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Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Rookie of the Year award by Sporting News

Here’s the List: 1. 2006-07 – Brandon Roy 2. 2005-06 – Chris Paul 3. 2004-05 – Emeka Okafor 4. 2003-04 – LeBron James 5. 2002-03 – Yao Ming 6. 2001-02 – Tony Parker 7. 2000-01 – Mike Miller 8. 1999-00 – Elton Brand 9. 1998-99 – Vince Carter 10. 1997-98 – Tim Duncan

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Lebron James

Probably the most controversial basketball related issue this year was the Lebron James’ move from the Cleveland Cavaliers to Miami Heat. Most of the criticism came from James’ playing up his move. Cleveland fans also saw it as a betrayal of their trust given to James. James’ decision was mainly centered on two things – [...]

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Top Ten Most Improved Player Award

Here’s the List: 1. 2007-08 – Hedo Turkoglu 2. 2006-07 – Monta Ellis 3. 2005-06 – Boris Diaw 4. 2004-05 – Bobby Simmons 5. 2003-04 – Zach Randolph 6. 2002-03 – Gilbert Arenas 7. 2001-02 – Jermaine O’Neal 8. 2000-01 – Tracy McGrady 9. 1999-00 – Jalen Rose 10. 1998-99 – Darrell Armstrong

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

Comeback Player Awardees

Here they are: 1. 1985-86 – Marques Johnson 2. 1984-85 – Michael Ray Richardson 3. 1983-84 – Adrian Dantley 4. 1982-83 – Paul Westphal 5. 1981-82 – Gus Williams 6. 1980-81 – Bernard King

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Why Statistics are Important?

If you believe that keeping statistics is a waste of time and that the only statistic that matters is the final score, think again. Although the final score is still vital, it is likewise important to see or know how the score was achieved. Coaches and players could use the statistics to study their opponents [...]

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

The NBA – In Recession?

The effects of the global economic recession have reached far and wide, so much that it has reached the NBA as companies trim down on expenses and other costs. Sponsorships and other advertising deals are down and more and more seats go unfilled as the economy has them saving each and every dollar for other [...]

Monday, August 11th, 2008

A New Debut

Image source: www.topnews.in Knock, knock. Who’s there? Greg. Greg who? Yes, folks, the above sentence proves a couple of things. One, it’s kind of obvious who Greg is as Greg Oden finally makes his NBA debut for the Portland Trail Blazers and did well in under 20 minutes of work, scoring 13 points on 5-for-8 [...]

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

What is Basketball Statistics

Statistics can be defined as the interpretation and analysis of numerical data to obtain a certain degree of understanding of what that data represents. In the sport of basketball statistics are vital information that help in evaluating a player, the team and the sports in general. Statistics are also used by sports analysts in order [...]

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

2008 NBA Playoffs- Eastern&Western Conference 1st Round

Eastern: Boston Celtics Vs. Atlanta Hawks – tied 2-2 Cleveland Cavaliers Vs. Washington Wizards – CLE leads 3-1 Detroit Pistons Vs. Philadelphia 76ers – DET leads 3-2 Orlando Magic Vs. Toronto Raptors – ORL leads 4-1 Western: Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Denver Nuggets – LAL leads 4-0 New Orleans Hornets Vs. Dallas Mavericks – NOH [...]

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Top Ten Defensive Player of the Year Award

Here’s the List: 1. 2007-08 – Kevin Garnett 2. 2006-07 – Marcus Camby 3. 2005-06 – Ben Wallace 4. 2004-05 – Ben Wallace 5. 2003-04 – Ron Artest 6. 2002-03 – Ben Wallace 7. 2001-02 – Ben Wallace 8. 2000-01 – Dikembe Mutombo 9. 1999-00 – Alonzo Mourning 10. 1998-99 – Alonzo Mourning