How Kobe Gained More with Less

Kobe in Manila
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Kobe- Mania hit the Philippines last July 13. It was so thrilling to see the “Black Mamba” back after four years and how much things have changed since the last time he was here in 2007. Still, what made it more interesting was how Kobe transformed himself into someone even more special for the past years to make all that has just transpired possible.

How Derrick Rose Separated Himself from the Rest

Derrick Rose
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Derrick Rose was part of one of the strongest high school batches in recent history, the ’07 batch. And when all of them graduated, he wasn’t even considered as the best prospect from this particular batch. But four years later, here he is now as the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player. And what makes it more interesting is that he has only just begun. Yet, even so, he had to go through a lot of pain just to be where he is right now.

My Top 15 NBA Draft Busts from 1995- 2010

Darko Milicic
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Year in and year out, there will always be a lottery pick or even a bunch them who will turn out to be busts. In other words, these are the guys who are drafted high but don’t get to live up to the expectations. But the question is, should the blame really be put on the players? Or is it more logical to say that the blame should be put on those who drafted them based on potential. Let us evaluate this together as I name my top 15 draft busts from 1995- 2010. (Note: Feel free to add any player whom you think should have been included in the list)

"When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going"

Deron Wiiliams
Source: www.mindlessdribble.net

According to Yahoo Sports, some NBA superstars like Deron Williams, Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade are all considering playing in Europe if the lockout continues. If so, is this an indication of how desperate these players are becoming?

Why I Grew Up Idolizing Scottie Pippen

Scottie Pippen
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Growing up in the 90’s, I was one of those hardcore Chicago Bulls fans. But, unlike everyone who wanted to be like Mike, I was a little different because I wanted to be like Scottie Pippen.

The One Shining Moment of Mateen Cleaves

Mateen Cleaves
Source: www.blog.mlive.com

Mateen Cleaves was never the most talented player. He was never the fastest. He was never the most explosive. He was never a good shooter. Yet, during the 1999- 2000 US NCAA season, he was arguably, the mot popular and the most recognized college baller in the whole country. He was simply on top of the world as he led his Michigan State Spartans to a National Title.

A Year after "The Decision"

LeBron James
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Exactly, almost a year ago, LeBron James decided to bring his talents to South Beach. It was probably, one of the most talked about events ever. And most likely, during that time last year, Mr. James was enjoying himself very much because he knew everyone was watching him and was eagerly waiting for him to reveal that one major decision. One decision that ultimately changed his life and his status for good.