LA Lakers Kobe Bryant Claims He Can Beat LeBron James One on One: I Believe Him
October 3, 2010 by rob.nelson
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I’d win, I’d win. That’s what I do. One-on-one is … that’s easy for me, you know. Playing one-on-one is how I grew up playing — it’s like, my thing. LeBron is more like a Magic Johnson, he’s a great passer and plays an all around game. At the core of me, I’m [...]
Boston Celtics Von Wafer Hurt Ankle?
September 29, 2010 by rob.nelson
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It is being reported that Von Wafer tweaked his ankle in day one. This is a minor issue for Wafer. Wafer is battling for a roster spot with guys like Tony Gaffney, Delonte West, and Erden. An injured Wafer that cannot explode to the hoop is not going to help his chances of making [...]
Boston Celtics Delonte West Answers LeBron Rumors: Where There Is Smoke, There Is Fire
September 28, 2010 by rob.nelson
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Delonte West: “Not at all,’’ he said. “I come from an era where you don’t say nothing bad about someone’s parent, so not at all.’’ Courtesy Boston Globe writer Gary Washburn Delonte West finally addressed the rumor that has rocked the NBA. The man was asked point blank if he had an intimate relationship [...]
Boston Celtics Delonte West Ready To Fight In Camp
September 26, 2010 by rob.nelson
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When Delonte West left the Boston Celtics, it was not by choice. Delonte loved Boston and enjoyed playing for Doc Rivers. Doc was one of the figures that instilled the gritty defensive mentality that is one of his hall marks. Doc was a mentor to the young West. However, this is the NBA and if [...]
Boston Celtics Nate Robinson Looking To Be The Leader Off The Bench
September 25, 2010 by rob.nelson
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Last season Nate Robinson was in basketball purgatory in New York. The coach did not want him. I still have a hard time understanding why. Nate is a microwave offense like shooter. Last I checked I never met a guy with those qualifications that Mike D’Antoni did not like. Mike benched him and finally set [...]
Boston Celtics Danny Ainge Sets Expectations High For 2011: This is The Best Team In Quite A While
September 23, 2010 by rob.nelson
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Danny Ainge has done his job. The Boston Celtics in 2011 are a better team than the one that lost to LA in the Finals in 2010. He has fixed the problem of size with Shaq and Jermaine O’Neal. He has also added depth at other positions with guys like Von Wafer, Delonte West, Avery [...]
Boston Celtics Lose Brian Scalabrine To Bulls: The Scal Era Recap
September 22, 2010 by rob.nelson
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Boston Celtics fans will no longer have Brian Scalabrine to kick around. As expected, new Bulls’ coach Tom Thibodeau has signed the free agent forward. This means no more Hope Scal T-shirts. No more chants for Scal late in the game. No more human victory cigar. No more red haired dude in a suit [...]
Boston Celtics Marquis Daniels Not In Bloods: How Did This Become News?
September 22, 2010 by rob.nelson
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SLAM: So what’s with the red bandana and gang signs in the pictures? Are you really in a gang? Marquis Daniels: Of course not. The rag wasn’t mine. You want to know why I wear a lot of red? It’s simple. I think I look good in red. It looks good on me. So just because [...]
Boston Celtics Wyc Grousbeck Deserves Recognition For Success
September 19, 2010 by rob.nelson
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The key to being a successful organization starts at the top. The Pro teams that are successful often have a great owner. George Steinbrenner is the model that all owners should be measured against. The man bought a struggling team and transformed it into an (evil) empire. He did this because he cared about winning [...]
Boston Celtics Avery Bradley Is Not To Be Counted Out Despite Crowded Boston Back Court
September 19, 2010 by rob.nelson
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The starters for the Boston Celtics in the back court are very clear. Rajon Rondo is the future face of the franchise. He is on the verge of super star status and is clearly the starter. Ray Allen is an ageless shooter that has one of the sweetest shots in NBA history. However, [...]