With the NBA season passed its midpoint I feel it necessary as a true Recliner GM to give out some accolades - and stir up some healthy debate. With so much outstanding individual play I almost copped out and gave awards to both Eastern and Western Conference players. That would have appeased way too many people (not the goal) and made for a post twice as long as this already is. With that said, let's start the debate. League MVP Chris Paul- To me this is a no-brainer. Paul is the best … [Read more...]
Who Would Be Your NBA Franchise Player? Survey Says…
January 21, 2008 By 13 Comments
NBA Franchise Player Survey Results If you were building an NBA team, which player would you start with? % Lebron James 32.0% Dwight Howard 27.0% Kobe Bryant 18.0% Tim Duncan 9.0% Dwyane Wade 3.0% Greg Oden 3.0% Yao Ming 3.0% Chris Paul 2.0% Kevin Durant 2.0% Carmelo Anthony 1.0% Total Responses 100 Dwight Howard is my personal choice. Traditionally you try to build a championship franchise around a Hall of … [Read more...]
20 Reasons To Start Watching The NBA
January 11, 2008 By 11 Comments
For all those people who have decided they are not fans of the NBA, that it's "not the same game it was," that the athletes are show-offs or you just can't relate to the hip-hop culture of it all; I feel sorry for you. Right now the NBA has the most talent it's had in years. It has young, exciting players. It has players who have already punched their ticket to Springfield, but are playing with the energy of rookies. It has morphed into a global game, with talent from countries all over the … [Read more...]
Michael Jordan Back on the Court – Can He Still Play?
December 19, 2007 By 4 Comments
With the abundance of sports news reported everyday, one of the biggest, most talked about headlines was a 44-year-old NBA owner participating in practice with his team. It just so happens that owner was Michael Jordan. No, the greatest basketball player of all-time isn't contemplating a return to the court. But MJ's emergence from the boardroom did get me thinking. If he wanted to, could he still play? Unquestionably YES! Don't forget he scored 51 points in a game at the age of 38. Then … [Read more...]
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