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Punctuated Equilibrium: The NBA's Greatest One-Year Turnarounds

Published 22 days ago
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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 03: Michael Jordan, part owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, smiles from the bench during their game against the Detroit Pistons at Time Warner Cable Arena on November 3, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Michael Jordan's Other Legacy

Published 4 months ago
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Tim Duncan or Shaquille O'Neal: Who Is the Best Big of the Era?

Published 5 months ago
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 04: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts in the second half with teammate Pau Gasol #16 against the Orlando Magic in Game One of the 2009 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 4, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Lakers-Magic: Kobe Bryant Joins Elite Company With His Game One Production

Published 5 months ago
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NBA History (4),
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Basketball (2),
Opinion (1),
Stats (1),
Tim Duncan (1),
Best Lists (1),
Kobe Bryant (1)

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CP3, Lebron, Garnett, Dwight, Kobe, Rondo, Shaq.
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Phil Jackson
All Time Sports Moment

Vince Carter dunk over Weis
Most Memorable Game Attended

Celtics Vs Wolves post KG trade Oct. 2007 in London.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Wilt averaging 50 points and 25 rebounds for an entire season.
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan

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by Keith
2 days ago

It's time to prepare the throne, the King has arrived in New York! Lebron James is set to make his only appearance this season at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. Take a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285453-prepare-the-throne-the-king-is-here-lebron-james-pays-visit-to-knicks
by Harry
24 days ago

Thanks for being my "fan". If you had not done so, I would not have come across your excellent articles. I look forward to reading more during the NBA season.

Great reads, Michael T.
by Marcellus
about 1 month ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/204106-kobe-vs-lebron-the-debate-seems-over-at-least-for-now?search_query=kobe vs lebron

Read the last comment. None of my statements were personal attacks, just trying to spark debate.
by micheal
2 months ago

Hey Michael

I’ve started a weekly segment looking at a review of what has happened in the NBA for the week. Your support and commentary would be greatly appreciated as I continue to hone my writing and analytical skills

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236362-this-week-in-the-nba-5-things-i-think

Thanks in advance for the support!
by Tyler
2 months ago

Hey, my school has just started back so I hadn't found much time to write a new article in awhile. Well, here it is. This article is about Duke Basketball and their 2001 Championship run. Please check it out if you get time! Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235869-looking-back-at-dukes-2001-national-championship-season?just_published=1
by Chase
2 months ago

Hey man,

I just wrote an article discussing Pau Gasol's recent injury suffered while playing for his country of Spain, which leads me to ask the question where should his allegiance lie? Please take a moment to read it and provide your own opinion as a comment. Hope you Like it!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235348-pau-gasol-injured-playing-for-spain-where-does-his-allegiance-lie
by John
2 months ago

I've been working on this for a while and now 2010: A LeBron James Odyssey is ready... if you want to know what will happen next summer you must read this:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234201-2010-a-lebron-james-odyssey
by Jay
3 months ago

Michael,

Check this one out, a little humor piece about athletes' tweets inspired by the Big Baby Twitter fiasco.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233067-athletes-tweets-humor
by Richard
3 months ago

Just published an article on the NBA letting corporate sponsors advertise on practice jerseys...are game jerseys next?

Please comment and let me know what you think.

ro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227360-advertisements-to-be-on-nba-practice-jerseys?just_published=1
by Randy
3 months ago

With the breaking news of Ortiz's positive test, I'm following up the article I wrote in May predicting this. Check it out if you get a chance...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227842-ortiz-on-roids-are-you-surprised-im-sure-not?just_published=1

Thanks!

Randy
by John
3 months ago

I just got done with the NBA's Summer School report cards, here's the West & East editions of additions.. don't forget to watch the YouTube vids linked on the articles for more expert analysis!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222743-nba-western-conference-off-season-report-cards

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222724-nba-eastern-conference-off-season-report-cards
by Richard
3 months ago

I'm doing it a little different this time. Check out my review of the tragic sports-related deaths in 2009. I touched on some of the biggest so far.

Please join me in discussing this tough subject by providing comments and helping to make this article a featured article on Bleacher Report.

ro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217836-adenhart-gatti-mcnair-and-tyson-a-tough-year-for-sports-fans-in-2009?just_published=1#page/1
by John
3 months ago

Did you catch Blake Griffin, here's my recap of his very impressive debut:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217502-blake-griffin-debuts-at-the-2009-nba-summer-league-in-las-vegas
by John
4 months ago

On the Boston Celtics summer league team I found an inspirational story every sports fan can enjoy.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214031-coby-karl-chris-lofton-share-the-nba-road-less-traveled
by Ceena
4 months ago

Three potential draft busts, what do you think of them.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212412-the-2009-nba-draft-three-busts

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Lakers-Magic: Kobe Bryant Joins Elite Company With His Game One Production

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