Posts Tagged ‘Carmelo Anthony’

Carmelo Anthony, the New York Knicks and whether chuckers win championships: A statistical analysis

May 21st, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

Fibbs walked into the bar that afternoon, his orange Knicks cap tilted backwards, gold chain around his neck and Amare Stoudemire jersey (sans cast) worn proudly.  He had been drinking all day and was smiling, giddy almost.  After all, why wouldn’t he be?  His Knickerbockers had just won their first playoff game in eleven years Read the rest of this entry »

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The next great NBA rivalry may be upon us

May 9th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

Magic versus Bird, Russell versus Chamberlain, Jordan versus everybody else.  These are the rivalries that molded the National Basketball Association into what it is today.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Amare Stoudemire-Fire Extinguisher altercation sparks Twitter madness

May 1st, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

It’s the NBA Playoffs.  Tempers flare.  Players are already exhausted from an intense and accelerated season; they’re going to lose their cool.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Your updated NBA contest standings

March 19th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

Back in December, I hosted a contest, asking each of you ten questions of varying difficulty about the upcoming NBA season.

Now that the season is about two-thirds over, it’s time to take a look back at those questions, see if any points have been awarded and whether anyone has taken an early lead. Read the rest of this entry »

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Holding Court, Part Deux discusses Jeremy Lin, the NBA All-Star Game and MVP predictions

February 27th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

Holding Court Part Deux has arrived, starring the usual suspects: Hoopstradamus, Fishman, the Elusive Heisenberg, the Pest, myself and Downtown Charlie Brown.  In this issue, we tackle Linsanity, the 2012 All Star game and the NBA’s annual awards races. Read the rest of this entry »

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No NBA makes for a scary Halloween

October 20th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

With Halloween fast approaching, there’s only one thing more frightening than ghouls, ghosts and witches at your doorstep.  That’s the ever-growing reality of no NBA season. Read the rest of this entry »

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Eastern Conference Playoffs Preview: The Running of the Bulls, Scorching Heat and one big, old Leprechaun

April 15th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

As some of you may recall, at the beginning of this NBA season, I suggested that only three teams (Boston, Los Angeles, Miami) had a realistic shot of winning a title and that if you found someone to take the field while giving you those three teams, you should bet the house. Read the rest of this entry »

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Chumpservations, Vol. 20: Carmelo to the Knicks, NBA trades galore, cell phone downgrades, girl scout cookies… and puppies?

March 1st, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

Let’s Make A Deal

What in the world is going on in the NBA these days?  Last week the league transformed itself into a fire sale.  Teams once recognizable have undergone some serious makeovers.

I enjoy blockbuster trades as much as the next guy but can we please allow Chris Broussard to get a decent night’s sleep?  Read the rest of this entry »

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Timberwolves go artsy to support fragrant All-Star Kevin Love

February 1st, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

Athletes have been known to endorse the oddest things: blue jeans, panty hose, bug spray, even erectile dysfunction medication. So why not a fragrance, right? Read the rest of this entry »

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Hey, Brian, please stop spreading Carmelo Anthony-Orlando Magic trade rumors

December 1st, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

I’m all for juicy trade rumors.  I’m even cool with rumors that are based in no truth whatsoever, simply because they’re fun to talk about.  But when a journalist from a credible newspaper continuously prints these kinds of stories, they get tired, almost comical.  And sports writers think bloggers are bad. Read the rest of this entry »

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