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Miami Heat Could Take NBA Crown After 5-1 Start

03. January 2012

The Miami Heat are off to as big start in the current National Basketball Association season with an impressive 5-1 win-loss record. (Photo: zimbio.com)

Looks like the prediction of many basketball experts that the Miami Heat will take the crown in the current National Basketball Association is quite true.

This developed after Miami, Florida based team has started the current NBA season on a high note by taking a 5-1 win-loss record against the rest of the team in the premier professional basketball league in the planet. The Heat big-three comprising of superstars Dwayne “Flash” Wade, Lebron “King” James and Christ Bosh are playing superb in the beginning of the young NBA season to tow their team to a best start in the NBA.

The experts said unlike last year, the three who are considered the heart and soul of their team are playing more comfortable this year. With a year of being together, the Heat are now playing with more cohesiveness and focus to the delight of their fans and fear to their opponents.

Aside from the big-three, the addition of rookie point-guard Norris Cole has also added more scoring options and defense to the team. The new NBA season had just started but experts said if the Heat will continue to play like what they are doing today, there is no reason the team will not win the NBA championship from current champion Dallas Mavericks.

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Michael Jordan Set To Marry For The 2nd Time

31. December 2011

His airness Michael Jordan will get married soon to longtime girlfriend Cuban-born model Yvett Prieto. (Photo: yahoo.com)

One of the greatest players in the National Basketball Association is set to walk down the aisle for the second time in his life.

NBA great Michael Jordan is now engaged to longtime girlfriend Cuban-born model Yvett Prieto. Before their engagement, Jordan and Prieto had been dating for the past three years.

Jordan, 48 was earlier divorced by his wife for 17 years Juanita Jordan in 2006 after a settlement of $168 million. Before their separation, Jordan and Juanita have two sons, Jeffrey Michael and Marcus James, and a daughter, Jasmine.

According to reliable sources, Jordan and Prieto will get married anytime soon. Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s.

After a standout career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a member of the Tar Heels’ National Championship team in 1982, Jordan joined the NBA’s Chicago Bulls in 1984. He quickly emerged as a league star, entertaining crowds with his prolific scoring.

His leaping ability, illustrated by performing slam dunks from the free throw line in slam dunk contests, earned him the nicknames “Air Jordan” and “His Airness”. He also gained a reputation for being one of the best defensive players in basketball.In 1991, he won his first NBA championship with the Bulls, and followed that achievement with titles in 1992 and 1993, securing a “three-peat”.

Although Jordan abruptly retired from basketball at the beginning of the 1993–94 NBA season to pursue a career in baseball, he rejoined the Bulls in 1995 and led them to three additional championships (1996, 1997, and 1998) as well as an NBA-record 72 regular-season wins in the 1995–96 NBA season. Jordan retired for a second time in 1999, but returned for two more NBA seasons from 2001 to 2003 as a member of the Washington Wizards.

Jordan’s individual accolades and accomplishments include five MVP awards, ten All-NBA First Team designations, nine All-Defensive First Team honors, fourteen NBA All-Star Game appearances, three All-Star Game MVP awards, ten scoring titles, three steals titles, six NBA Finals MVP awards, and the 1988 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. He holds the NBA records for highest career regular season scoring average (30.12 points per game) and highest career playoff scoring average (33.45 points per game).

In 1999, he was named the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century by ESPN, and was second to Babe Ruth on the Associated Press’s list of athletes of the century. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009. Jordan is also noted for his product endorsements. He fuelled the success of Nike’s Air Jordan sneakers, which were introduced in 1985 and remain popular today.Jordan also starred in the 1996 feature film Space Jam as himself.

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This Kid Has Skills To Make It To The NBA

29. December 2011

To play in the National Basketball Association is a dream shared by many hoop loving souls in this planet.

In order to play and excel in the NBA, the person needs to have the passion and skills in professional basketball. Judging on the way this 12-year-old plays basketball, this kid has a huge chance of making it big in the NBA.

The sixth grader is now gaining huge popularity in social networking website because of his skills. In fact, Damon Harge is now considered one of the top high school point-guards in the United States today.

