NBA Draft 2013 Hangover: My Ridiculously Early Who Hit And Missed Opinion

The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked everyone when they took UNLV forward Anthony Bennett number one overall
The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked everyone when they took UNLV forward Anthony Bennett number one overall

The 2013 NBA Draft may go down as the most confusing draft in quite some time. From the very first pick, when most experts had University of Kentucky center Nerlens Noel going number one, the entire draft was kicked off with surprises. Continue reading “NBA Draft 2013 Hangover: My Ridiculously Early Who Hit And Missed Opinion”

NBA Playoffs 2013: The Magnificent Stephen Curry (Feat. Music From The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff)

Stephen and the Warriors face elimination against the Spurs (Photo Credit: Nathaniel S. Butler/ NBAE via Getty Images)
The Warriors are facing elimination against the Spurs (Photo Credit: Nathaniel S. Butler/ NBAE via Getty Images)

Some things, for me, can’t be argued. DJ Jazzy Jeff is the greatest DJ of all-time (See: exhibit A, exhibit B, and exhibit C, and one more for good measure; talk to me if you want more proof) and after four months of watching  (attentively) Stephen Curry he might be the best all-around scorer I’ve ever seen Continue reading “NBA Playoffs 2013: The Magnificent Stephen Curry (Feat. Music From The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff)”

Time For Dwight Howard To Grow Up

Our thoughts exactly, Dwight
Our thoughts exactly, Dwight

I think of the Los Angeles Lakers, as a team hamstrung. But not by what you would expect them to be hamstrung by. Continue reading “Time For Dwight Howard To Grow Up”

Locker Talk Episode Eleven!

Former Lakers head coach Mike Brown and center Dwight Howard (Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Co-host Baden Bagley and I discuss the Lakers firing of Mike Brown after the team’s 1-4 start. They also talk the plight of the African-American quarterback in the NFL. Give it a listen friends!

Locker Talk 11/09 by Locker Talk | Blog Talk Radio

NBA Offseason 2012: Kyrie Irving Challenges Kobe Bryant and Team USA Looks

Photo Credit: Spruce Derden/US Presswire

Kyrie Irving might be fast becoming my favorite Duke player of all-time.

And I’m not a Duke fan.

Irving challenged Kobe Bryant to a game of 1-on-1 for charity ($50,000 donation) next summer and upon hearing this I immediately got so excited it shocked me. Check out the exchange provided by DukeBluePlanet Youtube page

Also, you can’t really fault Kobe’s bravado; especially considering who he is. But ummmm Kyrie not dribbling? He might wanna check the practice tape.

(Source:  Hoopmixtape.com )

Boston Celtics Set The Blue Print For Modern “Big Three’s.” Can They Beat What They’ve Created?

In the first game of the Eastern Conference finals the Boston Celtics looked all but powerless against the Miami Heat.

It was a far cry from their 2008 NBA championship season when they were the 66-16 and the epitome of what the modern-day “big three” should look like. Pierce, Allen, and Garnett set the tone for every season that followed as they’ve made it to the conference finals every season since they’ve been together. This season, however, they are up against an opponent they may prove more difficult than any other they have faced in their time together.

Time itself.  Continue reading “Boston Celtics Set The Blue Print For Modern “Big Three’s.” Can They Beat What They’ve Created?”

As The San Antonio Spurs March On, We Are Reminded That Quiet Dominance In Sports Should Be Embraced

It’s always refreshing in sports to see quiet dominance.  Continue reading “As The San Antonio Spurs March On, We Are Reminded That Quiet Dominance In Sports Should Be Embraced”