February 25th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys
There’s an old Twilight Zone episode that goes a little something like this.
A scientist constructs the perfect baseball player. He is so unhittable that not a single opponent can reach base against him. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Bill Russell, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan
Posted in Hoops & Hardwood | 22 Comments »
October 28th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
As usual, it’s another tremendous week in sports. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Derek Jeter, Green Bay Packers, LeBron James, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Shaquille O'Neal, World Series
Posted in Fastballs & Curveballs, Film & TV, Hoops & Hardwood, Music, Pigskin | 29 Comments »
October 19th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
The NFL has a lot of bad teams. Entering Week Six, nine teams, the Bills, Lions, Panthers, Bucs, Rams, Browns, Titans, Raiders and Chiefs all had a combined five wins… and some of those teams had played each other! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Andre Iguodala, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brandon Roy, Carmelo Anthony, Chicago Bulls, Chris Paul, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Dwyane Wade, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, NBA, New Orleans Hornets, Orlando Magic, Portland Trailblazers, Rasheed Wallace, Richard Jefferson, Ron Artest, San Antonio Spurs, Tyson Chandler, Utah Jazz, Vince Carter
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August 24th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
I’m a huge basketball fan. I think that much has been established.
Despite my unhealthy obsession with the hardwood, I had never before purchased a copy of Slam magazine, a publication dedicated entirely to basketball. After seeing Michael Jordan on the cover a few weeks ago, I decided to give Slam a whirl. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Bill Russell, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, David Robinson, Karl Malone, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, NBA, Oscar Robertson, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, Wilt Chamberlain
Posted in Hoops & Hardwood, Life of Sports Chump | 46 Comments »
June 26th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
Shaq to the Cavs! Vinsanity to the Magic! Jefferson to the Spurs! THAT is why I love the NBA come draft time.
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Tags: Allen Iverson, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dwight Howard, Eli Manning, Hakeem Olajuwon, James Worthy, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, NBA, NBA Draft, NFL, NFL Draft, Orlando Magic, Patrick Ewing, Peyton Manning, Ralph Sampson, Richard Jefferson, San Antonio Spurs, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, Tom Brady, Vince Carter
Posted in Hoops & Hardwood, Pigskin | 30 Comments »
May 27th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
What a fabulous day!
It’s not often you get to visit your old town, have your pops treat you to a delicious P.F. Chang’s dinner, then finish it off by seeing your favorite basketball team inch one step closer to the NBA Finals. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James, NBA, Orlando Magic, Rafer Alston, Rashard Lewis
Posted in Hoops & Hardwood, Life of Sports Chump | 37 Comments »
May 22nd, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
If you’re already a basketball fan, you can stop reading now. Or you can continue on to get your fix. This post is directed toward the fringe fan.
Although it may sound like it, this is not a public service announcement from the National Basketball Association. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Carmelo Anthony, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Orlando Magic
Posted in Film & TV, Hoops & Hardwood | 22 Comments »
April 17th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
After an 82-game season, the NBA playoffs are finally upon us. The first to win sixteen games is crowned champion. All others go home with dreams unrealized.
Not since Craig Ehlo slumped to the floor after a certain number 23 drained a jumper over his outstretched hands has Cleveland had such a legitimate shot to win an NBA title. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, NBA
Posted in Hoops & Hardwood | 10 Comments »