Talk Around The Hardwood

Link time!! TheStar.com. Jay Triano is now the full time Raptors coach. Can’t tell if I like or not; or if I even care. Mercury News. Alonzo Morning was honored in a museum. I bet that museum is now scrappy and buff as hell. Forum Blue and Gold. The world hasn’t frozen over, Lakers fans. … Read more

Time To Invest in PERK

The Celtics have faced many injuries this year. Kevin Garnett and Leon Powe are out and there’s no PJ Brown to come off the bench like last season. That has forced guys in the Celtic front line to grow. The guy who has grown the most has been Kendrick Perkins. He went from a defense-only … Read more

Ron Artest’s Mohawk, Explained

Last night Ron Artest showed his new Mohawk to the world for the first time. Here’s a pic of it, and here’s another. In terms of comparing to other Mohawks (Matt Barnes, Greg Oden and Al Harrington), I’d say it easily wins the best NBA Mohawk award. Also, it’s Craig Sager approved (skip to the … Read more

Talk Around the Hardwood

I don’t like Monday’s, but let’s link our way through it! Google News. If you haven’t heard yet, Bron will be named MVP. Mercury News. Can Anyone else feel this? “Hey, exciting news! Only a month until Kobe Bryant and LeBron James square off for Game 1 of the NBA finals at Quicken Loans Arena.” … Read more