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The Answer Is On The Runway? A.I. Could Learn From Jet Terry

To the surprise of few, Allen Iverson announced his retirement Wednesday weeks after the Memphis Grizzlies agreed to release him from his one-year contract...

Written by Robert Kleeman about about 3 hours ago 40 reads 0 comments
Oklahoma City's Thunderous Road Win Serves Notice to NBA Foes

The name might still sound dinkier than a wedding at a roller rink and cheaper than box wine, but the team is as excitable as a litter of Dobermans...

Written by Robert Kleeman about 2 days ago 109 reads 1 comments
George Hill, Gregg Popovich's New Favorite Player, Gets the Point

After a five-game flameout against the L.A. Lakers that was much closer than the finish indicated, the San Antonio Spurs headed into one of the most important offseasons in franchise history...

Written by Robert Kleeman about 3 days ago 909 reads 2 comments
Bucks-Spurs: Will the Perplexing Mismatch Continue?

If you were asked to name the team Tim Duncan least likes to play, the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks might come to mind. Both teams have ended his quest for a repeat championship...

Written by Robert Kleeman about 4 days ago 162 reads 0 comments
After Rough Start, Spurs Need Offense and Defense To Come Together

"Come together, right now" —The Beatles So, San Antonio defended at a championship level in Dallas and still failed to capture its first road victory? Jefferson was awful in the clutch again, ...

Written by Robert Kleeman about 8 days ago 512 reads 7 comments
NBA Top 10: If Players, Coaches, Execs, and Fans Had Theme Songs...

Wrestlers, baseball players, and boxers strut and saunter out to handpicked theme songs, sometimes to roaring ovations...

Written by Robert Kleeman about 9 days ago 359 reads 6 comments
How-To Guide: Understanding the Undermanned, Jekyll and Hyde Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets roared past the Los Angeles Lakers 101-91 Sunday night at Staples Center. In light of this stupendous upset, you have a few questions...

Written by Robert Kleeman about 11 days ago 312 reads 2 comments
Will the New Orleans Hornets Give Avery Johnson a Call?

After management handed Byron Scott a pink slip last week, the New Orleans Hornets need a head coach. Does anyone think General Manager-turned interim coach Jeff Bower will last more than ...

Written by Robert Kleeman about 11 days ago 190 reads 2 comments
Byron Scott: The Latest Victim of the NBA's Haywire Coaching Carousel

Byron Scott is no less a victim than Sam Mitchell in Toronto or Eddie Jordan in Washington. He is a victim of the most disturbing, anger-inducing trend in sports. The quick fix. The scapegoat game...

Written by Robert Kleeman about 14 days ago 373 reads 8 comments
Dallas Mavericks Will Give New Spur Richard Jefferson His First Test

When the San Antonio Spurs completed a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks in June to acquire swingman Richard Jefferson for Kurt Thomas, Fabricio Oberto and Bruce Bowen, three words came to mind...

Written by Robert Kleeman about 16 days ago 242 reads 11 comments
No Reason To Sweat San Antonio Spurs' Slow Start

The Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic have taken flight. The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers are still humming. Someone will have to beat the Lake Show to retake the NBA throne, and Kobe ...

Written by Robert Kleeman about 18 days ago 414 reads 3 comments
Iverson Misadventure Highlights Moribund Memphis Grizzlies' Ineptitude

The Memphis Grizzlies dropped a 113-100 decision to the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday night at Staples Center. They blew a halftime lead the night before in the same building against the defending champion Lakers...

Written by Robert Kleeman about 18 days ago 258 reads 0 comments
Kleeman's Jump Hook: Chris Paul and Deron Williams Could Use an Assist

Writer's note: Every Monday and Friday, I will publish an edition of "Kleeman's Jump Hook ." Since my work concentrates on the teams in the Texas triangle, this column affords me the opportunity to examine the happenings in the rest of the NBA...

Written by Robert Kleeman about 21 days ago 88 reads 0 comments
Coaching Equals: Gregg Popovich No Longer Looks Up At Jerry Sloan

My favorite Gregg Popovich story—told repeatedly to me by a friend—unfolded at San Antonio-based Trinity University several years ago...

Written by Robert Kleeman about 22 days ago 251 reads 1 comments
Chuck Hayes Leads Houston Rockets in Colossal Utah Romp? Believe It

When it came to the Houston Rockets winning prospects in Salt Lake City Monday night, I was not amongst the massive crowd of non-believers. I was at the gravesite shoveling the dirt over Aaron Brooks, Chuck Hayes, Luis Scola, and Rick Adelman...

Written by Robert Kleeman about 24 days ago 443 reads 2 comments
Dallas Mavericks Must Add to Recent Collection Of Hollywood Hits

The Dallas Mavericks waxed the Los Angeles Lakers Friday night 94-80 and then encored the next evening with a gritty 93-84 victory over the LA Clippers. Their back-to-back Staples Center romps were as out of character as they were important...

