Posts Tagged ‘Jason Kidd’

Jeremy Lin and “Linsanity” head to Houston »

Before the 2011-12 season began, no one in the basketball world thought a Harvard alum named Jeremy Lin would become the Tim Tebow-like figure in the NBA. And no one in their right mind thought the New York Knicks would let their media darling slip between their fingers. Well, as of Tuesday's 10:59 p.m. CST deadline to sign the offer sheet by

Peja Stojakovic Throws in the Towel »

Peja Stojakovic, one of the best 3-point shooters in the history of the NBA is calling it quits after 13-seasons. The 34-year old small forward who won an NBA Championship with the Dallas Mavericks last season, is set to retire because he feels his heart and body are not in it 100% anymore. In a Sports Day article, Stojakovic elaborated on

1998-99 NBA part duece »

The NBA lockout started as a myth, grew to a folk tale, became neighborhood gossip and has since swiftly kicked the basketball world in the behind. Does anyone remember this song and dance from 1998-99? The Chicago Bulls had just capped their second three-peat of the decade and everyone wanted to know who was up next. Michael Jordan was gone

Old NBA Players who should call it quits during the »

Old NBA Players who should call it quits during the lockout

Every year there are a few NBA players who are past their prime and should call it quits to save their legacy and make room for the new guns. No better time to permanently pack up the sneakers than a lockout. This article isn't meant to be mean, but realistic. These players have done their thing in the past, but their 15 minutes or 10 plus

Jason Kidd is Out to Prove Age is Only a Number »

Jason Kidd is Out to Prove Age is Only a Number

When game one of the 2011 NBA Finals tips off tomorrow, Mavericks' guard Jason Kidd will become the oldestĀ guard to ever start in an NBA Finals game. Ron Harper started back for the 2000 champion Lakers at the age of 36, two years younger than Kidd will be when he starts tomorrow night at the ripe age of 38. Kidd reached the Finals two