While you read the open letter by Kareem - the question of the day is:
SHOULD DWIGHT HOWARD STAY IN ORLANDO?
and for the ladies who dont like basketball or sports in general
WAS THE VH1 SHOW SINGLE LADIES MEANINGFUL/REMINISCENT IN/OF YOUR LIFE?
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Kareem's open letter to Scottie - your thoughts
Guys I was a history major in college as most of you know. I love to learn new and exciting things about any topic. Right here is some basketball history. Check it out. My thoughts are to come later but I must say the man is right. But does the generation he refers to matter anymore? should we call this era the golden age of basketball and put an asterisks by these stats?
How Soon They Forget: An Open Letter to Scottie Pippen
Dear Scottie,
I have nothing but respect for you my friend as an athlete and knowledgeable basketball mind. But you are way off in your assessment of who is the greatest player of all time and the greatest scorer of all time. Your comments are off because of your limited perspective. You obviously never saw Wilt Chamberlain play who undoubtedly was the greatest scorer this game has ever known. When did MJ ever average 50.4 points per game plus 25.7 rebounds? (Wilt in the 1962 season when blocked shot statistics were not kept). We will never accurately know how many shots Wilt blocked. Oh, by the way in 1967 and 68, Wilt was a league leader in assists. Did MJ ever score 100 points in a game? How many times did MJ score more than 60 points in a game? MJ led the league in scoring in consecutive seasons for 10 years but he did this in an NBA that eventually expanded into 30 teams vs. when Wilt played and there were only 8 teams.
Every team had the opportunity to amass a solid nucleus. Only the cream of the basketball world got to play then. So MJ has to be appraised in perspective. His incredible athletic ability, charisma and leadership on thecourt helped to make basketball popular around the world -- no question about that. But in terms of greatness, MJ has to take a backseat to The Stilt.
In terms of winning, Michael excelled as both an emotional and scoring leader butBill Russell ’s Celtics won eight consecutive NBA Championships. Bill's rebounding average per game is over 22.5 lifetime, MJs best rebounding years was eight per game (1989). But we will never know exactly how many shots Bill Russell blocked because again, they never kept that statistic while he played. However, if you ask anybody that played against Russell, they will just roll their eyes and say he blocked all the shots he wanted to block in the crucial moments of a game.
Bill played on a total of 11 championship teams and as you very well know, Scottie, the ring is the thing, and everything else is just statistics. So I would advise you to do a little homework before crowning Michael or LeBron with the title of best ever. As dominant as he is, LeBron has yet towin a championship. I must say that it looks like Miami has finally put the team together that will change that circumstance. Its my hope that today’s players get a better perspective on exactly what has been done in this league in the days of yore.
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer__________________Exercise your right to engage in meaningful discussions - say what's on your mind - leave a comment.
How Soon They Forget: An Open Letter to Scottie Pippen
Dear Scottie,
I have nothing but respect for you my friend as an athlete and knowledgeable basketball mind. But you are way off in your assessment of who is the greatest player of all time and the greatest scorer of all time. Your comments are off because of your limited perspective. You obviously never saw Wilt Chamberlain play who undoubtedly was the greatest scorer this game has ever known. When did MJ ever average 50.4 points per game plus 25.7 rebounds? (Wilt in the 1962 season when blocked shot statistics were not kept). We will never accurately know how many shots Wilt blocked. Oh, by the way in 1967 and 68, Wilt was a league leader in assists. Did MJ ever score 100 points in a game? How many times did MJ score more than 60 points in a game? MJ led the league in scoring in consecutive seasons for 10 years but he did this in an NBA that eventually expanded into 30 teams vs. when Wilt played and there were only 8 teams.
Every team had the opportunity to amass a solid nucleus. Only the cream of the basketball world got to play then. So MJ has to be appraised in perspective. His incredible athletic ability, charisma and leadership on the
In terms of winning, Michael excelled as both an emotional and scoring leader but
Bill played on a total of 11 championship teams and as you very well know, Scottie, the ring is the thing, and everything else is just statistics. So I would advise you to do a little homework before crowning Michael or LeBron with the title of best ever. As dominant as he is, LeBron has yet to
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
Sunday, May 29, 2011
kobe wanted shaw - ownership got brown - will problems start?
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The debate of our generation: Lebron vs. MJ as told by Scottie Pippen
This was the quote that started the ball rolling. I kinda guess like the tea tax of yester-year that launched the American revolution, this is our teachable moment. Where were you when Scottie Pippen said what he said. For those of you who were under the proverbial rock when the statement rolled off poor Scottie's lips and hit the online sports world like a Iron Mike's punch, - Can Lebron James be mentioned in the same sentence as the demigod Michael Jeffery Jordan? And moreover, can it even be uttered that a young lad from Akron Ohio is better than the living legend? Well first - listen to the quote then we shall break it down.
