Sick Highlights!
Also a 3 by Durant over Lebron here!
Durant foo!
NBA, please don't lock out!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
HIGHLIGHTS OF MELO LEAGUE VS GOODMAN LEAGUE
YOUNG KOBE BRYANT
Kobe Foo!
Kobe Bryant a Sassoferrato from Luigi Garofoli on Vimeo.
thanks for the video Mikey Click Here to Read More..
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
MAKE A WISH ILLINOIS WORKS WITH THE BEARS AND MAKES A KIDS DREAM A REALITY
Check out this awesome story if you get a moment! Big ups to the Make a Wish Foundation Illinois and the Bears for making this kid's wish come true!
Wish Child Collin from Northbrook wanted to be an NFL Network reporter. His wish came true when NFL Network personality and former Chicago Bear Tom Waddle spent a day working with Collin to perfect his skills. Collin got to spend the day at Bears practice, interviewing players. This is a pretty big deal because the practice he got to attend, was even closed to Media. Collin also got to goto the game at Soldier Field, where he got a chance to do some additional reporting! Collin got to interview several Bears players and even coach Lovie Smith! He loved it and had a great time.
Amazing...so happy for Collin!
To check out more stories like this follow @WishIllinois on Twitter!
Monday, August 29, 2011
DENNIS RODMAN'S EMOTIONAL HALL OF FAME SPEECH
Congrats to former Bull Dennis Rodman on making the Hall of Fame! I am so, so happy for this guy. I can't lie, I used to hate Dennis when he was on the Pistons. Especially when he took those cheap shots on my main man Scottie. But once he became a Bull, I fell in love. How could you not love a guy who gives it his all, 110% on the court in every game. A guy who isn't afraid to guard Shaq, or jump into the stands head first to go and get your team the basketball. It was amazing watching him play, and like he said in the speech, you could tell he played for the love of the game. I'm glad I got to witness him play on the Bulls, during those championship years.
I still can't believe he didn't play his first NBA game until he was 25 years old! Imagine if he came into the league at a younger age! He'd be top five all time rebounding for sure!
Anyways, I loved his speech and loved Dennis Rodman, so this was long overdue. Congrats Dennis!
Friday, August 19, 2011
SPORTS TRAVELER TALKS NBA
The NBA season would normally be gearing up to start in just over 2 months. However, while some players and coaches rest at home, other players will be tuning their basketball skills in arenas across Europe and Asia. At this moment there are currently 25 NBA players that have signed contracts to play in another country.
In late June the NBA locked out the players and things have been pretty quiet on that front since the CBA expired. The only talk we have heard this summer has been about players "taking their talents" to international teams. This would simply indicate that both the NBA and many of the players do not expect to sign a new CBA any time soon.
The recent influx of NBA players into the international scene has been viewed as troublesome for some people. NBA fans across the country are starting to worry about the future of the NBA. We all know about the financial strain the NBA is under, but is it possible that these international teams could steal players from the NBA? Some believe this is true and that the NBA could collapse, but this threat is comforting to those who subscribe to that belief for the simple reason that it should encourage the NBA to make haste with the new CBA negotiations. The problem with this line of thought is the NBA would love for players to go overseas and play for international teams.
This might sound crazy at first but let us take a look at the facts. For years David Stern has talked about moving franchises overseas and trying to capitalize on the international basketball market. Basketball continues to grow as a sport all around the world and we are starting to see consistent production of talent from many different countries.
If you think that David Stern doesn't want his star players to play in Europe during the lockout then you are mistaken. If Stern's plan is to eventually get a few franchises in Europe (or Asia), then having players like Deron Williams play for European teams is a great way to market and promote basketball in these international cities. Imagine what it will be like for the basketball fans in these international cities. People outside of the U.S. don't have very many opportunities to get tickets to see NBA superstars in live action.
This exposure could cause a massive increase in city and country-wide interest in the sport. The interest could really generate the pride that these fans deserve. If stars like Williams create the buzz I anticipate then David Stern might get that last push of support he needs to move a few franchises to Europe. This might not be a horrible idea for a league that has seven teams that finished in the red last year.
If the lockout continues into the season watch for more high profile players to sign contracts overseas. Deron is currently the only NBA "star" to commit to playing in Europe. The only other notable veterans are Sasha Vujacic and Jordan Farmar. There are also a few players that have set an October 1 deadline to decide on whether to go international or not. Some of the notable players are Kendrick Perkins, Rajon Rondo, Stephen Jackson, Kevin Durant, and James Harden. Aside from them, there are also over 75 other players that will consider playing overseas if the lockout carries into the season. That list includes names to the likes of Kobe Bryant, Amare Stoudamire, Carlos Boozer, Rudy Gay, Dwight Howard, Blake Griffin, and Steve Nash. As you can see there is no lack of star power on this list.

