Posts Tagged ‘Larry Bird’

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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The 13 most memorable individual altercations in sports, Part One

March 4th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

When I first heard that Jerry Sloan, long time coach of the Utah Jazz, had retired due to an alleged altercation with point guard Deron Williams (which inadvertently led to both of them leaving Utah), I was immediately taken by surprise, even though we all know Coach Sloan never met a fight he didn’t like. Read the rest of this entry »

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A review of Freedarko’s The Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History

February 21st, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

Most books written about sports are either compiled by pre-historic journalists out of touch with the modern era, former athletes who have their life story transcribed for them by another, or fans who have been able to piece together a few complete sentences well enough to impress their publisher.  Read the rest of this entry »

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They said what? Jordan on LeBron, Bus Cook on Favre, Wade on 9/11, Saban on pimps and film critics on Inception

July 24th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

Michael Jordan on LeBron James

Poor LeBron.  He’s been living in Michael Jordan’s shadow ever since he entered the league.  His recent “Decision” hasn’t made things any easier for his newly, blemished image. Read the rest of this entry »

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Raving about Rondo: Our newfound obsession with Rajon Rondo and why it is justified

May 26th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

Rajon Rondo is slowly becoming a household name.  While doing so, he might just land himself another NBA championship.

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Is LeBron James too nice for his own good?

February 25th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

jack-warden-twilight-zone-baseballThere’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 »

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Dunk you very little, NBA

February 14th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

Watching 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 »

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Debating Shaquille O’Neal’s place in NBA history: How Slam got it wrong

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 »

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Weekly Chumpdate feat. Michael Phelps, LeBron James, Larry Bird, Jonathan Sanchez, Lance Armstrong, Shawn Marion, Brett Favre, Manny Ramirez, Phil Ivey & Michael Jackson

July 11th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

 

1st-place-25x25Michael Phelps recently set the world record for the 100 meter butterfly at the US Swimming National Championships.  On a related note, scientists have now found that marijuana can serve as both a depressant and a stimulant.

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