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New nick name for Westbrook: Zero Gravity

2010-09-07T13:40:25Z

New nick name for Westbrook: Zero Gravity

The guys are BallinEurope.com propose a great new nick name for our very own Westbrook. What do you think?

The Sports Media celebrate Kevin Durant for something he is not

2010-09-02T00:06:36Z

The Sports Media celebrate Kevin Durant for something he is not

Thoughts? I tend to disagree as I think Durant seems low key. Is it the frame of reference though? Compared to Lebron and others he seems much different, but is he really? Interesting take however you view the situation.

Kobe Bryant by the Numbers

2010-09-01T23:47:08Z

Kobe Bryant by the Numbers

Every number Kobe has ever worn explained

USA 106-78 Croatia - Match Highlights via ballineurope.com

2010-08-29T09:42:32Z

USA 106-78 Croatia - Match Highlights via ballineurope.com

Pleiß: Then the dreams come in.

2010-08-28T12:52:17Z

Pleiß: Then the dreams come in.

Iview 28/08/10

OKC Thunder Like to Play NBA2k and Tweet About It

2010-08-25T18:05:51Z

OKC Thunder Like to Play NBA2k and Tweet About It

So I've been following all of the Thunder players on twitter for a while now and they would always tweet about playing NBA2k. I took a few screen shots of their tweets. Check it out here. Now only if I can find out what their gamertags are.

Russell Westbrook Makes the Cut for Team USA

2010-08-25T03:49:22Z

Russell Westbrook Makes the Cut for Team USA

Though after his player of the game performance against Lithuania is was doubtful that he would be cut, it's a sigh of relief to see him actually make it. Rajon Rondo decided to step down, cutting the roster to it's final 12 players.

Hornets sign Mustafa Shakur

2010-08-24T01:10:13Z

Hornets sign Mustafa Shakur

So, I guess that's one less roster spot we have to be concerned about.

Team USA Defeats Lithuania, Spain in the Global Community Cup in Madrid

2010-08-22T22:32:05Z

Team USA Defeats Lithuania, Spain in the Global Community Cup in Madrid

Win vs. Lithuania, 77-61.
Win vs. Spain, 86-85. Team USA will next play against Greece in Athens on August 25th.

Ranking the point guards, 10 through 1.

2010-08-21T20:27:34Z

Ranking the point guards, 10 through 1.

Kelly Dwyer on Yahoo! sports ranked Russell as the seventh best point guard in the league and had this to say:

"I hesitated putting him this high for a good reason -- Russell is still figuring this game out, and he shot the Thunder out of some games last season. But his defense keeps him in the mix, consistently. Westbrook can defend and contribute in other areas (rebounding, even screen setting) that a litany of other point man just cannot. He averaged 16 points, eight assists and five rebounds last season, and the guy doesn't even turn 22 until mid-November."

"OKC Poised To Dethrone Lakers"

2010-08-19T23:01:34Z

"OKC Poised To Dethrone Lakers"

"It’s going to require a mindset of taking what’s been earned and no doubt highly cherished by the Lakers. Nothing is guaranteed, nothing will be given.

So all that is left – is to go get it."

Anyone recognize that chair throwing 7 foot Serbian? Nah, me neither.

2010-08-19T22:59:25Z

Anyone recognize that chair throwing 7 foot Serbian? Nah, me neither.

Zorgon en Français!

2010-08-19T21:30:46Z

Zorgon en Français!

For the first time in my blogging career, my work has been translated into French! Gregoire T, who you may remember from an interview about Kevin Seraphin I did a couple of months ago, emailed me for an interview about the upcoming FIBA World Championships. It is in French, but you can translate it with any program that you may use (translate.google.com). You can also read the original text here.

Jeff Green Cut From Team USA

2010-08-16T00:30:37Z

Jeff Green Cut From Team USA

Team USA cut its' roster to 13 players today, and unfortunately, Jeff Green isn't one of the magic 13. JaVale McGee was also cut, leaving the team with only 3 big men (Chandler, Love, and Odom). I hope you know what you're doing, Coach K....

Hard Work Beats Talent

2010-08-09T16:07:04Z

Hard Work Beats Talent

The Dream Shake's run down of the Western Conf.

2010-08-09T04:03:59Z

The Dream Shake's run down of the Western Conf.

We save Oklahoma City for last, because I think they'll take a Thunderous step forward (...) towards becoming a legitimate Conference Title contender. Kevin Durant's going to get even better, as will Russell Westbrook Eric Maynor and James Harden. Jeff Green and Nenad Kristic will form a nice frontcourt, with rookie Cole Aldrich playing Ostertag off the bench while defensive dynamo Serge Ibaka nurses an injury. And what if Byron Mullens (... Byron Mullens!?!) manages to match his skill set with his work ethic? This could be a deadly roster...

BTW read the whole thing. They ranked us #2.

OTL: A New Route To The NBA

2010-08-08T20:51:21Z

OTL: A New Route To The NBA

Latavious Williams is the first player to skip college and play a year in the NBA Development League before being drafted into the NBA

Cole Aldrich signs with Thunder

2010-08-07T14:08:18Z

Cole Aldrich signs with Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Rookie center Cole Aldrich has signed his contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Aldrich was the No. 11 overall pick in the NBA draft in June before being traded from the New Orleans Hornets to the Thunder. He's the first of the four rookies acquired by Oklahoma City on draft night to sign his contract.

12 Year Old Phenom Athlete from Seattle

2010-08-04T19:30:34Z

12 Year Old Phenom Athlete from Seattle

How the Oklahoma City Thunder Measures Up

2010-08-01T02:00:20Z

How the Oklahoma City Thunder Measures Up

Susan Bible on the Thunder