Hidden within the minor furor Phil Jackson created by comparing Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant in his new book is Jackson's true legacy.He is the Alexander Graham Bell of the NBA.Now, before you go assuming I'm a Phil Jackson fan, ... (Continue reading)
The headline is somewhat misleading. For Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak, the only burning question is what to do about that acid reflux he must surely be experiencing.The problems the Lakers are facing are not burning, they're incendiary.The ... (Continue reading)
It's appropriate that a guy who so divides his audience has two first names.The question, considering Chris Paul is so gosh-darn good, is why fans either love the guy to pieces or hate him to hell.The Los Angeles Clippers point ... (Continue reading)
What do Babe Ruth and Steve Nash have in common?What they started out excelling at is not what they're known for.Babe Ruth started as a pitcher. Well, not just "a" pitcher—Ruth was the best left-handed pitcher of his era. From ... (Continue reading)
The NBA season has long since started. But a few players and teams didn't get the memo.The 82-game NBA campaign is a long grind. Things can and do turn around awfully quickly sometimes. And sometimes, what starts out bad ends ... (Continue reading)