Behind the box score, where 5:22 needn't overshadow greatness

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Reading is Great! Tuesday’s NBA Links
Published 5/6/2008 by Andrew Thell at Empty the Bench
... with the Bulls. Tremendous Upside Potential - How he and John Paxson can make it work in Chicago. HOOPSWORLD - Peja Stojakovic isn’t getting much hype, but he’s filling his role splendidly. Pounding the Rock - That strong, pervasive fish odor emanates from San Antonio. Legend of Cecilo Guante - How did LeBron go from MVP to complete afterthought? Ball Don’t Lie - Folks, that game-clock error did not decide or mar the game. ...

Chris Paul Day at HP: Love Him Now
Published 5/6/2008 by Hardwood Paroxysm at Hardwood Paroxysm
... musical stylings of bad mid-90s rock bands (today's selection: Jimmy's Chicken Shack). Too often, especially in the realm of sports, we tend to forget to enjoy things as they come. We're always looking to the next step, to the next day, to the next season, to the next game. It's natural. As human beings, we tend to naturally expect, to demand, more, to hope for more. And as fans that's especially true. And so it is with Chris Paul. On Monday, Tom Ziller, recently called "one of the best basketball minds we have these days" penned what is undoubtedly the best piece ...