Monthly Archives: September 2011

Screw Your Lockout! We Celebrate!

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Bucky Chini

Twitter Takeover Hey guys. Whatcha doin’? Me? Oh I’m just sippin’ on my cool cup, about to light up this cigar, blast the “We Celebrate” track from Ghostface off The Big Doe Rehab album, and let the night party through. … Continue reading →

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Wall Poised for Breakout Season

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Brendan Galella

It’s not often the first overall pick of an NBA Draft goes unnoticed. Maybe he didn’t have the All-Star caliber season of Rookie of the Year recipient Blake Griffin, the first overall pick of the 2009 NBA Draft or have the tumultuous ups … Continue reading →

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Byrant May Return to Italy Early

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Brendan Galella

Kobe Bryant has said repeatedly he would like to close out his career in Italy. The five-time NBA champion lived in Italy for seven years, from 1984-1991, while his father, Joe Bryant, was playing professional basketball following his eight year stint in the NBA. … Continue reading →

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The One that Got Away: Shawn Kemp

Posted on September 24, 2011 by David Rice

The NBA has always loved star duos and in the 1990s the league had its fair share. Thanks to the popular video game NBA Jam and their exciting high flying style, few duos could boast the popularity of Shawn Kemp … Continue reading →

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NBA Lockout: It Starts With Pre-season

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Bucky Chini

Twitter Takeover So I heard there were some talks. I heard they had some laughs. I heard they had some tears. But, more importantly, I heard that nothing got accomplished. Faaaaantastic. Hooray for waste my time by getting my hopes … Continue reading →

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The Rebirth of Grant Hill

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Brendan Galella

A career that was supposed to be decimated by injuries has recovered nicely. Revitalized during his four-year stint, Grant Hill has emerged as one of the most sought-after unrestricted free agents once NBA play resumes. A return to Florida, where … Continue reading →

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The One that Got Away: Scottie Pippen

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Charles Gonzalez

There was big expectations for Scottie Pippen after the Chicago Bulls made a draft day trade to get the small forward from the Seattle SuperSonics. Along with forward Horace Grant, Pippen was brought in to be a second scoring threat … Continue reading →

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Gasol Can’t Shake Soft Label

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Brendan Galella

European players face an uphill battle once suiting up in the NBA. The style of play in FIBA competition, the governing body of basketball across the globe, is completely different than the American game. The action is more physical, fewer … Continue reading →

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The One that Got Away: Chris Webber

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Brendan Galella

Maybe if he was just called for traveling, everything would be different. Chris Webber could never shake the stigma stemming from the final moments of his college career. Advancing to the championship round for the second consecutive season, Webber and … Continue reading →

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NBA Lockout: Finally Some Action Baby!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Bucky Chini

Twitter Takeover Boy it was an action packed week this week in the basketball world. We had continuous talks about bringing the NBA back to normal operation. There weren’t exactly Earth-shattering breakthrough’s, but any talking is good talking. J.R. Smith … Continue reading →

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