It won't happen overnight but the NBA is looking to continue to make money and I think David Stern believes a European expansion is a revolutionary and practical way to do so.
NBA 2011-12 Forecast: No NBA Season with a chance of over seas expansion.
By Craig Kibler of Sports Traveler
Click Here to Read More..

In late June the NBA locked out the players and things have been pretty quiet on that front since the CBA expired. The only talk we have heard this summer has been about players "taking their talents" to international teams. This would simply indicate that both the NBA and many of the players do not expect to sign a new CBA any time soon.
The recent influx of NBA players into the international scene has been viewed as troublesome for some people. NBA fans across the country are starting to worry about the future of the NBA. We all know about the financial strain the NBA is under, but is it possible that these international teams could steal players from the NBA? Some believe this is true and that the NBA could collapse, but this threat is comforting to those who subscribe to that belief for the simple reason that it should encourage the NBA to make haste with the new CBA negotiations. The problem with this line of thought is the NBA would love for players to go overseas and play for international teams.
This might sound crazy at first but let us take a look at the facts. For years David Stern has talked about moving franchises overseas and trying to capitalize on the international basketball market. Basketball continues to grow as a sport all around the world and we are starting to see consistent production of talent from many different countries.

If you think that David Stern doesn't want his star players to play in Europe during the lockout then you are mistaken. If Stern's plan is to eventually get a few franchises in Europe (or Asia), then having players like Deron Williams play for European teams is a great way to market and promote basketball in these international cities. Imagine what it will be like for the basketball fans in these international cities. People outside of the U.S. don't have very many opportunities to get tickets to see NBA superstars in live action.
This exposure could cause a massive increase in city and country-wide interest in the sport. The interest could really generate the pride that these fans deserve. If stars like Williams create the buzz I anticipate then David Stern might get that last push of support he needs to move a few franchises to Europe. This might not be a horrible idea for a league that has seven teams that finished in the red last year.
If the lockout continues into the season watch for more high profile players to sign contracts overseas. Deron is currently the only NBA "star" to commit to playing in Europe. The only other notable veterans are Sasha Vujacic and Jordan Farmar. There are also a few players that have set an October 1 deadline to decide on whether to go international or not. Some of the notable players are Kendrick Perkins, Rajon Rondo, Stephen Jackson, Kevin Durant, and James Harden. Aside from them, there are also over 75 other players that will consider playing overseas if the lockout carries into the season. That list includes names to the likes of Kobe Bryant, Amare Stoudamire, Carlos Boozer, Rudy Gay, Dwight Howard, Blake Griffin, and Steve Nash. As you can see there is no lack of star power on this list.

It won't happen overnight but the NBA is looking to continue to make money and I think David Stern believes a European expansion is a revolutionary and practical way to do so.
NBA 2011-12 Forecast: No NBA Season with a chance of over seas expansion.
By Craig Kibler of Sports Traveler
Saturday, August 13, 2011
NBA2K12 SOUNDTRACK RELEASED
The NBA 2K12 soundtrack features an expansive grouping of 28 songs including artists such as Eminem, Cee-Lo, and Travis Barker.
Eminem & Royce Da 5’9” – Fast Lane
Travis Barker featuring Yelawolf, Twista, Busta Rhymes and Lil Jon – Let’s Go
CyHi Da Prynce – Sideways (2K Remix)
Kurtis Blow – Basketball
Friendly Fires – Skeleton Boy
Machine Drum – Let It (edIT Remix)
Aceyalone featuring Cee-Lo – Workin’ Man’s Blues
Freddie Gibbs – Look Easy (2K Original)
Chiddy Bang featuring Q-Tip – Here We Go
Zion I featuring Rebelution – Many Stylez
Duck Down All -Stars 2 – Shout The Winners Out (2K Original)
Middle Class Rut – New Low
Bassnectar – Cozza Frenzy
Ancient Astronauts – Still a Soldier
Alex K. and D.J.I.G. – Now’s My Time (2K Original)
See-I – Haterz
James Pants – We’re Through
Shinobi Ninja – Rock Hood
DELS – Shapeshift
Hudson Mohawke – Thunder Bay (instrumental)
Mr. Chop – Intermezzo 2 (instrumental)
Kid Mac featuring Mat McHugh – Hear You Calling
Thunderball – Make Your Move
The Freeze Tag – The Shuffle (instrumental)
The Death Set – It’s Another Day
Project Lionheart -They Come Back
Jamaica – By The Numbers
XV – Awesome
Please NBA COME BACK!!!! Thanks to my buddy Nash for the posting...
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
HIGHLIGHTS FROM DIFFERENT SUMMER STREETBALL/CHARITY/PRO AM/RUCKER PARK GAMES
Man I miss Basketball already...PLEASE COME BACK NBA!
And last but not least, the one guy who might possibly goto jail if there is no NBA season...B-Easy...
Thursday, August 4, 2011
NEW NBA2K12 TRAILER
MJ, BIRD, MAGIC, DR. J!!! SICK! Can't wait for this game.
thanks to Nash for the video
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