Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose is the greatest Bull to play the game since the Era of Michael Jordan. What really separates the two is that Rose does not have six championship rings. Also, Jordan did not face as many injuries as Derrick Rose has. People might down talk Rose and say his career should just end. He is never healthy in any season anyway. Rose suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee. Rose torn the same meniscus in November 2013 which caused him to miss the rest of the 2013-14 season. Rose has been through a lot. He torn his ACL in the finals in the 2013 playoffs in the first round. Chicago fans are devastated of constant his constant injuries, but do they give up on their Chicago star? No. They do not. Any Rose fan knows that nothing will stop Rose. He is always motivated to come back. It is a problem to stay healthy for the guy and he must go through a lot. A lot of stress re-injuring his knees and going through rehab to make a comeback. A lot of people probably tell him that he can not come back. That is okay though. It is motivation to prove the doubters wrong. Derrick Rose is a strong point guard. Not even a real bull would be able to stop him.

LeBron James Jr Getting Scholarships At Age 10

Most kids at the age of 10 get toys, a new cell phone, a PS3, Xbox 360, etc... But do kids at the age of 10 get college scholarships? Most people would say no right? Well, LeBron James Jr is getting college scholarships at the age of 10. Yes! The age of 10. LeBron James Jr can ball up the court we know that seeing his YouTube videos. For kids now days, but like 7 or 8 years older would love to be in James Jrs' place right now. People would have to say a lot of great things about this. Like the kid has his future already planed out. BUT! What does LeBron James Sr "The King" have to say? Here is what he said about colleges already trying to recruit his 10 year-old son. "Yeah, he's already got some offers from colleges, it's pretty crazy. It should be a violation. You shouldn't be recruiting 10 year-old kids." LeBron did not name any of the colleges that were trying to recruit LeBron Jr. But, the LeBron does not seem to happy that colleges are already have LeBron Jr on their radar. Without a doubt this kid has talent and even his father knows it. Heres what LeBron had to say about Jr's game play, "He plays just like I did, he has great awareness, and he'd rather pass first and set guys up. Most kids nowadays just want to score." LeBron Jr has time to develop into a great player like his father though. He is only 10, colleges just need to wait like six more years to see what his future will really hold. He is still young and who knows if even wants to play college or go pro. Just because he is "The Kings'" son, does not mean he will want to play ball like his father. Who knows? He is still young.

Shawn Marion Update

Well, Cavalier fans. Shawn "The Matrix" Marion is out for two weeks due to a strained left hip. The team announced the results of an MRI that Marion took at the Cleveland Clinic. The 16 year veteran has not played since the season resumed last week, and has missed three of the last eight games. Cavaliers head coach David Blatt spoke on Marion in mornings practice prior to a Pistons game today. This is what Coach Blatt said, "I knew before that Shawn wasn't feeling great. That's the reason he wasn't playing. He wasn't healthy. We really wanted to give him a chance to get through this problem as we have done on several other occasions this year with other players. I think it's good that he'll take the time to rest and rehabilitate and to get the treatment he needs to come back when he's fully ready to play." Marion spoke on himself saying, "I've been trying to fight through it as much as I can, but it's causing me a lot of discomfort. I just want to get back to 100 percent healthy." The problem first surfaced in early January and resulted in spotty playing time. With the issue getting worse, Marion's time on the court dropped even further. During the teams last eight game in February, he averaged just under eight minutes per game. Hope to see a full and healthy Marion before his final season ends like he announced last month.

