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Dr. Jerry Buss Tribute
Kobe Bryant once told Dr. Jerry Buss that he wanted the Los Angeles Lakers owner to be announced at center court so Buss could receive the recognition from the fans he deserved.
Zero Gravity Basketball Before their game against the Celtics Wednesday night, the Lakers honored owner Dr. Jerry Buss who had passed away earlier this week.
Clippers' Caron Butler tricks Raptors with fake high-five in garbage time
By Ben Golliver Cheap play or crafty veteran trick? In a scene you virtually never see in the NBA, Clippers forward Caron Butler earned two free throws in the closing seconds of a 98-73 loss to the Raptors in Toronto on Friday night by stealing the ball from rookie Jonas Valanciunas after approaching him to request a high-five.
Zero Gravity Basketball Was Caron Butler being unsportsmanlike or trying to show you should never stop playing?
Why can't NBA teams fill arenas, even after giving away free tickets?
From the blog Ball Don't Lie: So, why aren't you going to NBA games? Is it because you're a weirdo, and don't like the league? That can't be the case, because you're reading this website. Is it because you live too far away from an NBA ... Continue reading →
Zero Gravity Basketball Is expansive cable coverage affecting NBA ticket sales? Or is it the secondary costs faced at the arena? No matter the reason, many NBA teams are facing the same problem, low ticket sales./posts/8112
Deandre Liggins Gets First NBA Start! | Ky Cat Stats
Deandre Liggins got the start yesterday against Portland when Sefolosha was out due to a sore neck. This was Liggins first start in the NBA and he did not disappoint, with 11 points on 4-6 shooting, making 3-3 from behind the arc.
Why basketball star turned his back on the NBA
Spotted by Barcelona-based Joventut, Fernandez was set on the course to be a professional player from his mid-teens and was included in the Olympic squad for the Athens Olympics in 2004 while only 19 years of age. He went to Portland as the 24th pick in the draft.
Zero Gravity Basketball While many young basketball players dream of playing in the NBA it may not always be the perfect fit for every player.
Back To The Basket -- Solving the free throw riddle
Davidson's rapid improvement at the free throw line, a rare feat in college basketball, began with a prayer. Coach Bob McKillop's high school coaches in New York City's Catholic League encouraged him and other players to "bless" themselves before they shot free throws.
Zero Gravity Basketball The mystery of the perfect free throw continues to allude the basketball world. While many have created their own "system" that has stemmed from hours and hours of footage there are still the outstanding shooters who have no system at all. This only continues the riddle that is the free throw.
How to coach young players
People have asked me so many times, "How in the world do you get young players to play like they do?" And it's not just the 18 freshmen that we've had the last four years; I was coaching Keith Van Horn and Kerry Kittles in their rookie years, and both ended up getting near-max contracts.
John Calipari Had a few things that I wanted to share with the Big Blue Nation today on how to coach young players and a rumor out there.
Kate Greer Strategizing Kobe & @mettaworldpeace last night in Philly where the @lakers effortlessly snagged the win. 
Kate Greer Bam!
Kate Greer That's some brotherly love!
John Calipari As I leave Charlotte, I leave a little bit emotional after seeing my sons Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Eric Bledsoe. Success is winning games and even a national title, but to me, significance is this picture. Nothing makes me happier than seeing our guys succeed. I wish I had time to see all of our guys play. Every year I look at their schedules and try to see what games I can make. Also, really happy to see Anthony Davis back out on the court. Looking forward to seeing John Wall back out there soon. 
Wildcat Pros Update | Ky Cat Stats
Written by: David Stevens There hasn't been much talk about the 2012 NBA Cats, and honestly it's due to the fact that there is not much to talk about. But here is a quick rundown on where they are at a quarter way through their rookie season.
Chase Schmidt Kobe's first NBA point. This was in the 3rd game at the season, at MSG, fresh out of high school. Now the 5th ever in the NBA to make 30000.
Highlight Of The Night
Kobe Bryant has reached 30,000 career points, and it's his relentless spirit that sets him apart.
Zero Gravity Basketball Kobe Bryant may have reached 30,000 points but he is not slowing down, and no one hopes he does.
Deron Williams Shows Self-Marketing Strategy Fit for 21st Century By Employing Own Beat Writers to Cover Him for His Website
It will be interesting to see what Deron Williams does when he claims he was misquoted. Williams, the starting point guard for the Brooklyn Nets, has broken ground as an athlete by employing his own beat reporters to cover him for his website, deronwilliams.com, and create "a larger brand portfolio" for himself, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Zero Gravity Basketball Should NBA players start looking for personal reporters? Deron Williams has a new marketing strategy for the 21st Century. I just wonder if he'll start writing his tweets too...
