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Nov. 7, 1991. That was one of the saddest days in sports history. Los Angeles Lakers star Earvin "Magic" Johnson announced his retirement from the NBA after discovering he had contracted HIV. Although he was retired, he still played in the 1992 All-Star Game in which he was crowned MVP.á He also played for the Dream Team at the Olympics during the following summer. Johnson then attempted a comeback before the 1992-93 season, but ...

When Greg Oden entered the NBA in 2007, many predicted he would emerge as the league's greatest center since Shaquille O'Neal. So far, that hasn't been the case. After missing his entire rookie season due to injury, Oden finally made his way onto the hardwood last season, finishing with averages of 8.9 points and seven rebounds per game. Those stats would have been ideal for an undrafted rookie, but not for a ...

Michael Jordan is the NBA's greatest player of all time. That statement is a fact, not an opinion. Whether you like him or not, you simply cannot argue against it. Just look at his accomplishments: Six championships, five MVP's, fourteen trips to the All-Star Game, ten scoring titles. The list goes on. For years, talented young stars entering the league have been foolishly labeled, "The Next Jordan." The list includes anyone from ...

It might just be me, but ever since the Chicago Bulls dynasty came to an end in the late 1990s, the NBA just hasn't been the same. The Kobe Bryants and LeBron Jameses of the world have still made the league watchable, but something's missing. And there is one solution that would add a little "umph" to the NBA: LeBron in a Lakers uniform.áá I know, I know, LeBron isn't going to ...

Chicago, also known as the "Windy City," has produced several talented NBA players over the years such as Tim Hardaway and Derrick Rose. I decided to put together a list of the top 10 greatest players born and raised in the area. So, that means Kevin Garnett won't be making an appearance since he grew up in South Carolina and played only one year of high school ball in Chicago. In addition, the ...

During the summer of 1999, the direction of the Orlando Magic franchise changed dramatically. Several key players from the previous season had been shipped out of town including All-Star Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway. General manager John Gabriel decided it was time to dismantle the team and clear up cap space for the following summer when free agents like Tim Duncan and Grant Hill would be available. Not a bad plan. Adding Duncan ...

The 1997 NBA Draft Lottery was one of the most memorable events in San Antonio Spurs history. That day the Spurs, who had finished the 1996-97 season with the league's third worst record, beat out the Vancouver Grizzlies and the Boston Celtics for the number one overall pick. And there was no doubt who they were going to take with the pickùWake Forest big man Tim Duncan. Duncan had an immediate impact as ...

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few days, you know that Allen Iverson is now a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. So, with the big news, I decided to put together a brief slideshow pertaining to his celebrated basketball career. From his college days at Georgetown University to a forgettable year with the Detroit Pistons, A.I. has dazzled hoops fans all over the globe. The 10-time All-Star guard has ...

The NBA draft has produced gobs of disappointing players over the years. Big men like Sam Bowie, Michael Olowokandi, and Kwame Brown are names that stand out the most. But, what about the little guys? The point guards. You usually don't hear much about them when it comes to the NBA Draft Bust debate. Here is a list of the top 10 point guard failures of all time. And oh yeah, for all you ...