The NBA playoffs are referred to as the NBA’s “real season” because the quality of play and intensity improve. When the pressure was on, who stepped up for his team when it mattered the moist, I mean most? These dudes did with the highest PPG averages in NBA history.
Today in 1978 the NBA scoring title was on the line with one game remaining. Thompson’s Denver squad played the Pistons in Detroit and David …
The highest scoring NBA game ever is broken down into four categories: regular season, regular season with overtime, postseason, postseason with overtime. Of those four …
Steph Curry vs LeBron James. Until 2020 they were even at 3 NBA Championships each, when LeBron won his 4th. But what about the court …
I spoke to chocolate milk pitchman and NBA All-Star Klay Thompson. Klay was a great sport and laughed at all of our stupid assertions about …
In the first 15 minutes at the official after party of the 2016 ESPYS, I shook Richard Sherman’s hand, met former Lakers’ player/coach Byron Scott and …
The year was 1994. Hip-hop icons Nas, Bone Thugs n Harmony, and Notorious B.I.G released legendary albums like Illmatic, Creepin’ on ah Come Up and Ready to Die. Rock and …
Streetball gets a bad wrap. After being exposed to the And1 Mixtape Tour, and occasional Rucker Park Tournament highlight, it’s easy to envision four guys standing around while one guy dribbles, each possession punctuated by a slam dunk with little or no defense.
But the Ball Up “Search for the Next” is completely different from its predecessors. It’s a 10-city tour looking for the best undiscovered player in the country that culminates in $100,000 and a roster spot for the tour’s winner.
“The Professor” aka Grayson Boucher is a streetball legend who converted a random tryout into a career as a professional basketball player.
While attending an And1 Mixtape Tour stop in Portland, Oregon in 2003, the 5’10” 155 pound 19-year-old Professor competed in an open run competition prior to that evening’s game and did well enough to get invited back that evening to square off against team And1.
After a solid performance in the game, he joined the team full-time and was suddenly getting paid to play basketball, literally overnight.
Does NBA Live 14 have any chance against NBA 2K14? After the embarrassment of NBA Live 13, NBA Live 14 better bring it. RELATED – …
Rick Barry is one of the 50 Greatest NBA Players of all-time and is arguably the greatest scorer the game has ever seen. He’s the …
NBA.com released the results of their 12th annual GM survey. Preseason polls are always fun, especially when the results are complied from the most knowledgeable …
What a day for the future of the NBA. At the time it seemed like just another season opening game. But the future of the …
Is there anything more emasculating than seeing your bald spot progress over time in photographs? People can gauge what year the photo was taken based …
Today in 1974, Los Angeles Lakers guard Jerry West retired from the NBA. Even if you’re just a casual NBA fan, you probably know enough …
Today in 1984, the Chicago Bulls signed #1 draft pick Michael Jordan. And, they got the greatest basketball player ever at a discount. Thanks to …
I miss NBA Inside Stuff. For all you youngsters, NBA Inside Stuff was a weekly show on NBC that showed highlights of the previous week’s …
Today in 1979, Ann Meyers signed a deal with the Indiana Pacers. Meyers became the first woman signed by an NBA team.
Of the four major American sports, the NBA has historically been the worst offender of overpaying terrible players. The Jon Koncak Effect is still felt …
To get Steve Francis, the Rockets were willing to trade roughly a third of their roster and make the biggest trade in NBA history. On …
In the stat-crazed world of today’s NBA field goal percentage gets lost in the shuffle, like Zack Morris’ 1502 SAT score that got him a scholarship offer from Stansbury.
I know, field goal percentage isn’t sexy; it’s the Lisa Turtle of NBA statistics.
I thought we all understood “i before e except after c?”
“If one is unsure whether a word is spelled with the sequence ei or ie, the rhyme suggests that the correct order is ie unless the preceding letter is c.”
Believe it or not, there WAS a time when “James Harden with beard” was “James Harden without beard.” One look at James Harden without beard …
Brandon Jennings elicited a lot of hate from NBA fans during his years in the league. One former NBA player lived out the fantasy of …
On August 18th 1992, Larry Bird announced his retirement. There will never be another Larry Bird. Bird is easily one of the best players in NBA history, …
Can Michael Jordan still dunk? Based on the video evidence, he can do it with ease. It’s always depressing when you see a once dominating athlete …
Today, New York Knicks legend John Starks turns 53 years old.
I checked the date, I double checked, I triple checked but as of today, John Starks is 53 years old. Which is amazing to me because he still looks like he could play. But on a much more selfish note, as a guy who grew up watching Starks work his Svengali like magic, if John Starks is 53, then I am no spring chicken either!
In 2002, Lakers legendary announcer Chick Hearn passed away. Hearn’s voice may be the most recognizable of any announcer in NBA history.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is known for doing things differently. We hear a lot during free agency about how NBA teams have to essentially recruit players; on his blog, Cuban gives us some insight into the process.
Other than the teams on this list, in recent memory no one has been more rude to an in home visitor than Chris Hansen and “To Catch A Predator.” Home is where the heart is.
