Derrick Rose(notes) of the Chicago Bulls is the winner of the Maurice Podoloff Trophy as the 2010-11 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award, the NBA announced today. Rose, who does not turn 23 until Oct. 4, becomes the league’s youngest MVP, a distinction previously held by Wes Unseld, who earned the honor in 1968-69 as a 23-year-old. Rose totaled 1,182 points including 113 first-place votes, from a panel of 120 sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada as [...]
It’s the summer of 2011 and the CBA is having a collapse of biblical proportions, creating a scenario where every player in the NBA becomes a Free Agent. Who do you go after to run the point for your franchise in the coming years? Sorry Nash, Kidd and Billups but your services are no longer required here. We’re looking into the future to find the best at the point position for years to come. 10) Raymond Felton–Who would have thought [...]
Getting the best seats in the house for an NBA basketball game can be both hard and expensive. But there are ways to get a great seat without breaking the bank. Here are some ideas on how to score great tickets – no matter which National Basketball Association team you are rooting for. If you only go to one or maybe two games a year, then paying a premium for a ticket from a broker or some one else is [...]
While passing is often a neglected fundamental in basketball coaching, it is essential in developing successful team offense. Not only is it necessary in offensive teamwork in scoring assists and breaking down the opponent’s defense, it also helps offensive players control the tempo of the game. Once a coach has established this skill as a priority in the game, players can better achieve their goal: scoring baskets. Principles of Passing In order to move the ball effectively, players need to [...]
Here are some basketball dribbling tips for players of any age and skill level. Dribbling is a simple skill to master. With practice anyone can become a good ball handler. Here I am going to share with you three tips that will help you take your ball handling to the next level. Setup Your Moves If the defense can telegraph your moves you’ll be a turnover waiting to happen. But if on the other hand, you learn how to setup [...]
There are people who are suffering from flat feet. Some have flat feet as a result of injuries, but usually this deformity is hereditary. Those with flat foot problems since birth suffer lost of balance in frequent manner, most especially when the disorder is severe. In severe flat foot problems, the balance of the body will be altered. When a person do physical activities, he/she may experience lost of balance. This is the reason why people with flat feet problems [...]
Basketball is fun to watch and people from all over the world watch games everyday. The sport is growing in popularity each year. The game of basketball is based on easy to lean rules. The game offers more enjoyment to those who understand the basic concepts of the sport. The game is a contest between two teams that play against each other. The team objective is to shoot the ball into the metal hoop or basket. The hoop or goal [...]
Even if you’ve never been a sports fan, you’ve probably still played a little basketball. It’s a perfect sport, really, as basketball can be played by people of every age, in any part of the world, with just a couple of people or a whole group. You can even enjoy basketball by yourself if you want to. Obviously, you need quite a few people gathered together in teams to play an “official” game of basketball. But basketball can be enjoyed [...]
