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Flint Star is a documentary that details the basketball brilliance that comes from Flint, Michigan. Flint Star is real. Flint Star is amazing. Marcus Davenport, a veteran public school teacher and independent filmaker, outdid himself. Flint has produced great pro players including Glen Rice, Mateen Cleaves and Eddie Robinson (to name a few). Living in Flint is tough. It’s a high crime area, … Read more

This season is my favorite. In my lifetime as a fan, it’s never come at me so quickly, with the same intensity. It’s the acceleration that makes it that much better. There’s always decent games on. It’s awesome! What’s worth watching this week (all times are eastern)? Monday at 7:30 PM, the Magic look to … Read more

Knicks basketball still isn’t up to New York standards. The Knicks have started the season 6-10 and that record is indicative of their level of play. Defense has been nonexistent, the offense isn’t too pretty and the construction of team (from the coach to the players) isn’t right.Mike D’Antoni coaching tells a front office a … Read more

Nick Young is all glits and glamour. Not a guy who gets does the little things much, Nick Young is a guy who takes crazy jumpers and makes em. Here, Nick Young decides to get off the perimeter and dunk in semi-transition: Merci, The Hoop Scene! Nick Young is a constant attempt at a highlight!

Mark Cuban is the coolest owner in the NBA. He went on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and discussed partying after winning the title, Lamar Odom in Dallas and more. Check it out: Part 1: Part 2:

The SNY Invitational is next week! Proud to say that I’ll be going there, covering the games and bringing some exclusive coverage to NBAtipoff! How can you stay up to date with the exclusives? Follow me on Twitter, like our Facebook page, checkout the SNY invitational Facebook page,  subscribe via RSS, and visit daily! What … Read more

More than $300,000 in Scholarships and Funds Donated to Tri-State Area Students since the Tournament’s Inception *  *  * SNY Invitational Draws Support from Blue Chip Sponsors Including MetroPCS, McDonald’s, Spalding and Gatorade [New York, January 19, 2012]   SNY – the official television home of the New York Mets, Jets and Big East Conference … Read more

Russell Westbrook has signed a five-year, $80 million extension with OKC, per Yahoo!. This shows Russell Westbrook’s commitment to the team and OKC’s financial commitment to its assets. Everything has come full circle now. Kevin Durant got paid, Kendrick Perkins cashed in too. Russell Westbrook is undoubtedly worth it. He’s quick, dynamic on both ends and he’s … Read more

The Sixers battled the Nuggets last night in Philly. The Nuggets ended up winning 108-104 in overtime. These two teams got after it. The defense was solid, both teams hustled for loose balls and the offense was exciting. Everything about this game, the atmosphere and the play on the floor, screams playoffs. Since these two … Read more

Source The Miami Heat beat the Spurs 120-98 last night. If you just look at the score, without watching the game, you might think the Heat did their thing, winning big. Watching the game, it’s clear the Heat didn’t come out strong, took horrible shots and was lucky they went in come the third quarter. … Read more