20secondtimeout.blogspot.com - 2/10/2009
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Two recent posts at Henry Abbott's True Hoop have recently inspired some discussion in the comments section at 20 Second Timeout. Here are links to the posts in question: One Shot, with the Game on the Line Kobe Bryant vs. LeBron James vs. Boston's Defense I have made it very clear that I ...
Kobe Bryant vs. LeBron James vs. Boston's Defense
myespn.go.com 2/6/2009 — The debate about the best player in the NBA, these days, usually comes down to some kind of shouting match about Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. But when they're talking about most skilled -- as in, the guy with the most creativity, body ...
Kobe gets one up on LeBron
thesportscorner.ca 2/10/2009 — Just like his jersey number, Kobe is now one-up on LeBron James. It seems as though every day there is a new favourite between the two rivals as to who’s the best in the league world. But tonight, the only thing that Kobe lost is his lunch. Oh yeah, that undefeated home record the Cavs ...
NBA TV Panel Weighs in on Kobe Versus LeBron
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 2/5/2009 — I just posted my skill set-based take on the differences between Kobe Bryant's 61 point game at MSG and LeBron James' 52-11-10 performance there ; prior to this season I explained why I still give Bryant a slight edge over James for the title of best ...
Bill Simmons, do you love Kobe?
verihoops.com 2/10/2009 — There are many facets to the Kobe debate over his standing in past and present as the greatest ever. There are adorers who point to his unparalleled, perhaps in the history of the NBA, offensive skill set and defensive ability (when he cares to play D). There are haters who will say his game is ...
Preview and Chat: The Cleveland Cavs
forumblueandgold.com 1/19/2009 — (First, Happy Martin Luther King Jr. day. It seems to mean a bit more this year.)
Lakers : 31-8 (1st in West), Cleveland (1st in East, by % points over Orlando)
Offensive Rating : Lakers: 110.4 (1st), Cleveland: 110.0 (2nd)
Defensive Rating : ...
On Loving Layups, Which is Not Hating Kobe Bryant
myespn.go.com 2/11/2009 — Bill Simmons has just written about all the people who tell him he must hate Kobe Bryant . It has oddly echoed my day. A little back story. A few days ago, I was watching some random NBA game, and thanks to poor Tivo strategy was actually watching ...
Jim Cleamons' "Mid-term" Report Card on Lakers' Defense
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 2/9/2009 — Early in the season, I offered readers A Closer Look at the Lakers' Defense Through the Eyes of Jim Cleamons, Frank Hamblen and Stu Lantz. Prior to the Lakers' 101-91 win at Cleveland , I caught up with Lakers assistant coach Cleamons and asked him a few questions about what he thinks of the ...
Jordan, Kobe, & LeBron
ballerblogger.com 1/11/2009 — Via Ramona Shelbourne of the Los Angeles Daily News :
Over the years, a lot of people have compared Kobe Bryant to Michael Jordan. Today, as he was releasing his new Nike shoe, Jordan himself made the comparison:
“Will there be another ...
Kobe mesmerizes
torontosun.com 2/5/2009 — Kobe Bryant is so good that no shot is a bad one.
Dwyane Wade Gets No Respect —
Bleacher Report - NBA 2/10/2009
ESPN. George Karl. David Robinson. What do these three all have in common? They all have mentioned the best players in the league and all have seemed to purposely leave out scoring leader and all-star Dwyane Wade of the 27-23 Miami Heat.
ESPN ...
LayupDrill's Midseason Fantasy MVP —
Bleacher Report - NBA 2/10/2009
With the All-Star weekend approaching, LayupDrill has come up with the Midseason Fantasy MVP Award.
The winner of the MVP award goes to…the one and only, LeBron James.
LJ’s Fantasy Resume
Whether you play Rotisserie ...
Bet on NBA and Win: NBA Teams to Watch —
Bleacher Report - NBA 2/11/2009
If gamblers are going to cash tickets consistently in the NBA, they can't fall asleep at the wheel.
In other words, teams are going to have highs and lows through an 82-game season, and bettors need to be able to distinguish between the right and ...