LeBron James Passes Allen Iverson

When the Cleveland Cavaliers played the New York Knicks last Sunday. It was not only Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smiths' return. Some history was made in the making. LeBron James passed on of his childhood heroes, Allen Iverson, for number 22 on the NBA's all-time scoring list in the Cavaliers 101-83 win versus the Knicks. LeBron before the game came in trailing just by three points behind Iverson, and wasted little time to pass him, scoring four points in the first 1 minute and forty-four minutes of the game. After finishing with 18 points, LeBron has scored 24, 383 points in his NBA career. This is what LeBron had to say about passing Iverson, "It's very, very humbling, and it's an honor to just be named with some of the greats that I watched growing up, and now to know that I passed Allen Iverson on the all-time scoring list, for someone that's not much of a scorer as you guys have deemed me, it is pretty cool." "It just means that my teammates have allowed me to do things to help them win ballgames, and I've been fortunate enough to go out and bless the game the best way I know how and just play hard." James added on his accomplishment. Passing Iverson on the all-time scoring list was yet another accomplishment by James while playing at Madison Square Garden, where he had big games. "It's always special being in this building, like I said last week it's the mecca of basketball. So it's always special to get on the court." He is 122 points behind the number 21 player on the list, his former Miami Heat teammate, Ray Allen.

LeBron James Jr Is At It Again

In New Orleans, LA, LeBron James, Jr. once again is showing off his skills and proving he is a chip off the old block. The 10-year-old led his youth basketball team in the John Lucas All Star Weekend invitation-only tournament, which is the most prestigious tournaments in the country. James Jr's coach told TMZ Sports that the team has not lost a game yet since "Bronny" joined the team in December. James Jr. made headlines back in December for the flashy moves that he was doing on the court. They have a video on YouTube of James Jr. making some sick moves like insane crossovers, and dribbling behind the back and some deep three point shots. His coach said this about James Jr also, "He's awesome. He played amazing. He averaged double digits. Bronny's just an all around good kid." On social media LeBron James posted pictures of his son and team with their championship trophy and their rings. He also posted in the description, "Congrats Bronny and your teammates on winning the championship in New Orleans. You, Bryce and Z are my heroes!! #JamesGang #StriveForGreatness." Check out the videos of James Jr. and think about if this kid will be better than his father when he gets older. Without a doubt, this kid probably already has college recruiters scouting him. He is doing all this at the age of 10. Will James Jr. be better than his father? You be the judge of it, and check out his video. Only takes like 10 minutes of your life.

LeBron James: "We Can Win A Title With This Roster"

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers were expected to be championship contenders immediately after they signed LeBron James and acquired Kevin Love from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The trade deadline was yesterday, but LeBron James made his voice heard that the Cavaliers should stay pat. LeBron also made it clear that he thinks the Cavaliers can win a championship with their current roster. Cleveland went on a twelve game win streak recently, and they have the talent to win a championship without question. They just acquired J.R. Smith, Iman Shumpert, and Timofey Mozgov, and those three guys are a big part of the reason that they went on the long win streak. James, Irving, and Love are all too good to not figure things out down the stretch of the season. James had been a great leader this season for the Cavaliers, and has became more vocal as the season moves forward. It is going to be an entertaining end to the season for the Cavaliers, and they are looking more and more like legitimate championship contenders. They still have some work to do, but James' confidence is an encouraging sign.

LeBron and Chris Bosh Still Bros?

Reportedly, LeBron James sent Chris Bosh a message on twitter recording to FORTHEW!N News. Chris Boshs' health has been going around in the media and there are talks about the Miami Heat player being sidelined for the remainder of the season or longer. The health issue that Bosh may be dealing with is a blood clot in his lung. The Miami Herald reported early friday that if there is a pulmonary embolus, Bosh would require blood thinners. Bosh's former, teammate LeBron James, sent a tweet for support and also a referenced recently deceased Portland Trail Blazer Jerome Kersey. This is what LeBron tweeted. "Man my heart really heavy right now thinking about @chrishbosh health! Especially after hearing about Kersey the other day. My prayers are..." The 52-year-old Kersey died on Wednesday, and on Thursday the Oregon state medical examiner said the former NBA star died from a blood clot that traveled his left calf to his left lung. Prayers for Bosh people.

