Shaq’s Hoping to Garner Lil’ Wayne’s Respect

KazaamBy now you’ve all seen the now infamous tape of Shaq rapping about Kobe (amongst other players) at a NYC night club. It’s a shame when ESPN gets its hands on TMZ.com material and such because you just know that nothing good will ensue.

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Where Amazing Actually Happened

7f41422edac542a0883c2a52cb50a19aIt’s not every day that we get to witness ESPN Classic games unfold right in front of our eyes. As fans of the game, we half-heartedly watch each playoff game (in what ever sport) with the mindset that something special is going to happen. Of course, this happens maybe 4.5% of the time. Well, last night at Staples was one of those games that left everyone who watched with a feeling of utter exuberance…whether or not you were a Celtics fan.

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2008 NBA Finals Game 3 Recap

80e1d035d24082129e9832341dca1dc9get A look back before tonight’s festivities….

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One Man’s Last Grasp For the Spotlight

Nba_donaghy_070724_ms1 The latest ploy out of Tim Donaghy to garner attention leading up to his court date has caused an immense raucous around the league during a time that should be filled with excitement for the game.

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Return of “The Big Smooth”

128266_f520Sam Perkins, the man known perennially around the NBA during his playing days for being the biggest pot-head in the league, has returned to his former team (the Pacers) as VP of Player Relations.

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Three Former Players Become Head Coaches, But Why?

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Vinny Del Negro, Terry Porter, and Michael Curry have all been made
head coaches in the NBA. Del Negro will coach the Chicago Bulls, who
have the first pick in this year’s NBA Draft. Terry Porter will coach
the run and gun Phoenix Suns, and Michael Curry will coach the Detroit
Pistons, a team who he used to play for. In all honestly, none of these
decisions make any sense what so ever.

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Expectations Lowered

72d8361860a647d1a1f61fcbe556f375Remembering the past is important, don’t get me wrong. I’m about the most nostalgic and respectful young sports fan you’ll find around. I mean who else can boast ownership of Tim Biakabutuka, Dan Majerle, and Detlef Schrempf jerseys in their wardrobe? I didn’t think so. But when it comes to the rebirth of the Lakers-Celtics rivalry, everyone needs to be a bit more cautious when comparing the new with the old.

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An Emotional Night In Philly As Iverson Returns

04bc5b5bbb2f477eec98c5a409962042getI know this idea is a few days late, but I just picked it up off of Danny’s site so I thought we’d give it a go anyway. Heads up for the MLB previews and breakdown of the first two rounds later today and tomorrow.

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Better Off Without Him?

4c121976fae1328498f3147701dee125getAfter a slow start with Shaq, the Suns have won two games in a row with the Big Cactus, but overall, they are just 5-6, and have dropped five places in the Western Conference standings.

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They’re Back…

26ba8114cb76d7d8235093236ab33d37getAre the Sixers playing basketball once again? Since the A.I. trade, the Sixers had not sold out a basketball game, had not had much support from their fans or city, and have had no respect in the league or the media. But now, things have changed.

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