Kobe (photo. Chris Sembrot)
As crazy and unpredictable as the ‘07-08 NBA regular season was, already in these playoffs we’ve seen some pretty predictable events. For example, was there any doubt the Wizards would lose their collective heads and starting acting a fool once LeBron and the Cavs started embarrassing them? Did you ever question whether […]
Tag: Rajon Rondo
Smack / Apr 24, 2008 / 1:29 am
Expect the Expected
The Key
For Dime #39 (Kobe cover) we went to the Boston Celtics‘ practice facility in Waltham, Mass., for a fashion shoot with the Celts’ starting PG Rajon Rondo. While the Big 3 have obviously done their thing this year, Rondo’s emergence has been vital to Boston’s dominance.
There were tons of questions surrounding Rajon heading into […]
Smack / Apr 23, 2008 / 1:47 am
Special Victims Unit
J-Kidd (photo. Jordan Hollander)
Sometime during the end stages of the Mavs joining the Dub Club (a.k.a getting 20-pieced) in New Orleans, this e-mail came through from one of the Dime crew: “Chris Paul, you’re under arrest for the murder of Jason Kidd.” That was cold, but you saw the numbers: 32 points and 17 assists […]
Hit List / Apr 1, 2008 / 11:34 am
NBA Hit List Power Ranking
Photo. Gary Land
Ranking the Association from first to worst…
1. Boston Celtics (58-15) — Holding onto the top spot by virtue of 20-piecing the Suns and Hornets last week. Kevin Garnett stays in the MVP discussion by hanging 30 points on Phoenix, then giving N.O. 21 and 13 boards while shutting down David West. One thing […]
Smack / Mar 27, 2008 / 3:04 am
Focus Factor
Kevin Garnett (photo. Gary Land)
Before the Celtics and Suns tipped off last night ,we went over the many reasons why the C’s, despite having locked up the Atlantic, shouldn’t take the game lightly. Turns out there was nothing to worry about, as Kevin Garnett (30 pts) and crew were extra-focused, jumping out to a double-digit […]
Smack / Mar 21, 2008 / 4:30 am
Freshman Day
O.J. Mayo (photo. Gary Land)
Even with two high-profile games on the schedule (and another involving the Bulls), the NBA took a backseat yesterday to college ball, as everyone was focused on the NCAA Tournament. Thursday’s main event had future #1 pick Michael Beasley and his Kansas State squad going up against future Lottery pick O.J. […]
Hoopla / Mar 6, 2008 / 1:03 pm
Hold This
In case you missed the replay of Rajon Rondo serving Jason Maxiell last night, check it out below:
Hoopla / Feb 26, 2008 / 1:13 pm
It Would Be Like 1990 on Your Sega Genesis All Over Again
Photo. Mannion
A Lakers/Celtics NBA Finals? It could very easily happen. And in today’s Los Angeles Times, columnist Bill Dwyre examines what it would mean for the teams, the NBA and basketball in general. The article breaks down the major matchups:
Monday night, little more than a scrimmage for the Celtics in their 104-76 victory against a […]
General / Feb 8, 2008 / 1:07 pm
Sam is Subtle (Pt. II)
The other day we linked to a story in the Boston Globe with quotes from Sam Cassell about his unabashed desire to play in Boston this season.
The story caused a little furor because Sam is obviously still under contract with the Clippers and it no doubt caused some waves in the Clips’ locker room and […]
Hoopla / Feb 7, 2008 / 4:23 pm
Doc Rivers is … Brilliant???
Last year, Bill Simmons, who I like as much as every other Boston fan, wrote a “Doc Rivers has been fired!” column a few days before a date that he projected the C’s would fire him. I was on the bandwagon as well. I also thought Doc had lost the team and mismanaged some of […]
Hoopla / Feb 7, 2008 / 11:55 am
Sam is Subtle
You know how most athletes go out of their way to not cause problems, and just speak in cliches that don’t really say anything? Sam Cassell is not like that. In fact, he is making no bones about his desire to A) be bought out by the Clippers and B) then sign with the Celtics. […]
Smack / Feb 7, 2008 / 5:24 am
Replacement Matrix
Shawn Marion (Photo. Brandon Sullivan)
Shawn Marion just can’t catch a break, can he? (Ignore the fleet of white luxury cars and the fact that he bankrolls about $17 million per year and work with us.) After being largely underrated and underappreciated his entire career, The Matrix couldn’t even get his just due on the same […]
Hoopla / Feb 1, 2008 / 8:00 am
Hoop Links, 2/1
* Avery Johnson isn’t about to upset the order of things to add Jason Kidd to the Mavs. “We’re not involved,” Johnson said. “Anybody has the right to throw out names and speculate, but we’re not involved. That’s all I can tell (the players). We’re not involved. We like our team, we’re moving forward with […]
All Star / Jan 31, 2008 / 8:53 am
Rookie Challenge ‘08 - S.O.S.?
Daniel Gibson
Remember the NBA’s first All-Star Weekend rookie game? OK, I only barely do myself. Back in ‘94 — the same season Hakeem led the Rockets to the championship while winning League MVP and Defensive Player of the Year — the debut rookie game was known as the Phenoms versus the Sensations, and featured youngsters […]
Hoopla / Jan 31, 2008 / 8:34 am
Where Are They Now? (Pt. 2)
Yi Jianlian (Photo. Bradley Meintz)
Dime’s NBA preview issue (#37, Nov. 2007) included our list of “Players 2 Watch.” These were the guys we felt, at the time, made for the most compelling story lines heading into the ‘07-08 campaign — from MVP candidates to potential breakout stars to standout rookies to teams ready to explode […]
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