Currently playing for the Creedmor (N.C.) Christian Faith Center Academy, Harge is now getting huge praises among basketball fans in North Carolina. With the strong guidance from coach Kendrick Williams, Harge has a strong chance of making it to the NBA if he continue to play with 100 percent effort and passion.

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The Most Hated Player In NBA Is Kris Humphries Not LBJ

23. December 2011

New Jersey Nets rising power-forward Kris Humphries (right) is the most hated man in the National Basketball Association today. (Photo: thegloss.com)

A recent survey has revealed that New Jersey rising power-forward Kris Humphries is the most hated player in the National Basketball Association today.

Based on the survey released by the prestigious Forbes magazine, Humphries gathered 50 percent of votes among the 10 most hated players in the NBA today. Humphries got the top spot in the unsavory list after his 72 days marriage with reality star Kim Kardashian.

Many NBA fans were not happy that Humphries was just playing things around when he married Kardashian. Taking the second spot in the list is Miami Heat superstar forward Lebron James who got 48 votes.

Many of the fans in the NBA remain mad at James after he decided to abandon his former team Cleveland Cavaliers to play for the Heat alongside his friends Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. The third spot goes to Los Angeles Lakers franchise player Kobe “Black Mamba” Bryant who got the ire of fans because of his mischievous acts.

According to Forbes magazine here are the 10 most hated players in the NBA today:

1. Kris Humphries, (50% dislike)

2. LeBron James, Miami Heat (48% dislike)

3. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers (45% dislike)

4. Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs (37% dislike)

5. Metta World Peace, Los Angeles Lakers (formerly Ron Artest) (36% dislike)

6. Chris Bosh, Miami Heat (34% dislike)

7. Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks (27% dislike)

8. Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics (25% dislike)

9. Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat (23% dislike)

10.Lamar Odom, Dallas Mavericks (21% dislike)

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NBA Veteran Shawn Marion Wants World To Call Mavericks “World Champion”

21. December 2011

National Basketball Association veteran power-forward Shawn Marion (holding championship belt) wants the world to recognized the Dallas Mavericks as a legitimate champion in the NBA. (Photo: Getty Images)

In an effort to bring the defending National Basketball Association (NBA) champion Dallas Mavericks to the discussion table, veteran NBA power-forward Shawn Marion wants the world to address the team as “world champion”.

Marion told the media that he is not happy that that the Mavericks is getting less respect as the NBA champion. He said he is mad that many people are saying that the Mavericks have a less chance of repeating as NBA champion this year.

The NBA veteran said contrary to the perception of many, the Mavericks are fully focussed on defending their title this year. The power-forward said the team worked hard last year to win the title and they are not giving it out on the silver platter this year.

Marion said the Mavericks will repeat as champion since they will work hard to get it. He said as champion they deserved to be addressed as champion and not as one of the underdogs this year. Nicknamed “The Matrix” by TNT analyst Kenny Smith during the pre-season of his rookie year for his seemingly bionic athleticism, Marion is widely regarded as one of the most versatile players in the league thanks to his athleticism and ability to play and defend many positions.

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After 10 Years Of Marriage, Kobe’s Wife Wants Divorce

18. December 2011

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Kobe Bryant (right) during happier times with wife Vanessa Bryant (left). (Photo: carltonjordan.com)

After 10 years of happy memories as a couple, Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa are going on a separate ways.

According to reports, Vanessa Bryant has filed for divorce to dissolved her marriage with the National Basketball Association superstar. Vanessa reportedly cited “irreconcilable differences” as main contention on her divorce petition against the NBA superstar.

A reliable source said Vanessa made the tough decision to file for divorce due to the infidelity of her widely popular husband. The wife of Bryant was already tired of the unfaithful nature of her husband.

At the moment, Bryant is doing his best to peacefully settle their differences and save their marriage for the sake of their children. In her petition, Vanessa is asking for joint custody of their 2 daughters — 8-year-old Natalia and 5-year-old Giana — but Vanessa is asking that Kobe get visitation rights, which means she wants the kids in her care most of the time.

