Archive for December, 2011

NBA Better Take Notice: LeBron James Is Back, Better Than Ever

Last year ended with a very disappointing NBA Finals defeat for LeBron James , who was so close to his first ring he could taste it.

Flashes of 2011: Our favorite photos

This image shows Project Bandaloo, a San Francisco-based aerial dance troupe, rehearsing a perspective-bending performance at SoundScape Park on the vertical glass wall of Miami Beach’s New World Center.

Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant and the Top 5 Cold-Blooded Assassins in the NBA

The cold-blooded assassin. It’s as difficult a thing to define as there is in the NBA .

NBA Launches Twitter Account to Defend Bad Calls

While it lacked the grandiosity of Kevin Durant’s buzzer-beater over the Mavericks last night, the game-winning shot made by the Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade was no less important — beating the Charlotte Bobcats 96-95 with 2.9 seconds left in the game.

Late basket from Wade leads Heat to narrow win over tenacious Timberwolves

Dwyane Wade hit a jumper from the wing, then scored on an inbounds pass from LeBron James with 4.6 seconds to play to lift the undefeated Miami Heat to a 103-101 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Miami Heat vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Heat Win on Last-Second Shot

The Miami Heat won by the skin of their teeth. Two days after Dwyane Wade beat the Charlotte Bobcats on a last-second shot, he did it again to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night in a 103-101 win.

Ty Lawson Is A Brutally Efficient Offensive Player

How efficient? Currently, Lawson’s field goal percentage is good enough to land him in the top-5 among players a foot taller than he is.

LeBron James turns 27, brings Heat to chilly Twin Cities

LeBron James has averaged 35.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists in games that fell on his birthday.

Kevin Durant, Not LeBron James, is the Best Small Forward in the NBA

There’s almost no right answer to the debate of who is better, but if you could only choose one, you have to make the tough decision and choose Durant.

Happy Birthday, Tyrese, Laila Ali, and LeBron James

It’s a birthday triple play this afternoon! ESSENCE.com is wishing Tyrese, Laila Ali, and LeBron James a very happy birthday! Sexy singer Tyrese celebrates 33 years as a successful singer, actor, and author.

Lion Face/Lemon Face 12/28/11 - I Love League Pass Free Preview

Kemba Walker, showing the critics this draft was deeper than they thought. DJ Augustin, showing Larry Brown he can cut in the NBA after all.

5 Reasons Why Shane Battier Will Help Lead the Miami Heat to an NBA Championship

Hampered by a quad injury he suffered in training camp, the Miami Heat have yet to see the Shane Battier that they signed during the offseason.

David Banner’s New Year’s Resolutions for the Black Community in 2012

When we think about alleviating the economic woes of the Black community, what can we learn from the actions of LeBron James? When analyzing the political stagnation of the Black community, what role is played by our community’s undying loyalty to the Democratic Party? How can the “360 deals” shed light on the inability of the Black community to … (more)

Lebron James: Why It’s Time to Forgive Him and Just Enjoy the Show

For the rest of us - the fans of the other 29 teams in the NBA - this article is for you.

Timberwolves Update

Following only the second off day since the start of Training Camp, the Timberwolves are back at it Thursday, practicing inA preparation for the Miami Heat Friday night.

Sports Chart of the Day: LeBron James Is Better Than He’s Ever Been

The Miami Heat are off to a 3-0 start and are averaging 105.3 points per game. And watching the team, it is easy to see that they have come a long ways from the team that struggled early in the 2010-11 season when they averaged just 91.0 points per game in the first three games.

Norris Cole, Please, Bring Back Your Hi-Top Fade

Not many 6′2″ rookies can manage to steal the spotlight away from a collection of future Hall of Famers in their second NBA game ever.

Did The Celtics Find Super Team’s Kryptonite?

LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat controls the ball against Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics during the first half on December 27, 2011 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.

Heat overcome deficit, Wade injury to top Bobcats 96-95

The air of invincibility that had permeated the Miami Heat’s first two games was absent at the start.

NBA Predictions 2012: LeBron James and Defensive Player of the Year Candidates

Everybody goes gaga over the speed and force of LeBron James that results in endless dunks on Sportscenter , but give the man some credit for his work he puts in on the defensive end of the floor.