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- Larry Bird Bleeds...Yellow?Larry Bird was once a Celtics, but now clearly on the other side.
Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird Featured on '˜NBA 2K12' CoverOn July 21, 2011, 2K Sports announced that the cover art for 'Å"NBA 2K12' will feature the return of Michael Jordan plus the additions of fellow Hall of Famers Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.- Revisiting the Basketball Career of Larry BirdThis is an article that remembers the career and game of the great Boston Celtic Larry Bird.
- Larry Bird:The Legend, the ManThis general article is all about famous basketball player Larry Bird. Featured within the article is the personality of Larry Bird and what it takes for one to succeed in meeting life's many challenges.
- Stern Sets Sights on Global DominationWhy is Stern eyeballing European expansion? I think Stern wants to pit the NBA against FIBA. If Stern can expand, why can't the NBA exert its influence to fight FIBA on its turf? Can the NBA conquer the world and force its brand of basketball on countries worldwide?
- Larry Bird's Been Gone for 14 YearsThe Celtics recent success takes me back to the days of Larry Bird
- 76ers Attract Different Kind of Basketball FanThese days, the 76ers are attracting a new kind of basketball fan. Their well coached young team is steeped in fundamental basketball concepts that have long been missing from the NBA. Perhaps they are coming back at the right time.
The King James VersionHow the events look from the POV of LeBron James...- Chris Mullin's Hallowed Hall of Fame InductionRecent Hall of Fame inductee Chris Mullin was hardly equal to his newest collection of peers on the court, and should not share the rewards of their excellence off of it.
- Basketball is Gold!Haiku of March Madness
- Basketball in MarchEnjoy this haiku about March Madness.
A Shakeup at NBA Top 30 All Time Leader in PointsSportsnews and Blogosphere came abuzz reporting/ blogging/ discussing the recent accomplishment of Dirk Nowitzki surpassing Larry Legend for the 25th All Time Leader in Points, as Larry Bird became the "Measuring Stick" for present day players.- The Best Basketball Team EverThis article selects my picks for the most dominant basketball team in history!
- Fixing the NBA in 5 Easy StepsThe NBA for yet another year has become a watered down product where only a handful of teams have a legitimate shot at winning it all. Unless something changes soon, the same teams year after year will be the only teams with a chance.
The Rules of Many Sports Have ChangedFootball, basketball, baseball, golf, hockey and even tennis have all undergone dramatic rule changes the past few decades, as MyBriefs.com's senior citizen writer, Joe, notes.- Top 5 Biggest Chokers in the NBA:A look at the top 5 biggest chokers in the league - the players who shrivel up in crunch time
- NBA White American Stars: Why All the Elite Players Are Black or European.A common question being asked among NBA fans and experts is, where are all the white guys? Wait a minute; what about Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, and Andrea Bargnani? They aren't the right kind of white.
- Does the NBA Have a Steroids Problem?A review as to whether the NBA might have a steroid problem.
- The NBA Three-Point ShootoutLearn about this contest that is held during All-Star weekend and discover the record for least amount of shots made, which is held by Michael Jordan.
- 5 Interesting Basketball Facts to Win a Bar BetA few interesting basketball firsts and weird facts.
- The 5 Greatest Players in NBA HistoryMy list of the 5 greatest pro basketball players of all time.
- Top Five Basketball Players of All TimeThe top five basketball players of all time. This is a very distinguished list.
- A Lakers Fan to the End.A story on how we were raised on nothing but the Los Angeles Lakers. By a die hard fan...my mom.
- The 15 Most Intriguing Basketball Players of All TimeThe 15 most intriguing players of NBA history, garnering attention off the court as well as on.
Is There Still Room for a White Chucker in the NBA?The Great White Hope refers to a Caucasian heavyweight boxer. But for all intents and purposes, it should also refer to a white guy finishing in the top 20 in scoring in the NBA.- History of BasketballSummary on History of Basketball
- The Greatest NBA All-Star Team Ever AssembledBefore and after Magic and Michael, many great players graced the basketball court, but only ten players join them on them on the "Greatest All-Star Team Ever Assembled".
- Why NBA Ratings Continue to DeclineIt has been well documented that today's NBA is suffering the same fate as the ugly girls at the high school dance...everybody's ignoring them.
- Class Act Dennis Johnson Needs to Be RememberedWith all the negativity going on in professional sports, when a class individual leaves us, he needs to be remembered
Best NBA Season in YearsAfter last season's great post-season, it seems that the NBA has overcome its years of turmoil.- European Players Bringing Back Fundamentals for U.S. PlayersI have to admit that I think it's a damn shame that the NBA had to go outside of U.S. soil to find players who could bring back the very fundamentals of the game that were once taught by every U.S. basketball coach.
The History of BasketballSince it was first introduced by Dr. James Naismith in 1891, baskeball was a very popular sport, probably because it was a new, unique sport. The NBA became the most popular basketball league because of talented players like Larry Bird and Michael Jordan.- Fair-weather Fan? Or, Do I Just Hate Basketball?There was a time when I looked forward to this time of year. These days, I could care less if the NBA were to fold entirely.
