NBA | Writing the Pine

From the Canyon of Heroes to the Bowels of Madison Square Garden

13. November 2009

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Riding high off of the Yankees’ 27th World Series Championship, I was prepared to see a competitive Knicks squad that would attract marquee free agents this summer. While a playoff berth was unlikely, it wasn’t impossible. I figured the Knicks would finish the season with about 35 wins and 47 losses, but my hopes were dashed five [...]

NBA Power 16 – Week 2

9. November 2009

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1. PHOENIX SUNS (9), 6-1 – Despite getting smoked by the Magic in Orlando, the Suns made up for it by beating the Celtics on the road. Steve Nash is playing like an MVP and is shooting better from 3-point land than 2-point distance. Are the Suns for real? This week will be a good [...]

HOW DARE YOU PETA

3. November 2009

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For comparing Manu Ginobili’s swatting of a bat to Michael Vick electrocuting, hanging, drowning, and shooting dogs. Sure, PETA didn’t bring up Vick’s name, but they did link to all their posts tagged “Michael Vick” when discussing what Manu did. Here’s exactly what they said: To bludgeon a 4-ounce animal to death, it takes either a [...]

NBA Power 16 – Week 1

2. November 2009

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Week 1 NBA Power Rankings & MVP/ROY Watch

Better Late Than Never…Memphis Grizzlies 2009-2010 Season Preview

31. October 2009

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PROJECTED RECORD: 30-52 MOST IMPORTANT PLAYER: OJ Mayo PLAYER TO WATCH: Allen Iverson STRENGTHS: Youth, Athleticism, Scoring WEAKNESSES: Youth, Defense Before Allen Iverson was a Grizzly, the “veteran leader” on the team was Zach Randolph. If that doesn’t give you a good idea of the predicament the Memphis Grizzlies have put themselves in, I really don’t know what [...]

JJ Goes Hard

31. October 2009

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I’m not really sure how to say this but…JJ Redick is coming out with a rap album. I’m not sure why you got to do this to yourself JJ. There’s a reason you’re one of the most hated basketball players of all time and this definitely doesn’t help with that. But hey, you can do [...]

I Got 5 On It – NBA Style

27. October 2009

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The 2009-2010 NBA season tips off tonight with quite possibly the best quartet of games you’ll find on any given day throughout the year. The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers cut the ribbon on the season as they renew their rivalry after a year off last year. Then, a refurbished Gilbert Arenas leads the revamped [...]