Mario Jimenez Lance Stephenson did Tony Parker wrong !!!
Alex Perez Tripped him!!!
Mario Jimenez Spoken like a true Spurs fan 
Victor Oviedo We should all be thankful for World Peace! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
The iPad App That Could Change College Sports Forever
There will be no fake hustle at Duke University's basketball practice this season. Blue Devil coaches will have a new level of insight - and players a new level of accountability - thanks to a futuristic iPad app called SportsBoard.
Kristaan Iman Johnson Revolutionary iPad app already adopted by Duke, VCU, Auburn, Miami and others. Over 80 customers across 10 sports! www.sportsboard-win.com
Daniel Fisher PointForwardPro gettin promotional!!!
Kristaan Iman Johnson love the platform! 
James Harden High-Fives Invisible Teammates After Shooting Free Throw by Himself (Video)
James Harden is nothing if not consistent. The Rockets guard proved that on Monday night, sticking to his free throw tradition midway through the second quarter against the Heat. After drawing a clear-path foul and heading to the line for two freebies, Harden performed his usual routine of high-fiving his teammates following his first make.
Zero Gravity Basketball To many athletes having the same routine is essential. James Harden shows he keeps up his free throw routine no matter who is around. Do you have any quirky routines before or during competition?
Lacrosse All Stars One of the LAS writers took in a Brooklyn Nets game in the Barclay's Center and provides feedback on what the game experience was like! Seems like a GREAT arena!
Max Seibald Hoping to check it out soon... Have only heard great things though.
Cal to the Lakers? Not a chance | Ky Cat Stats
News broke this afternoon that the Lakers were going to fire Mike Brown after just 5 games, a decision that has sent shock-waves through the NBA. As is true a lot of times, almost immediately you'll start to hear Coach Cal's name involved in NBA discussions.
Daniel Fisher Plenty more where this came from
Cats tracker: Former UK, Coach Cal players in the NBA
No school produces more NBA players like Kentucky and John Calipari. As the NBA opens its 2012-13 regular season, no school has more players on an opening-day roster than UK. With six more Kentucky Wildcats drafted into the NBA in 2012, there are now 20 players on an NBA roster.
John Calipari Good luck to all of our guys as the NBA season tips off tonight. Enjoy the journey.
Kate Greer I cannot contain my excitement about Ben (@bhans23) & Tyler Hansbrough on the same NBA team. @Snakediesel this warrants an nyc visit for Pacers vs Knicks or Nets! 
ESPN.com NBA Player Rankings: No. 1
ESPN.com and the TrueHoop Network are ranking every NBA player -- and counting them down on Twitter (@NBAonESPN), from No. 500 to No. 1. As the rankings are announced, you can also find them here on the pages of ESPN.com.
Daniel Fisher I'm having a really hard time agreeing with this list - Dwight Howard at 3? Russel Westbrook at 9? Kobe and Dwyane need to be higher on this list...what do you think?Mario Jimenez How about Carmelo's ranking ???? 
Which CBB Program Translates Best to NBA?
There are a handful of "NBA Factories" in today's college basketball landscape, but which program translates best to success in the pros? Rather than going through a long list of schools that do a good job of preparing their kids for the NBA, let's zero in on the two or three programs that do it best and determine which one is tops.
Zero Gravity Basketball Which schools prepare players best for the NBA?Which CBB Program Translates Best to NBA?
There are a handful of "NBA Factories" in today's college basketball landscape, but which program translates best to success in the pros? Rather than going through a long list of schools that do a good job of preparing their kids for the NBA, let's zero in on the two or three programs that do it best and determine which one is tops.
Zero Gravity Basketball Which schools prepare players best for the NBA?Chris Bosh Thinks 'Freakin' Knicks, Man' Are Being Overlooked in Eastern Conference
Much of the attention this offseason has focused on the efforts of the Lakers and Nets to bolster their rosters to compete with the Heat and Thunder for the 2013 title. Those efforts have even overshadowed the moves made by last year's finalists this offseason to strengthen their own chances a making it back to the NBA Finals.
Zero Gravity Basketball Chris Bosh does not underestimate his competition. Although the Knicks may be flying under the radar at the moment, he does not think they should be disregarded. Who do you think are going to be the top teams in the NBA this season?
