From winning the NBA Championship to barely squeaking into the Western Conference Playoffs and being swept out of the first round by the Oklahoma City Thunder; it was a drastic drop-off for Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks. For the first time in quite a while, the Mavs enter the off-season with some cap flexibility and could be due for a roster makeover. … [Read more...] about Dallas Mavericks bound for off-season makeover?
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NBA Playoffs: Kevin Durant is a “closer”
I have said this many times and will continue to say it until people realize it: Kevin Durant is the best BASKETBALL player on this planet. Not only is he 6'10, long, and lanky, but he can score, rebound, take over and close games. There is a big difference between him and 3-time MVP LeBron James: Durant lives in the gym. There is no denying James' talent, but I am taking a … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Kevin Durant is a “closer”
The Importance of a Playmaker in the NBA
The game of basketball is a lot easier if you have a player like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Derrick Rose, or Kobe Bryant. But having a superstar on your team doesn't always guarantee you success. Every team that is a favorite to make it to the NBA Finals has a playmaker or two, who they wouldn't trade for anyone in the world. … [Read more...] about The Importance of a Playmaker in the NBA
NBA Playoffs: Harden, Thunder sweep Mavs
Who would have thought it would have been this easy to sweep the defending champion Dallas Mavericks. The Oklahoma City Thunder made it look easy on Saturday. One player, in particular, had a big hand in the Thunder's victory. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Harden, Thunder sweep Mavs
NBA Playoffs: Mavs, Knicks on brink of elimination
Two playoff series might be over come Saturday and Sunday. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat have taken 3-0 series leads. Can their opponents battle back or will the Thunder and Heat put them bed? … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Mavs, Knicks on brink of elimination
NBA Playoff Predictions: Who wins it all?
The regular season is over and it's time to make that money. Can LeBron James finally capture his first NBA championship? Do the Lakers have enough to compete in the West? What about the Griz? Spurs? How about the Bulls in East? Is D-Rose healthy? Check it out! In 1,000 words or less, I give my playoff predictions and pick the NBA champion. Let's go! … [Read more...] about NBA Playoff Predictions: Who wins it all?
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban: more fan than owner
Most NBA owners are your typical everyday-businessmen, usually very conservative with their money, but yet they sip on $5 coffees from Starbucks six days out of the week. They also sit in a luxury box during home games and occasionally will make the trip to away games. They are laid-back at games, rarely showing any emotion almost stoic, acting like they don't care whether or … [Read more...] about Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban: more fan than owner
Tom Brady, Dirk Nowitzki Named to Top 49 Most Influential List
Think you have juice like Tropicana? These 49 guys have more juice than an entire grove. AskMen.com published their sixth annual Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2011 list today. More than 200,000 readers voted- leading to some unexpected results. NFL Player and University of Michigan alum Tom Brady (New England Patriots) is #42, the only NFL player to make the list. … [Read more...] about Tom Brady, Dirk Nowitzki Named to Top 49 Most Influential List
Indiana Pacers Finally Hire Frank Vogel; Now What?
The Indiana Pacers finally made the long-expected hire of Frank Vogel as head coach official Wednesday. Vogel and Pacers President Larry Bird addressed the media, each saying he felt good about the direction of the franchise going forward. While I tend to agree -- especially knowing that revered NBA assistant coach Brian Shaw will come aboard as Vogel's associate head … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers Finally Hire Frank Vogel; Now What?
Why Mark Cuban Went Silent In The NBA Finals
After the Dallas Mavericks had just beaten the Miami Heat in Game 6 to capture their first NBA title in franchise history, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was asked why he was uncharacteristically quiet throughout the series. “It doesn’t matter now,” Cuban scoffed, walking away from the microphone to celebrate with his team. And Cuban was right, the Mavericks had avenged their … [Read more...] about Why Mark Cuban Went Silent In The NBA Finals