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First things first, I need to let you know that I'm a Lakers fan. In a script fit for Hollywood, the Los Angeles Lakers…
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown should be crowned the 2017-18 NBA coach of the year, and have his named etched on the Red…
As the NBA 2016-17 season approaches the midway point, the league MVP is the tightest race in years, with Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder)…
The one lock for the 2016-17 NBA season is, barring injury, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid will be crowned Rookie of the…
Not since Tim Duncan in 2002-03 has a centre been crowned the NBA's Most Valuable Player. Marc Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies is on…
After losing to Washington in the first round of the NBA playoffs last season, Chicago will be hoping for a more successful run this…
I applaud NRL superstar Jarryd Hayne on departing the league and his beloved Parramatta Eels in pursuit of his dream despite vast riches on…
As a businessman with a background in human capital advisory, coupled with a passion for sport, I am continually bemused by the sustained whinging…
LeBron James is heading home to once again join the Cleveland Cavaliers after four successful years with the Miami Heat, including two championships and…
The Miami Heat easily accounted for the Toronto Raptors and equalled the Houston Rockets’ consecutive win streak of 22 achieved in 2007-08. For the…
I spent time in the Australian Defence Force and one factor was continually drilled into each member: everyone should be prepared to take over…
Following a comfortable 98-81 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in front of a record crowd of 20,350, the Miami Heat marched closer to surpassing…
The Green Bay Packers are playing like the 2008 version, rather than a team that were crowned Super Bowl Champions in 2011 and fell…
Expect the NFL to be nominated for best comedy at next year's Emmy Awards night. Just when we all thought this humorous situation couldn't…
There's controversy, and then there's NFL Monday Night Football week three, 2012. The Green Bay Packers lined-up against the Seattle Seahawks in front of…
The much loved and star galloper Whobegotyou passed away Monday morning on his owner Laurence Eales' Sunbury property. Trained by Mark Kavanagh, the seven-year…
The San Francisco 49ers' pursuit of the Vince Lombardi Trophy has been long – 1994 was their last Super Bowl victory. However, the wait…
In Part One, I asked who would be the next breakout player in the NBA. Today, I take the microscope to the NBA’s other…
The NBA: where amazing happens. Where greatness happens. Where breakout performances happen. Where most improved performances happen. In the upcoming 2012-13 NBA season, we…
It’s no secret that the Orlando Magic gave away a superstar in Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers, and in return gained a…
I looked at Ando a lot – Gordon is expected to have a big year. Enjoy reading your comments on players you think.
NBA players to watch this season: Part two
Yep, good pick up, my error there – had another player on my mind.
NBA players to watch this season: Part two
Not new – NBA do it as mentioned in a reply above. Should’ve been done a long time ago.
NBL goes it alone for broadcast deal
I wanted to focus more on the up and coming players – with some teams I did pick a well-known player (eg Blake Griffin) largely due to the fact that he in my opinion is yet to be up there with Dwight Howard however if he improves on the defeensive end he may just well be.
Parsons (Rockets) will be a watch if his shooting from the line improves.
In Charlotte, it could be the year Ben Gordon finally steps up. I thoroughly enjoyed watching him in college yet he hasn’t conveyed that to the pros.
NBA players to watch this season: Part one
It’ll be interesting to watch his development. Will he go down the D. Rose path? Can we contiue to put numbers up akin to LBJ? Will he be more of a Billups than Rose? Exciting for both bball and Cavs fans.
NBA players to watch this season: Part one
I can see where you’re coming from and that’s why I almost went with the big man (Hibbert) instead, however, I believe George can improve through learning from DG and with Hibbert attracting greater attention, George can work on his game and stats slowly and with less attention. Exciting team though.
NBA players to watch this season: Part one
Might just do that. Doubt they’ll look at it though.
Ex-player commentators maintain the rage
I believe the commentary box needs a major overhaul. Get some younger people in there – up and coming guys and girls who have an opinion and can call the game. Keep out the standard journo that will purely rely on a press release every qtr. Maybe a number of TheRoar contributors could make a strong play.
