It’s mid-July, and summer outdoor tournaments are going full blast all over the country. Without even trying, these basketball gatherings represent the sport in its purest form, be it an organized tournament or just a pickup game where a bunch of guys and gals go to battle for the sheer … Read more
The October portion of the 2018-19 NBA Schedule is now behind us. There were some incredible contests and individual performances to enjoy, but even the most-offensive-minded hoops fan would have to admit something strange is going on. Points are being scored at a nearly unprecedented rate, and one has to … Read more
Basketball fans who were born in the mid-1960’s and prior have seen the evolution of the sport in ways we never thought possible. We may like some of the changes and dislike others, but at the end it’s still basketball. It’s not until we reflect back on what we used … Read more
The National Basketball Association is in a good place. It is globally popular, has recognizable stars, a healthy television contract and is looking to capitalize on the slowly declining popularity of baseball to improve its standing among the major sports. Even the off-season, while nowhere near as active as baseball’s … Read more
The NBA has enacted many rule changes during its 72-year history. Some of us old-timers remember when there was a jump ball at the start of every quarter, the 24-second clock was on the baseline floor in the corner, a player fouled while scoring when his team was in the bonus … Read more
