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The Five: Re-opening the G.O.A.T. Discussion

There are five players in NBA history who have a legitimate claim on the title of greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.), though for many fans it’s sacrilege to suggest that it could be anyone ...

Written by Karl about 2 months ago 493 reads 53 comments
Can I Get a Little Help From Football Fans?

Sorry to cross over from my usual NBA field, but there's a guy over here with an article arguing that basketball player LeBron James, if he played soccer, would "rack up more goals than almost any player in history...

Written by Karl about 3 months ago 25 reads 2 comments
A Forgotten Decade: Reminiscences of the 1970s

The off-season is a good time for looking back. NBA history has largely been defined by its great dynasties: first George Mikan’s Minneapolis Lakers in the ’50s, the Russell’s ...

Written by Karl about 4 months ago 126 reads 23 comments
To All the Saints at B/R: How Do I Get To Be as Good as You? (Humor)

I must have read two dozen sanctimonious, self-righteous articles on B/R from people shocked at the 24-year-old LeBron walking off the court and refusing to shake hands...

Written by Karl about 6 months ago 42 reads 3 comments
What Makes Chauncey Billups So Good?

How did Chauncey Billups transform a team of no-D, me-first coasters into the mean, nasty, and focused contender that the Denver Nuggets have become? What makes Billups so good? I'm a stat head, ...

Written by Karl about 6 months ago 447 reads 0 comments
Who is the Greatest Player of the Post-Jordan Era?

It's been eleven seasons (almost) since Michael Jordan retired from the Chicago Bulls after six championships in eight years...

Written by Karl about 7 months ago 644 reads 35 comments
Cleveland Cav's Historic Season: Take a Minute To Appreciate It

The Cleveland Cavaliers have guaranteed themselves the best record in the NBA. They have set records for winning on their home court...

Written by Karl about 7 months ago 154 reads 4 comments
The Moral of the Allen Iverson-Chauncey Billups Trade

Is there a more instructive story in the NBA season this year than that of the Iverson/Billups trade? When it happened, the guys in my gym were saying that Detroit had really made out by getting ...

Written by Karl about 8 months ago 523 reads 10 comments
The NBA MVP Race Isn't Even Close: LeBron James' Historic Season Leads the Pack

I’ll keep this simple. There’s been a lot of debate about the 2009 NBA MVP. Is it LeBron, D-Wade, or Kobe? Look, get real—objectively, by the numbers, it’s not even close...

Written by Karl about 8 months ago 252 reads 12 comments
Is Kobe or LeBron the MVP on Numbers?

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Written by Karl about 8 months ago 59 reads 0 comments
The Tough-Guy Pose: How Ridiculous

I keep seeing highlights of stick-boy Kevin Durant after a dunk doing the angry-stare-down-of-an-opponent act. Durant seems like an effective offensive player, but the majority of NBA players could probably break him in half without too much trouble...

Written by Karl about 9 months ago 262 reads 8 comments
The Entitlement Three-Point Shot Must End

Anyone besides me tired of the "Entitlement Three-Point Attempt"? That's a three-pointer taken by a star who doesn't shoot three-pointers well, but no one says anything because he does so much else for the team...

Written by Karl about 9 months ago 81 reads 8 comments
Are We Watching the Same Game?

There are times when the buzz I hear, whether from TV commentators or from the guys at the gym, is just blatantly out of step with the facts. Here's an example: I keep hearing, over and over again, that LeBron James has improved his outside shooting...

Written by Karl about 9 months ago 55 reads 5 comments
Play NBA GM: What's the Best Starting Lineup You Can Get For $50 Million?

Hoops Hype lists all NBA salaries (click on the team names at the top of the page for complete information) at http://hoopshype.com/salaries.htm...

Written by Karl about 9 months ago 425 reads 14 comments

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Karl Article Archive

The Five: Re-opening the G.O.A.T. Discussion

Can I Get a Little Help From Football Fans?

A Forgotten Decade: Reminiscences of the 1970s

To All the Saints at B/R: How Do I Get To Be as Good as You? (Humor)

What Makes Chauncey Billups So Good?

Who is the Greatest Player of the Post-Jordan Era?

Cleveland Cav's Historic Season: Take a Minute To Appreciate It

The Moral of the Allen Iverson-Chauncey Billups Trade

The NBA MVP Race Isn't Even Close: LeBron James' Historic Season Leads the Pack

Is Kobe or LeBron the MVP on Numbers?

The Tough-Guy Pose: How Ridiculous

The Entitlement Three-Point Shot Must End

Are We Watching the Same Game?

Play NBA GM: What's the Best Starting Lineup You Can Get For $50 Million?

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