Since the Kremlin fell, animosity between the US and the Russian Federation is largely a thing of the past. But when the Hawks went to Russia …
Celtics swing man Reggie Lewis’ death happened on July 27th 1993. In just six years as a pro, Lewis became one of the most beloved Celtics …
However you quantify NBA greatness, Elgin Baylor’s name will always enter the equation. Baylor advanced the NBA style of play by about 20 years. Without …
My first night in Los Angeles, I attended the BODY at ESPY’s Party which was a celebration of both the ESPY Awards the following evening, …
After being fined $150,000 earlier in the week for prematurely celebrating the signing of Howard, the Rockets did it the right way on Saturday. Optimism is as high in “H-Town” as its been since the days of Yao/T-Mac.
In 1992 this week, the “Dream Team” was unleashed on the rest of the world. The Dream Team is the best basketball team ever assembled; is the 1992 squad the best team ever assembled in any sport?
Jason Kidd retired, which gives him more time to focus on the “rap game.” Would the NBA ballers of today put their ego’s aside long …
The Big Aristotle aka Shaquille O’Neal was the first overall selection in the 1992 NBA Draft and you probably weren’t even born yet. If you …
Thanks to the magic of social media, fans can personally access athletes/Russell Westbrook like never before. Half of NBA marriages end in divorce, so why …
The coaching carousel in the NBA is spinning so fast, its taken on a life of its own. The perceived value of an NBA head coach is …
On 6/11/87, Magic Johnson created potentially his most memorable play: Magic made victory appear out of thin air in with his Junior Hook Shot to …
Today in 1992, the Michael Jordan Shrug Game happened against the Trailblazers. When it was over, MJ had the greatest half in NBA Finals history. …
In the mid-nineties, there was no cooler team in any sport than the Charlotte Hornets. When New Orleans became the Pelicans, it cleared the way …
Today in 1981, Dr. J was king. Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, making him the only player …
Before Jason Collins, there was John Amaechi. In all the publicity over Jason Collins, John Amaechi hasn’t gotten enough credit for coming out. In all the …
The 72-10, 1996 Chicago Bulls were arguably the best team in NBA history, led by arguably the greatest player in NBA history. The accomplishments of …
On April 16th 1965, one of the most indelible moments in NBA history happened — “Havlicek stole the ball!” The play itself is almost more …
You knew Dennis Rodman would be the featured image here. There’s so much ink in the NBA via NBA players tattoos, it could power a …
Gary Payton is considered by some to be the most complete guard to ever play in the NBA. “GP” aka “The Glove” was a fierce …
In honor of your Lord and savior Jesus Christ, I’ve compiled this completely non-denominational list of the 5 greatest comebacks in NBA history. While you’re …
Basketball is a team sport, but when two studs lock horns, the other players on the court recede from view. Gatorade released an ad for …
As Shaq famously said, “No one roots for Goliath.” NBA fans always root for the long shots and short basketball players because they are relateable.
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, who are the five best Irish basketball players to suck down a green beer and play in the …
When Pamela Y. Smith decided to go after Michael Jordan, MJ’s lawyers went to work and immediately began tabulating their next invoice. (RELATED – Michael …
The NBA has a long history of tussles between players. Basketball players are generally terrible fighters, with a few notable exceptions on the list below.
36 years ago today, “Pistol” Pete Maravich had the most productive scoring performance of his NBA career. Maravich’s mark on the game is still felt today.
Today in 1995 and 1996, Charles Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon joined the exclusive 10,000 rebound club. The only thing worse was the huge rocket they had at half …
What images leap to your mind when you hear the phrase, “Best NBA dunk contest ever?” There have certainly been some epic match-ups that made this even the centerpiece of the NBA’s All-Star Weekend.
You won’t find Oliver Miller on this list, or Big Baby. In a league full of NBA physical specimens, these are the best. 10. Giannis …
20 years ago tonight, the Boston Celtics retired Larry Bird’s famous #33 jersey. Larry Legend” is arguably the best player in NBA history.
30+ years ago on 1/23/89, Michael Adams started going off from deep. Trying to guard Adams was like trying to retrieve an iPod from a …
Today in 1954, the NBA All-Star game had the first overtime game in its history. Bob Cousy stepped up and delivered. The legendary Boston Celtics …
“Big Shot Bob” Robert Horry wants YOU to buy his house. For just over a cool two million, you can pretend to be a 6-10, …
On 1/13/99, Michael Jordan retired from the NBA for a second time. He just kept “playing with our emotions”, like Smokey from the movie Friday.
It’s over Scott Skiles; pack your dry erase board and move on with your life. Who will Milwaukee blame next when they continue to suck …
Today in 1972, the Lakers set an untouchable record. This is potentially the most overlooked record in all of sports.
