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Kevin Durant on the whole “retire 23″ thing
Kevin Durant on the whole “retire 23″ thing
dailythunder.com — Not surprisingly, KD swishes it. As told to Art Garcia of NBA.com : “I have a lot of respect for Michael Jordan and LeBron is one of my best friends, so whatever he wants to do as far as his own number I’m behind. But I also know who came before me,” Durant said. ... (more) Kevin Durant on the whole “retire 23″ thing
Champions Club: Pro Basketball's Dynasties by the Numbers
Champions Club: Pro Basketball's Dynasties by the Numbers
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com — This article was originally published in the May 2003 issue of Basketball Digest. Last year, five-time NBA champion Magic Johnson and two-time NBA champion Kenny Smith needled fellow TNT basketball analyst Charles Barkley by transforming the network's studio into a faux "champions club" that ... (more) Champions Club: Pro Basketball's Dynasties by the Numbers
LeBron: Only Substance Is Right-Handed Bullrush
LeBron: Only Substance Is Right-Handed Bullrush
sportsbybrooks.com — Today we got the news that LeBron James wants to doff his #23 in order to facilitate the number being retired by the league. Instead, James claims he will soon switch to #6. James says the move isn’t about marketing or merch, it’s about ... (more) LeBron: Only Substance Is Right-Handed Bullrush
Lebron Honors Jordan, Disses Bill Russell
Lebron Honors Jordan, Disses Bill Russell
redsarmy.com — Via Yahoo! Sports: Michael Jordan apparently was in the house when LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat down in Florida. His presence has apparently inspired James to give up the number he wears, No. 23, out of respect for Jordan, according to the Cleveland Plain ... (more) Lebron Honors Jordan, Disses Bill Russell
Lebron might change #6, Walter Davis Remembered
Lebron might change #6, Walter Davis Remembered
thatnbalotterypick.blogspot.com — For those of you that do not know already, Lebron James is mulling over the idea of changing his number from 23 to 6 in honor of Michael Jordan. Well, this is not sitting right with me for some reason. There have been a great player who wore the #6 already. No, it's not Bill Russell or Julius ... (more) Lebron might change #6, Walter Davis Remembered
Apparently Lebron James Thinks Basketball Started in 1984
Apparently Lebron James Thinks Basketball Started in 1984
celticsblog.com — (hat tip BDL ) Out of respect to Michael Jordan, who sat courtside and watched James score 34 points, James said he is planning on switching his number after this season from No. 23 to No. 6. It just sort of came out, but it was obvious he's been thinking about it for a while.-via ... (more) Apparently Lebron James Thinks Basketball Started in 1984
Lebron Shouldn't Change His Number To #6
Lebron Shouldn't Change His Number To #6
americaswhiteboy.blogspot.com — After Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers bear the Miami Heat, he said something rather insane. I don't know if he is trying to change the subject about if he's staying in Cleveland next year with another landmark decision, but it may work short term. He said that he would not wear the ... (more) Lebron Shouldn't Change His Number To #6
LeBron's Desire for NBA to Retire Jordan's No. 23 Is Misplaced
LeBron's Desire for NBA to Retire Jordan's No. 23 Is Misplaced
nba.fanhouse.com — by Tim Povtak ORLANDO -- LeBron James can stop wearing his No. 23 if he wants -- in deference to Michael Jordan -- but asking the rest of the league to follow his lead is only showing his immaturity. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy was asked Friday ... (more) LeBron's Desire for NBA to Retire Jordan's No. 23 Is ...
LeBron Petitioning to Retire Jordan’s No. 23
sportsofboston.com — LeBron James is planning to initiate a petition in honor of Michael Jordan which would prevent any player in the NBA from wearing the number 23. In other words, LeBron wants all 30 NBA teams to retire the number 23. James is one of the many players around the league including the Suns’ ... (more) LeBron Petitioning to Retire Jordan’s No. 23
More reasons to HATE Lebron James: because he’s an idiot
More reasons to HATE Lebron James: because he’s an idiot
loscy.com — Lebron = King Dumb-Dumb. Whoa. In my preseason breakdown of why I am beginning to hate Lebron just as much as Kobe, this whole ordeal about Lebron wanting the league to retire the #23 out of respect for Michael Jordan surfaces. Lebron wants to start a petition for the league to not allow ... (more) More reasons to HATE Lebron James: because he’s an idiot
Stars Came Out for Boston Card Show
Stars Came Out for Boston Card Show
sportscollectorsdaily.com — Hall of Famers from three sports--and a pretty good crowd-- were on hand for the latest sports card and memorabilia show in New England. (more) Stars Came Out for Boston Card Show
LeBron: Don’t Be Stupid
LeBron: Don’t Be Stupid
nbatoday.net — I know half the staff and our readers are going to rip me apart for this but… “Retiring” #23 is stupid and here is why. First I would like to say that I respect LeBron as a player and I actually do like him on and off the court (unlike Shooter) but this is ridiculous. What ... (more) LeBron: Don’t Be Stupid
Big Guest List for Boston Area Card Show
Big Guest List for Boston Area Card Show
sportscollectorsdaily.com — The Greater Boston Sports Collectors Club hosts a three-day event in Wilmington this weekend with a Hall of Fame guest list --and a few stories. (more) Big Guest List for Boston Area Card Show
Been Busy
Been Busy
docsheadgames.com — It's hard to believe this much time has passed since the last post. I suppose it's been a bit busy, though ... after all, building a program from scratch isn't the easiest task in the world. There has been a whirlwind of activity the last few months: ... (more) Been Busy