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Chris Mullin, Dennis Rodman among 12 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Athletes, Kudos, NBA, News,
The Basketball Hall of Fame named 12 finalists for inclusion into the select group of outstanding basketball players/contributors to the game. Chris Mullin, Dennis Rodman, Jamaal Wilkes, and Tex Winters are among the dozen selected candidates. Maurice Cheeks, Ralph Sampson, Teresa Edwards (five-time Olympian), Tara VanDerveer (Stanford women's coach), Dick Motta (former NBA coach), Herb Magee (Philadelphia University coach), Hank Nichols (college basketball referee), and (Golden State Warriors VP/GM) Al Attles. Dennis Rodman should be a no-brainer to get in amongst the players, but hopefully Mullin also gets in there as he was a stellar college basketball player and one of the top shooters/scorers in the NBA during his time in the league. In fact, he was also a member of the first Olympics Dream Team.
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Where will Carmelo Anthony end up playing?
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Athletes, Front Office, NBA, News, Rumors, Trades,
Once again the Carmelo Anthony saga has risen to epic proportions in regards to where he will end up playing. New York Knicks? New Jersey Nets? Los Angeles Lakers? Maybe even stay put with the Denver Nuggets? One thing is for sure, everyone is getting tired with the speculation. Reportedly, the Nets and Nuggets have started negotiating once again, about a month after Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov said that the Nets would no longer pursue Anthony. Well, never say never. Chris Sheridan looks at four factors heading into any trade involving the scoring machine and thinks the Knicks will pay the price.
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Dennis Rodman to have his jersey retired by the Detroit Pistons
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Athletes, Kudos, NBA, News,
Dennis Rodman was and still is one of the biggest enigmas in sports. However, there is no questioning the validity in retiring his number 10 with the Detroit Pistons. He was 6'7" and barely weighed 200 pounds (210 to be exact), but was able to dominate the backboards on both ends of the court against the biggest centers and power forwards in the game. Rodman's desire to rebound is unmatched, even today, but how was it possible for such a thin player to do the things he did? He led the league in rebounding seven seasons in a row (1991-1998) and was named Defensive Player of the Year twice (1989-1991). As a personality of conflict and comedy, it's only appropriate that the jersey retirement takes place on April 1st this season.
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It’s over! Cleveland Cavaliers win to end 26-game losing streak
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Kudos, NBA, News,
The basketball gods finally showed mercy to the Cleveland Cavaliers who ended their consecutive game losing streak at 26. They beat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-119 in overtime. It was a controversial victory as the Clippers' Baron Davis went in for a seemingly game-winning lay-up that was blocked by the Cavs' J.J. Hickson, but no goal-tending call was made. It was the Cavs' first win since December 18, 2010 and only their second win in their last 38 games. They remain tied for most consecutive losses by a professional sports franchise with football's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Cleveland Cavaliers lose 26th straight game and make history again
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: NBA, News,
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost their 26th straight game against the Detroit Pistons, adding to their already NBA record of futility for consecutive losses in a season. With the loss they also tied the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for most consecutive losses in professional sports history. It's an understatement to say that things are not going well in Cleveland. It's obvious that a lot of this stems from the defection of LeBron James to the Miami Heat during the offseason, but how quickly a 60+ wins team in the previous two seasons to what they are now... on the path to owning the highest chance of winning the next NBA Draft Lottery. Another loss and the Cavs will historically be the worst ever.
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2011 NBA All-Star reserves announced
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Athletes, Kudos, NBA, News,
Los Angeles Clippers rookie and odds-on favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year honors, Blake Griffin, is being praised about half a season into his NBA career. Griffin was named one of the Western Conference's All-Star reserves, joining the San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan, Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol, Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams, and fellow first-time All-Star, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook.
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St. Anthony Friars head coach Bob Hurley wins his 1000 prep game
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Kudos, NBA, News,
Acclaimed high school basketball coaching legend, Bob Hurley of St. Anthony's in Jersey City, won his 1000th game, bringing his overall record at 1000-110 in 39 seasons of coaching the St. Anthony Friars. He became just the 10th coach to ever achieve the mark in high school boys basketball. Last year, Hurley became only the third high school basketball coach to be inducted into basketball's Hall of Fame.
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New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokohorov calls off Carmelo Anthony deal
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Athletes, Front Office, NBA, News, Trades,
It was bordering on the ridiculous, but finally, New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov put an end to the Carmelo Anthony trade madness. During a meeting with the media, Prokhorov announced that he called off the potential trade between the Nets and Denver Nuggets because the cost for Melo was too expensive and he didn't like the way the trade was being played out in public.
The Nuggets were looking for multiple draft picks, as well as multiple players. However, there were a few reported instances when parameters for a trade were agreed upon, the Nuggets asked for more. It must have been tiring for Nets GM Billy King, but finally, his boss said to forget about it. There must have been a ton of relief by King, who was being looked at as weak and nowhere near former Nets GM Rod Thorn. So, no Melo, but at least there's solid potential for the future for the team.
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Carmelo Anthony trade to the New Jersey Nets imminent?
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Athletes, NBA, Trades,
The Carmelo Anthony trade rumors have been persistent for months with the New Jersey Nets being the most connected team to Melo. The Denver Nuggets and Nets have recruited other teams previously, which didn't work, although this time, a deal that happens with the Detroit Pistons might make a trade work. If it does, the current trade proposal would be the largest in NBA history. However, will all of the particulars work out? If you're the Nets, do you really want to make this trade, which basically deals away any youth and future (aside from Anthony) from the franchise? Talks are still ongoing, but things seem imminent. Get ready to buy a Nets jersey with the number 15.
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Kobe Bryant leading the way for the 2011 NBA All-Star game
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Athletes, NBA, News,
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Kobe Bryant of the Los Angles Lakers is leading the overall voting for the 2011 NBA All-Star game, which is appropriate considering that the game will be played at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Others leading the way for the Western Conference are Chris Paul at the one-guard, Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony at the forwards, and oddly, Yao Ming at center. Yao has been out for a bit now due to another injury issue and won't play in the game at all. When the coaches make their reserve selections, one of them will start in Yao's place. In the East, the leading guards in voting are Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade with LeBron James and Kevin Garnett in the lead in voting for forwards, and Dwight Howard at the five spot. The official starters will be named on January 27.
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