Though it’s hard to imagine as Bucks/Bulls/Suns head coach, Scott Skiles was a legit baller at one time. This is a record that may never be broken. 28 years …
Today in 1991, Tim Hardaway had the worst shooting performance in NBA history. Even John Starks’ 1994 Game 7 Finals performance was better. On 12/27/91, Golden State Warriors …
For Christmas, Santa is bringing you a full slate of NBA games throughout the day, into the night. Even though there will be five games, odds …
In 1996 the league announced the 10 best NBA coaches ever. It’s hard to argue with this list, even years later. Here are the ten, …
Even though he just recently finished his sophomore season at the University of Wisconsin, Traevon Jackson comes across just like his game – confident, smooth and mature. For being just 20 years old, he’s so calm and composed, you can’t help but think about where you were in life at 20….and then sheepishly quit punishing yourself.
Today in 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored a career-high 55 points in Milwaukee’s 120-104 victory over Boston. It’s somewhat suprising his career high wasn’t higher.
According to Mayan prophecy, the world is set to expire on December 21, 2012. With only 4 1/2 weeks (and counting) to the end of …
25 years ago on 12/3/93, The Houston Rockets lost their first game of the year. The 15-0 start to the season tied the all-time record for longest winning streak to start an NBA season set by the Washington Capitols in 1948-49.
It’s always fun to watch a “stiff” get dunked on. Old school stiffs seemed somehow even more helpless, didn’t they? Yesterday I purchased a VHS …
Remember when “Agent Zero” was “Agent Zero”? Now, courtesy of Vanilla Ice and his movie Cool As Ice, he’s more like “Drop Agent Zero and get with the hero.”
As of this very moment, who has more money: Vanilla Ice or Gilbert Arenas? According to Wikipedia, the “Iceman” is still worth $20 million dollars. Arenas made $119 million dollars in his NBA career (including a staggering $19.2, a career high, in 2011-12) but how much does he have left?
The one-time member of the Kardashian Klan is having the screws put to him by his ex-girlfiend who is demanding payment for her silence regarding their “time together”. Am …
“Jordan Vs. Bird” was one of my most cherished Nintendo cartridges ever and it got played to the death. But if it was “Jordan Vs. Bird- Front Office Executive Edition”, Larry would win every time.
Why has KG been able to age so gracefully, and yet remain productive when so many other players are swallowed by age seemingly, overnight? Because …
Matt Bonner haircut, really son? Why would you get an image of the Spurs 6-10 three point shooting role player cut into the side of …
The rise of Jeremy Lin over the last two weeks is amazing and largely unprecedented in NBA history. But in NFL history, and even in …
With roughly a third of the 2012-2013 regular season in the books, I thought it would be an interesting time to take a look around …
Back in June I wrote an article about everyone’s favorite collegiate gunner and three point threat Jimmer Fredette. At the time, everyone with internet access was filling up message boards talking about how “great” Jimmer would be, about his “can’t miss” skills and how they would immediately transfer to the hardwood of the NBA.”
I usually don’t agree with LeBron James on anything. But his recent assessment of how the 2012 US Men’s Basketball Team is shaping up is hard to …
A lot of Spurs fans seem to think that David Robinson’s performance against the Clippers doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Namely, that Kobe gets …
On Wednesday, former NBA stud Allen Iverson he announced he will be competing in tournament called the “Las Vegas Superstar Challenge” featuring four teams of …
Read parts one, two and three of this series here. In ranking these champions, I want to completely exclude their overall skill as basketball players, and focus solely on their ability to dunk the basketball.
Also, I think era in which they were dunking in is very significant, as is height. With those parameters laid out, let me throw the second five names at you, in no particular order. Of these five, I will rank them by reader comments via Hoopsvibe.com, Facebook and private emails.
This group of five is easily the most stacked. So many studs, from different eras, with different dunking styles.
Read part one of this series here and part two of this series here. In ranking these champions, I want to completely exclude their overall skill as basketball players, and focus solely on their ability to dunk the basketball.
Also, I think era in which they were dunking in is very significant, as is height. With those parameters laid out, let me throw the second five names at you, in no particular order. Of these five, I will rank them by reader comments via Hoopsvibe.com, Facebook and private emails. The player who gets the most vote moves into the “Final Four” of great dunkers, from which a mythical champ will be crowned; open wide, here they come!
Read part one of this series here. In ranking these champions, I want to completely exclude their overall skill as basketball players, and focus solely on their ability to dunk the basketball. Also, I think era in which they were dunking in is very significant, as is height.
With those parameters laid out, let me throw the second five names at you, in no particular order. Of these five, I will rank them by reader comments via Hoopsvibe.com, Facebook and private emails. The player who gets the most vote moves into the “Final Four” of great dunkers, from which a mythical champ will be crowned; open wide, here they come!!
Who is the best NBA slam dunk champion ever? in ranking the best slam dunk champion ever, I want to completely exclude their overall skill as …
Thanks to the advent of lasers that can cut into your eye and fix your vision, coinciding with the progression of the contact lens, “Rec Specs” …
With the endlessly publicized marriage of reality skanklet Kim Kardashian to NBA Kris “Who’s He?” Humphries taking place this weekend, it reminded me of several other ill-fated NBA player marriages that …
Who is the best NBA player in history, 5-10 or less? A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article about some of the tallest NBA …
Who else besides the following five players even deserves consideration? You can read part one here and part two here. Who is the purest three point shooter of the 90s?
