Articles in the ‘Basketball’ Category

Following his nomination in the 2008 NBA draft, Derrick Rose boldly declared his candidacy, and wondered if there was a reason he could not be MVP.
Now, he has officially become the youngest MVP for the NBA, joining Michael Jordan as the only player for the Chicago Bulls to garner the award. Of course, this [...]

Just before the Laker’s Game 3 tonight for the Western Conference semifinal against the Mavericks, starting forward Ron Artest was suspended.
The NBA made the ruling on Artest for hitting J.J. Barea, Dallas Guard, in the face with his forearm.
The Los Angeles Lakers are down 0-2 following the loss of 93-81 last Wednesday, and [...]

After the game when the Miami Heat kicked out the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night, the most-awaited NBA Playoff match-up of the century is finally at hand, between the Heat and the Boston Celtics.
As early as the time when LeBron James announced his decision to join the Heat, fans have started expecting this kind of [...]

The 2000s were one of the greatest decades in the 64-year history of the NBA, and many current players are undoubtedly going to be shoo-ins, when the time comes, for the Basketball Hall of Fame. But when the NBA celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1996, it was still possible to rattle [...]

Unlike any other game, basketball requires a scrupulous drill. If any body expects to get mastery in this game, he or she has to work hard. The game requires much attention on its basics. This game seeks dedicated players who are involved in the game with their soul. [...]