Is being a fan, especially as a child more dangerous than ever? All of these figures have been bigger than their game during their era. They have transcended sports and become a part of American, and in some cases Global culture. But with unprecedented access to information about today’s stars, it sets both fan and athlete up for big falls. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Basketball’ Category
The Perfect Storm: Athletes and the People that Worship them
Posted in Baseball, Basketball, Golf, tagged Athletes, Celebrities, Culture, Obsession, Spoiled, Sports, Worship on August 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A new “big three” to talk about.
Posted in Basketball, NBA, tagged Basketball, Championship, Chris Bosh, Decision, Dwyane Wade, Lebron James, Miami Heat on July 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Everyone knows that LeBron James decided to sign with the Miami Heat, joining Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade to form a perceived superpower in the NBA capable of winning several championships. James’ made it painfully obvious on Thursday night with his one hour ESPN special, “The Decision”.
Now that we have more details, it remains to be seen if they can really build a winner… (more…)
Phil Jacksons’ first game 7
Posted in Basketball, NBA, tagged Basketball, Championship, Coaching, Legacy, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Record on June 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are going to game 7. This series has been one of the most back and forth in recent memory and the final game of the 2010 season hopefully will be compelling. (more…)
LeBron James, now, really?
Posted in Basketball, NBA, tagged Championship, Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agent, Lebron James, NBA, Playoffs on June 7, 2010 | 1 Comment »
With the NBA Finals tied 1-1, the relevant talk surrounding the NBA is still the so called “Free Agent Summit” coined by free agent-to-be, Dwyane Wade. We all know the big names coming out in free agency, led in full force by none other than LeBron James. (more…)









