The rumored Shaquille O'Neal to Phoenix deal is done. The big question now is what does this trade mean for Shaq, the Phoenix Suns, the Miami Heat and the rest of the NBA? First let me start by addressing all the critics that say "Phoenix will not be as good (if not considerably worst) having acquired O'Neal." I don't know about you, but whenever you get a guaranteed hall-of-fame center while he can still play at an above-average level (18.16 PER), your team can't get worse. Is this an … [Read more...]
Who Got Robbed? 2008 NBA All-Star Snubs
January 31, 2008 By 27 Comments
The National Basketball Associations is loaded with exceptional players that do things on the court we as fans can only dream about. So when the time comes for NBA coaches and fans to choose All-Stars, the 12 best (and fan favorite) players in the league, there are bound to be some unlucky guys that don't make the cut. Here's the Recliner GM's take on the players that did, and didn't get invited to New Orleans this season. East Starters West Starters Jason Kidd - … [Read more...]
The Recliner GM’s COMPLETE NBA Mid-Season Awards
January 30, 2008 By 27 Comments
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...]
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...]
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