Rebirth of the cool: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Only seven teams in the history of the NBA have won 68 or more games in a regular season. In 2015-16, the Golden State Warriors, with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and the shocking addition of Kevin Durant, made Continue reading Rebirth of the cool: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Transition: Out with the old, in with the new

“Of course there is always resistance, always a drag on movement toward better things. The dead hand of the past clutches us by way of living people who are too frightened to accept change.” ― Kim Stanley Robinson, The Ministry Continue reading The Transition: Out with the old, in with the new

Jokic, Hartman, Reagan, SNL and the not-so-surprising firing of an NBA head coach

There’s this classic Saturday Night Live sketch starring the late, great and brilliant Phil Hartman where he plays two sides of Ronald Reagan.  As Reagan aged, there came a time late in his presidency when most Americans believed he was Continue reading Jokic, Hartman, Reagan, SNL and the not-so-surprising firing of an NBA head coach

Steph’s Magic and the road trip to 56

When granted the opportunity, one must take advantage and witness greatness. While one can effectively argue that we see greatness with every blink of an eye, sometimes one must travel, splurge and go out of one’s way to experience true, Continue reading Steph’s Magic and the road trip to 56

Because one must write about trades: The Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis deal that blindsided a nation

Wild night at work, wild night in the NBA.  Just another day at the office. All NBA geeks remember where they were when blockbuster trades went down.  In the past, I’ve written about where I was when I heard Shaquille Continue reading Because one must write about trades: The Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis deal that blindsided a nation

Angry Gambler, Part II:  Hawks Roll Knicks; Trae Rolls Dice

There’s been plenty of discussion lately about the worthiness of the NBA mid-season tournament.  Are teams more interested in winning this thing or would they rather skip out on the trip to Vegas and get a week’s rest? Clearly, the Continue reading Angry Gambler, Part II:  Hawks Roll Knicks; Trae Rolls Dice

The Angry Gambler Series, Part One: I Say Let Them Play

I’d like to introduce you to a new series entitled “The Angry Gambler.” You see it everywhere these days, conversations online or overheard in person, where a sports fan, who would otherwise have no rooting interest in the outcome of Continue reading The Angry Gambler Series, Part One: I Say Let Them Play

The Big Deal Over Bronny

Skyway Park, Tampa Bay, Florida, 1980.  I was twelve years old. I finally got the chance to play Little League.  Having grown up in New York City prior to moving down south, I lived and breathed baseball but the closest Continue reading The Big Deal Over Bronny

How David Stern ruined the NBA

Surely, I gest. It’s hard to find a commissioner other than David Stern who oversaw his sport during a period of such exponential and popular growth.  Perhaps only the NFL’s Pete Rozelle presided over their sport during a time that Continue reading How David Stern ruined the NBA

Hobnobbing with Ice Cube or How I Learned to Love the Big 3

“It’s not about your name.  It’s about your game.” Ice Cube, Founder, Big 3 I’ve become fascinated with the way things begin. A first kiss.  The opening sentence of an engaging blog post.  The creation of a new craft cocktail, Continue reading Hobnobbing with Ice Cube or How I Learned to Love the Big 3