Chicago Bulls 2-0 in Summer League Play

Hard to really say what you can takeaway from two summer league games, but for the Chicago Bulls; progress comes to mind, as the Bulls beat the Denver Nuggets to improve to 2-0.  Marquis Teague appears to be developing into the backup point role they need him to fulfill come this time next year when Kurt Hinrich becomes an unrestricted free agent.   Teague had another solid performance Monday night, scoring 15pts on 50% shooting from the floor, with 7asts.  For the love of god,…

Will Dwight Howard be more Clark Kent or Superman in 2013-2014?

He’s a sliver short of 7-foot, weighs in at 265lbs, wears his jersey like a bib, and is (with the announcement of Chris Paul re-signing with the Clippers) the biggest free agent this summer.  Dwight Howard’s career numbers are pretty impressive: Defensive Player of the Year (2011, 2010, 2009) All-NBA 1st Team (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008) All-NBA 3rd Team (2013, 2007) All-Rookie 1st Team (2005) All-Defensive 1st Team (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009) All-Defensive 2nd Team (2008) …and yet he is continuously criticized and harped…

2013 NBA Finals: Game 1 Recap

If you read my 2013 NBA Finals Outlook, you’ll note that Athena struck first Thursday night.  Taking the lead late in the 3rd for their first lead since early in the 1st, the San Antonio Spurs looked like the more mature and experienced team the rest of the way, taking Game 1 92-88 and with it, the always important home court from the Heat.   With the exception of the 4th quarter, the Miami Heat played a solid game, with LeBron obviously making his mark…