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John Holland throwin’ it down! John Holland’s game is eerily similar to Earl Clarks (Holland’s just five inches shorter). In watching Holland play in the 2013 FIBA Americas, it was clear he plays with the same intensity. Earl Clark is more athletic and polydimensional. John Holland isn’t playing in the NBA (yet) either. John Holland … Read more

Hoops by Walter Dean Myers keeps your head spinning. The story focuses on a 17 year old named Lonnie. Lonnie can hoop and he gets involved in a tournament that could have him seen by college scouts. Lonnie and his friends live in a tough part of town. Life isn’t easy, with crime and alcohol ruining … Read more

Coach Koran Godwin’s 80/20 Scorer DVD is a surefire way to become a better basketball player. This three disc DVD set breaks down all sorts of aspects of the game: the mental side, the physical side and on and on. Coach Koran Godwin is an accomplished ball player. He is the leading scorer at the University … Read more

Dream Team by Jack McCallum is fabulous. Jack McCallum nailed this one. If you don’t know diddly squat about the Dream Team, this is how you can become a buff on what happened in Barcelona. Since I wasn’t even born yet when these games took place, I know I came away from reading the book much … Read more

Jerry Buss holding the 1980 Finals trophy. Via The Hollywood Reporter Jerry Buss was the great Lakers owner who just passed at 80. Buss had and will be remembered for having a great spirit and desire to win. He led the Lakers from 1979 until his passing in February 2013. During that time, the Lakers … Read more

SNL’s Weekend Update featured an awesome impersonation of Stephen A. Smith. They had him down pat! Love the Lakers talk:

Pivot, cut, jump stop, foot fakesGoing way, then anotherKnow what sound is like music on the hardwood?Sneaker SqueaksMixed in with defensive call outs and other noises, squeaks standoutIt’s music to the earsJust like being around animals, you must be quiet to hearMultiple sneaker squeaks inspire me

Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE/Getty Images The LA Lakers look more formidable of late. Last night they beat the Hornets to bring their winning streak to three. While they nearly let the game slip to New Orleans late, is this push legit? Are the Lakers a team to look out for now? It’s too early to tell, … Read more

Dwyane Wade’s A Father First is a great read. Dwyane Wade opens up about his custody battle and divorce and life off the court. It was great to hear from the Dwyane everyone knows and loves off the court, but, in A Father First, the Dwyane few know off the court comes to shine. Dwyane Wade … Read more

Rajon Rondo is out for the season with a torn right ACL. Rondo suffered the injury late in a game Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Word came Sunday during the Celtics afternoon game against the Miami Heat in Boston. During halftime of the game, the Celtics coaching staff was told of the news, but not … Read more