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Steph Curry freezes Russell Westbrook with one-handed yo-yo dribble

Kyrie Irving has the best handles in the NBA in the I’m-going-to-rock-your-ankles kind of way, but Steph Curry has the trickiest moves.

By stuart

January 6, 2015September 24, 2015

Basketball

‘Melo on offense, Mellow on defense (Knicks lose in overtime)

Anyone that’s watched Carmelo Anthony over his career knows that he doesn’t really like-like defense, but this sequence against the Sacramento Kings is even substandard for ‘Mellow’s usual lazy effort.

By stuart

December 29, 2014December 29, 2014

City

How is this Aaron Brooks windmill, 180 degree layup not being talked about more?

There are a couple point guards in the league that I scratch my head and wonder why they don’t start with an NBA team, much less be a star for one.

By stuart

December 26, 2014December 26, 2014

Basketball

Could the Los Angeles Lakers have played any better without Kobe Bryant?

When Byron Scott decided to sit Kobe Bryant in order to rest the fatigued 36-year old star, the rest of the Lakers knew that they had to step up. Not because they didn’t want to be embarrassed

By stuart

December 25, 2014December 25, 2014

Basketball

Hey Kobe, maybe you’re fatigued because you lead the NBA in field goal attempts

After two straight close losses in which Kobe Bryant shot a combined 11-45, Kobe admitted that he was physically fatigued.

By stuart

December 22, 2014December 23, 2014

Basketball Race

Lakers wear “I Can’t Breathe” t-shirts: Why it’s important we see Jeremy Lin wearing the shirt

As everyone knows by now, Eric Garner, a 43-year old African-American male, died after New York police put him in an illegal chokehold.

By stuart

December 10, 2014December 11, 2014

Basketball Society

NBA stars wear “I Can’t Breathe” t-shirts during pregame warmups to build awareness for Eric Garner

It’s great to see that NBA superstars Derrick Rose, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Deron Williams, and Kyrie Irving wearing “I Can’t Breathe” t-shirts over this last week.

By stuart

December 8, 2014December 8, 2014

Basketball Video

Kyrie Irving brings his circus act to Madison Square Garden

Most players hope to make a great move here and there, maybe hit a tough shot, and perhaps make a highlight reel or two.

By stuart

December 7, 2014December 9, 2014

Basketball Jeremy Lin

Jeremy Lin highlights (18 pts, 11 asts) from Lakers vs. Timberwolves match

Jeremy Lin had 18 points, 11 assists and 4 steals in a close 120-119 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves last night.

By stuart

November 29, 2014November 29, 2014

Basketball

Video of Derrick Rose’s fake jump pass to Pau Gasol, instead passes to Joakim Noah (all before he hits the ground)

(Ooof… now that’s one helluva title. Do you even need to read this post anymore?)

By stuart

November 12, 2014November 26, 2014

Basketball Jeremy Lin

Lin leads Los Angeles Lakers to less losses

The Lakers not only won their first game last night of the season, but Jeremy Lin!!!!!

By stuart

November 10, 2014November 26, 2014

City

Go Giants!

Congratulations to the San Francisco Giants on defeating the Kansas City Royals in seven games to capture third World Series title in five years!

By stuart

October 29, 2014November 26, 2014

Basketball

Gordon Hayward added 7 pounds of muscle this summer, barely looks like teenager anymore

Over this past summer Gordon Hayward, the 6-8 forward for the Utah Jazz added a noticeable amount of muscle to his frame.

By Benjamin Rose

October 16, 2014April 26, 2017

Basketball Video

Nik Stauskas a perfect 15-15 from three in 46 seconds

We really don’t need another video to tell us how good a shooter Nik Stauskas is, so let this video of Stauskas shooting a perfect 15 for 15 during a summer workout be the last.

By stuart

August 30, 2014August 30, 2014

Basketball Culture

Fake Facebook: Allen Iverson is broke and begging for money

Another day, another fake news story being shared out on Facebook. This time it’s a story about former NBA player Allen Iverson being broke and begging for quarters at Atlanta’s Lenox Mall.

By stuart

August 25, 2014September 24, 2015

Basketball

Steph Curry’s sweet behind the back, no look bounce pass for James Harden dunk (GIF)

Last night Team USA’s Steph Curry assist to James Harden was one of those rare instinctive basketball plays that makes basketball so exciting.

By stuart

August 23, 2014September 24, 2015

Lebron Jordan #23 from the back — LeBron James and Michael Jordan with their #23 Jerseys

City

Lebron James and Michael Jordan are sharing jersey #23… again

Oh the NBA off season, when trade speculation, salary cap discussions, and jersey numbers are considered breaking news.

By stuart

July 30, 2014July 30, 2014

Basketball Shopping

NBA Geeked Up Shirts

A couple weeks ago, I picked up a couple Geeked Up t-shirts from the NBA store. I just couldn’t resist t-shirts with the a cartoon-styled Dikembe Mutombo with his signature finger wag and Larry Johnson in retro Charlotte Hornets jersey flashing his gold tooth.

By stuart

July 20, 2014September 24, 2015

Basketball Jeremy Lin

Love/Hate: Jeremy Lin will play alongside Kobe Bryant

Jeremy Lin was going to be traded this off-season. It’s been clear that the Houston Rockets were trying to deal the guard, along with center Omer Asik, to go after some big name free agent names.

By stuart

July 12, 2014November 5, 2014

Jeff Teague ridiculous crossover on Evan Turner

Basketball

Jeff Teague crosses over Evan Turner (GIF)

I’m a few months late on this, but Jeff Teague’s killer crossover on Evan Turner is worth re-posting even after three months and even if you haven’t already seen it.

By stuart

June 26, 2014June 26, 2014

Jeremy Lin New York Video

Would you recognize Jeremy Lin if he was sitting next to you (in New York)?

Would you recognize Jeremy Lin on the streets of New York if you saw him? I would. I wouldn’t even play it cool. I would kiss him and hug him and massage his shoulders. I would.

By stuart

June 13, 2014June 13, 2014

Basketball

San Antonio Spurs school Miami Heat, basketball world

Every NBA team has a strategy and plan of attack, but the the on-court play rarely ever resembles the play when it’s drawn up on the whiteboard. The San Antonio Spurs is the NBA team that comes closest to that ideal.

By stuart

June 11, 2014June 11, 2014

Basketball

Haters: Here’s Why You Should Shut Up About LeBron James Cramp

As soon as I saw LeBron James come up lame due to severe cramping in one his legs, I knew the internet haters were going to pile on the next day.

By stuart

June 6, 2014June 6, 2014

Jeremy Lin

Jeremy Lin improved his shooting by leaps and bounds this year

No doubt this past season was a rough one for Jeremy Lin. Though he had a lot of downs and despite struggling most of the year, he did make progress in his second full year.

By stuart

June 2, 2014June 2, 2014