Written by Robert Kleeman about 25 days ago 250 reads 0 comments
Lakers' Tex Winter Belonged In Basketball Hall Of Fame Long Ago

His absence during the Los Angeles Lakers ring ceremony Tuesday night was conspicuous to the few who recognize his extraordinary hand in Phil Jackson’s peerless success...

Written by Robert Kleeman about 29 days ago 154 reads 0 comments
The Showtime Rockets? No, but Rick Adelman Will Make It Work

The Houston Rockets' preseason slate was a seven-game reminder of why the preseason exists. The team marched into San Antonio for the exhibition season opener two weeks ago and racked up 17 first-half fast break points en route to a 99-85 victory...

Written by Robert Kleeman about about 1 month ago 165 reads 1 comments
New Additions Must Help CP3's New Orleans Hornets Get Stingers Back

Chris Paul gripped his groin area, wincing in pain as an assistant coach helped him to the bench. With a 17-point third quarter lead against the wannabe-...

Written by Robert Kleeman about about 1 month ago 196 reads 1 comments
Ian Mahinmi Gives San Antonio Spurs Big Dilemma

The San Antonio Spurs' brass spent a longer-than-usual summer spending the ownership group's money like an alcoholic with a gambling addiction, thrusting a provident franchise deep into luxury tax territory...

Written by Robert Kleeman about about 1 month ago 574 reads 3 comments
Will Revamped Dallas Mavericks Find a Good Surf or Drown in a Tidal Wave?

Dirk Nowitzki showed up to Dallas Mavericks training camp several weeks ago in full surfer-dude mode. Sporting a beard straight out of the Geico caveman commercials, the longest hair of his ...

Written by Robert Kleeman about about 1 month ago 244 reads 6 comments
Houston Astros Plans Should Not Include Former Manager Phil Garner

Houston Astros Owner Drayton McLane, GM Ed Wade, and others on a selection committee interviewed the last of 10 managerial candidates Monday afternoon...

Written by Robert Kleeman about about 1 month ago 253 reads 2 comments
Malik Hairston's Deserved NBA Promotion Might Not Make Sense for Spurs

Malik Hairston does everything Gregg Popovich could ask a second-year, second-round pick to do. He runs the floor as if his career depends on the outcome of each possession. He takes smart shots and swooshes 52 percent of his looks...

Written by Robert Kleeman about about 1 month ago 565 reads 4 comments
Astros Road Back to Relevancy May Include Trading Oswalt and Berkman

The Houston Astros season ended with a fitting thud Oct. 4 in a 4-0 loss to the New York Mets. Drayton McLane should not rush to select his franchise’s newest manager—and this decade, ...

Written by Robert Kleeman about about 1 month ago 344 reads 3 comments
Expensive Summer Affords Sage San Antonio Spurs Another Title Shot

Tony Parker crashed to the ground, his ankle wrecked after a missed floater in traffic caused an awkward landing. The San Antonio Spurs young star left the game in agony, and any chance of a winning season seemed to crumple with him...

Written by Robert Kleeman about about 1 month ago 1,792 reads 1 comments

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Robert Kleeman Article Archive

The Answer Is On The Runway? A.I. Could Learn From Jet Terry

Oklahoma City's Thunderous Road Win Serves Notice to NBA Foes

George Hill, Gregg Popovich's New Favorite Player, Gets the Point

Bucks-Spurs: Will the Perplexing Mismatch Continue?

After Rough Start, Spurs Need Offense and Defense To Come Together

NBA Top 10: If Players, Coaches, Execs, and Fans Had Theme Songs...

How-To Guide: Understanding the Undermanned, Jekyll and Hyde Houston Rockets

Will the New Orleans Hornets Give Avery Johnson a Call?

Byron Scott: The Latest Victim of the NBA's Haywire Coaching Carousel

Dallas Mavericks Will Give New Spur Richard Jefferson His First Test

No Reason To Sweat San Antonio Spurs' Slow Start

Iverson Misadventure Highlights Moribund Memphis Grizzlies' Ineptitude

Kleeman's Jump Hook: Chris Paul and Deron Williams Could Use an Assist

Coaching Equals: Gregg Popovich No Longer Looks Up At Jerry Sloan

Chuck Hayes Leads Houston Rockets in Colossal Utah Romp? Believe It

Dallas Mavericks Must Add to Recent Collection Of Hollywood Hits

Lakers' Tex Winter Belonged In Basketball Hall Of Fame Long Ago

The Showtime Rockets? No, but Rick Adelman Will Make It Work

New Additions Must Help CP3's New Orleans Hornets Get Stingers Back

Ian Mahinmi Gives San Antonio Spurs Big Dilemma

Will Revamped Dallas Mavericks Find a Good Surf or Drown in a Tidal Wave?

Houston Astros Plans Should Not Include Former Manager Phil Garner

Malik Hairston's Deserved NBA Promotion Might Not Make Sense for Spurs

Astros Road Back to Relevancy May Include Trading Oswalt and Berkman

Expensive Summer Affords Sage San Antonio Spurs Another Title Shot

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