Check out the first five players up for consideration here, and the second group here. How would you rank them? Who was the purest three point shooter of the 90s?
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Dallas Mavericks “Triple J Ranch” – A Love That Could Never Be
The article I wrote about Golden State Warriors “Run TMC” of the late 80’s and early 90’s got me thinking about other three headed monster combination of teammates. And the next one I thought of was the Dallas Mavericks three headed monster of “Triple J’s”; Jason Kidd, Jamal Mashburn and Jim Jackson, the perfect storm of “J” names.
RUN TMC: The Original “Big Three”
Though they were only together for two seasons, anybody who watched the NBA from 1989 to 1991 remembers “Run TMC” for two reasons: 1) It …
Can Jimmer Fredette Succeed In The NBA? Google “JJ Redick” For Your Answer
I remember the first time Jimmer Fredette came out of college. It was back in 2006. He was fresh off of becoming the highest scoring player in the …
Last Shot At NBA Championship For Juwan Howard, Fab Five
We all know how important a victory in tonight’s game five of the 2011 NBA Finals is for LeBron James, but everyone is forgetting how …
Shaquille O’Neal: Greatest Center Ever
Years ago when Shaquille O’Neal’s production started to decline and he couldn’t stay healthy the “Shaq is done” and “he wasn’t that good” chatter began …
2011 NBA Finals Mavs vs. Heat: Some Old Dudes Are Going To Get Rings
Whoever you’re rooting for, no matter who wins the 2011 NBA Finals, some old dudes are going to get rings. But do the old dudes …
Hey Miami, The 1989 NBA Playoffs Called And Said “You Suck.”
If Miami was playing the 1989 Detroit Pistons instead of the current Boston Celtics, there is no way LeBron James’ whining and showmanship after every made basket would have been tolerated.
While watching game two of Heat vs. Celtics last night, it occurred to me just how much the NBA had changed; there are no more “goons.”
The Third Greatest NBA Playoff Upset Ever
This is the third greatest NBA playoff upset ever because it was the third time in history an eighth seed had ever beat a one …
The Second Biggest NBA Playoff Upset Ever
I wrote about the greatest playoff upset in NBA history here. But a close second would have to be the New York Knicks upset of …
The Greatest NBA Playoff Upset Ever
The year was 1994. Charles Barkley signature “Air Max” basketball shoes, selling for $150 a pair, were king. The world …
Renaldo Balkman is a White Stiff Who Isn’t White
(Note: I originally published this on 3/29/11. In some faraway land, Balkman is still swindling a basketball loving audience.) Even Bill Wennington had a jump …
Vlade Divac Flop and the Wussification of the NBA
The Vlade Divac Flop game is a fun drinking game you can play with friends while watching an NBA game, no matter who the teams …
1992 Dream Team – The Greatest Team Ever Assembled
Can you believe it’s been 30+ years since the Dream Team dominated the 1992 Summer Olympics? Perhaps more amazingly, can you believe that in all …
Chauncey Billups is Method Man
If Chauncey Billups was a rapper he would be Method Man. Sure, everyone knows who he is and that he’s good, but few people can point to a single specific performance to define him as such. And what makes both so unheralded is actually what makes them great; they are so good at doing what they do and at multiple facets consistently, that they are taken for granted.
Top 5 Best Streetball Shoes Ever
These are the best streetball shoes ever. Now that retro is cool, we can only hope that ALL of these shoes will get re-released. 5) …
Why Does The NBA Three Point Contest Suck Now?
Would anyone even notice if the Three Point Contest was replaced by an off-hand layup drill? Does anyone really believe Daequan Cook or Paul Pierce …
“Hello NBA Fan. It’s me, The NBA Lockout.”
I’m standing right behind you like I have been all season. I know you are trying hard not to notice me, the NBA Lockout, but …