Wake Up and Smell the (Black) Coffee
Written by: Alan Ni Here’s a quickie, how many championships did Michael Jordan and LeBron James have at age 24? Zero. Here’s another, how many rings did Kobe Bryant have at age 24? Three. Now that I got that out…
Catching the Buss to the Hall of Fame
Written by: Dustin Malcolm Weeks before the football season starts, fanatics scramble to their computers to do research on which of their favorite players are going to have breakout seasons and draft them to their fantasy teams. The fever to…
The Lessons of Trevor Ariza, As Taught By Mitch Kupchak
(Note: In the original publishing of this article, I wrongly wrote Ariza was acquired by the Lakers in February of 2008. As pointed out by our readers, this was incorrect. Ariza was actually acquired in November of 2007. I apologize.…
The Big Legacy: Shaq’s Claim to Immortal Lakers Fame
The concept of rivalry in professional sports is a significant cog in maintaining the sanctity of the multitude of games that we all cherish and indulge in. You've got Yankees-Red Sox, Dodgers-Giants, Vikings-Packers, Ohio State-Michigan, UCLA-USC and of course, Lakers-Celtics.…
2010-2011 Schedules Released & The Top NBA News
Top Story: The NBA released the 2010-2011 schedules today and the Lakers found out who will be challenging them in pursuit of a third title. The marquee games were announced a week ago and the Lakers found out that they will be…
This Off-Season’s Winner? Kobe Bryant’s (Potential) Legacy
It still hasn't gotten old. Every day I wake up and I ask myself, "Am I still living in a world where the Boston Celtics choked away a 13 point lead in the second half of Game 7 to lose…
Former Superstar May Have Found His Home & The Top NBA News
Top Story: Tracy McGrady is past his prime and I don't see him playing in another All-Star game; the once great player has been trying to find a new home after the Knicks decided to stay away. McGrady had been…
Where Enemies Become Friends Happens & The Top NBA News
Top Story: Perhaps the worst era of New York Knick history occurred when Isiah Thomas was calling the shots in the front office and on the bench. The Knicks still haven't fully recovered from the moves made by Thomas and…
When a $65 Million Dollar Extension Isn’t Enough & The Top NBA News
Top Story: I'm not sure Donald Trump would turn down an opportunity to make $65 million dollars, but I guess Carmelo Anthony isn't a money man. Reports say that Melo will not accept the Nuggets massive contract extension, and will…
News From Around the League- August 4, 2010
News from around the league on August 4th. The latest on the Lakers. Ric Bucher on the Lakers. The Lakers will host the Heat on Christmas Day. The Lakers will get their rings on opening night when they play the…
