NBA ROUNDUP: 5/23 - 5/29

Kobe Bryant vs LeBron James is still a possible Finals match-up as the Cavs score a Game 5 victory to keep the team alive. Expect the Cavs series to go the distance in seven games and the Los Angeles Lakers to close out the Nuggets in Denver in Game 6. Nike is still hoping for a Finals matchup as they continue to promote their Most Valuable Puppet commercials with Kobe and LeBron.

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CAVS COMEBACK?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are down 3-1, much to the shock and dismay of fans, sponsors, and David Stern. Historically, of the 190 teams that are up 3-1 in a playoff series, 182 of them (or 95.6 percent) have won.But there is still hope for MVP LeBron James and the Cavs to pull off an improbable comeback in the next three games. Read more

PENNANT RACE STAPLES COURTSIDE T-SHIRT

All of you Los Angeles Lakers fan can get the Staples Courtside by Pennant Race. Similar to the “I Love NY” T-shirts, this shows an image of long-time courtside celebrity fan Jack Nicholson. It’s a fun T-shirt that shows your love for the Lakers and their No. 1 fan. Pennant Race is a sports brand based out of Beaverton, Ore., that gives credit to greatness but exploits the unforgivable in sports.

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ARE THE LAKERS LAST YEAR’S CELTICS?

There is too much negative press for a Los Angeles Lakers team that went 65-17 in the regular season and finished with the second best record in the league behind the Cleveland Cavaliers. Read more

NBA ROUNDUP: 5/16 - 5/22

So the Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t invincible after all. They definitely lost some of their luster in losing to the Orlando Magic 107-106 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. LeBron James tapped his entire arsenal, scoring 49 points on 20-30 shooting from the field but could not come up during the clutch to win the game. On the other hand, Kobe Bryant is still the best closer in the game scoring 18 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Lakers over the Nuggets 105-103 in Game 1. Game 2 was a different story. Read more

REBIRTH OF CARMELO ANTHONY

Apparently, all it takes to turn around a budding superstar is a little peer pressure. Read more

SUPRA TK SOCIETY SNEAKER

For those of you that traditionally wear Air Jordan 1’s or Converse All Stars, there is a new high-top sneaker in town that will please your expanding palette. Clear the way for these ultra high tops by Supra. They make a bold fashion statement and look great with a pair of fitted jeans. The TK Society Sneaker will start a new trend for super high top sneakers. The sneakers have a nice clean look and the double-Velcro strap add a nice touch to a sweet-looking shoe. It’s another great release by the Supra team.

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CAVALIERS-MAGIC PREVIEW

The Orlando Magic should throw a wrench into what has been a smooth-running Cleveland Cavaliers’ roll into the NBA Finals. Read more

LAKERS-NUGGETS PREVIEW

The Los Angeles Lakers won a tough battle against the Houston Rockets in seven games, and will face a hungry Denver Nuggets team that has been playing exceptionally well so far in the playoffs. The Lakers have been playing well at home, but have struggled on the road. During the regular season, the Lakers won the series 3-1. Read more

NBA ROUNDUP: 5/9 - 5/15

Why don’t more teams play full court for 48 minutes? Malcolm Gladwell and Bill Simmons make convincing arguments that teams should utilize this more. The underdogs especially should take advantage of this fact and compensate hunger for talent. More teams could see success if they play full-court consistently. Read more

NUGGETS BRING CHANGE OF PACE

While everyone assumes the Los Angeles Lakers will roll through the Western Conference, it’s been the Denver Nuggets that have dominated their playoff match-ups. A meeting between the two could be closer, and more entertaining, than most people expect. Read more

10.DEEP IMMORTAL T-SHIRT

Your love of fashion and movies can be extended with this amazing t-shirt by 10.Deep that combines both the faces of influential designer Karl Lagerfeld and The Terminator. The pairing reflects the timeless nature of Lagerfeld’s influence in fashion and the tenacity of the Terminator. Founded in 1995, 10.Deep is one of New York’s original streetwear brands and continues to come out with new collections that inspire.

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LEBRON RULES: HOW TO STOP THE CAVS

LeBron James looks unstoppable in the playoffs as the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised through the first two rounds without breaking a sweat. They’re 8-0 heading into the Eastern Conference Finals and, more importantly, they’ve dominated every game they’ve played. Read more

LAKERS BLOW IT

The Los Angeles Lakers had a golden opportunity to take a dominant 3-1 lead over a Yao-less Houston Rockets on Sunday, so what did they do? Read more

NBA KNUCKLEHEADS

A few players must have taken that memo about stepping up the intensity for the playoffs a bit too seriously. Read more

NBA ROUNDUP: 5/2 - 5/8

The Houston Rockets proved to the Los Angeles Lakers that they should not be taken lightly after winning the first game of the series with hard-nosed defense and significant contributions from Yao Ming and Ron Artest. On the flip side, the Cleveland Cavaliers look to have an easy road to the Finals as they blew out the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 and 2 in convincing fashion. Read more

THE NICK ANDERSON EFFECT

During my three-on-three league game last week, I pulled a “Nick Anderson.” My team was down by one point, and I had four opportunities at the free throw line to tie the game. I missed each shot by inches as it painfully rolled off the rim. I tried to ignore the grimace from my teammates. Read more

CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STARS FOR BARNEYS

The original high-top basketball casual sneakers are back but in a mean perforated patent leather. These Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars are not recommended for basketball anymore, but are definitely perfect for off-the-court wear. These modern classics made exclusively for Barneys will upgrade any casual look you will be donning.

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FASHION ORIGINS: CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STARS

The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker is an iconic symbol of American culture and the evolution of basketball. The original high-top basketball sneaker was released with little fanfare, and didn’t immediately catch on with most players. It wasn’t until evangelist and basketball aficionado Chuck Taylor became the singular voice for the sneakers that they began enjoying success. Read more

MAXIMIZING YOUR TIME FOR PRACTICE

Time is limited and unless you’re an NBA player, you probably don’t have six hours a day to work out and practice. Regardless, no one likes to be embarrassed on the basketball court so here is an exercise plan that will help you improve your game. The main focus of this program is on conditioning and shooting. You want to be able to play long stretches in game and not be tired. In addition, you want to be able to help with the scoring load. The program requires you to only spend one day training on your cardio and one day training on your jump shot. Read more

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