Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant was named as the 2013-14 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, the league announced today in a press release. Durant received 119 first-place votes, with Miami's LeBron James landing the other six. The half dozen voters who had LeBron as first on their ballot each had Durant second. LeBron was second on 118 ballots, with Clippers forward … [Read more...] about Durant named NBA MVP
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Will Joakim Noah win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award?
The discussion about the Defensive Player of the Year award has heated up since the All-Star break. It has changed a bit, too. After LeBron James stated that he should be the one to win the award this season, we have also seen Joakim Noah emerging a strong candidate. The Frenchman center has dramatically improved his performance during the second half of the season, especially … [Read more...] about Will Joakim Noah win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award?
Josh Harding is the man, athlete of 2013
LeBron James won another NBA title. Peyton Manning set the passing touchdown record. Josh Harding has gone from obscurity to vying for a spot on Team Canada’s hockey team in the Winter Olympics. Harding is also battling multiple sclerosis. M.S. is the damage of insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Side effects of the disease range from blurred … [Read more...] about Josh Harding is the man, athlete of 2013
Ranking The Best Small Forwards In The NBA
There are lots of dominant small forwards in the NBA. Some of them are superstars in their respective teams; some of them are future Hall-of-Famers, while others are emerging stars. But who ranks at the No.1 of the list and who follows? In this article we will try to rank the best small forwards in the NBA, based on their up to now performance for their career, their … [Read more...] about Ranking The Best Small Forwards In The NBA
Can LeBron James Reach The G.O.A.T Level?
At the age of 28, LeBron James has now achieved what he ever wanted. He is a two-time NBA champion, a four-time regular season MVP and a two-time Olympic Gold medalist. What could a player like LeBron want more, now that he is in the top of the world? … [Read more...] about Can LeBron James Reach The G.O.A.T Level?
Indiana Pacers push Miami Heat to brink in Game 7
Having exceeded everyone's expectations of them except their own, having pushed the defending NBA champion Miami Heat to the precipice, the Indiana Pacers find themselves with a remarkable opportunity tonight at American Airlines Arena. One win in Miami, in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, for a trip to the franchise's first NBA Finals since 2000. It's funny; the … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers push Miami Heat to brink in Game 7
Indiana Pacers’ Lance Stephenson must be “Born Ready”
Lance Stephenson went by the nickname "Born Ready" as one of the nation's top high-school basketball players and one of the most decorated New York prep products. Often times, during his one year at Cincinnati and his first two seasons with the Indiana Pacers, Stephenson made folks wonder if the "Born Ready" tag was purely hype and little substance amid instances of … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers’ Lance Stephenson must be “Born Ready”
Paul George plays like an All-Star for Indiana Pacers against East elite
We've been hearing since Paul George's rookie season in 2010-11 that he could be the Indiana Pacers' No. 1 guy and even a NBA-wide star. It appears George is approaching -- or already has approached -- that status. With stellar performances in back-to-back wins against the East's first- and second-place teams, the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks (albeit without Carmelo … [Read more...] about Paul George plays like an All-Star for Indiana Pacers against East elite
Repeat or Bust for Miami Heat
The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders. There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going. It took a season longer than anticipated but the Miami Heat reached the top of the mountain last season winning the NBA Championship and … [Read more...] about Repeat or Bust for Miami Heat
Results of NBA GM Survey
The results of NBA.com’s 11th annual GM Survey are in. NBA.com once again surveyed the General Managers of all 30 NBA teams, collecting their responses to over 50 questions associated with teams, players, coaches and more. Entering the 2012-13 NBA season, GMs predict the Miami Heat will repeat as NBA Champions; LeBron James will once again take home MVP honors; and New Orleans … [Read more...] about Results of NBA GM Survey