MISTER FADED GLORY
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Category Archives: NBA
Return of the NBA Daft
Normally I spend the introduction – or preview – of my annual NBA Draft column trying to justify why I bother to evaluate the NBA Draft with pithy comments. Failing that, I wax nostalgic about drafts of yore. Gone are … Continue reading
Posted in Column Gimmicks, NBA
Tagged Allan Houston, Enes Kantor, Lindsey Hunter, NBA Daft, NBA Draft, Pancakes
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The High Road Does Not Lead to Cleveland
At least it’s over. Not how I expected, but since July 9, 2010, we’ve endured an unprecedented stream of value judgments about LeBron James. Which is fine. He’s a public figure, an athlete, and he should answer for his performance … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, NBA, Sports Media
Tagged Cleveland, Dan Gilbert, Dan Wetzel, Kelly Dwyer, Lebron James, Scott Raab, Wright Thompson
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LeBron vs. Michael, Heat vs. Bulls, and History vs. Honesty
Count me as one of the Miami Heat’s few admirers on the precipice of the NBA Finals. In fact, I take great pride in my bandwagon support of the Heat, securely rooting against most of sports media. I have nothing … Continue reading
And you guys think LeBron James will be forever hated…
You might remember the massive public outcry when LeBron James spurned his homespun, altruistic (sarcasm alert) Cleveland Cavaliers to “take his talents” to the Miami Heat. You surely remember sportswriters’ collective scorn when James announced his decision. You might remember … Continue reading
Posted in Irony?, Media, NBA, NFL
Tagged Lebron James, Michael Vick, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Sportswriters can't handle business, The Decision
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Remember what I just wrote…
… About LeBron James? I still believe it, I suppose. Sports is a business, mostly, and entertainment, and all of that, and I still believe what I said. Even though LeBron James may be a jerk or an uncaring lummox, … Continue reading
Posted in NBA, Public Relations
Tagged Cleveland Cavaliers, ESPN, Fail, fail, Lebron James, Miami Heat, NBA, The Hollow
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LeBron James and Public Relations
Wow, we’re all quick to judge, aren’t we? Tonight, ESPN becomes the mouthpiece – or enabler – for the cap-off to LeBron James’ farewell or recruitment tour or constant fete. No matter the sentiment, however, James’ weeklong will-he-won’t-he-why-is-he junket is … Continue reading
Posted in Basketball, NBA, Sports Media
Tagged Advertising, Allen Iverson, Branding, Cleveland Cavaliers, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Marketing, Miami Heat, Michael Jordan, NBA, New York Knicks
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Lebron, no longer vs. the World
From The Big Lead, I clipped and pasted evidence of the conventional wisdom surrounding one of Lebron James’ oft-discussed landing possibilities: The Chicago Bulls. Why would LeBron go to a franchise where he has no chance of being the best … Continue reading
Daft Draft Thoughts
If you followed my pithy comments on Twitter last night about the draft, you know where I stand. How was it so dull? Am I getting too old for the Draft? Or are the prospects too young? Since it’s all … Continue reading
Posted in Basketball, NBA
Tagged Andy Rautins, Billy Celuck, Chris Bosh, Cole Aldrich, Dwyane Wade, flat-rimmed hats, Gordon Hayward, Jeff Van Gundy, John Calipari, Jonny Flynn, Jordan Crawford, Kentucky, Lebron James, NBA Draft, Opiate, setlists, Stuart Scott, Syracuse, Tool, Twitter, Wes Johnson
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Annual Mr. Faded Glory NBA Daft
The NBA and the Draft each has weathered sea changes since halcyon years of past. You know it, I know it, and along with the NCAA, the league still bears out the ramifications of massive early entries, beginning with the … Continue reading
Gaining on Michael? The latest in my Kobe crusade.
As you’re aware, I rooted for Kobe Bryant and the Lakers last night; which is a stunning personal reversal for me. In 32 years, I’ve never rooted for the Lakers in a final. Until last night. Although, to be fair, … Continue reading
But is it fantastic?
Any time I’m the least bit excited for the NBA, I can’t shake NBC’s old theme music introducing the league’s showcases, playoffs, and Finals. Who else is ready to run through a brick wall?! Ah, the halcyon days of the … Continue reading
Posted in NBA
Tagged Amare Stoudemire, Boston Celtics, David Thompson, Dwight Howard, Early Entries, ESPN, Jason Whitlock, John Wallace, Jordan sycophants, Julius Erving, Karl Malone, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, Kobe/Jordan, LA Lakers, Lebron James, Michael Jordan, NBA, NBC, ncaa, Paul Pierce, Tim Duncan, Touring the Years, Tracy McGrady
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My twenty-five years of Jordan hatred, legitimized.
On Thursday, Tony and Mike opened PTI wondering why the NBA even attempts to cast its Hall of Fame inductions during the opening weekend of football season. Tony counted it as stupidity, Mike simply deflected, probably thrilled to land ESPN’s … Continue reading
Posted in Basketball, Kobe/Jordan, NBA, Sports Media
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NBA Draft Mock, 2009
Seems like each year I lead off this snide exercise with a litany of complaints. Possibly, I offer a diatribe about the draft being a shell of its former, possibly whining about unpolished players, possibly cackling at ESPN’s woeful coverage. … Continue reading