Three Point Contest

On Saturday, February 14, 2014, in Madison Square Garden, New York City. The 2015 All- Star break hosted the 2015 3- point contest. This contest had the leagues best shooter from behind the arc this season. The contest included Klay Thompson, Kyrie Irving, Weasley Matthews, Kyle Korver, Marco Belinelli(returning champion), J.J Redick, James Harden, and Stephen Curry. Stephen Curry won in the championship round against Cleveland point guard Kyrie Irving who had 17, and splash brother Klay Thompson who had 14. Curry won with 27 out 34. Curry hit 13 consecutive after missing his last money ball on the last rack off the contest. Curry holds the record of 272 3- pointers in a single season. Curry was asked if he had the contest won after his championship round and this is what he said, "Klay Thompson is behind me(in order of shooting), No way." Thompson went cold and by the fourth or fifth rack the trophy belonged to Curry. Afterward, Thompson tweeted that Curry is the "greatest shooter in the history of the game!"

LaVine Said he Would Top LeBron in A Dunk Contest

Zach LaVine. NBA All- Star Slam Dunk Champion. Is this rookie a little cocky? Just because he is 19 years old and won his first dunk contest? In an interview with "SportsCenter" after his All- Star Saturday night dunk competition win, LaVine said he'd take himself in a one- on- one dunk- off with LeBron James. "I never go against my own talent so I've got to say me," LaVine said. " I know LeBron's got some stuff the he ain't showed the world, either, LeBron's one of the most freaky athletes of all time... But Like I said, I'm a confident person," LaVine said. Just because you brought out the old Michael Jordan Space Jam jersey, does not make you MJ. Also, LaVine told the NBA world he would watch this contest and practice his dunks. Watching the best dunkers like Michael Jordan, but Vince Carter is the best without a doubt. Has LeBron practiced his dunks like LaVine? Yeah, he tortured us with Dunks in practice while he was with the Miami Heat. LeBron has never been in a dunk contest even though so many people want or wanted to see him in the competition badly. Magic Johnson told LeBron he would pay him a million dollars out of his own pocket if he would compete in at least on dunk contest. LeBron refused. LeBron has always denied the contest, but "regret" after watching. LaVine you may be 19-years- old, but LeBron would be on the TOP if we were talking about the 18-year- old rookie.

Aggressive Start To All- Star Game

If you did not watch the All- Star Game on Valentines day, Saturday, February 14, 2015, in Madison Square Garden. LeBron started right out of the gate aggressive. Russell Westbrook the person you really would not think to win MVP put on a performance and won MVP. LeBron said this about Westbrook, "I think Westbrook came for it from the start." LeBron was being hypocritical. By the looks of it LeBron also wanted MVP from the beginning. LeBron was everywhere, and was an aggressive stretch we've seen from him in any game this season. He scored 15 on 6 of 9 shooting, and even his misses were electrifying. LeBron missed an alley-oop dunk slamming it too hard of the back of the rim. LeBron also air balled a shot from the three point distance. This is what LeBron had to say after the game, "I understand that my fans and our fans for this great game voted me in for a reason, they wanted to see me play. They wanted to see me do what I've been doing this year, and that's why they voted me in. It's my obligation and my responsibility to go out there, if I'm feeling 80 percent or 85 percent or 90, to go out there and give my fans something. Give my fans what they wanted to see. And hopefully I did that." LeBron at the end of the game had 30 points, seven assists and five rebounds. The West won against the East with the score of 163-158. Westbrook made 41 points just one shy away from tying the record of most points made in an All-Star Game. Wilt Chamberlain holds the record still since 1962.

Cavaliers Versus Bulls

Today, February 12, 2015, the Cleveland Cavaliers played the Chicago Bulls. The Cavaliers lost 98-113 despite LeBrons' 31 point performance. James also had 5 rebounds and 5 assists to tag along with his 30+ point game. Cavaliers second scoring leader was Kyrie Irving who had 17 points along with 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Kevin Love did not play due to eye injury from last night after getting hit the eye from Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers. Kevin Love was a big factor for the Bulls win against the Cavaliers. Love is either hitting his shots or getting boards like no tomorrow. That is a big factor for the Bulls, but a big loss for Cleveland. Derrick Rose was the Bulls leading scorer with 30 points along with 4 rebounds and 7 assists. Cavaliers records is now 33-22 before the 10 day All-Star break.

