nears 30 years old (birthday is in February), and with Dwight Howard‘s future up in the air, a likely shortened season also figures to be the most important of Nelson’s career. Read More »
The first task for fantasy owners looking at the Dallas Mavericks is to take extra care to separate reality from fantasy. Yes, the Mavs were the underdogs-turned-NBA-champions in June, but that means absolutely nothing for fantasy basketball purposes. Assuming the team can reassemble itself into something resembling the 2010-11 champs, the Mavs will have one first-round stud and a handful of other usable parts, many of whom will be well into their 30s when the next season starts. Get those coughs out of your system and read on to see what the Mavericks can offer to fantasy owners next season. Read More »
It’s safe to say that Knicks fans weren’t exactly thrilled to hear Iman Shumpert‘s name called on Draft Night this June. But after a summer of jaw-dropping dunks and impressive outings, I think they’ve come around. With that, check out Shumpert doing work in the “Lockout League,” as well as all of the highlights from Day 7 in Vegas.
Stop us if you’ve heard this before. A Denver Nugget is going to play in China during the lockout and will sign the largest contract in the league’s history. This is getting to be ridiculous. Do the Nuggets have some type of deal with frequent flyer miles? That’s now five core players heading overseas: first Wilson Chandler and Ty Lawson, then J.R. Smith, then earlier this week, Danilo Gallinari, and now Kenyon Martin. Is there anyone left? Of course, Martin is supposed to be a free agent so there’s no guarantee his terrible lip tattoo even makes it back to Denver, but there is a chance we see him playing in the NBA later this year. Read More »
By now, you probably know all about Amar’e Stoudemire‘s collaboration with American fashion designer Rachel Roy. And what’s not to like about a limited edition capsule collection based on the convergence of basketball and fashion. From leather hooded vests and letterman jackets to tanks and tees, the women’s line also has gear for women who aren’t Knicks fans, with Celtics, Lakers, Bulls and Heat offerings. Check some out: Read More »
Basketball historians and old heads must have mixed feelings about YouTube. On one hand, the ultimate On Demand channel gives them access to every piece of NBA footage that’s locked away in some vault. But at the same time, it’s going to warp history. There’s no question in that. Players who weren’t all that get complimented as if they were All-Stars, and some of them last longer in our collective search engines than they should. Bill Walker is the ultimate NBA journeyman and his name will forever live on from inside the Internet TV. James White is another YouTube success story. There’s a ying and a yang to this, a white and black. Read More »
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