In New York City, fans of local professional sports have always had plenty of options, With two franchises in each of the major team sports, there are increased odds, at least in theory, that a competitive team will emerge from so many entries. So here we are in late September … Read more
I am not from Seattle, Washington. Never lived there. Been there twice. Liked it the first time, loved it the second time. One of our great American cities in one of my favorite parts of the country and one of the most scenic—including breathtaking views of Mount Ranier—on a clear … Read more
I can still remember the sleepless nights I experienced as a 10-year-old after the 1970-71 New York Knicks lost Game Seven of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden to the Baltimore Bullets. The Knicks had the final possession with a chance to tie the game. The ball … Read more
As a fan of professional basketball, I’m as eager for the NBA’s July 1st free agency period to get underway as anyone. Although I don’t pay much attention to them, I understand the plethora of rumors and predictions about where the top free agents might be headed.There are very few … Read more
The city of Toronto, Ontario is deservedly celebrating the Raptors’ first experience in the NBA Finals after falling just short for a few years. Taking down a repeat defending champion will be a tall task, but in many ways Toronto hoops is already winning, and it extends beyond the Raptors’ … Read more
During the summer of 2017, the National Basketball Association decided to extend the number of calendar days in the regular season in an effort to reduce the wear and tear on its athletes, and hopefully lessen the need for teams to rest its top players on game nights. This is … Read more
You know the basketball world is upside-down when the Canadian city of Toronto and surrounding areas in the province of Ontario can lay claim to producing nearly the same number of players on NBA rosters as an established basketball factory like New York City. For as long as the NBA … Read more
