1. NBA Trades Out-Hype the Draft

    It is fitting that the draft, commonly thought of as the weakest in years, was outdone by trades. When Orlando and Cleveland met in the Eastern Conference Finals, Orlando walked away with the last laugh...

    Tyler Nelson Written by Tyler Nelson about over 2 years ago 92 reads 0 comments

  2. Memorable Draft Day Moves: L.A. Lakers

    Now that the season is over, draft talk is in full swing. While this year's class bores me overall (although I contemplated a piece on Ricky Efron-Rubio), years past have provided all kinds of intriguing moments...

    Tyler Nelson Written by Tyler Nelson about over 2 years ago 488 reads 3 comments

  3. Live Game Four Blog: Laker Homer Edition

    Keep in mind, this is coming from a Laker fan. Thus, the below observations are completely biased.1st Quarter:- Kobe line-drives an 18-footer 78 seconds in, we get our first teeth-clenching moment...

    Tyler Nelson Written by Tyler Nelson about over 2 years ago 133 reads 3 comments

  4. The Five Most Polarizing Athletes of This Era

    Polarize (v) - "To cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions."In my previous post about Kobe Bryant, I called him the most polarizing figure in sports...

    Tyler Nelson Written by Tyler Nelson about over 2 years ago 268 reads 0 comments

  5. In Winning, the Magic Proved They Have No Chance

    The Magic played nearly flawless basketball, shooting an astounding 63% from the floor. Five Magic players scored at least 18 points, and Rafer Alston looked like he was a legitimate player (for once)...

    Tyler Nelson Written by Tyler Nelson about over 2 years ago 55 reads 0 comments

  6. Kobe Bryant and His Coat of Many Colors

    As Kobe hones in on title number four, his supporters are applying the tanning oil in preparation to bask in his glory...

    Tyler Nelson Written by Tyler Nelson about over 2 years ago 298 reads 5 comments