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Many people may not think so, but coaches definitely play a vital role in a team's success. Players win games, coaches win championships. Period point blank. I look at a coach like Phil Jackson, who had superstar players, but got them all to buy into his system. To think the Lakers and Bulls weren't going anywhere until he instilled his philosophies and techniques in his players.
I think of a coach ...
The Question Is Will Allen Iverson Be the Answer for the Philadelphia 76ers?
Posted: 4th December 2009 by Scott Duncanson in NBA
Every so often, I love to see superstar athletes who seem to think they are bigger than the sport get humbled. There is no single athlete that is bigger than their team and league. Even the best of the best, from Jordan to Gretzky paid homage to past players and constantly proclaimed their love of the sport they play.
To begin with, I always admired Allen Iverson's passion for the game. ...
For many years I wondered why so many people seem to have such a disgust for the Yankees.
You either like them or you don't. "They buy their players," people say, or, "They spend the most." Show-offs. Greedy.
I never believed itùuntil now.
I, myself, have been a Yankee fan since 1987. I watched them play through terrible seasons, paying over the hill sluggers until the mid '90s. They turned it around ...
Seven Seconds Or Less: Mike “No D” Antoni’s Recipe For Disaster.
Posted: 12th October 2009 by Scott Duncanson in NBA
After years and years of embarrassment, turmoil, scandal, and chaos, Donnie Walsh has done a great job cleaning Isiah's mess.
We knew that he would have to make drastic moves, many that I would disagree with, but ultimately had to be done.
It broke my heart when he traded Jamal Crawford, but he shed salary, which he needed to do for the future. Zach Randolph hurt as well, but again, more ...
The Three Best and Worst Changes David Stern Has Made for the NBA
Posted: 7th October 2009 by Scott Duncanson in NBA
I've watched the NBA for about the last 23 or so years. I am a highlight junkie who loves the old school games and players. Guys like Isiah. Karl Malone.....old school, hard nosed veterans. The league has changed dramatically under the control of David Stern throughout the years. Mostly for the better.
From his stoppage of imminent brawls through his punishments, to him upholding all players to the same standard. ...
The King is Not Coming to New York to Hang with Peasants
Posted: 30th September 2009 by Scott Duncanson in NBA
Let the public media frenzy over LeBron's free agency begin. Really, it already began last season, but this is his final season before his contract is up.áCleveland went all or nothing, signing Shaq as a quick fix. Let's see if it works.
Every team in need of a superstar is shedding payroll to make a hard push to obtain James. With Cleveland being a contender, it's going to take a strong, ...
The Tainted Legacy: Brett Favre’s No Longer a Threat
Posted: 28th September 2009 by Scott Duncanson in NFL
Retirement is supposed to be a great time in a athlete's life. Sure it's hard to give up playing a game they played and loved for years. Their teams, coaches, opponents, and fans all get to reflect upon and show appreciation for a long career. I never was a fan of players who came out of retirement.
Jordan. Magic. Roger Clemens and Alonzo Mourning to name a few who came back. ...
Pete Rose Has Been Knocking For Years: Open the Door To the Hall of Fame
Posted: 26th September 2009 by Scott Duncanson in MLB
Within the last twenty years, many of major leagues baseball's records have been shattered. Obliterated. Certain records will never be broken: Cy Young's 511 wins, Nolan Ryans 5000+ strikeouts, Joe DiMaggio's hit streak, and Pete Rose's hit record are very attainable, just not too probable.
I saw Cal Ripken break Lou Gehrig's consecutive games streak and it took my breath away. When Rickey reached his milestones, I smiled not only ...
Will The King Ever Be Dethroned? Kobe Might Be Ready To Take Over
Posted: 26th September 2009 by Scott Duncanson in NBA
Let me start by saying how privileged I was to watch Michael Jordan play his entire career, I saw amazing moments. As a Knicks fan, he broke our hearts millions of times. Competing against those Ewing-led frontlines was no easy task.
So when he won, he definitely earned it. New York fans hated him because he wasn't a Knick, but we still respected, admired, and were in awe of him.
I ...
Oktoberfest Two, NBA League Awards: And the Nominees Are…
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Scott Duncanson in NBA
Another NBA season starts in a month. Fans have to wonder if Lebron is going to come back more focused due to the way the Cavs season ended? Will A.I. resurrect his career in Memphis. Can Trevor Ariza step up and become the number 2 scorer, either with T-Mac or Yao? Will Shaq be enough in his last year to get Lebron over that playoff hump. After all the Cavs ...