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Rooting for Dallas and Loving the Heat
At some point between watching Dirk sink his game-two-winning lefty layup and watching his game-three-tying one-footed leaner hit the rim—approximately two inches too long—I realized that I don’t hate...
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LeBron’s Legacy and Dallas on the Brink
Because of the 2-3-2 format, Dallas’ three home games felt connected, in that the imperative to take two out of three overshadowed what happened in any one game. Not to discount how entertaining...
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The Mavericks Didn’t Just Beat the Heat
Much has been said about Dirk finally winning the big one and in doing so overcoming 06-07, Rick Carlisle taking the “best in-game coach” title belt, Jason Terry not having to remove his tattoo, Jason...
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Pulling Back the Curtain on Pro Athletes
‘Pulling back the curtain’ made C.M. Punk an instant star. Why does it have the opposite effect in other pro sports? In July 2010, LeBron James took the unprecedented step of allowing his free agency,...
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Single Moms and Missed Layups
LeBron James’ real or imagined shortcomings have nothing to do with the fact that he was raised by a single mother, argues Jim Jividen. In Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Championship, the San Antonio Spurs...
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New Ebony Cover Features Dwyane Wade and Sons Honoring Travyon Martin
Fresh off his third NBA championship, Dwyane Wade’s next magazine cover is taking him outside the world of sports. — This post originally appeared at ThinkProgress By Travis Waldron Along with his...
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Issuing Fines to WNBA Players Undermines the Message of Activism
— Commissioner Adam Silver has had a relatively historic reign since he’s taken over the NBA. His first major decision came when former LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling was banned for life and...
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NBA Players Are Terrible Husbands
There’s the John Terry–Wayne Bridge saga, Tony Parker, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Steve McNair, Tiger, and countless others. Those are just the names we’ve heard about. Whatever the case, there...
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There’s No Crying in Basketball
Chris Bosh and some of his teammates were caught crying after two losses last week. What does that tell us about ourselves? I’ve finally figured it all out. I know what’s wrong with professional...
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NBA Playoffs Update: Eastern Conference
Check out Max’s Western Conference update here. Chicago 2-0 Indiana Obvious conventional wisdom: “If the Bulls want to win the title, Rose is going to have to play historically well.” Chicago didn’t...
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Trolling for the Heat
Rooting against Miami has become a moral obligation, so it’s time to support the Heat. I want the Miami Heat to beat the Chicago Bulls. It’s shocking for me to type that. But I really do. When LeBron,...
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The NBA Playoffs: Almost There
Even if you’ve waited until the Conference Finals to jump into the NBA Playoffs, we’ll help you sound like you know what you’re talking about. Chicago Bulls 1, Miami Heat 0 The Eastern Conference...
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Eastern Conference Finals Update
About a week ago, I wrote that Eastern Conference Finals belonged to the Bulls and the Heat didn’t have a chance because they wouldn’t be able to keep up with Chicago on the boards. And now the Heat...
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In Defense of the Mavs
The Mavericks played arguably their worst game of the playoffs (omitting the Brandon Roy Game) Tuesday and hung around until the end of the fourth quarter against a Miami Heat team playing very well...
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Rooting for Dallas and Loving the Heat
At some point between watching Dirk sink his game-two-winning lefty layup and watching his game-three-tying one-footed leaner hit the rim—approximately two inches too long—I realized that I don’t hate...
View ArticleClik here to view.
LeBron’s Legacy and Dallas on the Brink
Because of the 2-3-2 format, Dallas’ three home games felt connected, in that the imperative to take two out of three overshadowed what happened in any one game. Not to discount how entertaining...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Mavericks Didn’t Just Beat the Heat
Much has been said about Dirk finally winning the big one and in doing so overcoming 06-07, Rick Carlisle taking the “best in-game coach” title belt, Jason Terry not having to remove his tattoo, Jason...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pulling Back the Curtain on Pro Athletes
‘Pulling back the curtain’ made C.M. Punk an instant star. Why does it have the opposite effect in other pro sports? In July 2010, LeBron James took the unprecedented step of allowing his free agency,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Single Moms and Missed Layups
LeBron James’ real or imagined shortcomings have nothing to do with the fact that he was raised by a single mother, argues Jim Jividen. In Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Championship, the San Antonio Spurs...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Ebony Cover Features Dwyane Wade and Sons Honoring Travyon Martin
Fresh off his third NBA championship, Dwyane Wade’s next magazine cover is taking him outside the world of sports. — This post originally appeared at ThinkProgress By Travis Waldron Along with his...
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