Kenny Natt Has Fond Memories of Canada

While the media were huddled around Kenny Natt prior to a recent game against Toronto, it came up in the conversation that he has a long history with Canada. Despite not being born or raised here, he’s spent enough time here and built up enough relationships to have some cherished memories involving basketball and Canada.

Born Ready: New York’s Greatest Or Just The Latest?

The ensuing couple of weeks will be a major test of Lance Stephenson’s fortitude, as he seeks to bounce back and continue the quest for Lincoln’s fourth consecutive PSAL championship at The Mecca of Basketball, Madison Square Garden.

Buzzer Beaters

There have been a couple times over the past month when I’ve been gently reminded that there’s a whole lot more to life than just basketball. Reading about the battle Wizards PR guy Brian Sereno is going through is one of those times.

Dreaming About The Rock

From afar, the Prudential Center makes you want to buy a ticket to whatever is going on inside. Shaquille O’Neal would make you want to come back for more. O’Neal, to borrow a line from HBO’s Entourage, is Newark, N.J. So why not allow him to be the face of the Newark Nets. It may be years away or not even a possibility, but we can all dream.

One-on-One with Jared Jeffries

After the New York Knicks 96-89 loss against his former team the Washington Wizards, Jared Jeffries spoke to Hoops Addict about the health of his knee, his role with the team, and the current state of the Indiana Hoosiers.

For The Love Of The Game

Obama cut his teeth with the game of basketball long before he ever aspired to be a politician, let alone a presidential candidate. He was the second man off the bench for Punahou High School in Hawaii back in 1979 and wore number 23 long before Jordan made that number famous. His nickname back then was “Barry O’Bomber” because of his lethal outside shot. Obama only played one year of varsity basketball, but that just so happened to be the year his team advanced to and won the State Championship.

Gordon Fined By Del Negro

NBA egos are fragile–even ones that don’t appear to be inflamed like Ben Gordon.
Gordon, the soft-spoken and poker-faced scorer for the Bulls, was fined by Vinny Del Negro on Thursday for undisclosed reasons. According to 670thescore.com, Gordon was seen waving a piece of paper, shouting expletives.
This comes after Del Negro fined Tyrus Thomas and Larry [...]

Speculation Is A Sophisticated Word For Guessing

Bulls GM John Paxson attempted to soothe impatient Bulls’ fans on Wednesday with words that remind how far off this franchise is from winning a title.

Fast Breaks

The Rookie of the Year race, my pain threshold, Richard Hamilton’s benching, Greece, and All-Star voting. Most importantly, an outcry to change the playoffs. Fast Breaking returns for a few quick thoughts around the world of basketball.

LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and the Power of Tomorrow

The question should not be who is better now, or even which will someday be considered the best player ever. Only one will be basketball’s patron saint, the sport’s eternal advocate. While Kobe Bryant will rightfully be canonized when his playing days are done, it is LeBron James that has already transcended to the metaphysical.

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