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Smallthoughts: Old School Tuesday …Bill Russell


If Chamberlain is the NBA’s most dominate player, Bill Russell is the NBA’s most dominate winner. Russell won 11 titles as a player and 2 as a coach …for a grand total of 13. Russell is widely considered one of the best players in NBA history. He was listed as between 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) andContinue reading “Smallthoughts: Old School Tuesday …Bill Russell”

Rick Barry Nails Beautifully about Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem, Lebron James and Michael Jordan


Rick Barry absolutely nails it about Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, LeBron James, Michael Jordan. He was one of the greatest players in the history of Basketball and one of the most intelligent, so hear him out.

LeBron stired the drink with Mount Rushmore talk


Wow Lebron, look at the firestorm you caused. Apparently you hit a nerve. I’m not saying I agree with you but boy did you hit a nerve.I’m sure there are plenty of fans now who would agree with your assesment of who you consider the NBA’s version of Mount Rushmore. For those of you whoContinue reading “LeBron stired the drink with Mount Rushmore talk”

Bill Russell the defensive stalwart


For those of you NBA fans way to young to remember the NBA beyond Michael Jordan. Here is the only player in NBA history to win 11 NBA Titles yes he has more than Michael Jordan and he has the same amount as Jordan and Kobe Bryant combined…Bill Russell. The video shows Russell blocking shotsContinue reading “Bill Russell the defensive stalwart”

Has LeBron James won your respect?


He has an impressive resume 9 years in to a career that was destined for greatness. He finally won that championship that eluded him once in Cleveland and once in his first season in Miami. When your uniform is 23 and you are nicknamed “The King” or “King James” you expect nothing less. For aContinue reading “Has LeBron James won your respect?”