Even in his prime, will LeBron James ever reach “MJ” status?
Posted on 27. Jul, 2009 by H4L Mix Crew in Cleveland Cavaliers, Tyler Lambert
Most critics believe that Kobe Bryant is the closest a player has ever come to being considered the next Michael Jordan. Even still, he is a very distant second. Nothing against Bryant, because I am a huge fan, it’s just the fact that Jordan was honestly that good. With the defensive pressure and scoring prowess … More >
Memo to the New Orleans Hornets: DO SOMETHING
Posted on 27. Jul, 2009 by Joe Buckley in Overtime
Dear New Orleans Hornets, You are a lucky one, a very lucky one. Back in 2005, you managed to get a hold on the fourth overall pick of the draft. And unbelievably, unthinkably, someone was still available after three whole picks from other teams. Chris Paul. He landed right in your lap. And better than … More >
TWO titans, ONE title!
Posted on 23. Jul, 2009 by H4L Mix Crew in The Orange Rock
Remember when the Spurs were too old and athletically challenged to keep up with the Lakers, well not anymore. Both teams appear to have their rosters set so I ran a few averages to see how they match up. Including the eventual signing of Odom for the Lakers and Ratliff for the Spurs, both teams … More >
War By Inches
Posted on 20. Jul, 2009 by H4L Mix Crew in H4L Mixes
So the M2 Playoffs are concluding, and Im trying to win my back to back championship with this mix, War By Inches. Its a mix inspired by Al Pacinos speech in Any Given Sunday, and details all the moments of this years NBA Playoffs action. A lot of time went into editing this mix. Having … More >
The Utah Jazz — a lesson in regression?
Posted on 19. Jul, 2009 by Joe Buckley in Overtime
Just two years ago, you could easily have called the Utah Jazz an NBA title contender. They were a team on the rise and looked like nothing could stop them. They vastly overachieved in 2007, making it to the Conference Finals. Though they fell to the eventual champion San Antonio Spurs 4-1, the team was … More >
Spurs may field the deepest team
Posted on 17. Jul, 2009 by H4L Mix Crew in The Orange Rock
Through incredible front office work and a little luck, the team that has been jeered as being too old has suddenly engaged in a youth movement and may be the deepest team in the league. This team will present multiple looks to the opponent. The starting unit will continue to feature the low post threat … More >
Looking back at the career of Kobe Bryant…so far
Posted on 14. Jul, 2009 by H4L Mix Crew in Los Angeles Lakers, Tyler Lambert
The reigning NBA Champion Los Angeles Laker’s star, Kobe Bryant, has gone through a lot in his career as an NBA player. Being drafted straight out of high school and jumping straight to the NBA, he had a lot to prove to a lot of different people. Has his career been a successful one, or … More >
2010 NBA Outlook: Cavs, Celtics still the “Beasts” of the East
Posted on 13. Jul, 2009 by H4L Mix Crew in Tyler Lambert
The offseason in the NBA is one of the defining parts of a team’s season. However, it can also be one of the most devastating. Whether a team loses its star player or gains an efficient role player, each NBA club must make sacrifices to succeed in the league. Many of these sacrifices turn teams … More >
Could Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown be gone before season’s end?
Posted on 13. Jul, 2009 by Joe Buckley in Overtime
A common saying around the NBA is that there is no hotter seat than that of a Head Coach. Their jobs are so dependent on performance, it can only take weeks for someone to go from seemingly sticking around for years to being fired and forgotten. Mike Brown, of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has sat on … More >
2010 NBA Outlook: Lakers, Spurs favorites out West
Posted on 09. Jul, 2009 by H4L Mix Crew in Tyler Lambert
It is hard to imagine that the NBA season has come to an end, but to every end, there is also a new beginning. Although there are no games to be played or practices to be scheduled, the most pivotal point of the year comes down to now. The offseason of the NBA is where … More >
