In a set of circumstances indicative of the winds of change around the NBA, superstar Miami Heat everyman LeBron James won his second consecutive NBA MVP Award with a near-unanimous vote; Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, on the other hand, was voted fifth in the pecking order. In front of Bryant were Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul ... Read More »
The 2012-13 NBA regular season has come to an end, and most of the fans are left to enjoy the wild, dramatic occurrences coming in the post-season. Some are already looking forward to next year because their team’s season is already finished. But it’s nice to kick the feet up, go down memory lane and look back at the amazing ... Read More »
There’s no question that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant will go down as the greatest player in team history when he retires. The only question with respect to his eventual separation from the game he loves is which number jersey he will have hanging above the rafters at Staples Center. Fortunately, Kevin Ding of the Orange County Register answered ... Read More »
The NBA named Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant Player of the Month for the Western Conference on Friday. Bryant led the Lakers to a 9-4 record in the month of February and averaged 23.9 points, 6.6 assists and 6.7 rebounds per contest. He turned in his fifth 40-point effort in a Feb. 22 win vs. Portland at Staples Center ... Read More »
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson pleaded with LeBron James to rescue he and fans everywhere from what has been a debacle in recent years when he offered a $1 million penance to the superstar for participating in next NBA slam dunk contest. “Please, LeBron, get in the dunk contest. I’m going to put up a million dollars,” Johnson said ... Read More »
Remember that pre-NBA title joke about superstar LeBron James involving three quarters and change? There was a time when the reigning NBA MVP shied away from the big moment, specifically in the fourth quarter of tight games, where he would refrain from taking the last shot or struggle mightily in the final period. That guy is not around anymore. On ... Read More »
In the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ comeback win over the Charlotte Bobcats, Gerald Henderson did his best impersonation of LeBron James on a chase-down move that was reminiscent of the 2012 NBA MVP. The coolest thing about this move is that he retained possession. Our question, just like the one always posed by the great Lakers broadcaster ... Read More »
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul could return to action on Friday Miami Heat, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. The All-Star has missed the last nine games with a knee bruise, but recently has ramped up his activity level. The Clippers are in dire need of his services, as they are just 3-6 without their floor general ... Read More »
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