New Orleans seemed like Cleveland South by the end of All-Star Weekend. LeBron James nearly posted the second triple double in All-Star Game history, finishing with 27 points, nine assists, eight rebounds, two steals and two blocked shots en route to capturing the All-Star MVP as the East beat the West 134-128. Prior to that, […]
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Bittersweet Change for Drew Gooden
Gooden played a major role in his 3 years with the Cavaliers and fans will miss him. He was part of the big blockbuster deal that sent him to the Bulls. Leaving Cleveland was not easy for Gooden, “They said they needed a change; so be it,” said Gooden in an interview in Chicago. “If […]
Daniel Gibson Finished Second in Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout
Former Cavaliers, Jason Kapono defended his title in the Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout with 25 points, tying the all-time record set in 1986 by another Cavaliers, Mark Price. Boobie Gibson finished in second place with 17 points, Dirk Nowitzki finished third with 14.
Shoot Boobie Shoot
Daniel Gibson set a new record for the Rookies All Star Challenge with 11 3-pointer. Boobie walked away with an MVP award. He lead the NBA’s sophomore stars to a 136-109 victory. Gibson will compete in the 3-point shootout Saturday, and will be hard to beat if he shoots the way he did. “My confidence […]
Which opposing player scares you the most to play against?
SI PLAYERS NBA POLL Which opposing player scares you the most to play against? Kobe Bryant, Lakers      35% Shaquille, O’Neal, Suns 12% Kevin Garnett, Celtics    6% LeBron James, Cavs       4% Dwight Howard, Magic  4% Bryant particularly unnerves forwards, who gave him more than 41% of their vote. Among players 35 and older, 63% voted for […]
Which team’s arena is the most intimidating to play in as a visitor?
SI PLAYERS NBA POLL Which team’s arena is the most intimidating to play in as a visitor? Jazz’s (Energy Solutions Arena)          20% Spurs’ (AT&T Center)                          18% Pistons’ (The Palace of Auburn Hills   13% Knicks’ (Madison Square Garden)      8% Kings†(ARCO Arena II)                      6% Based on a survey of 242 NBA players Source: Sports Illustrated
Which NBA Coach would you least like to play for?
SI PLAYERS NBA POLL Which NBA coach would you least like to play for? Pat Riley                 28% Scott Skiles              12% Jerry Sloan              12% Isiah Thomas          12% Phil Jackson            4% Players could not vote for their own coach. Based on a survey of 242 NBA players Source: Sports Illustrated
The Deal with Kidd Trade
The news were all over the net and media yesterday that Kidd was going back to his original team. By day end Wednesday, the deal was blocked. Apperantly, Dallas Mavericks forward Devean George excercised his rights to block the deal and he did. But according to sources, the deal will still happen. “I don’t think […]