Before his colorful NBA career, Bryant enjoyed a successful high school basketball career at Lower Merion High School, where he was recognise as the top high school basketball player in the country. He decided to declare his eligibility for the NBA Draft upon graduation, and was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. As a rookie, Bryant earned himself a reputation as a high-flyer and a fan favorite by winning the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest.

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Chris Paul Makes LA Clippers A Contender Again

15. December 2011

The Los Angeles Clippers is expected to have a winning year in the current National Basketball Association season. (Photo: ibtimes.com)

Looks like the lackluster years of the Los Angeles Clippers in the National Basketball Association could soon be over.

This developed after the Clippers recently acquired on a blockbuster trade superstar guard Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets. Paul, a long-time member of the Hornets is expected to bring in scoring and leadership to the Clippers, who had long wanted to end its playoff exit the past years.

With Paul on the roster, Clippers rising power-forward Blake Griffin is also expected to shine even brighter this year. The Clippers are dead serious in competing for the NBA championship this year as they also acquire veteran guard Chauncey Billups and reliable scorer Caron Butler.

NBA analysts said with Paul, Billups and Butler on its line-up, the Clippers is expected to perform well this year. Both Paul and Billups expressed joy over their new team and vowed that they will do their best to carry the team to a huge year in the current NBA season. After years of frustration, it is time to be happy for the Clippers fans around the world.

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Brandon Roy To Call It Quits In The NBA Due To Knee Injury

10. December 2011

The decision of Portland Trail Blazers star guard Brandon Roy to retire from the National Basketball Association is a sad news for both players and fans of the top professional basketball league in the planet. (Photo: everyjoe.com)

Five years since he first played in the National Basketball Association, fast rising guard Brandon Roy of the Portland Trail Blazers will be retiring from the premier professional basketball league in the planet.

Roy has recently informed the Blazers that he is officially retiring from the sport that made him rich and famous due to his troubled knee. The decision of Roy to retire from the NBA is a great shock to the players and fans since the former is a talented ball player and considered the future of the NBA.

Before the forthcoming end of his NBA career,Roy made headlines in the last playoffs when he carried his team to a gallant stand against eventual champion Dallas Mavericks. It can be recalled that despite his injury, the 27-year-old Blazer star player still managed to score big points to his team that carry them to victory in one of their games against the Mavericks.

Without Roy on its line-up in the incoming NBA season, the Blazers are in for a tough battle especially that reliable center Greg Oden is still nursing an injury. Now that Roy is gone and Oden doubtful to play for the team, young Blazers center Lamarcus Aldridge is expected to once again lead the crusade of the Blazers this year. Roy was selected sixth in the 2006 NBA Draft, having completed four years playing for the Washington Huskies.

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Magic Johnson Hopes To Buy The Los Angeles Dodgers

07. December 2011

Former Los Angeles Lakers superstar point-guard Magic Johnson (left, with ball) hopes to own the Major League Baseball team Los Angeles Dodgers. (Photo: hardcourtmayhem.com)

One of the greatest players in the National Basketball Association has expressed intentions of buying the beleaguered Major League Baseball team Los Angeles Dodgers.

Former Los Angeles Lakers superstar point-guard Magic Johnson and his team that includes former Braves and Nationals executive Stan Kasten are bidding to purchase the Dodgers from current owner Frank McCourt. Johnson said he is very serious in buying the Dodgers since the team is very important for the people of Los Angeles.

The former NBA superstar said he grew up idolizing the Dodgers and it would be nice if he can buy the team now that it is in financial trouble. The basketball great said he and his team are willing to spend millions just to purchase the Dodgers.

“The Dodgers have been so important to this community for so many years, for so many reasons. I’ve lived through it all like everyone else and I want to make them great again,” Johnson said. Since retiring from the NBA in 1996, Johnson had been become a successful businessman in the United States.

He hoped with luck he can buy the Dodgers to bring smile to the people in LA. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming the Dodgers definitively by 1932.

The team moved to Los Angeles before the 1958 season. They played their first four seasons in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum before moving to their current home of Dodger Stadium, the third-oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball (trailing Fenway Park and Wrigley Field).

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