Nightmares of Nate: How one mighty midget manifested Miami’s main malady
May 8th, 2013 by Chris HumpherysFor two full seasons, we’ve been told the best way to beat the Miami Heat is to out-rebound them. They’re one of the worst rebounding teams in the league, weak down low, critics would claim, lazily pulling up statistics that pale in reality to the far, more important number that resides in Miami’s win column. Read the rest of this entry »
So you don’t think LeBron James is the best player in the NBA? What league are you watching exactly?
January 18th, 2013 by Chris HumpherysThis is not the look of a man who just got poked in the eye.
This is the look of a man who we once collectively ridiculed for not being a champion. Do you remember that? You should because it wasn’t that long ago. Read the rest of this entry »
Revisiting the 1995 NBA Draft: How the hell are these guys still playing?
December 27th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys
I was sifting through old NBA draft picks online (such is the life I lead) when I stumbled upon something rather interesting. Read the rest of this entry »
Putting the Dream Team debate to rest
August 6th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys
I woke up late the other morning to find out that the US Men’s Basketball team had barely eked out a victory over Lithuania, by a final score of 99-94. Apparently, LeBron bailed out Team USA with a strong fourth quarter, scoring nine of his twenty points in the final four minutes. Read the rest of this entry »
Dennis Rodman speaks to the youth of today and other horrific ideas perpetrated by the publishing industry
August 3rd, 2012 by Chris Humpherys
I read somewhere that Dennis Rodman is putting out a children’s book. More power to him. Read the rest of this entry »
Celebrate the Disgraced Sports Superstar with MC Hammer
July 11th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys1991 was a simpler time in America. Read the rest of this entry »
Rome offends Stern, Stern cracks back: A tasteless and contentious interview for the ages
June 14th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys
I’ve long been a fan of David Stern.
These days, I’m probably in the minority Read the rest of this entry »
LeBron James takes his talents… to Boston
June 8th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys
I was living in Gainesville at the time. Brotha E and I had ventured out to our local pool hall to toss back a few, delicious, bourbon cocktails and watch the NBA Playoffs. The year was 2007; it was the last day of May. Read the rest of this entry »
Carmelo Anthony, the New York Knicks and whether chuckers win championships: A statistical analysis
May 21st, 2012 by Chris HumpherysFibbs 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 »
Shafting Tyson
March 12th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys
I was watching some tribute to Muhammad Ali on television the other night. He had just celebrated his 70th birthday so some Las Vegas big wigs decided to honor the former heavyweight champion by basically booking every star imaginable for the occasion. Read the rest of this entry »
