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 Steve Nash is a Laker. Up is Down. Black is White. As Mark has already pointed out, the Lakers have acquired none other than Mr. Steve Nash to run the point for them in the upcoming season, a development that … Continue reading →

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Well guys the season is at a close, and we are left with nothing but memories and baseball to tide us over until next year. The good news is that this year has left us with enough of the former … Continue reading →

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The above image was taken as LeBron James rapped on stage with LMFAO while the Miami Heat partied at Club Liv (same club the Dallas Mavericks went last year, for all you lovers of symmetry out there) celebrated their Game … Continue reading →

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This is it, ladies and gentlemen. All of that God-awful, lockout-shortened, I-think-I-may-do-something-more-entertaining-like-see-how-many-forks-I-can-fit-in-my-eyeballs basketball we watched during the season was all just a prelude to the main event. All just a way to separate the wheat from the chaff so we … Continue reading →

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“How did we get so far apart? Thought this love would last forever.”- The Cure, and SVG at Karaoke. [We open on a courtroom filled with people wearing Orlando Magic T-shirts and jerseys. Dwight Howard (wearing a back brace) and … Continue reading →

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Chris Paul’s Playoff Averages: 20.7 pts 7.7 ast 5.2 reb What these averages tell us all is pretty much what we already know: Chris Paul is a startlingly good basketball player. He’s the best point guard in the league. It … Continue reading →

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Well for better or worse guys, the playoffs are in full swing. The series seem to be playing out according to the script anyone who follows the league has already written in their head, with the possible exception of the … Continue reading →

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30. Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 Last 10: 0-10 Last Month: They’ve leased this spot. Ah, the NBA season. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, and, occasionally, it was the Bobcattiest of times. The Bobcats, as … Continue reading →

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It’s that time again guys. Time to delve into the murky depths of Hoopdata in an effort to better understand this crazy game. Time to adjust all of our perceptions for pace. Time to figure out if the numbers match … Continue reading →

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There are many questions in life that I cannot answer. If you were to ask me if blind people think in colors, or if human beings have a soul, I would be ill equipped to answer. And that’s fine. Nobody … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns | Tagged Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Mario Chalmers, Miami Heat, Mike Miller, Norris Cole, Ronny Turiaf, Shane Battier, Udonis Haslem | Leave a comment

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