Shooting Slumps

Basketball is one stressful, wonderful, beautiful, emotional sport that people love to play or watch. Basketball could be love/hate sport for people. It can get under your skin emotionally if you're in a shooting slump. When you are in a shooting slump you always think of the worst that can happen. If you miss a shot you put yourself down the next shot and it creates your mindset to be negative. You always have to be confident in yourself no matter what. You can also be in a shooting slump physically. Sometimes your shot can have little differences that can make a big difference on your shot efficiency. For instance, some odd reason on your shot when you shoot you lean left when you are a straight up and down shooter can take you out physically. If you want to get out of a slump you have to shoot close in the paint shots then work your way out further and further. You have to believe that that little exercise can help you out. You have to believe in it and yourself. Great shooters always keep a positive mindset. Slumps can last for weeks, and you question yourself if you are a great shooter. You have to block out that negativity then you are making process. Also, if one of your greatest shooters on the team is in a slump, tell them that they can get out of it and they are one of the greatest shooters on your team or than you seen. Little things can make a big difference. Encouragement is always good, especially if it is one of your teammates. Sometimes shooters just need to hear from people that they are great shooters and they can always find their way out of slumps. If you are a great shooter and just having a rough time shooting, do not worry it will come back to you. If you feel like it is not working even though you are trying your best, maybe you are trying to hard. The greatest things take time. Work on other aspects of your game. Work harder on defense, make more assists, grab more rebounds, or maybe take shots closer to the rim. It will work, it just takes time. Never doubt yourself even when people tell you that you are great. People back you up on how capable you are of playing the game, especially if you are a shooter.

Cavaliers Versus Miami

On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at the Quicken Loans Arena was the Cleveland Cavaliers square off against Miami Heat and Hassan Whiteside. LeBron delivered a monster performance against his former team the Miami Heat scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists to a 113-93 victory. The Cavaliers have won 14 games out of their last 15, also kept the lead of the game despite losing Kevin Love most of the second half due to an eye injury. Kevin Love was poked in the eye by Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers in the third quarter. Love trying to get a board, but was hit in the face and immediately fell to the floor holding his eye. Love suffered a corneal abrasion, but he will travel to Chicago withe team on Thursday, which is the last game for the Cavaliers because of All-Star break. Timofey Mozgov also delivered a moster performance scoring a career high 20 points. Mozgov also had a really great assist to LeBron James. Mozgov threw a "alley-oop" to James, and SportsCenter recorded that LeBron caught the ball when he was 11.7 feet in the air. James can still get up there with his jumps, knowing that he is getting up there in age according to father time. Tristan Thompson had 17 points and 9 rebounds, Kyrie Irving had 15 points and 6 assists and Iman Shumpert scored 13 points. Mario Chalmers had 18 to lead the Wade-less team.

LeBron Responds To Hassan Whiteside

Prior to arriving for Wednesday night game against Cleveland Cavaliers in the Quicken Loans Arena, the Miami Heat center Whiteside offered," LeBron's a good player. I never really played too much against him. I'm not guarding him. Somebody else is pretty much guarding him. I just meet him at the rim." That statement and words said by Miami Heat's center Whiteside led to LeBron being asked in Wednesdays Cavaliers shoot around. LeBron complimentary said," He's a big, huge, very long, athletic. He's a big guy. And in our league, there are not that many guys like him. For his size, he's able to get to a lot of rebounds, change a lot of shots at the rim, and he has a really good touch, as well, around the rim. That's a huge pick up for them (Miami Heat), for sure. I'm happy for him. I'm happy for kid, more than anything. Even though he thinks I'm a good player, I'm still happy for him." After saying that LeBron left with a smile, with his comments drawing laughter. Whiteside wanted it left right there, replying to media about LeBron saying, " You all just blew that up way out proportion. But, man, I don't even know what to say. I don't got nothing to say."

