In a lot of ways, Dwight Howard is the new Shaquille O’Neal.

At 24 years old, Dwight is the most physically dominant player in the NBA, and should be for the next six years at least, matching Shaq’s reign of terror in the League. Then there’s the whole “Superman” thing. There’s also the fact that Dwight needs to work on his free throws, and that Dwight can be a marketing/media giant with his infectious personality. Oh, and Dwight’s baby’s mom is co-starring on VH1′s “Basketball Wives” with Shaq’s ex-wife. (Which I watched another episode of last night and lost a little respect for Eric Williams.) Read More »

Make no mistake, there is no chance that Chris Bosh re-signs with Toronto this summer. Sure the Raptors can offer the seven-year vet more money than any other suitor, and there is the off chance that he decides to wait one more year and cash in on his $17 million player option, but let’s be honest: Chris Bosh wants out. Read More »

In the past, NBA players have participated in the reality show craze. There was that reality show starring Doug Christie and his wife (which we’re not sure even aired), then there’s that show about the life of Eddie House’s son . Technically, Stephon Marbury has his own reality show too. But the latest one has to do with NBA players’ wives and girlfriends. Read More »

Who do you want your offense to run through with everything on the line? Counting down 30th to 1st (one per team), I’ve ranked the League’s go-to guys…

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#3: PAUL PIERCE, Boston Celtics

Between thanking God, his mama, and all of Chi-town and South Cack, Kevin Garnett made sure to remind the world that the 2008 NBA championship meant he was “certified.” Read More »