Tag Archives: Michael Jordan

LeBron James is the best basketball player I will ever watch

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

**Editor’s note: This post is the opinion of one writer and does not reflect the opinion of the rest of the staff, especially not the opinion of the head editor. Whoa, whoa, whoa. That headline is a bold and sweeping statement, … Continue reading →

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About Michael Jordan and LeBron James

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

In case you haven’t heard, last week was Michael Jordan’s 50th birthday. Of course, there was plenty of deserved reminiscing in the form of countdowns, lists, highlights and a few interviews between cigars. It was great. Except for one thing: … Continue reading →

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Important Observations: Why High-Five Between Free Throws?

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

This is a bit of a step into the unknown for me, but my Pacer fandom is finally meaningful in the second round of the playoffs, and I don’t know what to do with myself. The season has been over … Continue reading →

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2nd Half of the NBA Season and Beyond

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

The lockout took away 16 regular-season NBA games, creating a grueling schedule with no practice time and more importantly, essentially no recovery time. Despite the negative consequences of last years’ selfish negotiations that no basketball fan could understand combined with the numerous critics … Continue reading →

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Remembering the NBA Dunk Contest and a Suggestion on How to FIx It

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

I just finished watching the 2012 Slam Dunk contest, and while I still think that 100% fan voting is a horri-awful idea, at least it helps us realize the most important thing about the current dunk-off: it doesn’t matter. To … Continue reading →

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On Surprises

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Let’s begin this post with a hypothetical question: In retrospect, were the Rockets crazy to take Hakeem Olajuwon 1st overall in the 1984 draft, even though Michael Jordan was taken third? I would argue they are not. The Blazers certainly … Continue reading →

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New Air Jordans Inspire Frenzy, Space Jam Flashbacks

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

There are only a few items that people stand in line for hours to buy: Harry Potter movie tickets, iPhones, Call of Duty and Star Wars box DVD sets (alright maybe that last one is just me). AND don’t forget … Continue reading →

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Dear Jay-Z: You’re Not “The Michael Jordan of Rap”

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

There’s something interesting about that part of society where music and sports overlap. We’ve seen professional athletes regularly (and hilariously) attempt to achieve musical success, just as often as we’ve watched music videos or heard lyrics referencing sports across all … Continue reading →

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What Shaq Meant to the Association and NBA Finals Game 2 Bold Predictions

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

While you sit down to watch Game 2 of the NBA Finals tonight, I hope you do so while mourning the official departure of Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal, better known as Kazaam. Shaq is certainly one of the Association’s all-time best … Continue reading →

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How the Bulls-Heat Eastern Conference Finals is really just Space Jam 2: the Miami Monstars

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

Bulls-Heat Game 3 starts in a few minutes. This is a game that features a Bulls team led primarily by one player, a guard. This player also won the MVP award this season. And he’s leading his team against a … Continue reading →

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Guest Post #3: The Real Postseason Issues Facing the Lakers, Presented by an Actual Fan

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

*Editor’s note: A long time ago, I started this blog. Very few people were truly “in on the ground floor” of SpreeGoogs, and one of them was my friend Jackie, who I met at USC. She’s tirelessly promoted my blog … Continue reading →

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Top 11 NBA Regular Season Observations Part 2

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

I hope you readers are ready for the second round of playoff games tonight. If you’re kind of not really feeling the playoffs and maybe can’t get over the regular season, I’ve got good news of you. Actually, I’ve got … Continue reading →

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