NBA History

  1. 2012 NBA Draft: Why This Year's Draft Class Will Be the Best in Recent Memory

    Get ready. The 2012 NBA draft is going to be a good one. Next week, a flock of promising youngsters will kick up their heels and break into the pros...

    Steven Goldstein Written by Steven Goldstein about 11 months ago 1,947 reads 1 comments

  2. Lakers Rumors: Is LA Better off Without Ramon Sessions?

    Tuesday, Sessions opted out of his player’s option for $4.55 million next season to become an unrestricted free agent. The Lakers can still re-sign him but will have to compete with offers from around the league...

    Zack Alspaugh Written by Zack Alspaugh about 11 months ago 7,349 reads 61 comments

  3. The Sacramento Kings Should Not Become the Seattle SuperSonics

    This won't be a popular opinion in my hometown of Seattle, but I stick by it. Seattle having any part in relocating the Sacramento Kings to replace the Supersonics is exactly the same as siding with ownership in the Sonics' move to Oklahoma City...

    Kyle Chittick Written by Kyle Chittick about 11 months ago 4,519 reads 15 comments

  4. 2012 NBA Draft: Evaluating the Strength or Weakness of an NBA Draft Class

    Is it a “weak” draft or is it a “strong” draft? The argument happens every year, without fail. Often, people will try to make the statement over a year in advance, one way or the other...

    Ed Isaacson Written by Ed Isaacson about 11 months ago 801 reads 0 comments

  5. NBA TV's Dream Team Documentary: Thoughts and Questions

    Disclaimer: I realize that me being born in the same summer that this event was taking place doesn't bode well for my status as a "worthy critic...

    Spencer Kier Written by Spencer Kier about 11 months ago 1,912 reads 2 comments

  6. Heat vs. Thunder: 10 NBA Finals That Deserved Higher Ratings Than Game 1

    Since ABC acquired the right to broadcast the NBA Finals, no Game 1 has managed to drum up this level of interest...

    Adam Fromal Written by Adam Fromal about 11 months ago 1,152 reads 1 comments

  7. NBA: The Case for Wilt Chamberlain as the Best Ever

    With two of the very best active players in LeBron James and Kevin Durant currently playing in the NBA Finals, it is not uncommon to see the age-old debate of who was the best ever come up...

    Jim Flannery Written by Jim Flannery about 11 months ago 3,634 reads 67 comments

  8. LeBron James—Kevin Durant and 10 Most Anticipated Matchups in Finals History

    LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant in the 2012 NBA Finals has the potential to be one of the best player matchups in NBA Finals history...

    Peter Emerick Written by Peter Emerick about 11 months ago 2,297 reads 2 comments

  9. Are We Exaggerating the Exploits of Michael Jordan in the Present Era?

    There is a growing trend of people wondering whether the exploits of Michael Jordan are being exaggerated in the present. Those who didn't watch him are questioning whether he really was as good as people who did say he is...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 11 months ago 5,699 reads 82 comments

  10. 30 Greatest NBA Finals Moments of All Time

    The NBA Finals is a domain where we find out what players are truly made of. It is a place where legends are made and legacies are created...

    Peter Emerick Written by Peter Emerick about 11 months ago 19,655 reads 36 comments

  11. Most Overrated Coaches in NBA History

    Though fans love basketball because of the players, they're always sure to give the coach his due credit. In some cases, however, some of the men manning the sidelines aren't always people who should be showered with praise...

    Josh Benjamin Written by Josh Benjamin about 11 months ago 5,314 reads 24 comments

  12. The 10 Best Teams in NBA History Who Missed the NBA Finals

    The Chicago Bulls were the best regular season team this year, but they got ousted from the first round of the playoffs when Derrick Rose went to the ground with a torn ACL in the first game of the postseason...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 11 months ago 4,184 reads 24 comments

  13. The 25 Greatest NBA Finals Performances of the Last 25 Years

    The NBA Finals is one of the biggest stages in all of the four major sports. It's where the truly great are separated from the truly good. It's where we see players grow. It's the difference between '06 Dirk Nowitzki and '12 Dirk Nowitzki...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 11 months ago 13,175 reads 110 comments

  14. Ranking the 15 Most Clutch Shots in NBA Finals History

    The 2012 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat are about to get under way, and they happen to feature players who aren't strangers to clutch moments...

