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Kobe or LeBron?… Or Jordan?The question that will be asked for the ages…Or at least until Gilbert Arenas becomes the greatest NBA player of all time (Go Wizards!).But we have to look at the stats, and I will admit that LeBron James is a better all around player than Kobe, but there is a difference … Read more Kobe or Lebron?… Or Jordan?

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 Jerry Buss Tribute

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 LA Lakers: Valiant Effort

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 A Father First- Book Review

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 Rajon Rondo: Sending Best Wishes

Most teams have already reached the halfway point in their season, and it seems like once again the NBA season is flying by. Stars are preparing to lace up their sneakers and get ready for the All Star game on February 17. The festivities show promise, especially seeing the amount of returning faces to the … Read more Taking a Look at the NBA All Star Starter Matchups

Damian Lillard. Image from College Life. Damian Lillard is a rookie making loud noise in the NBA. Damian Lillard is sharp on both sides of the ball, can play off the ball offensively and has poise reminiscent of Derrick Rose. Scott Hastings of Altitude TV compared Damian Lillard to a mix of Isaiah Thomas and … Read more Damian Lillard: Game Changer?