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3 Steps to Fixing the NY Knicks

TheBlackGuy — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:54:22 +0000

I hate all NY sports teams, but I have to admit, the Knicks are intriguing. Me, being the basketball fan that I am offers three guaranteed fixes the Knicks can make over the next year to become NBA champions. It’s not as far off as you think. Disclaimer: I’m from Philadelphia. I love all Philly Continue reading →

3 Steps to Fixing the Philadelphia 76ers

TheBlackGuy — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:43:02 +0000

Look, we all know the 76ers won’t be the Celtics. Let’s start thinking about solution based thoughts for the hometown team. Disclaimer: I am a turncoat. I used to like the Sixers, but I cheated on them, pro athlete style and got with the Lakers. I’m not turning back. At least not until they get Continue reading →

Would Anyone Care About the NBA Age Limit if the Players Were White?

TheBlackGuy — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:57:35 +0000

Race card, shmace card. It’s a legitimate question. Former NBA Player and Suns General Manager Steve Kerr wrote an outstanding piece on Grantland the other day arguing that the NBA should impose an age limit to 20 years of age. Some of the stuff he wrote: NBA franchises spend anywhere from 50 million to 100 Continue reading →

Locked Out… Or Set Free?

TheBlackGuy — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:05:29 +0000

What will happen to black boys’ dreams of making the NBA, if there is no NBA? For the first time in a long time, there could be an opportunity in times of hardship. ESPN.com’s Chris Palmer ran the type of article in 2009 that makes you laugh that laugh when you can do nothing else… Continue reading →

10 Reasons Why I’m Loving the New NBA

TheBlackGuy — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:13:57 +0000

Super teams, angry writers, terrific tattoos, trash talkin’, swagger jackin’, slam dunkin’, rim rockin’ and contract controllin’. The Black Man loves this game! 10. I love that Melo forced his way to the Knicks Carmelo’s ’03 draft mates called him. LeBron, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and Amar’e Stoudamire are all at the table already. “Hey, Continue reading →

Kobe Bryant Wins the “Black Thanksgiving” MVP

TheBlackGuy — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:19:43 +0000

Controversy comes, hot chicks go. But some things stay the same, like Kobe’s enduring greatness as he once again hoisted the trophy as the World’s Best Player. Per ESPN: Kobe Bryant always shines brightest among the stars, especially in his hometown. Bryant brought Showtime back to the All-Star Game, scoring 37 points and tying a Continue reading →

Ron Artest Selling His Lakers Championship Ring!… But Why?

TheBlackGuy — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:11:05 +0000

The LA Times are reporting that the ever eccentric Ron Artest, L.A. Lakers Champ and pro ball player will be selling off his championship ring for cash. Why? Is he in debt? Is he an idiot? The answer, might just surprise you. Hit the links and find out… Ron Artest has been all over the Continue reading →

Miami Heat’s Udonis Haslem Busted on Drug Charges + NBA Rookie Throws Girlfriend Down the Steps!!

TheBlackGuy — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:26:24 +0000

It was a bad weekend for some NBA ballers. One just jeopardized what may be the most exciting season of his career. The other one is simply jeopardizing his whole NBA career. Hit the links as we break it down… By all accounts, Udonis Haslem is recognized as a solid NBA player, a good teammate Continue reading →

Ex-NBA Player Lorenzen Wright Found Dead Outside of Memphis

TheBlackGuy — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:23:18 +0000

In extremely unfortunate news, ex-NBA player Lorenzen Wright, the one who we said was missing just a few days ago was found dead in a wooded area 15 miles from downtown Memphis. This is extraordinarily sad news. Furthermore, its telling of a community that has been quietly suffering for quite some time. The Color Curve Continue reading →

Reverse Tea Party: Ben Jealous is up to Something + Jesse & Stern Defend LeBron

TheBlackGuy — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:59:07 +0000

Hate it or hate it some more… that Tea Party has been making major political noise. So Ben Jealous, Pres & CEO of the NAACP decided to counter with his own movement. He’s introducing “One Nation,” the latest grassroots coalition. Featuring 170 liberal and civil rights groups, organizers hope this new movement sticks to help Continue reading →