Ask anyone who plays basketball professionally if they ever try to lose games. Ask any member of the Philadelphia 76ers if they are trying to lose games. Of course, the answer in both scenarios would be no. Why would anyone who loves the game of basketball purposefully lose games? In reality, it’s pretty hard to try … Continue reading
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Post-Rondo Boston Celtics – What Now?
“Game 2 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals. If they call the foul on Dwyane Wade in overtime, Boston wins the series.” – Celtics fans everywhere. “Good defense by Allen. Off the deflection, they’ll get it back – Rondo takes it away! Spins . . . puts it up – BANKS IT IN! Rajon Rondo putting … Continue reading
Celtics’ Media Day Notes: Yes, Rondo Actually Fell in the Shower
Media Day: a time when every team in the NBA feels good enough to win a championship. A time when players claim that they’re ready to play all 82 games. A time full of optimism. Nothing was different for the Boston Celtics, hosting their second consecutive media with at least two first-ballot Hall of Famers on … Continue reading
Rajon Rondo: Now What?
“Trade Rondo.” -Everyone, ever. Okay, cool. Trade him. Trade him for whom? Trade him to what team? When should he be traded? If you had trouble answering those questions, join the rest of the armchair GM society. Little discussion about Rajon Rondo, the basketball player, ever centers on his ability to play basketball. Fans of … Continue reading
COLUMN: Who Wants Some (Kevin) Love?
If you think that you’ve seen enough pun-y Kevin Love headlines already, get ready for this summer’s “Love Affair.” You’ll probably hate all of it, if you don’t already. Here’s the story: The chances of the Minnesota Timberwolves magically turning themselves into a contender over the course of the next fourteen months are minuscule, at best. … Continue reading
Meme of the Week (4/9/14)
Via @KnicksMemes on Twitter. After beating the Celtics tonight, the Atlanta Hawks are in control, and their magic number is two. The Knicks still have a chance, but they have to be near-flawless. They control their own fate from here on out. Continue reading
Meme of the Week (1/12/14)
Ouch . . . but was it a dunk, though? You decide. Continue reading
Steez: The Evolving Legend of Jordan Crawford
Steez. Read up! Continue reading
Meme of the Week (10/21/13)
It’s not as simple as this, but the idea is there. Lots of debate over this topic in the last week. What say you? Leave in the comments section or tweet us! Credit to celticslife.com for the image. Continue reading
2013 NBA Playoffs Preview: Eastern Conference
The Playoffs are upon us, and they could not have come any sooner after an injury-plagued season wore on. The postseason begins tomorrow, so here are in-depth previews for each first round match-up. First up: the East. (1) Miami Heat vs. (8) Milwaukee Bucks X-Factors: Miami’s focus, Larry Sanders, Dwyane Wade’s return to form Let’s … Continue reading
Weekly Wrap-Up (2/18/13 – 2/24/13)
It’s Jarrett Jack’s world, and we are all just living in it. Jack’s performance throughout the week is just one of the many story lines occurring in the last week. Catch up on everything in this Monday-Sunday account of League events here: Jarrett Jack: 6th Man of the Year? This man (pictured above) has been … Continue reading
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