Category: NBA Basketball

Nike and athletes pay homage to the Black Mamba

Brandon King

As we unfortunately and inevitably march toward the end of the legendary hoops career of one Mr. Kobe Bryant, Nike is honoring this all-time great with a global tribute. Starting today, Nike-sponsored athletes will rock black and gold shoes, which is intended to be a metaphoric tip of the cap, or sneaker in this case, to Kobe’s golden career fading to black. https://youtu.be/Qlg2NVpRqac This black and gold tribute will culminate with the Mamba Day celebration on April 13, the day of Kobe’s last NBA game in which the Lakers play…

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David Blatt whacked as Cavaliers HC

Brandon King

Apparently going to the NBA finals in your first season and being first in the Eastern Conference in your second season does little in the way of job security. Ask David Blatt who, amongst his many coaching achievements ,can now add former head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Blatt was shown the door today despite the success, amid reports of growing unrest in the Cavaliers’ locker room ( I wonder who could be the source of that?). Speaking through his agency, Priority Sports”, Blatt had this to say: “I’d like…

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David Blatt whacked as Cavaliers HC

Brandon King

Apparently going to the NBA finals in your first season and being first in the Eastern Conference in your second season does little in the way of job security. Ask David Blatt, who amongst his many coaching achievements can now add former head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Blatt was shown the door today despite the success, amid reports of growing unrest in the Cavaliers’ locker room ( I wonder who could be the source of that?). Speaking through his agency, Priority Sports”, Blatt had this to say: “I am…

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