Monthly Archives: November, 2009
NBA Power Rankings (Nov. 30): Lakers Back to The Top
How rare is this picture of Kobe Bryant donning Laker purple? Quite. Just four of the defending champs’ first 21 games this season come on the road. With an NFL -like record of 13-3, L.A. had better hope that their injury woes are behind them, because they’ll be facing tons of road games during the [...]
Knicks Say No To Allen Iverson
After speculation ever since his release that Allen Iverson could possibly join the 2-9 New York Knicks, the team has reportedly told the 34-year old star that they won’t be bringing him on board. Despite the “go-ahead” from GM Donnie Walsh, differences with coaching and tea ownership lead to the decision of not signing Iverson, [...]
Dirk Nowitzki: From MVP To Under-the-Radar Superstar
Let’s go back two-and-a-half years to April 2007. To the objection of many (myself included), Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki appeared to be a mortal lock to win the MVP award. (Steve Nash had the better season, and actually deserved the award more than he did in the previous two seasons that he had actually [...]
Allen Iverson to the Knicks: Why Not?
First of all, let me say that I didn’t think it was possible for Allen Iverson to actually have a worse stop than he did in Detroit last season. This photo (left) is quite the rare one: it captures Allen Iverson playing in a Memphis Grizzlies uniform. That was quick, wasn’t it? Typically, it seems [...]
NBA Power Rankings (Nov. 16th) Atlanta Hawks Swoop Into Top Spot
Two losses apiece for the Celtics and Lakers this past week have opened the door for other teams to seize the top spots in the rankings. The team that overtook everyone was…the Atlanta Hawks? Indeed, it was. 1. Atlanta Hawks (8-2, Last Week: We thought the Hawks might be better coming into the season, but [...]
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