Posts Tagged ‘Kobe Bryant’
August 12, 2012

The long-awaited Dwight Howard trade has finally been completed (to the relief of basketball fans EVERYWHERE).
Lets take a look at the teams & players involved, and the impact of the trade on the 2012-2013 season and beyond.
ORLANDO
What they gave up
Dwight Howard, Jason Richardson, Chris Duhon, Earl Clark. (more…)
Tags:Andre Iguodala, Andre Miller, Andrew Bynum, Anthony Randolph, Arnett Moultrie, Arron Afflalo, Chris Duhon, Danilo Gallinari, Denver Nuggets, Dwight Howard, Evan Turner, George Karl, Jacque Vaughn, JaVale McGee, Kenneth Faried, Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers, Lavoy Allen, Maurice Harkless, NBA, Orlando Magic, Pau Gasol, Philadelphia 76ers, Steve Nash, Thaddeus Young, Ty Lawson, Wilson Chandler
Posted in NBA | 6 Comments »
April 6, 2012

The point guard position is one of the most important, if not the most important position in the NBA. They are otherwise known as floor generals; are compared to quarterbacks; and operate as captains whether they’re named as such by their coaches.
Today’s PGs are offensively talented and they need to be just as good defensively, because the guy they’re guarding is usually another point guard.
At the turn of the century the NBA was losing fans because it seemed like a game of superstars, rather than team play, hard work, and winning. I’ve heard more than enough people say that NCAA ball was better. (more…)
Tags:2004 NBA Finals, Ben Wallace, Chauncey Billups, Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Derrick Rose, Detroit Pistons, Gary Payton, Greg Popovich, Jason Kidd, Jeremy Lin, Joakim Noah, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Kyrie Irving, LA Lakers, NCAA, Rajon Rondo, Rasheed Wallace, Richard Hamilton, Rick Fox, Ricky Rubio, Russell Westbrook, Shaquille O'Neal, Steve Nash, Tayshaun Prince, Tony Parker, Vince Carter
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February 25, 2012

Mesinee Mangkalakiri
The World Badminton Federation may have suggested that women have a more “attractive presentation,” by wearing a skirt or dress as part of their uniform. Okay maybe it is more than just a suggestion. It is a new rule that has stirred uproar in the women’s badminton community, if such a community exists.
Mesinee “May” Mangkalakiri, a 2008 Olympian with the United States, was quoted as saying “It doesn’t matter what Kobe Bryant wears, people like his skills on the court. You’d hope they come to watch you because you are their favorite player and you have ability and style, not because you’re wearing someone’s favorite skirt.” Sorry May but I disagree. (more…)
Tags:2012 Summer Olympics, Badminton, Kobe Bryant, Mesinee “May” Mangkalakiri, World Badminton Federation
Posted in Women's Sports | 2 Comments »