When people talk about the most infamous teams in NBA history, it’s always fun to reminisce about the Portland Jail Blazers. Damon Stoudamire. J.R. Rider. Rasheed Wallace. The basketball world (and local authorities) couldn’t get enough. Now, continuing their signature “Dynasty” series, UNDRCRWN has teamed up with Portland’s Compound Gallery to give you a chance to own a piece of history. Read More »
Despite what you may think, most NBA players don’t set sail for the Caribbean once the season ends; many decide to live in the gym. And after two years in the League, this is definitely the case for Derrick Brown. With that, watch the former Xavier Musketeer workout with the Accelerate Basketball team in Charlotte, N.C.
Does everyone still want to completely blame the players for this mess? If the last two days haven’t convinced you that the owners are even more greedy, even more egotistical, even more obsessed with coming out ahead in these discussions – like little kids fighting over every Easter egg – then I don’t know what will. They deserve much of the blame as well for failing in the negotiations this week. Just when things appeared ready to turn around with numerous small breakthroughs on system topics, owners like Peter Holt (who told the players “You haven’t felt enough pain yet.”), Paul Allen and Dan Gilbert came through like John Marston and started shooting s— up. Derek Fisher spoke with NBA TV’s David Aldridge yesterday, explaining why everything involving the lockout talks have shut down. Read More »
I think this text from my boy says it all: “31 years in existence and we FINALLY got an indoor court. So nice to have somewhere to hoop.” Look for an ESPN vs. Dime showdown coming to a court near you. Read More »
Ever since we dropped Dime #65 with Aquille Carr on the cover, people have been telling us how much they love the issue. So before our next issue drops, we want to take you behind the scenes of our last cover shoot. We shot “The Crime Stopper” in his hometown of Baltimore, Md., and had the cameras there to capture what went down, documenting his story by talking to the people closest to him. Check it out and let us know what you think…
No one has a bigger impact. No one does as much with as little. Back before The Decision, the aftermath, Miami Thrice and the Finals flameout, LeBron James’ biggest call to the number one spot in this Game of Thrones was his ability to impact a game on all levels. For years he carried a somewhat pitiful Cleveland squad deep into the playoffs, and even made one Finals run where his second-best player in the Eastern Conference Finals might’ve been Daniel Gibson. He was the team’s point. Read More »
The San Antonio Spurs were a surprisingly effective offensive NBA team last season. Though their window of opportunity is quickly closing, a prolonged offseason should be good rest for its two elderly stars. While the team as a whole is fairly fantasy-friendly, there are only three truly valuable fantasy assets. But don’t overlook some of the younger players who bring something to the table. Read More »
Although I’ve personally been boycotting NBA TV since the lockout started, I will have to tune in for this. Run TMC: The Power of Three premieres Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
John Wall says David Stern is trying to take advantage of the players during this lockout. You think? Of course he is. That’s what David Stern does. That’s why he is in charge of this whole thing. It’s not as if the players are getting screwed. It’s just that Stern is who he is: he’s smart. He’s on top of things. You will not outsmart him. That’s a fact … Talks in New York broke down today, and no new meetings have been scheduled. And we were so close. Not really, but anytime we hear anything that is even remotely good, we get anxious. It’s like waiting on a new Nas album. You hear the talks about taking it back to the essence. Read More »
I’ll never figure out why I was such a huge Glen Rice fan. This was before we found out he was all about those Alaskan sweethearts. The Hornets were my squad, and Rice was that dude, a guy that could light up an All-Star game just as easily as any regular season game. During the mid-to-late ‘90s, he was more than just a shooter for Charlotte. He was their best player, a lights out marksman who could also take you off the dribble and post you up. But after five consecutive years averaging at least 20 points a night, Rice was traded for Eddie Jones, an explosive swingman from Los Angeles, and even I knew the move wasn’t worth it. Read More »
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