Of the four major professional sports in America, basketball is the only one where a team with a .500 or under record has a chance of making the playoffs. In the NHL, where like the NBA a little over 50% of the teams go to the playoffs; clubs with losing records dont come close to competing for Lord Stanleys Cup.
The Best of the Warriors in 11 Years
There is a new feeling in Oakland, a fanatical town crazy for NBA.
The Warriors have been on a winning streak since last February, when they finished last season with 18 wins in 28 games. If they keep up the strong play behind their 12-6 start to this season, Baron Davis and his new teammates just might us something to celebrate in April.
The NBA Needs To Change It’s Playoff Format…Now
One great thing about the NBA and commissioner David Stern is that they fix mistakes with their game. Case in point in 2003 the NBA switched the first round of the playoffs from a best-of-five game series to a best-of-seven to help ensure that the better team advances. That’s why it’s mind boggling to wonder why they won’t change the playoff format to account for debacles like this season.
If a non-sports fan took a quick check at the 2006 Western Conference Standings an…
Second Round Should be an Instant Classic
The second round of the 2006 NBA playoffs has the chance to be one of the closest and best rounds in recent history.
Shaquille ONeal Miami Heat Star
Born on March 6, 1972, Shaquille ONeal stands 7’1″ tall and weighs 325 lbs. He attended college at Louisiana State and currently plays for the NBAs Miami Heat. During his collegiate years, ONeal thrived at basketball.
Sacramento Kings New Star suspended
The Sacramento Kings will head into their Thursday night game against the San Antonio Spurs without their new star forward, Ron Artest.
Kobe Bryant NBA Superstar
Born on August 23, 1978, Kobe Bryant is a native of Pennsylvania and a graduate of Lower Merion High School. The son of former NBA player Joe Jellybean Bryant, Kobe had no problem in making a name for himself after being voted a starter for the 1998 All-Star Game during his second season, which made him the youngest All-Star in NBA history at 19 years of age.
LeBron James NBA Career
Born on December 30, 1984, LeBron James is an Ohio native who graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. Standing 6’8″ and weighing 240 lbs., James has enjoyed a number of career highlights since joining the NBA.
NBA MVP Voting is a Serious Issue
It is the time of the year when the NBAs Most Valuable Player is voted for. This means 125 voters among who you can find media people that devote their entire professional careers to go across the country analyzing every move every game and sharing with the readers and viewers. It is comforting to have people of this knowledge on the sport voting for the best player in the NBA.
Hitting The Boards with the NBA Forum
Well, here we are at the end of another great season. The NBA Finals is almost over. Its outcome is still to be determined and theres nothing much left to do about it but watch and wait to see who will become this years champions.
Dirk Nowitzki NBA Season
Born on June 19, 1979, Dirk Nowitzki is a native of Germany and currently plays for the NBAs Dallas Mavericks. After applying early for entry into the 1998 NBA Draft, Nowitzki was selected ninth overall by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Fine Day for the NBA
In a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett was frustrated for being called for an offensive foul and reacted by tossing the basketball into the first few rows underneath the basket.