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Just wondering what we call a guy who takes a lot of shots …
Alan brings up a good point about this reaction to the Lebron James-Kobe Bryant Nike ad. And it makes me think. Let's ponder for a moment … What was Pete Maravich's nickname? Pistol Pete. What do folks call a guy … Continue reading
Cavs dominate Pacers, and LeBron addresses new Nike ad
LeBron James had another unbelievable game Friday night, with nine assists in the first quarter. Shaquille O'Neal had his way with the Indiana Pacers inside and dominated defensively — including a block of Roy Hibbert in the second half that … Continue reading
Posted in Cavs, Kobe Bryant, McManamon, NBA, Shaq
Tagged Cleveland Cavaliers, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal
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Yahoo: The Arenas saga reveals NBA enablers
Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowski on the Gilbert Arenas suspension: "All these lousy owners under (commissioner David) Stern, all these soft franchises, enable and encourage a league in which the stars have always been able to do whatever they want, however they … Continue reading
Interesting take on Shaq, Cavs
Interesting story from SI.com here on Shaq, who isn't playing huge minutes but is contributing in big ways to the Cavs recent successful run. The good thing about the roster is that in the regular season Shaq does not need to … Continue reading
The visual evidence …
… that this was quite a game … highlights in case you missed it:
Posted in Cavs, Dwayne Wade, LeBron, McManamon
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LeBron James closes out a way-exciting game in Miami
Early in the second quarter of the Cavs game against Miami Monday night, I looked at fellow scribes Brian Windhorst and Bob Finnan and said: "Is this an NBA game?" The level of play to that point had not been … Continue reading
Posted in Cavs, Dwayne Wade, LeBron, McManamon, NBA
Tagged Cleveland Cavaliers, Dwayne Wade, LeBron James
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James' strong finish trumps Kobe's fast start
Kobe Bryant started fast for the Lakers Thursday night, but LeBron James finished stronger, which was the difference in the Cavs victory in a January game with a June feeling. James dominated the final minutes — scoring seven consecutive points, … Continue reading
Posted in Cavs, Kobe Bryant, Lakers, LeBron, McManamon, Mike Brown, Mo Williams
Tagged Cleveland Cavaliers, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Mike Brown, Phil Jackson
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Interesting take from Dwayne Wade
Believe it or not, Dwayne Wade actually threw some “cool” water on the notion that he, LeBron James and Chris Bosh might take pay cuts and non-max contracts to play on the same team when the three become free agents … Continue reading
Posted in Dwayne Wade, LeBron, McManamon, NBA
Tagged Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade, LeBron James
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A different take on Agent Zero
Interesting take from Slate on the Gilbert Arenas saga: "… in the accompanying show trial, I'm siding with the player who wouldn't pretend to be ashamed, not the NBA authorities feigning righteousness."
The Cavs provide hope
I know this is supposed to be music day, but I can't let yesterday's Cavs win go by without acknowledging it … Some thoughts: –All season long I've been wrestling with the idea that either the Cavs were lacking one small … Continue reading
Jordan is not Jackie
Stan van Gundy makes this point when he discusses LeBron James' idea to retire Michael Jordan's number: "It's a nice gesture, but he (Jordan) is not Jackie Robinson."
Wow
These plays are something … even when they happen to the local guy.
LeBron James suddenly refuses to discuss his impending free agency
My first inclination when LeBron James said he wouldn't talk anymore about free agency was to think, good for him, he shouldn't. Especially if he meant what he said about not doing so for his team. But then you get … Continue reading
Posted in Cavs, Dwayne Wade, LeBron, McManamon, NBA
Tagged Chris Bosh, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dwayne Wade, LeBron James
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The Cavs win impressively in Orlando
Well, for one night the Cavs changes all paid off handsomely. They looked like a championship-caliber team with depth in Wednesday's impressive win in Orlando. LeBron James was his usual self, Shaquille O'Neal got Dwight Howard in early foul trouble … Continue reading
Posted in Cavs, Dwight Howard, LeBron, McManamon, Mo Williams, Orlando Magic
Tagged Cleveland Cavaliers, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Mo Williams, Shaquille O'Neal
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LeBron won't talk about it, but Dwayne Wade did
"It" would be the upcoming NBA summer of free agency.
The Cavs return to Orlando tonight
Last I checked there is a very big Cavs game tonight in Orlando. There we get our first glimpse to see how much of a difference the addition of Shaquille O'Neal will have on the Cavs. Shaq has promised he … Continue reading
Can the Celtics go undefeated?!?
The Celtics' fast start has one person who follows them thinking history.
Posted in Celtics, McManamon, NBA
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Shaq arrives as Cavs beat Wizards
The best thing about the Cavs win over Washington Tuesday night was that Shaquille O'Neal played so well. The second-best thing was that LeBron James did not have to be spectacular in the win. This game might have shown the … Continue reading
Cavs lose the opener to Boston
Not a great opening night for the Cavs, who looked like a team still trying to find itself. LeBron James called it a "transition period." Coach Mike Brown said: "We will get better." The cynic in me started to ask … Continue reading
Posted in Anderson Vaejao, Anthony Parker, Cavs, Celtics, Daniel Gibson, Delonte West, LeBron, McManamon, Mike Brown, Mo Williams, Shaq
Tagged Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James, Mike Brown, Shaquille O'Neal
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A fascinating feud goes public
I don't know why, but I find feuds like this one pretty interesting. Soap opera-ish, but interesting.
Posted in McManamon, NBA
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Someone suggests the Cavs might not be all that this season
It's been out a while, but it's still worth reading … One SI.com analyst is not all ga-ga over the Cavs acquisition of Shaq. He writes: “Aside from his abysmal free-throw shooting, the biggest flaws in Shaq's game are defending … Continue reading
Posted in Cavs, LeBron, McManamon, Shaq
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West's contract bans driving motorcycles
Interesting point on Delonte West: Waitingfornextyear.com dug up the NBA’s standard player contract, and found it has a ban on driving motorcycles. Which means West was in violation of his contract the night he was arrested outside Washington, D.C. I … Continue reading
Posted in Cavs, Delonte West, McManamon, NBA
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Maybe this is why LeBron James wanted to keep his options open in 2010
The NBA has another billionaire. Russia’s Mikhail Prokhorov has bought the Nets, and most expect him to be a force in the league – especially with next summer’s free agent class. You might recall that class includes a certain guy … Continue reading
The psychology of Shaq and LeBron — from the Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal (of all publications) takes a look at how Shaq and LeBron James will get along. The story is headlined “Is this basketball marriage doomed?” And it includes this: “Dr. Virginia Rutter, a sociologist, psychologist and co-author … Continue reading