Now if I heard this right Scottie clearly stated that MJ was the greatest scorer of all time and that LJ may be the greatest player. Now what does that mean. Once we get over the initial sticker shock that Batman's Robin would ever say anything against the living legend - it could mean just what he says that MJ is the greatest scorer - we all know of MJ's almost mutant like ability to jump higher, hang longer, and seemingly uncanny ability to lose defenders (just ask that guy from Utah and Craig something from Cleveland). But I also remember the nights when MJ scored 39 to 45 (63 against boston) points and still lost by 20 (I'm exaggerating a bit here but you get my drift) to the likes of Bird, Isaiah, Johnson and others. now fix your face - yes MJ was a loser on Chicago for a min before Scottie and Horace came along and changed his luck. NOW HERE IS MY ARGUMENT: Take it from Scottie's POV- MJ was scoring incredible amounts of points. Making the rim his own personal playground - this guy could score at will. But he still lost and your only as good as your last win. Compare LJ now - true he does not have 6 rings. (the only fact that disparages the MJ vs. LJ comparisons) but look at the Cleveland teams that went to the finals, they were contenders each year Lebron was on the court - there is one glaring thing missing and which is essential to Scottie's argument - LEBRON has yet to have a Scottie and/or Horace on his team. If you can name anyone on Cleveland who stands up to those two guys PLEASE NAME THEM.
This is where Scottie might be right: Lebron has no Robin and damn sure no Alfred to assist him - Proof in point-look at Cleveland now as Dan Gilbert's son won the lottery. One man by himself can make a difference. I don't believe Jordan had this same effect. True Jordan's sheer force of will and competitive spirit has allowed him to single-handedly outscore teams by himself. And I am not saying Chicago were slouches during this period but you have to admit you went to those games to see how much MJ would score or the dunks he would do a-la Blake griffin more than you were scared the bulls would run your team out of town. those feelings did not begin until Scottie and company came. Compare the teams. Under this microscope Scottie may have a point.
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Now if I heard this right Scottie clearly stated that MJ was the greatest scorer of all time and that LJ may be the greatest player. Now what does that mean. Once we get over the initial sticker shock that Batman's Robin would ever say anything against the living legend - it could mean just what he says that MJ is the greatest scorer - we all know of MJ's almost mutant like ability to jump higher, hang longer, and seemingly uncanny ability to lose defenders (just ask that guy from Utah and Craig something from Cleveland). But I also remember the nights when MJ scored 39 to 45 (63 against boston) points and still lost by 20 (I'm exaggerating a bit here but you get my drift) to the likes of Bird, Isaiah, Johnson and others. now fix your face - yes MJ was a loser on Chicago for a min before Scottie and Horace came along and changed his luck. NOW HERE IS MY ARGUMENT: Take it from Scottie's POV- MJ was scoring incredible amounts of points. Making the rim his own personal playground - this guy could score at will. But he still lost and your only as good as your last win. Compare LJ now - true he does not have 6 rings. (the only fact that disparages the MJ vs. LJ comparisons) but look at the Cleveland teams that went to the finals, they were contenders each year Lebron was on the court - there is one glaring thing missing and which is essential to Scottie's argument - LEBRON has yet to have a Scottie and/or Horace on his team. If you can name anyone on Cleveland who stands up to those two guys PLEASE NAME THEM.
This is where Scottie might be right: Lebron has no Robin and damn sure no Alfred to assist him - Proof in point-look at Cleveland now as Dan Gilbert's son won the lottery. One man by himself can make a difference. I don't believe Jordan had this same effect. True Jordan's sheer force of will and competitive spirit has allowed him to single-handedly outscore teams by himself. And I am not saying Chicago were slouches during this period but you have to admit you went to those games to see how much MJ would score or the dunks he would do a-la Blake griffin more than you were scared the bulls would run your team out of town. those feelings did not begin until Scottie and company came. Compare the teams. Under this microscope Scottie may have a point.
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
Welcome to blackfan sports talk without fear.
This is the beta testing of this new blog. I ask that you be patient with me as I work out the kinks and bugs associated with blogging. I hope to make this blog entertaining, spirited and damn good for those of us who like sports and like to talk sports. I d not profess to be a sports no it all but I have my own unique interpretation of the events that shape and affect sports and the effect it has on society and us as individuals. So lets get it started in here. again spread the word of the blog and lets get some topics popping in here.
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Duke out.
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