In this day and age of non-stop information flying across our screens through all types of social media and in the form of memes and blurbs and inspirational quotes, ESPN’s list of the NBA’s 100 Influential Game Changers is bound […]
Tag: Jeremy Lin
NBA Trash Talk: Jeremy Lin trash-talked Kobe Bryant: “I’m not scared of you…”
In video feature from Maxim of NBA players talking about.. well, talking trash during all-star weekend. Sitting in the media room, Maxim went about asking some players about the art of trash talking and who some of the best trash […]
Spencer Hawes is calling the shots on Jeremy Lin’s hair
Among all the news coverage around the Golden State Warriors historic winning streak, how unstoppable Stephen Curry is and Kobe Bryant‘s retirement tour, you may have been wondering about Jeremy Lin’s hair. Maybe? Okay, at least you know that the […]
Jeremy Lin sees Charlotte Hornets as a “good fit”, signs 2-year deal
Free agent Jeremy Lin announced on his Facebook page that he’ll be joining the Charlotte Hornets for the 2015-16 season. After a LOT of prayer and long discussions with family and friends, I wanted to personally let you guys know […]
Did you know Jordan Clarkson is Half-Asian / bi-racial?
Did you know that Jeremy Lin and Jordan Clarkson made NBA history a few nights ago? When Lin and Clarkson suited up together against the Oklahoma City Thunder, it was the first time that an Asian-American back court started an […]
Was this the worst stretch of plays in NBA history?
Against the New York Knicks, Carlos Boozer had the worst stretch of consecutive plays in the history of the NBA I had ever witnessed. His play alone should trigger an investigation into whether the Lakers are tanking the season – […]
Jeremy Lin hits season low; registers first DNP (Coach’s Decision)
It’s undoubtably been an up and down season for Jeremy Lin. Mostly down. Coming into his second team after Linsanity, expectations were high and the rebuilding Los Angeles Lakers were supposed to be a fresh start. Lin hasn’t been completely […]
Kobe Sits Again, Lakers Have Another Opportunity to Gel vs. Chicago
When Byron Scott decided to sit Kobe Bryant in order to rest the fatigued 36-year old star, the rest of the Lakers knew that they had to step up. Not just so they’re not embarrassed by the Golden State Warriors, […]
Kobe Bryant Air-Balls First Shot in NBA Return (Preseason)
Kobe Bryant was certainly on the marquee with the Los Angeles Lakers pre-season game against the Denver Nuggets was moved to second billing, in a font size much smaller than the main attraction. This isn’t any different than normal, but […]
LeBron James Opts Out of Contract with Miami Heat, Test Free Agency
LeBron James will opt out of his contract and test free agency this off-season. With all the speculation around Kevin Love and Carmelo Anthony and where they’ll land, very little relative attention has been paid to what LeBron James will […]
The 19 NBA players with triple-doubles off the bench since 1985 (Updated)
With Jeremy Lin and Tyreke Evans both recording triple-doubles off the bench this season – we wondered: how many NBA players have pulled off that rare feat in a reserve role? Obviously, a triple double is a difficult accomplishment for […]
GIF: Jeremy Lin Hits 2 Tough Reverse Layups vs. Grizzlies
Through three quarters, Jeremy Lin wasn’t having a very good game against the Memphis Grizzlies last night, but Lin came up big in the final period. The fourth-year guard scored 14 of his 18 points in the Rockets 100-92 come […]
2013 NBA Global Games Manila: A Cultural Behind-The-Scenes Blogger’s Wrap-Up
This is Poor Man’s Commish reporting to you from Beijing, where I have just arrived after spending a few days in Manila and Taipei. The days have gone by quickly. I can bluntly bottom-line them as follows: succumb on Day […]
NBA Global Games in Philippines: David Stern Press Conference
David Stern gave a press conference about an hour ago. Here’s a summary of major points… On the Philippines as part of the NBA’s global strategy and Filipinos: First question to David Stern comes from @rafeboogs of @grantland33: Will Philippines […]
Jeremy Lin, Larry Bird Help Reveal Filipinos’ Passion, Reverence for the Game of Basketball
Today’s NBA Global Games media availability at the Mall Of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines, reinforced a lot of what we already know — from Jeremy Lin‘s triumphs over adversity to Larry Bird‘s Draft acumen — about certain NBA luminaries, but what it really […]
Jeremy Lin speaks on first season with the Rockets
Jeremy Lin was supposed to be the savior of the Houston Rockets last season. But Lin had a relatively down year in comparison to the run he had with the New York Knicks during the 2011-2012 season. At a youth […]
Jeremy Lin “dunked on” – responds with 45 points, win (Video)
People around the web are passing around a video in which Jeremy Lin gets dunked on (of which I would argue the technicality – his back was turned) in a San Francisco Pro Am game, but aren’t really passing around the […]
Russell Westbrook injured, to have knee surgery after collision with Patrick Beverly
The Okalhoma City Thunder’s All-Star guard Russell Westbrook will be out indefinitely for the playoff if the reports of a torn meniscus are true. Westbrook went directly to the bench immediately after the colliding with Houston guard Patrick Beverly in […]
10 “Linsanity” moments you may have forgotten
We’re deep into the one-year anniversary when Jeremy Lin went on his magical run with the New York Knicks. So what comes to mind when you hear the word “Linsanity” today? Let me help you answer that – it’s the […]
Jeremy Lin, Stephen Curry recreate LeBron James hugging a fan
The video of LeBron James breaking from a team huddle, running over to tackle and hug a fan that won $75,000 after hitting a half-court hookshot, has turned into an internet sensation. Now other NBA players are recreating the hilarious […]
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