Dunk you very little, NBA
February 14th, 2010 by Chris HumpherysWatching the NBA’s Slam Dunk contest has always been a tradition for me. I haven’t missed a single one in over twenty years. The names of former champions, Erving, Jordan, Ceballos, Nance, Carter, Wilkins and Webb ring proudly like a who’s who of elevator men. Read the rest of this entry »
The Bandwagon Fan (video)
July 9th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
“Tito Puente’s gonna be dead one day, and you’re gonna say, ‘Oh, I’ve been listening to him for years, and I think he’s fabulous.’”
- Bill Murray in “Stripes”
SACRILEGE!!! Reasons why the NBA Draft is better than the NFL Draft
June 26th, 2009 by Chris HumpherysShaq to the Cavs! Vinsanity to the Magic! Jefferson to the Spurs! THAT is why I love the NBA come draft time.
NBA Finals loss rests in Dwight Howard’s hands… or lack thereof
June 15th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers on their 15th NBA championship. They remain the winningest professional sports franchise by percentage over the last forty years. If you don’t believe me, look it up.
Despite what might be remembered as a competitive series, the Lakers were simply better than Orlando. Read the rest of this entry »
When near perfection is just good enough: Magic top Lakers in Game Three
June 10th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
The Louvre and Smithsonian both feature priceless works of art. After last night, so does my DVR.
Your NBA Finals Preview (and Game One Breakdown)
June 5th, 2009 by Chris HumpherysStarring: The Gasol Mismatch, Dwight Howard’s Minutes, Magic’s 3-Point Shooting, Stan Vs. Phil, Hype, Intensity, Kobe Vs, Lee/Pietrus and The Jameer Factor
Four Super Reasons You Should Watch The NBA Playoffs
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 »
Slinging Seagram’s for Sunday’s Sevens: Magic Glass Now Half Full
May 18th, 2009 by Chris HumpherysAs the big time revenue from SportsChump.net has not yet started rolling in, yours truly was forced to pick up a last minute bartending gig Sunday night to make some extra coin. It was tough for this Basketball Jones to choose working over watching, but my mortgage doesn’t pay for itself. Read the rest of this entry »
Orlando’s Tragic Leadership Vacuum
May 13th, 2009 by Chris HumpherysThe Cleveland Cavaliers have it easy. For that sake, so do the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics. The difference between those teams and the Orlando Magic is so clear cut, it smacks you in the face like a playoff game you should have won, then inexplicably lost. Read the rest of this entry »
Steps Towards a Less Steroid-Phobic Society: Everybody Grab a Syringe
May 9th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
What’s all this fuss about steroid use? So what if Manny Ramirez recently tested positive for estrogen and fertility drugs? Who cares if Alex Rodriguez lied… then lied… then lied again about ingesting some unknown, under-the-counter, Dominican growth hormone? Performance enhancing drugs have so thoroughly permeated our national pastime that fans of the sport, if there are any left, have become numb to any new scandals. Read the rest of this entry »
