It’s A Bird…It’s A Plane…It’s…Shaq?

Shaquille O’neal has resurfaced as the center piece, of a new 2009-2010, Cleveland Cavaliers team.  In February, there were rumors that the Cavs were in discussions with the Phoenix Suns, in a deal that would have landed Shaq in Cleveland.  O’neal, once a terror to handle in the post, is now a micro-cosm of his … Read more

In The Knick Of Time?

Ok, living in New York City, you get surrounded by hopeful but loyal, Knick fans.  When rumors flew of LeBron becoming a free agent in 2010, along with a few others, The N.Y. Knick LeBron campaign began.  The Knicks started cleaning house faster than Geoffrey from the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.  But, before Knicks fans … Read more

The Black Mamba

Damn Orlando!  I mean I knew the Mamba was gonna come into the Finals focused…Game 1 said it all, but how do u let Game 2 slip away?  Courtney Lee blows back to back, near the basket shots???  And Dwight Howard is playin ball like he’s Michael Olowokandi instead of the Defensive Player Of The … Read more

NBA Finals Preview

                           The Lakeshow will be taking on the Orlando Magic in this year’s NBA Finals.  I had originally picked the Lakers to win the chip over the Cavs, just like a lot of other people, I’m sure.  Seeing as how the Cavs got mangled last series, and realistically should have been swept, if not … Read more

Now What???

It looks like the end of the road has come for the Cleveland Cavaliers.  The NBA’s best overall team, by record, has been eliminated from Championship Contention.  The Orlando Magic knocked the Cavs out, with a 103-90 Game 6 victory.  The Magic got a very inspired, and dominating performance from Dwight Howard, with 40pts and … Read more

When You Fail To Plan…

Well it looks like Nike’s Marketing dollars may go to waste.  Nike, along with Vitamin Water, has been campaigning for a Kobe vs. LeBron NBA Finals Match-up.  Not to be left out, ESPN also aired a special on the two, highlighting the exact same thing.  Problem is…THEY HAVE TO PLAY TO GET THERE!!!  It looks … Read more

Almost Home

Recently former Falcons QB, Michael Vick was released from federal prison, for his roll in an illegal dogfighting operation.  Vick was once a very prolific figure in the NFL, and the face of the Atlanta Franchise.  Vick, like many young black athletes, are seen as the savior to their family, and close friends.  Vick allowed … Read more

NBA Lottery

     Building Blocks : Eric Gordon (SG), Al Thornton (SF) Franchise Player(s) : Baron Davis (PG) Key Free Agents : Ricky Davis (SG/SF) Team Needs : Defensive Stopper/Toughness along the perimeter   Familiar territory for one of last year’s most underachieving teams, who seemed to have a solid direction at the beginning of the season.  … Read more

Controlling Your Team…

  Similar to the If You Build It NBA Series…take YOUR favorite football team, and put the pieces in place you’d think would put you over the top. It’s a little different to build a franchise in the NFL, versus the NBA. The Salary Cap, and Roster Depth make it a little harder to do … Read more

The Final Four

The Final Four in the 2009 NBA Finals is here!    Of course the popular pick all season, also the pick of yours truly, Cleveland vs. L.A. is still very possible.  But, if you’ve been watching the playoffs so far, in no way will it be as easy as it might have seemed in beginning.  … Read more

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