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Let’s look at the most shocking bet in the NBA season so far — thanks to Chris Paul

Look no further than the Chris Paul and the Oklahoma City Thunder as they continue to stun experts, talking heads, odds makers and even their own fan base.

By stuart

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020

Basketball

2019 NBA Futures: All roads lead though the West (again)

The last time an NBA team was swept in the finals was back in 2007 … it was the Cleveland Cavaliers getting trounced by a younger Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs. Well, unfortunately for the town of Cleveland, not only do they own the Browns, but they own two of the nine NBA […]

By stuart

June 12, 2018June 12, 2018

Basketball

“What is March Madness?” and 14 NCAA basketball phrases you need to know

It’s that time of the year when everyone from college basketball fanatics to haven’t-watched-a-basketball-game-in-my-life / since last March Madness all print out and populate out their NCAA brackets to join their March Madness office pool.

By stuart

March 13, 2018March 17, 2018

Basketball City

Where to watch University of Michigan football, basketball games in San Francisco?

As much as the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor is respected as one of the top universities for their academics and rigor, it’s just as much of a sports school known for their athletics.

By stuart

March 3, 2018March 3, 2018

Basketball

Despite NBA Title, Kevin Durant makes Cleveland Cavs underdogs in 2017

The signing of Kevin Durant to a team that had already won a NBA all-time record of 73 wins have had reverberations across the entire league.

By stuart

July 13, 2016July 13, 2016

Basketball Race

What is Stephen Curry’s ethnicity and race?

Even if you’re not an NBA fan, there’s no escaping Stephen Curry. If he isn’t already, Curry is quickly becoming a household name.

By Benjamin Rose

December 5, 2015February 23, 2017

Basketball Jeremy Lin

Jeremy Lin’s heroics for Hornets nearly shot down by Kristaps Porzingis

Jeremy Lin scored 17 points including several crucial plays at the end of the game that helped the Charlotte Hornets hang on a tight two point win over the New York Knicks.

By stuart

November 12, 2015November 12, 2015

Basketball Jeremy Lin

Here’s all the Jeremy Lin hairstyles throughout the years

This is nothing more than a post about Jeremy Lin’s hairstyles.

By stuart

October 20, 2015October 7, 2017

Basketball

Jeremy Lin highlights vs. Los Angeles Clippers in NBA Global Games

Jeremy Lin’s midrange jumper was on point and the crowd in Shenzen, China loved watching Lin during the Hornets 106-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers last night.

By stuart

October 11, 2015October 11, 2015

Basketball

The best bar/restaurant to watch University of Michigan games in New York City

Are you a University of Michigan alumni living in New York City and looking for an establishment to watch the Wolverines with other UM fans and alumnae?

By stuart

October 8, 2015October 8, 2015

Basketball Jeremy Lin

Jeremy Lin sees “good fit” with Charlotte Hornets, signs two-year deal

In “out of left field” news, free agent Jeremy Lin announced on his social media accounts that he signed with the Charlotte Hornets for the 2015-16 NBA season.

By stuart

July 8, 2015July 8, 2015

Basketball

John Wall’s ‘360 midair layup’ is quickly becoming his signature move

John Wall is quickly making his high-flying 360 layup his calling card.

By stuart

July 7, 2015July 7, 2015

Basketball San Francisco

NBA releases ‘Geeked Up’ Golden State Warriors championship t-shirt

I’m a big fan of the Geeked Up t-shirts that the NBA puts out from time to time.

By stuart

June 21, 2015June 22, 2015

Basketball City Street Art

Awesome Steph Curry “DUBS” mural found in Oakland

It was great to follow the Warriors on their way to the NBA championship while on the East Coast.

By stuart

June 20, 2015June 22, 2015

Basketball

Andre Iguodola deserved the NBA Finals MVP because WINNING

I wouldn’t have argued loudly had Lebron James won the Finals MVP, but it wasn’t a travesty that Andre Iguodola took home the trophy.

By stuart

June 17, 2015June 17, 2015

Basketball

Cavs’ 7-Man Rotation Will Cost Them 2015 NBA Championship

Believe it or not, there’s a bright side to the Cavs getting beat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Cleveland. The bright side is that the game was over and they could rest.

By stuart

June 13, 2015June 13, 2015

Basketball Mom

My mom isn’t surprised that the Cavs beat the Warriors (again)

In the late 1980’s, my sister and I took an interest in basketball. With NBA on the television all the time, my mom also became a hoops fan (in addition to loving Knots Landing).

By stuart

June 10, 2015June 10, 2015

Basketball Travel

Which travel was worse: Lebron James’ stroll or Kendrick Perkins’ dancing?

Who knew that Cleveland was a hotbed for travelers?

By stuart

June 9, 2015June 9, 2015

Basketball

Steph Curry shoots 5-23; worst shooting night in two years

Steph Curry finally had an off-shooting night in critical game 2 of the NBA Finals.

By stuart

June 8, 2015June 8, 2015

Basketball City Comic Books Culture Stuff

We could all learn a little about life from this “Brooklyn hustler”

In November 2014, The Atlantic posted a short video on Jazzoon, a Brooklyn man that followed his passions– sports memorabilia, music, and comic books –into a viable living.

By stuart

June 3, 2015June 3, 2015

Basketball

Dwight Howard is more Bizzaro than he is Superman

I just can’t write enough about Dwight Howard lately; he provides so much fodder that inspires me to wield my internet pen.

By stuart

May 28, 2015May 28, 2015

Basketball City New York

Tompkins Square Park’s basketball courts closed for improvements and renovations

The nearest Citi Bike station to me is on East 10th and Avenue A, so I walk by the basketball courts at Tompkins Square Park all the time.

By Benjamin Rose

May 27, 2015February 23, 2017

Basketball New York

Is Finnerty’s the best bar to watch the Golden State Warriors in New York City?

Are you a Golden State Warrior’s fan living in New York City and looking for a bar to watch your team with other Bay Area fans?

By stuart

May 25, 2015June 15, 2022

Basketball

How did J.J. Redick defend James Harden so well?

A season and a half ago, approximately eight years into his NBA career, J.J. Redick found a way to contribute in ways that expanded his role as off-the-bench, three-point sniper.

By stuart

May 23, 2015May 23, 2015