The Rollercoaster known as LeBrode’s First NBA Game

I may not be the best mom in the world, but I can assure you that I rank amongst the champs for effort. After divorcing nearly 10 years ago, “single-momdom” has brought its many challenges, ranging from affording to put Continue reading The Rollercoaster known as LeBrode’s First NBA Game

The road to Ja (and more of what’s wrong with the Orlando Magic)

There are few generational talents playing in today’s NBA.  I’d obviously include LeBron and KD on that list.  Throw in Giannis and Steph for good measure.  The younger generation includes phenoms like Luca Doncic and Nikola Jokic.  And I would Continue reading The road to Ja (and more of what’s wrong with the Orlando Magic)

Ime who?

During a mid-game interview, smack dab in the middle of the third quarter of a Game Seven, with his team on the verge of ousting the Milwaukee Bucks, first year Celtics coach Ime Udoka took not-so-subtle jab at the defending Continue reading Ime who?

Something happened on the way to Brooklyn: Kevin Durant’s Continued, Yet Stifled, Quest for Greatness

After watching a season (or two, really) that have been characterized by disarray, with vaccine-refusing Kyrie Irving playing only half the season, James Harden being shipped to Philly for a clinically depressed guy (allegedly) that hasn’t played a lick and Continue reading Something happened on the way to Brooklyn: Kevin Durant’s Continued, Yet Stifled, Quest for Greatness

Book Review: Built to Lose by Jake Fischer

The only thing more morally corrupt than intentionally losing games is charging fans top dollar to watch you do so. There’s no more effective way to alienate an NBA fan base than losing basketball games on purpose while simultaneously assuring Continue reading Book Review: Built to Lose by Jake Fischer

A fitting end, a new beginning: The Milwaukee Bucks are your NBA champions

The sun shone bright in Milwaukee on Wednesday morning.  A fair portion of the town’s constituents probably woke up with a beer-induced hangover but also, a smile.  For the first time in fifty years, longer than the majority of their Continue reading A fitting end, a new beginning: The Milwaukee Bucks are your NBA champions

The oddity that is Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks

I don’t know why I continue to find myself writing about the Milwaukee Bucks.  I’ve never seen them play basketball live, don’t watch them any more regularly than I do any other NBA team and am not a fan of Continue reading The oddity that is Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks

Your Final Four NBA Primer

I could have entitled this post “How wrong I was about the Milwaukee Bucks.”  I could have also labeled this post “How I lost $50 and an expensive steak dinner betting on the Nets.” Similarly, I could have called this Continue reading Your Final Four NBA Primer

Chumpservations, Vol. 40: Your 2021 NBA Playoff Edition

We are smack dab in the middle of the NBA playoffs.  If you’ve been paying close enough attention, you’ll notice one thing rings true much more so than in recent years. We might be about to witness a changing of Continue reading Chumpservations, Vol. 40: Your 2021 NBA Playoff Edition

The good, the bad and the NBA All-Star Game

I couldn’t help but see a certain dynamic develop in this year’s NBA All-Star Game.  The drama which unfolded right before the keenest of basketball eyes has been years in the making.  Good versus Evil, coming to you in June, Continue reading The good, the bad and the NBA All-Star Game