Brooklyn Needs A Dose Of Linsanity
Jeremy Lin has missed the last 17 games and has been missed severely by the Brooklyn Nets. The Brooklyn Nets are a game ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers from being last in the Eastern Conference and its hard to believe that would be the case if Jeremy Lin was in the lineup. The injured point guard suffered a strained left hamstring in the Brooklyn Nets’ 109-101 victory … Continue reading Brooklyn Needs A Dose Of Linsanity
Vintage LeBron Makes An Appearance
On the second night of a back-to-back, a soon to be 32-year old LeBron James isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. It seems as if LeBron James is making history pretty often these days. On Friday he passed Elvin Hayes for ninth on the all-time scoring list. Tonight, he becomes the first front court player in history to reach 7,000 career assists. In a 116-105 … Continue reading Vintage LeBron Makes An Appearance
Why We Shouldn’t Worry About The Boston Celtics
Through 12 games, the Boston Celtics are sitting at a mediocre 6-6 record, but here’s why we shouldn’t panic. The Boston Celtics just lost to the Golden State Warriors by 16 points, but it looked a lot worse if you were watching the game. In their 104-88 loss, the team was led by their backcourt with Isaiah Thomas putting up 18 points and Avery Bradley chipping in … Continue reading Why We Shouldn’t Worry About The Boston Celtics
Have the LA Clippers Finally Arrived?
The LA Clippers are off to their best start in franchise history, yet they aren’t getting much praise. For the past three years, those close to me know that I’ve said the LA Clippers should be championship contenders, and this season they are proving that bold statement. This core of Chris Paul, J.J. Redick, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan has been together since the 2013-14 … Continue reading Have the LA Clippers Finally Arrived?
An Assist Is Needed For Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis got off to a scorching start after posting 50 and 45 points in his first two games, but he needs help. The problem is that his New Orleans Pelicans are off to a cold start after dropping their first six games. Anthony Davis had an incredible opening game against the Denver Nuggets with 50 points, 16 rebounds, 7 steals, 5 assists and 4 … Continue reading An Assist Is Needed For Anthony Davis
Russell Westbrook’s Thunderous Start
If the NBA’s Most Valuable Player was awarded after two games, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook would be the second unanimous MVP in history. Russell Westbrook made history by doing something that hasn’t been achieved since Kareem Abdul-Jabaar in 1975. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard explodes for a 51-point triple-double. In his last game against the Philadelphia 76ers, a fan flipped him off. As … Continue reading Russell Westbrook’s Thunderous Start
Dwyane Wade Shines In Homecoming
In the Chicago Bulls’ season opener, Dwyane Wade shined – and then some – as he proved he still has much left in the tank as the Bulls defeated the Boston Celtics 105-99. After connecting on a mid range jumper for the first time in United Center, Dwyane Wade looked comfortable with his new team already. Wade’s Bulls debut was nothing short of excellent as … Continue reading Dwyane Wade Shines In Homecoming
Dennis Schröder Appears To Be Atlanta’s Long Term Answer
Dennis Schroder will be the primary point guard in Atlanta for years to come, as he and the Atlanta Hawks agreed on a four-year contract extension. Earlier this week, Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder committed to the organization that drafted him in 2013. Likewise, the organization committed to him. According to ESPN, Schroder’s extension is worth $70 million over four years, with $62 million … Continue reading Dennis Schröder Appears To Be Atlanta’s Long Term Answer
Shaquille O’Neal’s Dominance From Start To Finish
What happens when you combine power, will and skill with a seven-foot basketball player? You get Shaquille O’Neal, an all time great. From his early days in Orlando to his prime in Los Angeles and Miami, Shaquille O’Neal has been dominant. To seal his basketball resume, O’Neal is now enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame among basketball royalty. In the 1992 NBA … Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal’s Dominance From Start To Finish
LeBron James Agrees To Three-Year Deal With The Cleveland Cavaliers
LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a three-year, $100 million deal. LeBron James, the businessman, strikes again. The 31-year-old small forward and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $100 million (per ESPN). The deal came after an historic championship parade in Cleveland, multiple vacation getaways, acquisition of Mike Dunleavy (via trade) and the free agent signings of … Continue reading LeBron James Agrees To Three-Year Deal With The Cleveland Cavaliers
The Curtis Critique 