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Let's wind the clock back to 2007. It's an abnormally nice night in March, so a few friends and I decide to blow off school (what else would you do in college?) and head out to watch the Cavs game. The game is against the Knicks and the Cavs are struggling, down double digits in the third quarter (don't ask me how I remember this, I just do). Surprisingly, the makeshift ...

Breaking news in the NBA: LeBron James is really, really good. As is Kobe Bryant. And Kevin Durant. And Dwyane Wade. And Carmelo Anthony. And Chris Paul. Everyday, countless amounts of people across the world (myself included) try to eloquently capture the greatness of these players in blogs, articles, columns, tweets, you name it. And rightfully so—they've earned their place among the NBA's elite and deserve to be recognized. But what about the unsung heroes of the ...

First off, let me just say that it's nearly impossible for me to write a solely objective article about LeBron James. I've watched him play 82 games for nearly seven seasons, plus playoff games for the last four years. I've seen him make some of the most jaw-dropping plays I've ever witnessed (get it??). In short, his development as a basketball player has coincided with my development as a fan and hoops ...

The Cleveland Cavaliers finally made their move Wednesday evening, but it wasn't the one most people expected. Instead of waiting for the Phoenix Suns to make their minds up on whether or not to deal Amar'e Stoudemire, the Cavs turned to the Washington Wizards and acquired 33-year old power forward Antawn Jamison. In a three-team deal also involving the Los Angeles Clippers, the Cavs got the stretch PF they've coveted for years. ...

By now you all know that Washington Wizards' guard Gilbert Arenas has been suspended indefinitely by the NBA. Arenas, in year two of a six-year, $111 million contract, has been the subject of scrutiny in the media for bringing four unloaded guns into the Verizon Center last week. I'm not here to judge Arenas, or to defend his inexplicable actions. Instead, his indefinite suspension raises an already lingering question: Where will the Wizards ...

Even though the NBA season is only about a third of the way complete, most of the preseason prophecies are playing out rather predictably. The Lakers & Celtics seem destined to meet in the Finals. There are only four competitive teams in the East, while everyone in the West seems to be playing for second place. Brandon Jennings or Tyreke Evans will be a lock for Rookie of the Year. And either LeBron James ...

Can you believe the NBA season is already 22% complete? It seems like just yesterday Blake Griffin was healthy and ready to start the season, the Cavs and Celtics were tipping off the season opener, and Byron Scott & Lawrence Frank still had jobs. But now itÆs December, the Lakers and Celtics are rolling, Brandon Jennings is making teams feel foolish, and the Netsùwell, theyÆre trying hard each night. So what have ...