NBA
Cousins is King(s) among NBA centers
SACRAMENTO-With there being a wave of talented point guards arriving in the NBA over these last few years, I think we have forgotten about some of the dominate big men in the game today. Guards […]
Articles by Dennis Freeman Jr.
NBA
Boogie’s Shooter’s Bounce Wins it
SACRAMENTO-Early in the season, the Sacramento Kings played as if they had a great offseason. They came out hot from the start. The new established “Big Three” of Rudy Gay, DeMarcus Cousins and Darren Collison seemed […]
NBA
A King Win for Sacramento
Entering the time of year where college basketball produces more attention than the NBA because of the NCAA Final Four Tournament, fans were in for a show Tuesday night, brought on by two former college […]
Sports
Thursday’s Truths: A Rejuvenated Michael Vick
How is it that Michael Vick is in the same conversation as the person who created the infamous butt fumble in Mark Sanchez? There is nothing any one can tell me to justify why Vick […]
Thursday's Truths
Thursday’s Truths: The Royal Court
Changes in Sac town begin a new and bright future for Sacramento Kings fans. New ownership, new management, new coaches and new players are the beginning and the foundation. A new arena being built in […]
Thursday's Truths
Thursday’s Truths: A Father’s Voice
As I celebrate my son’s birthday today, I think about the fathers across the nation that goes against the grain in the perception of Black father’s in America. I think about my grandfather who worked […]
Thursday's Truths
Thursday’s Truths: No Justice For All
There was a big sense of disappointment I had in the aftermath of the George Zimmerman not verdict in the death of Trayvon Martin. But I wasn’t overly shocked or surprised when the verdict came […]
Thursday's Truths
Thursday’s Truths: New Chapter
Following the NBA Finals, the only thing to keep an eye open for during the summer is the NBA Draft and the league’s free agency period. This year the draft didn’t excite many basketball followers. […]
Thursday's Truths
Thursday’s Truths: The Champs Are on the Ropes
In the NBA, no one has come back from being down 3-1 in a playoff series. Tonight away from the home crowd the defeating champions Miami Heat must play at a high level to get […]
Thursday's Truths
Thursday’s Truths: Last Man Standing
As we approach the end of the 2012-2013 NBA playoffs, we see a different dynamic between the two teams facing off in the final series of the season, and yet if we take a closer […]
NBA
In the Closing Minutes
Sloppy plays down the stretch has cost the Miami Heat two games during their series with the Indian Pacers; one game at home and one game on the road. There’s no doubt in my mind […]
NBA
The NBA’s Final Four
In a year full of injuries to high-profile players such as 5-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant, 2008 Finals MVP runner up Rajon Rondo, 2011 league MVP Derrick Rose and 2012 Olympian Russell Westbrook, the NBA […]
NBA
Big Dogs Flex Their Muscles in Game 2
After close and disappointing losses in Game 1, all four of the teams on the losing end in the second round of the NBA playoffs, rallied this week to take Game 2 in their respective […]
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NBA Playoffs: Skill vs. Physicality
It’s nearing the end of the first round and teams are showing desperation with signs of physical play. Trying to get into the heads of their opponents, teams are throwing elbows, knocking knees, blacking eyes […]