The top ten NBA crossovers of the 2013 2014 season

While we patiently wait for next season, check out the top ten crossovers from last season. The way this season is looking I think there are many ankle breaks to come. 

NBA tips-off season-long All-Star charitable outreach program in New York area

The NBA brought out all the big guns Monday afternoon. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was there, as was New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. Also on hand was Knicks head coach Derek Fisher, Nets forward Andrei Kirilenko, Knicks big manCole Aldrich, Orlando Magic guard Willie Green, and on her first day on the job officially players union Executive Director Michele Roberts.

All of them came to the Midland Beach area of Staten Island — an area ravaged by Hurricane Sandy — to open the playground there (and the coaches and players ran an NBA FIT basketball clinic for more than 150 students).

Russell Westbrook 2013-14 Season Highlights

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook averaged 21.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game last season. Enjoy this video showcasing some of his top highlights

 

Levi: How will Kyrie Irving adjust to superstar-laden Cavs?

There he goes again, the ball miraculously still in his hands, blowing past a player that up until that very moment was a hero in his home country, and now has to settle for second place in the heart of his nation’s fans.

Only the replay will tell just how in the world he found the angle to flick that layup in, with dizzy, confused defenders only finding the ball as it drops to them after falling through the net. Kyrie Irving’s artistry can be ego-crashing to the opposition. He will pull the rug out from under you with the world watching, and he will do so with the most charming of smiles.

As we enjoy Irving doing his thing on the international stage with Team USA in the World-Cup, we can’t wait to see how he will do as a part of new and improved Cleveland Cavaliers. The three-headed monster will be unleashed in the supposedly ‘up-for-grabs’ Eastern Conference, led by the rookie coach David Blatt.

Kyrie’s career

Kyrie Irving does not believe in karma. At least he shouldn’t. Kyrie’s career path seems to have no correlation with his actions whatsoever.

First he’s ditching the NBA draft combine (starting a trend for top picks), then he’s rewarded with being the No. 1 overall pick at the 2011 Draft. He’s being criticized for his lack of development as a player and a leader, and then gets a $90 million contract in return. This summer, Kyrie went from being the most questioned max-player in the most dysfunctional organization in the NBA, to suddenly holding the keys to the East’s shiniest contender. Even now, with Team USA, due to the uncertainty around Derrick Rose, Irving became a lock as a starter instead of having to fight for a roster spot. Basic cause-affect rules did not apply to Kyrie up until now, but he can’t ask for any more freebies with this Cleveland Cavaliers team.

Kyrie spent his first three years in the league being a one-man band for an awful team, doing as he pleased in the wasteland of Cleveland. Right now, Irving is the outlier to just how far natural talent can get you. What he does next is all about the intangibles defining that talent.

How does he fit with his new super-teammates? What will Coach Blatt will be asking of Irving, and how will he go about doing it?

Lebron 11 "China" - Pics and Release Date

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KOBE BRYANT!!!!!!!

The Black Mamba turns 36 today.... pay some respect to one of the greatest ballers to ever run the court!

As Alonzo Mourning gets inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame .... lets take a look back on his career

Congratulate Alonzo Mourning!!! Hit him up on twitter !

Check out the Full Court 21 sizzle reel! Go see it for yourself before the summer is over!

This tournament concept is so DOPE I had to mention it again! Check out the sizzle reel! This one is put together by hip-hop pioneer Bobbito Garcia ! For all info check out  FullCourt21NYC.com  or  @FullCourt21NYC

video shot by Jon Lopez

Dallas Mavericks' Raymond Felton suspended four games on weapons charges

The Knicks traded Raymond Felton to Dallas as part of the Tyson Chandler deal this summer, but there was something hanging over Felton’s head during that deal — felony gun charges.

He had been arrested in New York after he allegedly pointed a gun at his estranged wife. He eventually pled guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm, as well as knowingly having a large-capacity ammunition magazine and a pistol that was unlicensed. Felton was sentenced to 500 hours of community service and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine.

On top of that, the NBA has now suspended Felton the first four games of next season without pay, the league announced Thursday.

“I demonstrated poor judgment and I take full responsibility for my actions,” Felton said in a statement released by the Mavericks.

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban noted in his statement that Felton is allowed to serve is community service hours outside New York and can do them around Dallas.

Snarky Dallas fans took to twitter saying the suspension was a blessing for the Mavericks — Felton struggled mightily last season in New York (which now has Jose Calderon running the point, a much better triangle offense fit). Once the suspension ends Felton (rarely the best conditioned athlete in the league, to be kind) will get the chance to turn his career around under one of the best Xs and Os coaches in the game in Rick Carlisle, someone who will put Felton in good positions to succeed. Whether he does anything with that chance remains to be seen. Color me skeptical.

Article credit ProBasketballTalk

Bobbito Garcia's Full Court 21 tournament! DOPE!

This is a very interesting concept that I've never seen used before in a basketball tournament. A 21 TOURNAMENT!! EVERY MAN FOR THEMSELVES! This is dope I'll keep you guys up to date with wats going on with Bobbito Garcia's tournament.

Check the recap and you can get more information here -- fullcourt21nyc.com/

Michael Jordans 97-98 $33 Million Contract up for Auction! -- video highlights of the '98 championship game

Dallas based Heritage Auctions has obtained the 24 page document, which is signed by Michael Jordan several times, along with members of the Bulls' front office. The current bid is set at $32,500. According to ESPN's Darren Rovell, the cosignor originally won the contract at a charity auction in 2000 for less than $1,000. 

Bidding at Heritage Auctions ends August 1st. Its at 40k rite now... whoa.

As the only Michael Jordan player's contract ever made available for public sale, and the most lucrative NBA contract bar none, this is a document that ranks among the most significant in the sport's archives. The paperwork that brought Babe Ruth into the New York Yankees fold famously commanded $1 million at auction, and the passing of decades may well establish this exceptional rarity as its equal as the legend of Michael Jordan retreats deeper into American sports history. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

Lebron is in China for a week assisting the NBA's "Rise" Initiative

The NBA's mission to become a true worldwide sport is a real one. So happy to see basketball growing in popularity and participation in China. Check these pics and a video briefly showing Rise's efforts in the far east. 

Adidas Basketball Nights! Wear your youth league uniform to the game and take home free Adidas Basketball gear!!!

CALLING ALL YOUTH PLAYERS! 

Wear your youth league uniform to any of the following games -- Adidas Team Nights for all info -- and take home FREE Adidas Basketball Gear!

The top 10 plays of the NBA Summer League 7/17

Zach LaVine looks ready for the Dunk contest!!!!!

Zach LaVine, who is playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves this season, has been making his rounds in the NBA's Summer D League! Check out some of his work. Cant wait to see how he performs in the regular season.