NBA playoffs:Where do we stand now?

By James Spearman       It’s been a week since I’ve been able to write. With so many things going on in life, it’s been hard to keep up with it all. However, there is no denying the amount of thrills that the NBA has offered us as ...

A Letter to Kobe Bryant

Is LEBRON JAMES the MOST UNDERPAID Athlete?

A Letter to Tracy McGrady

By James Spearman       Dear Tracy, My name is James, and I’m a fan. I grew up watching you as a kid, therefore giving you credit for truly turning me on to NBA basketball. It was you that had me outside on my seven foot rim, repeatedly throwing ...

NCAA basketball: Are student athletes being cheated?

By James Spearman     Once again, as I’m getting ready to talk about something important like how LeBron is doing in south beach, or maybe even Kobe’s “season ending” injury, something of extreme importance came to mind. According to the 2013 Forbes list of the NBA’s highest aid ...

The art of sucess-Corey Rich

By James Spearman   I vividly remember a time where hard work was the most probable key to success. It had very little to do with who you knew. Especially in sports; if you were good and lucky enough to be exposed, then as long as you ...

Steve Francis: The man that could’ve been

By James Spearman I remember the 2000 NBA dunk contest like it was yesterday. For the few years prior, the contest had become so dry that it literally scratched from the list of festivities during all star weekend. However, this year the contest was back and ...

Shaq: the Big Retirement

By James Spearman   I originally had plans on covering another piece on LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and the Miami Heat. I planned a long list of Miami bashing, Jordan worshipping, and James scolding. There was going to be some discussion about everything that the Chicago Bulls ...

Miami Heat: Why can any team find a way to stop them?

By James Spearman Ladies and gentlemen, what we are all witnessing history right in front of us. Vets in their prime, the Miami Heat have perfected the art of unity. Mind you, this is not the most dominant team that we’ve seen in NBA history. During ...

Derrick Rose: At this point, does Chicago really need him?

By James Spearman Derrick Rose is sitting at a cross roads right now. With the Bulls sitting in the middle of the NBA playoff picture, wondering about the status of Rose’s return has to be hanging on to the back of their brains. While Chicago has ...

Miami Heat: What will their success do for their legacy?

By James Spearman Miami Heat (Photo credit: Keith Allison) As of late, NBA fans have seen some of the best stuff out of the Miami Heat. Lebron showed the world exactly how unstoppable he was by going on a very historic run during the end of ...

Gilbert Arenas: How “Agent 0″ gained it all, and lost it all in the same night

By James Spearman From 2005-07, there were five NBA players that could well be considered as the best player in the league, in  no particular order, three of those guys were Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, and Gilbert Arenas. Fast forward five years later, and we as ...

Winners and Losers of the Trade Deadline

By Kyle Newton The 2013 NBA Trade deadline has come and gone with no big deals being done. So now the question is, who came out winners and who were the big losers of the trade deadline? Losers: 3) NBA Fans This year was one of the least active ...

Josh Smith: What does his future hold?

By James Spearman Josh Smith has been a facet of trade rumors very reminiscent to the one that were shouldered by Dwight Howard just a year ago. It has been a bumpy ride this year for Smith. However, despite the many rumors that stated that Smith ...

Tribute to Jerry Buss

By Kyle Newton Long time Lakers owner Jerry Buss died early Monday morning (February 18, 2013) from an undisclosed form of cancer.Buss was arguably the greatest owner in sports, and certainly the greatest history in the NBA. In 1979 Jerry Buss bought the LA Kings NHL ...

MJ vs LeBron: Not again

By James Spearman It’s always good when you can celebrate the birthdays of someone you love, even if you don’t really know them. Recently, the world got to celebrate the 50th birthday of the G.O.A.T, Michael Jordan. However, what should be a time to strictly focus ...

Top 3 Contenders to Dethrone Oklahoma City in the West

By Kyle Newton The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to get back to the NBA Finals for a second consecutive year, but which teams are going to be standing in their way. #3 Los Angeles Lakers Ok, this is probably a team that most of you are shaking ...

Top 3 Contenders to Dethrone Miami in the East

Magic Johnson’s announcement: What have we learned 22 years later?

By James Spearman A few days ago I watched a documentary on the effect that Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s HIV announcement had on the world. For those who don’t know, Johnson was diagnosed with HIV in 1991, forcing him to retire from the NBA. It was a ...

Why the Celtics Are Not Better Without Rondo

By Kyle Newton The Boston Celtics have won 5 straight since learning of Rajon Rondo’s season ending injury before a Sunday game against the Miami Heat. During this 5 game win streak people have been asking, are the Celtics really better without Rondo running the show? ...