    Peter Emerick Written by Peter Emerick about 11 months ago 31,022 reads 74 comments

  15. NBA Tournament of Champions: 65-Team Tournament of Every NBA Championship Team

    The 2012 NBA Finals are set up now that the Miami Heat have taken down the Boston Celtics, and soon enough either Miami or the Oklahoma City Thunder will end up the 63rd championship team in NBA history, 66th if you count the BAA...

    Jesse Dorsey Written by Jesse Dorsey about 11 months ago 3,700 reads 25 comments

  16. What Team Is the Greatest NBA Champion of the Last Decade?

    What team is the greatest NBA champion of the last decade (2002-11)? It’s a good question on the face of it. It’s a fascinating question after you start to consider it...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 11 months ago 32,837 reads 237 comments

  17. LeBron James: How Michael Jordan & Jerry Krause Affected "The Decision"

    It's time to forgive LeBron James for "The Decision." With James, there is no middle ground. He is a polarizing figure. You either marvel at his talent, or you hate him for "The Decision...

    David Heeb Written by David Heeb about 11 months ago 10,499 reads 53 comments

  18. 20 NBA Legends Who Finished Careers with a Different Team

    It's nice to envision your favorite NBA player being drafted by your favorite team, having a fantastic career filled with personal awards, and team success, and then retiring in that same uniform...

    Ben Shapiro Written by Ben Shapiro about 12 months ago 2,912 reads 3 comments

  19. Ranking LeBron's Epic Game 6 with All-Time Individual Playoff Performances

    LeBron James put together one of the most complete performances in NBA playoff history in Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference finals, posting 45 points, 15 rebounds and five assists on 73...

    Peter Emerick Written by Peter Emerick about 12 months ago 10,441 reads 78 comments

  20. 100 Greatest Jerseys in NBA History

    Teams in the NBA seem to change their jersey styles more than teams in any other sport, and for a variety of reasons...

    Jesse Dorsey Written by Jesse Dorsey about 12 months ago 446,246 reads 135 comments

  21. Power Ranking the Best NBA Playoff Runs of All Time

    The San Antonio Spurs started off this postseason with a 10-game postseason winning streak. It was the 11th time in NBA history where a team has won at least nine consecutive postseason games...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 12 months ago 1,768 reads 7 comments

  22. NBA Playoffs: 10 Best Conference Finals Matchups of All Time

    As the NBA season progresses further and further into the playoffs, the games should get better and better. However, that isn't always the case...

    Adam Fromal Written by Adam Fromal about 12 months ago 16,519 reads 28 comments

  23. NBA Draft 2012: Ranking the First Overall NBA Draft Picks from Last 25 Years

    Being the first overall pick in the NBA draft is a blessing and a curse. On one hand, the lucky individual can say that out of all of the college prospects available, they were deemed to be the best...

    Josh Benjamin Written by Josh Benjamin about 12 months ago 4,658 reads 16 comments

  24. NBA Draft Lottery 2012: A System in Need of a Change

    The purpose of any professional sports draft is simple—allow the worst teams in the league to revamp their rosters so that the league can become more competitive. Well, at least in the NFL, MLB, and NHL that’s the case...

    Josh Kipnis Written by Josh Kipnis about 12 months ago 418 reads 2 comments

  25. NBA Draft Lottery 2012: The 10 Most Memorable Moments in NBA Lottery History

    Suspense makes memories. The NBA Draft Lottery is the one of the most suspense-filled events in all of sports. The league’s lottery alone is boasts more excitement than many professional sports league’s drafts...

    David Daniels Written by David Daniels about 12 months ago 209 reads 0 comments