We’re now officially entering the next great era of NBA basketball. With LeBron James and Kevin Durant leading their respective teams into this year’s Finals, a thrilling championship series featuring two of the game’s most revolutionary talents is now upon us.Through the filter of time, it’s clear that Magic Johnson and Larry Bird spoiled us. When Magic jumped center in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals against the Sixers, his brilliant 42 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists and three … Read More »
OKC
—Matchups favor OKC—James Harden could be the wild card for Thunder. If we call LeBron–Kd and Westbrook –Wade a push, OKC has the muscle to deal with Bosh—Perkins, Collison. But who will deal with James Harden in crunch time? Probably Shane Battier but Harden is younger, quicker, and a superior talent at this point in their careers.
—Much better shooting team down the stretch. There is no one in the NBA who is a better pure shooter in crunch … Read More »
That’s right –21 losses in a row on the road despite 21 points and 12 rebounds from Mr In Between Size, Trevor Booker. Montrose Christian’s Kevin Durant finished with 40 points. The Wizards play Memphis and Greivis Vasquez tonight.
Make no mistake about it, a star has been born. Sequestered in Oklahoma for 2 years most of us have not witnessed the rapid growth of Montrose’s Kevin Durant. But he clearly led this accumulation of the NBA’s B players to a world title. Lamar Odum scored 15 2nd half points as the USA pulled away in the 3rd quarter. … Read More »
Each team scored 9 points in the 4th quarter. The USA missed numerous chances to seal the victory. Brazil was horrendous down the stretch. Kevin Durant scored 27 as he is the lone offensive star on this team. Let me cease the criticism as the USA is still undefeated.
Kevin Durant played flawless team basketball and Derrick Rose scored 4 key points down the stretch as the USA defeated Spain in an exhibition matchup. The USA plays Greece on ESPN Wednesday at Noon in preparation fo the World Championships next weekend.
Stu Vetter is a happy guy tonight as Montrose’s Kevin Durant showed how great he is by grabbing 19 bounds and holding Kobe to 1-8 shooting in the 4th quarter. As they say , Oklahoma City got its win , the Lakers will take the next 2 and never let Cinderella even dream.
Montrose Christian’s Kevin Durant is the real deal, scoring 32 last night. But it was a few key plays by Ron Artest that turned the tide for LA. Artest plays the game a la Dennis Rodman — doing the things that most Superstars must push themselves to do–rebound and playing in your face defense. He had a … Read More »
Daron Park, who will always be remembered for taking over the Lady Terps head coaching chores on the road while Brenda was pregnant, is leaving Maryland to take over the Associate Head Coaching job at La Tech, according to terrapintimes.com. The great news is that his rumored replacement is former Montrose and Dematha assistant , David Atkins. Some of the athletes David has trained include Kevin Durant, Linus Kleiza, Greivis Vasquez and Marissa Coleman. Again this is a terrapin times.com … Read More »
