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Michael Jordan turns 50 on Sunday and retrospectives of his career have been getting heavy airtime this week. The highlights include his six titles with the Chicago Bulls, his impact on athlete marketing and countless unforgettable moments on the court (“flu” game; switching hands driving the lane; the “shot” versus the Cavs). Los Angeles Lakers forward Antawn Jamison opined last week that Jordan could still average double-digit points in the NBA. I think it is safe to say we’ve seen the last of MJ soaring above the rim after hitting the...
The Greatest Of All Time has weighed in on the most-discussed NBA debate in recent years, choosing to side with the bling. In an upcoming NBA TV interview, Michael Jordan said he would take Kobe Bryant over LeBron James because... more »
On Monday, Pope Benedict XVI became the first Roman Catholic leader since the 15th century to resign the position. While no modern-day athletic retirements managed to break a 600-year precedent, there have been plenty over... more »
February is here. The first blockbuster deal of trade season has been swung.And the countdown to the NBA's annual trade buzzer is on.Teams awoke Friday with a mere 20 days left to try to follow up the Rudy Gay-to-Toronto... more »
An unhappy Pau Gasol, feeling underappreciated after helping L.A. win titles and reach Finals since his arrival in 2008. And a stressed Mike D’Antoni, clearing the distractions of criticism and expectations by doing what he... more »
"Say what you like about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos."--Walter Sobchak "I don't have a system, I'm just trying to win games..."--Mike D'Antoni, Jan. 29, 2013 Back in October I spoke to... more »
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