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The 10 Best Coaches in the NBA
The art of coaching is one of the more under-appreciated aspects of professional sports. The NBA, in particular, has seen plenty of coaches come and go, yet they don't seem to get the credit they truly deserve. Yes, it is a superstar driven league, but having a guiding force is instrumental in winning NBA championships.
By Timothy Kohut7 years ago in Unbalanced
The Lakers Can Be the Next Super Team in the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers are at an interesting spot in their season. With the trade deadline approaching, they have been one of the teams experts and fans have been talking about possibly making moves before February 7 at 3 PM. Their hopes of making a splash increased substantially when Pelicans forward Anthony Davis requested a trade on January 28. If Magic Johnson, President of Basketball Operations, can work his Magic (pun intended) and get Anthony Davis, the Lakers could be working towards being the next NBA super team by next season. Don't believe me? Keep reading.
By William Ricks7 years ago in Unbalanced
Airplane Mode! Why Derrick Jones Jr and the Miami Heat Are an Awesome Fit
Derrick Jones Jr is a highlight waiting to happen, and has been for the Miami Heat during every minute he has been on the floor this season. On the fast break he is terrifying, finishing in traffic off of cuts or lob passes. He makes dastardly steals, gets his hands on a lot of balls in the passing lanes, and isn't afraid to chase someone down for a highlight reel block either. These things make you wonder, "How did this kid go undrafted?" but even more, where was this type of play when he did get his opportunity in Phoenix?
By Kenneth Wilson7 years ago in Unbalanced
The Maternal Ancestry of Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Joseph Washington Bryant and Pamela Cox. He also has two older sisters—Sharia Bryant, born March 19, 1976, and Shaya Bryant, born July 30, 1977. Kobe first entered into the national spotlight while he was attending Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, PA. During this time, he became the first freshman in several decades to start for the school's varsity team, and was named Pennsylvania's Player of the Year in his junior year. When he was just 17, Kobe made the decision to forgo college and enter into the NBA draft. Kobe Bryant's career began on June 26, 1996, when he was selected 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets. Now, for those of you who followed basketball in the 1990s and 2000s, you know that Kobe would never play for the Hornets and he would be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers just days later. He would go on to play for the Lakers for 20 years and will go down as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
By Bradley Greenland7 years ago in Unbalanced
You've Got to Be Kidding Me
The NBA All-Star Game is a night where we see the league's elite players face off in a wildly entertaining matchup. Now more than ever with the team format replacing the traditional East versus West style, there is much more hype around this fun and historical event.
By Olamide Olatunbosun7 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Basketball Shoes for Speed
Basketball has evolved over the years into an explosive, guard dominant game that requires elite athleticism. With the plodding pace of the 90s officially extinct, players are more reliant on speed than ever before. In order to get that quick first step that most new-age players desire though, finding the right pair of sneakers is imperative. Luckily, some of the best basketball shoes for speed are not very hard to find. In fact, they're pretty much available on the shelf of any store that sells sneakers. So let's go over some of the marquee shoes that any "true baller" should cop.
By Timothy Kohut7 years ago in Unbalanced
Shooting Guard Rankings
The two guard position has given us some of the most exhilarating scorers in NBA history, such as Dwyane Wade, Clyde Drexler, and the GOAT Michael Jordan, along with some of the current stars such as James Harden and DeMar DeRozan. There are also lots of young rising stars, but how do they rank among each other? Here are the top 15 shooting guards so far of the 2018-19 season.
By Shandon Pendleton7 years ago in Unbalanced
The 10 Best Books for Basketball Fans
There are so many books about basketball on the market that will speak to basketball fans and basketball players alike. These books talk about some of the most famous athletes to ever play the game; such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and beyond; while many other books speak on the game itself, what goes on in the locker room, and the politics of the NBA. Regardless of what you’re looking for, these are books for basketball fans both big and small.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Unbalanced
LA-Bron: The Good, the Bad, and the Spitting - Part 3
The month of December was not terribly kind to the Los Angeles Lakers. Sure, they finished with an 8-7 record, but this month will be remembered as the one which the Lakers were truly unhealthy. Well, to be honest, the team has rarely been at full strength this entire year, but that was taken to a new extreme this month. But anyways, here's my Lakers breakdown for the month of December.
By Olamide Olatunbosun7 years ago in Unbalanced
Rating the Sophomores So Far
The 2017 draft class was awesome. We had so many great talents emerge last season and this year, we get the chance to see them get even better! I won't be talking about every player from the draft but only the notable ones. So lets evaluate how they have been so far, and what impact they have made—and no, this does not include Ben Simmons.
By Shandon Pendleton7 years ago in Unbalanced
The 10 Most Durable Outdoor Basketball Shoes
As any player will attest, basketball is an intense sport that demands a great deal of energy and stamina. That being said, your basketball shoes must also withstand a great deal of wear and tear over many games, requiring a great deal of flexibility and elasticity, as well as comfort and support. (There's a reason basketball players don't wear Chuck Taylors anymore!) From the first Air Jordan sneakers to the Nike Air shoes and the latest LeBron products, there has always been a lot of hype around basketball sneaker releases.
By Fred Eugene Park7 years ago in Unbalanced