LeBron Gets Emotional to Fresh Prince Episode

LeBron James may not seem like most people in the world because he is an NBA star. Well, let us say he is famous because he is going down in NBA Hall of Fame as one of the greatest to play the game. What most people do not realize or maybe even know is that LeBron grew up without a father figure. That is what makes LeBron James a normal person in this world. During a very special episode of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" was reminded of his childhood of his fathers absents. If people are not familiar with the TV Show "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" episodes, Will Smith a character has his father reappear in his life only for him to vanish quicker. The episode really hits LeBron emotionally who was raised by his mother Gloria, who was a single mother. LeBron James posted a video on social media Instagram and commented with the video it said, "Part1.I shed a tear til this day every time I see this episode. Every single time! LeBron also includes videos labeled part 2-4, but part 4 was commented with, "Part4. This hit home for me growing up and I couldn't hold my tears in. Til this day they still coming out when this episode came on." So if you do not think LeBron probably had everything he wanted in his childhood, think again. He was fatherless raised by a single strong mother.

I Love Basketball

A lot of basketball players are trying to improve their game on all different levels. If you are a point guard to a center you can always improve. If you want to improve your game in areas that you think you need to improve, or learn a NBA stars' signature move then you should like or subscribe to I Love Basketball on Facebook or YouTube. These videos are moves that Coach Rock learned on his own or studied a players movement just for you to learn. These videos really do help. I watch them and practice them. It will also help you with a conditioning, dribbling, shooting, and just areas where most people look up on the internet. Coach Rock takes his time just to show you tips to improve your game. It may not be in person, but if you are a hard working basketball player you will practice whatever you want and see the results. People may be like, "In person is the best way to practice moves you do not know." That is not exactly true. Just check out the videos and subscribe and they will send you videos on your Yahoo Mail if you subscribe on youtube. This helped me in areas of my game that I never thought I would be good at. My favorite ball quotes are, "Success is not an accident." Quoted by Stephen Curry, because it is true it is not an accident. Also, "Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard." Quoted by Kevin Durant. Little things like these quotes can fuel you up if you keep saying them in your head. On my basketball shoes I wrote what Stephen Curry does on his shoes, "I Can do ALL things..." It is motivational for me, I tell myself I wrote it on my shoes for a reason, so did Curry. Little things like that can improve your game and self confidence. It is up to you to follow in the footsteps you want to, but first ask yourself.. Are you willing to put in the blood, sweat, and tears? If you love basketball you would know you would. Never let people you can not do things that you are capable of.

Been Steph Curry With the Shot... Been Chef Curry With the Pot!

Stephen Curry.... Where to start? This guy is Phenom. People might be surprised with that to this very day. People always told Curry he was too small to play in the NBA, but that did not stop the 6'4 point guard. He had to change his shot from when he was in high school if he wanted to go pro people also told him. He changed it, and he made it in the NBA. What now? He proved people that told him he could not, and showed them that he could. Why am talking about Stephen Curry right now? Well, if you did not catch the game today then you missed out on a very great performance by Curry. Stephen Curry had 51 points! 26 of them came in the third quarter. It was a slow start for the Warriors and they trailed in the half to the Dallas Mavericks. At the half Curry must went into some complete relaxation and just said he would come out a whole different person from he was in the first half. Like i said, Curry had 51 points and 26 of them were in the third quarter. Curry shot 10-16 from the three point line. That 26 did not beat Klays' 37, but it was still great to see a shooter put on such a caliber performance. Kids admire this guy, or the the guys known as the "Splash Bros." These guys without a doubt are the best back court players in the game or to even play the game. Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter without a doubt, and everybody knows that. You know what the twist is? Curry is a point guard. Aren't they suppose to pass the ball most of the time? Get assists? Be the ball handler? Well, basketball has evolved old timers. It is a new era. Point guards are one of the best scorers nowadays. Take Curry for example. He is the fastest player to reach 1,000 three pointers made. The Warriors are one lucky team to have a caliber sniper like Curry from behind the arc, not to mention also Klay Thompson. That is a build team. Greatest team in the NBA today. Their record shows it. What showed we all know? DO NOT SLEEP ON STEPHEN CURRY AND THE WARRIORS! They are the best team in the NBA and nobody can tell us otherwise.