#OverBTDarceandtheBoys
Ex-player commentators maintain the rage
I agree with the whole Shaq then Penny situation.
Have the Orlando Magic secured the first overall 2013 draft pick?
Tim, you summed it up perfectly.
Have the Orlando Magic secured the first overall 2013 draft pick?
There will be no changing of the guard in 2012. Team USA prevailed and won back-to-back Olympic gold medals after defeating Spain 107-100 in front of a packed and adoring stadium.
The match turned out to be a fitting end to the London games with one versus two vying off for the treasured prize. It was a rematch (Beijing Olympics) in every way. Could there have been a better curtain call? I doubt it.
Kevin Durant led all scorers with 30 points. LeBron James contributed 19 and Kobe Bryant 17 as they fought back a determined challenge from the Spaniards.
The debate about whether this USA side is better than the 1992 Dream Team will once again rise, discussions will be had within households, in offices and on the outdoor courts right across the globe. What the ’92 team didn’t have though was the level of competition delivered throughout these 2012 games, particularly in the gold medal playoff.
In a game that was overly officiated, it proved to be very physical – but then again, the winner was going to be crowned champion and awarded with a gold medal. You couldn’t expect anything less.
Spain were led admirably early on by Juan Carlos Navarro (21 points) who was dynamite from outside before Pau Gasol (24 points) brought the Europeans back into the game, at times taking the lead. In the final quarter and a half, Gasol was an unstoppable beast.
Players from both sides were forced to sit due to foul troubles, a factor that really hurt Spain with Marc Gasol missing crucial minutes due to his four fouls.
The fact of the story was that when Spain came hard and applied great pressure, the Americans would hit back hard with big baskets including a James deep three late in the game. Team USA stepped up massively in the final quarter and were able to put the brakes on Spain who failed to score 20 points in the quarter.
The win was a fantastic sendoff for coach Mike Krzyzewski and superstar guard Kobe Bryant after both declaring that the game would be their last for the national side.
London 2012-Team USA vs Spain: Gold Medal Basketball live updates, blog
Cheers. Check out my site a little later for the analysis. A top game, fitting gold medal match.
London 2012-Team USA vs Spain: Gold Medal Basketball live updates, blog
Team USA win 107 to ESP 100. In the final Qtr, USA kept ESP to 18 pts while they scored 24.
Durant scored 30pts, James 19, Bryant, 17, Paul 11.
Navarro 21pts, Rudy 14, Pau Gasol 24, Marc Gasol 17.
London 2012-Team USA vs Spain: Gold Medal Basketball live updates, blog
There will be no chaning of the guard in London – Team USA win back-to-back gold medals.
London 2012-Team USA vs Spain: Gold Medal Basketball live updates, blog
USA lead by 7 pts. Less than 20secs.
London 2012-Team USA vs Spain: Gold Medal Basketball live updates, blog
Team USA has kept ESP to 13 pts in this qtr.
London 2012-Team USA vs Spain: Gold Medal Basketball live updates, blog
Here comes the bench!!! THE GOLD IS GOING TO TEAM USA.
London 2012-Team USA vs Spain: Gold Medal Basketball live updates, blog
Chris Paul … a wonderful play, gets to the rack and puts this game away.
London 2012-Team USA vs Spain: Gold Medal Basketball live updates, blog
KD 30, LBJ 19, Kobe 17.
London 2012-Team USA vs Spain: Gold Medal Basketball live updates, blog
Lead back to 6 before LBJ hits a major 3!!! USA 102-ESP 93. Foul on Pau Gasol, USA ball. Game over?
London 2012-Team USA vs Spain: Gold Medal Basketball live updates, blog
LeBron. James. To. The. Hole. 8 pts lead.
London 2012-Team USA vs Spain: Gold Medal Basketball live updates, blog
Under coach K, USA is 61-1. This is also Kobe’s final game for Team USA.
London 2012-Team USA vs Spain: Gold Medal Basketball live updates, blog
Can’t trust a football administrator at all! Malthouse is the wrong choice if selected.
Sorry 'Ratts', but Malthouse is the man for the Blues