In what feels like the single longest year in human history, 2020 gave us…well, dog water. Through the losses, the covid, the fires, the murder hornets and so much more, the death of Kobe Bryant may be the single most unbelievable aspect of the entire year as a whole. https://twitter.com/ComplexSports/status/1354069523532554240?s=20 The Black Mamba. The guyContinueContinue reading “Remembering Kobe Bryant”
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Bucks and Lakers Fans, DO NOT Hit This Button!
Beyond the Arc By Ben Fiore Yesterday, we witnessed something you almost NEVER see. BOTH the No. 1 seeds in the NBA playoffs lost Game 1 of their opening series. The Bucks lost 122-110 to the Magic, and the Lakers dropped to the Trailblazers, 100-93. Now while the fanbases in Orlando and Portland have theirContinueContinue reading “Bucks and Lakers Fans, DO NOT Hit This Button!”
The NBA has returned
Here’s your friendly reminder that Dre is hystericall emotional about his fandom and personally, I love it. https://twitter.com/DekeWhiten/status/1184815619079856128?s=20 But alas, that’s not what this article is about. The NBA is FINALLY back, and last night we got a glimpse of the future of LA, the potential of the young Pelicans and the sure fire understandingContinueContinue reading “The NBA has returned”
Benny Buckets’ NBA Opening Day Preview
IT’S FINALLY TIP OFF!!! The NBA season begins tonight!!!! LETS GOOOOOOO!!! We will have two competitive games tonight between the Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Pelicans, followed by the battle for LA with the Lakers and Clippers. All eyes will be on watch tonight for both of those games with new faces in new arenasContinueContinue reading “Benny Buckets’ NBA Opening Day Preview”
CONFIRMED: LeBron James, Steve Kerr and the NBA Are Commies
The shit show that currently is the NBA’s handling of the Hong Kong/China debacle takes another, unexpected ( but not surprising) twist. Lakers superstar and Judas Iscariot to Cleveland, LeBron James said probably the stupidest thing in his career yesterday (and that is saying something.) The self proclaimed “King” was asked about the situation inContinueContinue reading “CONFIRMED: LeBron James, Steve Kerr and the NBA Are Commies”
Lance is Headed to China
Let’s start this one off by saying I didn’t appreciate Lance for what he was with the Lakers. I was just so busy hating the firing of Luke Walton, being angry about draft selections, mad about free agent busts, yelling at Dre that we won’t get Leonard, and just all around pouting that I didn’tContinueContinue reading “Lance is Headed to China”
NBA Players who have things to prove
Still trying to figure out which team has which guys from this offseason? You aren’t alone. Honestly at this point, it feels like I fired up 2K and just his random year dynasty draft. The Lakers v Clippers, new face Pelicans, max contract D-Lo, Brooklyn’s Best, Cardiac Cemba Celties (I’m well aware that Kemba hasContinueContinue reading “NBA Players who have things to prove”
Kobe Bryant Reportedly Killed
I’m absolutely gutted. You have these certain athletes that you think about showing your kids highlight tapes of, the athletes that you want to look at down the road in your life and say “Man, I got to watch him live.” No one, and if you know me you know this to be true, meansContinueContinue reading “Kobe Bryant Reportedly Killed”
Beyond the Arc – New Faces, New Places
We are currently only 47 days into this NBA season. Though it is still very early on, there are quite a few marquee names that are both impressing and disappointing for their new found home teams. Obviously all eyes are on LeBron, and they should be. LeBron signing with the Lakers is one of theContinueContinue reading “Beyond the Arc – New Faces, New Places”
Breaking News – Lebron James nears a Breaking Point…..13 Games Into the Season
I bet a ton of people text me before they even read the article, but here we go. In case you are unaware, I decided to give LA-Bron a chance. I really did. I changed my hate to a strong dislike, which if you know me is a massive step. Just ask Greg. But guys,ContinueContinue reading “Breaking News – Lebron James nears a Breaking Point…..13 Games Into the Season”
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