Archive for the ‘Basketball’ Category

Lebron-e-Vision Marks the End of the Lebron-a-Thon

By: Alex Harris The clock strikes 3:35 PM on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010. I receive a text message that reads, “I can’t believe that I am actually going to Lebron-a-Watch the Lebron-a-Thon on the Lebron-e-Vision tomorrow night.” At first, I honestly didn’t know how to respond. ...

July 7th, 2010 | Basketball, Sideshow, Sports | Read More

Rashard Lewis Suspended: Violating NBA Drug Policy

By: Josh Leighton 116 million dollar contract, Championship appearance, 2 time-all-star Above average career totals Steroid Suspension Sammy Sosa? Manny Ramirez? Nope. Rashard Lewis Rashard Lewis has been suspended for the first ten games of the upcoming season for high testosterone levels, which he...

August 6th, 2009 | Basketball, Sports | Read More

Lebron Getting Dunked On: Not Worth the Wait

By: Alex Harris Thanks to eBaumNation, Jordan Crawford isn’t as cool as everyone thought he is. To refresh your memory, approximately two weeks ago, ESPN reported that Lebron James had been “dunked on” at an off-season scrimmage by Xavier guard, Jordan Crawford. After the supposed...

July 23rd, 2009 | Basketball, Sports | Read More

2009 NBA Season: Don’t Forget About It

By: Alex Harris With all the hoopla surrounding the summer of 2010, it’s understandable why NBA fans would struggle to remember that the 2009 season still needs to happen. Sure, the summer of 2010 will play host to many household names moving, such as Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh, Amare...

July 7th, 2009 | Basketball, Sports | Read More

NBA Trades: Analysis and Determinations

By: Josh Leighton First, let’s discuss pre-draft trades: Shaq to the Cavs for Pavlovic, Ben Wallace, a 2nd round pick in 2010, cash Cavs: Sort of a why not? You don’t give up much, Shaq’s contract will be up, and Shaq’s pedigree is almost flawless. Kobe, Wade, now Lebron. The issues...

June 30th, 2009 | Basketball, Sports | Read More

2009 NBA Draft Guide

By: Josh Leighton Normally, an NBA draft preview would consist of a 1st round mock and reasons as to why what team picks whom. Well, this years NBA draft is possibly the shallowest, and least talented in years. The economic recession has hit NBA teams hard. The number one pick belongs the Clippers. And...

June 24th, 2009 | Basketball, Sports | Read More

NBA Conference Finals Preview

By: Josh Leighton East: Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers The Magic are coming off an impressive blowout win over the Celtics in Game 7. Hitting 13 of 21 from behind the arc, the Magic outplayed the Garnett-less Celtics. Dwight Howard put up a solid 12 and 16, while Hedo Turkoglu led the team...

May 18th, 2009 | Basketball, Sports | Read More

Overpaid: Why Above Average Doesn’t Equal Superstar

By: Josh Leighton You’d think that George Steinbrenner’s been running certain NBA organizations throughout the last ten years considering the ways in which GMs shell out money to above average players. Google it. ”Overpaid NBA players.” You get everyone’s opinion of...

May 10th, 2009 | Basketball, Sports | Read More

The Cavaliers: They Really Are That Good

The game that took place on Friday, April 3rd, 2009 won’t be ringing any bells on June 18th, but I can almost guarantee it’ll be the reason behind the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA Finals victory celebration. On Friday night, the Cavs were downright spanked by Dwight Howard and the Orlando...

April 5th, 2009 | Basketball, Sports | Read More

The Ultimate Final Four Team

As you all know, the Final Four is set in stone and the champion of each region will soon be heading to Detroit. Of course, we can sit and listen to Digger Phelps and Dick Vitale argue for countless hours about Wayne Ellington’s ability, Kalin Lucas’ court-presence, or perhaps even Danny...

March 29th, 2009 | Basketball, Sports | Read More