Archive for May, 2008

Slam Dunk Central Reporter Stephen Rhodes’ 2008 NBA Mock Draft

?????????????????????????????????????? Yesterday, I covered the New York Knicks’ needs and who I projected as their selection with their first-round pick.? Today, I cover the Los Angeles Clippers, their needs and who I predict they will select with their first-round pick. Los Angeles Clippers Draft Position – #7 Needs: Shooting guard, point guard, small forward.? Shaun [...]

Unlikely Duo To Attempt To Lure NBA All-Star Game To Dallas

Oftentimes when a city attempts to lure a major sporting event, they usually go it alone or with some type of corporate and/or governmental support; the city of Dallas apparently is thinking outside of the box in that attempt.? According to David Moore of the Dallas Morning News, the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Cowboys (folks, [...]

Lakers Hold Off Spurs 93-91, Take Commanding 3-1 Series Lead

????????????????????? The Los Angeles Lakers, in their game against the San Antonio Spurs, proved why they may be the class of the Western Conference this season; they held the?Spurs to 40% shooting from the floor, and as a result, Los Angeles held off San Antonio 93-91 at AT&T Center.? Los Angeles, with the win, take [...]

Slam Dunk Central Reporter Stephen Rhodes’ 2008 NBA Mock Draft

???????????????????????????????????????? Yesterday, I covered the Memphis Grizzlies’ needs and who I projected as their first-round pick.? Today, I will cover the New York Knicks’ needs in the 2008 NBA Draft and who?I predict the Knicks will take with their first-round pick. New York Knicks Draft Position – #6 Needs: Many, especially at both guard positions [...]

Slam Dunk Central Reporter Stephen Rhodes’ 2008 NBA Mock Draft

????????????????????????????????????????????????? Happy Memorial Day to everyone from Slam Dunk Central!!? Yesterday, I covered the Seattle SuperSonics’ needs and who I projected them to draft with their first-round pick in the 2008 NBA Draft.? Today I cover the Memphis Grizzlies as I assess their immediate needs and who I predict they will select with their first-round [...]

Ginobili Breaks Scoring Slump, Helps Spurs Pound Lakers 103-84

?????????????????????? The San Antonio Spurs accomplished two things Sunday night in their game against the Los Angeles Lakers.? Firstly, their main scoring threat from off the bench, Manu Ginobili, finally broke out of his series-long scoring slump.? Secondly – and most importantly – San Antonio managed to keep a sizeable lead as they manhandled Los [...]

Slam Dunk Central Reporter Stephen Rhodes’ 2008 NBA Mock Draft

???????????????????????????????????????????????????? Yesterday, I covered the Minnesota Timberwolves’ needs and who I projected as their first-round pick; today, I cover the Seattle Supersonics, along with their needs and who I project as their first-round selection. Seattle Supersonics Draft Position – #4 Needs: Point guard, shooting guard.? Personally, I think that Luke Ridenour’s days in Seattle are [...]

Handicapping The Suns’ Coaching Candidates

????????????????????????????????????????????????????? One would think that with the success of the Phoenix Suns – lack of playoff notwithstanding – that there would be a plethora of coaching candidates pounding on their door.? If you thought that to be the case, you would be correct.? The question is this: Which candidate would be the right fit for [...]