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Fizzled Firework

There is this weird feeling that I felt when I heard that Ben Wallace was going to sign with the Chicago Bulls this off-season instead of the Detroit Pistons. It is hard to explain, I wasn’t upset or happy. I’m not a fan of either team, but I don’t dislike either of them like the team that wears purple and gold. I enjoy watching the Pistons because they are one of three or four teams that still play defense, and the Bulls are that team of young guys who shoot pretty well and are a player away from being really good. This off-season might see an Iverson trade, or a KG trade, and some definite shake-ups in New York, but one thing was supposed to be A-B-C, Ben Wallace re-signing with the Pistons. So when the news leaked that he was Windy City bound, I really felt “blah” about it.

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New York Knicks

The Balkman and Bailey Circus

Post author By djcfla1
Post date July 1, 2006
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By David J. Cohen

The NBA draft has hit the 2 hour mark. So far the proceedings have been chaotic, with everyone trading picks all over the place. Portland makes a trade every 20 minutes. Villanova G Randy Foye has already been on 3 NBA teams. Shane Battier is a Rocket. And somehow UConn PG Marcus Williams is still on the board. The Kings take Quincy Douby, and as the next coming of Jason Kidd lies in wait with his momma the New York Knicks are on the clock.

Tags 2006 nba draft, isiah thomas, knicks, NBA, renaldo balkman

NBA General

Breaking Down The NBA Draft

Post author By Trevor
Post date June 29, 2006
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by Trevor Freeman

I don’t know what it is about the NBA Draft, but it always lends to great moments. From Steve Francis crying in disgust after being drafted by Vancouver to Priest Lauderdale storming out of the crowd to shake David Stern’s hand after being picked, the Draft is always top-notch. However this year’s version reached epic proportions on Wednesday night. For last night after the Knicks picked Mardy Collins, ESPN decided to send Mark Jones into the crowd to interview a Knicks fan. The fan (who was clearly lubricated) ripped Isiah Thomas on national television in what was an outstanding Brooklyn accent. I can only imagine what the producers of the draft were screaming in Mark Jones microphone when he cut the fan off. Outstanding comedy. Outstanding Draft.

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NBA General

Caught In A Draft

Suggesting as many do, that making the right decision at the NBA draft is an “imperfect science,” is making an understatement at absolute best.

Over the years I’ve discovered even the most adept general managers, ones that spend months or years watching players develop, still have absolutely no idea what they’re doing.

NBA General

Made In Wade

Let’s go Heat! Let’s go Heat! Three words that bring excitement and joy to the hearts of Miami Heat fans and three words that cause heartache and dejection for the entire state of Texas. The Miami Heat, yes the same Heat that once started Harold Minor, are the 2005-06 NBA world champions. After a year of battling doubt, skepticism, and adversity the Miami Heat got the last laugh by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4 – 2 to win their first championship in franchise history.

Miami Heat

NBA Finals rendition of: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not

Post author By UM sports FANATIC
Post date June 20, 2006
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What more is there to say?

At times, you either have it, or you don’t!

When it comes to the NBA Finals, you have to bring it every night.

You have to be prepared physically, mentally, and emotionally.

For those who can hack it, congratulations because you have made it onto the hot list, but for those who “can’t take the Heat,” stay out of the AAA (American Airlines Arena).

NBA General

Our Look At The NBA Draft

Post author By Trevor
Post date June 18, 2006
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by Trevor Freeman

Now that the deadline to withdraw for the NBA Draft has passed, we finally know who is in and who is out. Before we begin our first mock look, a couple awards need to be passed out. First off, is the “Omar Cook” award presented annually to the collegian that must have been smoking crack when he decided to stay in the draft. This year’s winner is Daniel Gibson from Texas. Does Gibson not have access to the internet? Does he not realize that by staying in the draft he ensured that he’ll be suiting up for Fayetteville of the NBDL in March? Our second award is my favorite and I like to call it the “Skita”. This is awarded to the draft pick that is going to make an entire fan base scratch their head the moment the selection is made. This year’s winner is Saer Sene from Senegal……..(giggling)…….(giggling some more). Here’s hoping New York pulls the trigger on him and a full-scale riot ensues.

Miami Heat

My Worst Nightmares

This is what I was afraid of.

Even before the teams for the NBA Finals had been decided, I could see Miami working past the teams in the East. It was no big deal because in my eyes, Detroit should have been beat by last year’s Heat team.

The worries came when I saw Dallas unearth the San Antonio Spurs.

As much as I like watching the Mavs, I was scared of what they could do to the Heat.

The only problem is, I had no idea…

Boston Celtics

Twisted Fate: The Story of the Man Who Never Was

Post author By bobbyjim45
Post date June 6, 2006
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By Rob LaBrie

It’s the greatest night of his life. The young man anticipates his name being called, but never truly believes it until the announcement comes from David Stern. The Boston Celtics are the team he’ll be playing for. Sounds like a pretty good deal; not too far away from home and he’ll be playing for a team that can win. In fact, with him on the team, they’ll be dominating for sure.

The next day, he heads up to Boston for a while with his father to go scout the place out and meet some important figures on the team. He flies home the next night and arrives at College Park, where his dorm is located, around 11 p.m., still slightly draft drunk as so much has been packed into a couple days. He relaxes for a little while with friends until around 2 a.m. The young man is sick of his friends constantly drilling him on his new team and new found fame, sounding like all the reporters he’s had to face. He heads out in his new Nissan 300ZX. He comes back around 3 a.m. He stays up for a few hours, high on cocaine, talking to his teammate, Terry Long. At 6 a.m., he collapses on his couch for the deepest of sleeps. Len Bias is dead at age 22.

NBA General

Playing In Championship Form

Post author By TheGuru8700
Post date June 4, 2006
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Heat and Mavs to Clash in NBA Finals

I believe sportscaster Keith Jackson said it best when he yelled “whoa nelly!” There couldn’t be more fitting words to describe to these NBA conference finals and the playoffs in general. In the East, the Miami Heat came into the conference finals looking to finally remove the proverbial “monkey” from their back and move past the Detroit Pistons. Mission accomplished. The boys from “Wade County” move on to the NBA finals for the first time in franchise history. Out in the West, the now defensive minded Dallas Mavericks took on the small yet resilient Phoenix Suns. Dallas, coming off an epic seven game war, took on the battle tested Suns and finally knocked them out. Mark Cuban’s crew also moves on to the NBA finals for the first time.