Basketball Tournament in Saint Paul

This week starting Thursday February 5, and ending Saturday February 7, Saint Paul is hosting a Round Robin Boys Tournament. The teams that are coming in for the tournament is New Stuyahok Eagles, New Halen Malamutes, Port Alsworth Lynx, and the host Saint Paul Sea Parrots. This is some exciting news for Saint Paul. There has not been a tournament here since 1980's. Lot of locals who are going to college or just working jobs off island are coming back to watch this tournament and cheer on their Sea Parrots. By the sounds of this tournament it is going to intense and packed. Well, the size of the gym is pretty small compared to others in Alaska. It is going to be something different and a change for once a bit in Saint Paul. It is kind of big news floating around here. Saint Paul loves their basketball and they love their home team. This tournament would have not been possible, but it is possible thanks to Pen Air, and CBSFA. The Saint Paul school and basketball team is hanging up banners of the companies to show some respect. And I'am pretty sure Coach Baldwin would not let a single game be played until he announces that CBSFA and Pen Air are the sponsors. Pretty exciting week this week in Saint Paul!

Brandon Jennings on LeBron James

A lot of people think LeBron is the greatest to play the game right? But, most people would agree with Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant is the best player to play the game and we all know that besides being able to win one more right with the Lakers. What makes LeBron not one of the greatest to be mentioned with MJ or Kobe? Brandon Jennings had some words to say at this was it, "run too much when (expletive) gets tough. Never stick it out. Like MJ, Magic, Bird. Kobe. He's not better." Some people are or will get angry over what Jennings says. Why they get mad? Is it true? Why do you deny it right away then? Think about it. LeBron had to switch teams to win TWO rings. Yeah, he did not have any help in Cleveland, but that was when stuff got tough. I mean thats when Kobe was always playing unlimited minutes, and the Celtics BIG 4 was still together. LeBron made the decision to air his decision on National television too. People burned his jerseys, and booed him at every arena. Why though? Is it because you fans wanted LeBron on your team? Mad because he did not go to your team? Instead went to Miami to play with Wade and Bosh to make an appearance in the finals FOUR times and won half. He left after 2014 and went back home. What was his reason? People say because the going go tough like 2010 in Cleveland. No, Miami fans wanted to much from him. I mean he went through cramps and people were calling him a lady for it? "Oh! MJ played with the flu!" So what? MJ does not weigh 250 and is pure muscle. 250! Cramping up. You people would not be able to play through that, so do not compare him to no female. I am weight off my subject. Brandon Jennings was making tweets about LeBron saying he was not the best, then re-saying that he was? What is up with that? "I didn't say he was a bad player. Just said he didn't stick it out in Cleveland." then, "Lebron is one of the greatest hands down no question." Why are you confusing the media? You are just making yourself look stupid! We know you have time to heal up on your Achilles, and I really do hope you get better soon, but think what you say first before posting stuff on social media. LeBron fans do not get your panties up in a bunch over Jennings. Just wish Jennings well, and continue to watch LeBron. Honestly, we do not know who is the great to play the game or claim the name "The G.O.A.T" probably because there is not one.

LeBron Talks About Kevin Love

Kevin Love has been struggling in offense lately, and it has LeBron talking a bit. James is not talking bad about love, but that he is struggling and his confidence level is a bit down. This is what James said about love, "I think Kev had some shots that he passed up on. Maybe he felt that he just wasn't in a good rhythm, but I know I hit him with a few (potential) shots after the first quarter where he had some good looks when he decided to swing- swing (with a pass), which is OK, it kept the ball moving. So, I think Kev, I think his confidence maybe shooting the ball is a little down, but for me as a player, I get him good looks. I want him to shoot the ball and he needs to shoot it with confidence." The Cleveland Cavaliers still managed to get their 11th straight victory by beating the 76ers 97-84. Kevin love had 5 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block in 33 minutes of playing time.