Archive for July, 2011

Time for an Arison-led NBA power play?

Small steps. That is where the NBA lockout stands these days. Small steps such as Monday’s negotiating session in New York.

Brasch WordsLeBRON, the Media, and America’s Soul

Millions of Americans had pleaded with basketball superstar LeBron James to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and come to their city when he became a free agent.

Video: LeBron wins Knockout title

LeBron James finally won a title this week. That title was “Knockout King of the Nike Campus” which isn’t the greatest title in the world but it’s still worth getting excited about.

NBA shooting guard rankings: No. 1 Dwyane Wade

It was clearly a two-man race to determine the top two-guard in the NBA . Kobe or D-Wade? Our rankings of the NBA’s top 10 players at each position continues in this five-week series.

Premature Infatuation: Why Proclaiming Beasley a Franchise Player Is a Mistake

Teammates call him “B-Easy”, is Michael Beasley’s lax attitude condusive to becoming an elite player? Elsa/Getty Images Everyone gets lucky every once is a while.

If Not Paying For Interviews Means Less Story-Telling Drama, Will Advertisers Still Pay?

Seems that big-time news organizations are looking to clean up their acts. ABC News says it won’t pay for interviews …er, make licensing deals for video or photo content surrounding those interviews.

Oddly, Saints Fans Don’t Plan Mass Burning of Reggie Bush Jerseys

We were under the impression that anytime a sports superstar decided to take his talents to South Beach, his former fans erupted in mass hysteria and jersey burning.

Bob Gray and the New Cellphone That Made Him a Celebrity. Sort Of.

There are people who kinda love their cellphone service, and then there is Bob Gray.

Infamous LeBron Fan Severely Beaten, Warrant Issued for Attacker

A northeast Ohio man who became infamous for wearing a LeBron James Miami Heat jersey to a Cleveland Indians game just days after “The Decision”, was the victim of violent assault early Monday morning, according to Sandusky Police.

Surprise, Surprise: Guy who wore LeBron Heat jersey to Cleveland Indians game almost beaten to death

From SportsGrid: A year after he had to be escorted from a Cleveland Indians game because he chose to wear a LeBron James Miami Heat jersey to Progressive Field on the heels of The Decision, Matthew Bellamy is in serious condition in a Toledo, Ohio hospital, after he was attacked after leaving a bar on Monday.

T-Wolves’ love tries his hand at beach volleyball

Last year, LeBron James announced he was taking his basketball talents to South Beach and the Miami Heat.

‘Dunkadelic’ the Global Term of Hoops, Hip-Hop, Fashion, Etc…

The term created in the U.S. is now becoming a Global one as well. When you look at the game of basketball there have been plenty of terms, players, and etc.

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Most of us know NBA fans are dealing with a shutdown that could cancel part or all of the 2011-12 season — even though the end of the 2010-11 season was a total success for the league.

Miami Heat: 10 Best Moves Under Pat Riley as Team President

Already considered one of the greatest college players and NBA coaches in history, Pat Riley will most likely also be considered one of the greatest executives the league has ever had.

Brasch WordsLeBRON, the Media, and America’s Soul

Millions of Americans had pleaded with basketball superstar LeBron James to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and come to their city when he became a free agent.

Monay McNuggets: Alonzo Mourning cited and LeBron James video

As we begin a new week there are a couple of updates to Heat -related topics that were discussed recently.

Whoa s that No. 2? Ita s LeBron in

Last week, we got a glance at LeBron James during the Chris Chambers City Classic in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, where, representing his hometown of Akron, James helped lead his squad over a team of players from Cleveland 81-66. With James back at it this past weekend, at the Drew League in Los Angeles, we offer highlights from that victorious …

Behold, The Ridiculous LeBron James Tattoo (and 5…

Who would ever regret this? I’ve never understood the whole “tattoo” thing. From the time I was a kid when a tattoo pretty much meant you were either a) a social outcast, b) in some sort of fratenrity, or c) in the service), the concept of drilling yourself with a painful needle for several hours to adorn your body with a permanent souvenir made no …

Kobe Bryant: 5 Things He Should Do During NBA Lockout vs. Playing Overseas

Days after Los Angeles Lakers superstar shooting guard Kobe Bryant stated he would be open to playing overseas in either Europe or Asia if the NBA lockout continues, it was reported that the Turkish club Besiktas is in contact with Bryant’s representatives regarding the possibility of Bryant playing in Turkey.

A champion reflects on NBA, life

It is an odd paring; the 6-feet-7-inch John “J.J.” Johnson standing next to the considerably shorter 100-year-old Bernice “Bea” Malloy.