The 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend has come and gone! It’s back to reality for everybody in the league. The top-tier teams hope to continue their strong start to the season. Mid-level teams hope to gain some sort of momentum to keep their hopes of a playoff berth alive. Bad teams can go back to tankingContinueContinue reading “2014 All-Star Weekend Recap”
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Lakers and Celtics: The Mighty Have Fallen
Any NBA fan worth their salt knows that the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are the two most decorated teams in the history of the league. So it’s very understandable that these two teams have some of the most loyal and passionate fans ever. And it’s also understandable that there is bad blood betweenContinueContinue reading “Lakers and Celtics: The Mighty Have Fallen”
Should the Lakers Keep or Get Rid of Pau Gasol?
Ever since that botched trade (thanks to then-NBA commissioner David Stern and his #BasketballReasons) to the New Orleans Hornets (now Pelicans) for Chris Paul in 2011, Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol has been the center of various trade talks. For the past two trade deadlines, Gasol survived all the rumors of him heading to another team and remained a member of the Lakers.ContinueContinue reading “Should the Lakers Keep or Get Rid of Pau Gasol?”
Happy 40th Birthday, Steve Nash
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash, one of the greatest floor generals in NBA history, celebrates his 40th birthday today, February 7th!Known for his high basketball IQ, flashy passes, tremendous work ethic and long, flawless hair Nash has become one of the most popular NBA players this generation has seen. Taken with the 15thContinueContinue reading “Happy 40th Birthday, Steve Nash”
Lakers Win Ultra-Bizarre Game With Only FOUR Players
In case you didn’t know, the 2013-2014 NBA season has been a disaster for the Los Angeles Lakers because of all the injuries to its players. Here’s a quick recap of all the Lakers’ injury (as of February 5th): (Injuries marked with an asterisk (*) means that it’s already healed) Pau Gasol (C/PF) – strained groin, upper respiratory track infection*, mild ankle sprain*ContinueContinue reading “Lakers Win Ultra-Bizarre Game With Only FOUR Players”
Thanks, Commish
(You can also read this at my other blog: Nothing But Net) Back in 2012, NBA Commissioner David Stern surprised the basketball world by announcing his retirement effective February 1, 2014 after being top honcho in the Association since 1984 (here are more links about Stern’s legacy: Link #1 | Link #2 | Link #3). He isContinueContinue reading “Thanks, Commish”
2013 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference First Round Predictions
It’s here! The 2013 NBA Playoffs have arrived. Basketball fans around have been waiting for this time to come, and now that it has come, let’s take this opportunity to talk about the teams we’re rooting for. I’m sure a lot of you have placed your bets on the Oklahoma City Thunder, the San AntonioContinueContinue reading “2013 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference First Round Predictions”
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