Monthly Archives: February 2008

One random basketblog entry

I’m an avid reader of Mau Brooks’ R2MVP list at NBA.com and while reading his response to the readers’ comments, fan mails and hate mails alike, I’ve been fascinated with two topics that was brought up by a fan and a non fan, it is whether Chris Paul should really be ahead of Deron Williamsaaa

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Malone To Deliver in the PBA?

Believe it or not, Red Bull is negotiating to hire NBA great and former Utah Jazz star as one of its imports in the PBA Fiesta Cup next month. Known as “The Mailman” for his ability to deliver for his team, Malone has been retired for several years and is turning 45 on July 27.aaa

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Ball Hog: Sports Trivias, Kareem Blogs, Embarrassment Level 99, Francism Record, Viva La Liga and more…

1. Philippine Sports Trivias Philippine Weather Makes Basketball Popular. Basketball is considered the number one spectators’ event in the country simply because it is usually held under a roof (at the Araneta Coliseum for example). Baseball and football could not gain popularity because Filipino spectators are not willing to seat under the scorching sun oraaa

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Francis Arnaiz, At Home

Video from densprincipe. Francis wants to return to the Philippines for good, and wonders—with a tinge of regret—what would have happened if he had not left in the first place. “I could have pursued a career in coaching or anything that has to do with basketball,” said Francis who works for the state of Californiaaaa

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Weekend Basketball Bitstuff 2 – NBA Trades & PBA Finals

MITCH MOVE Last season, Bill Simmons tagged NBA as NO BALLS ASSOCIATION for the lack exciting trades. Fast forward to now, Bill is happy, he is so happy he made a 10,000 word article about the big NBA trades that happened recently. The link here. Adding my Philippine 1 cent here… Of course… The tradeaaa

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Sydman’s Side Defect: The Real (E)State

I still live. Thanks to our shitty cable operator, I completely missed out of the NBA All-Star Game. I remember when BTV used to broadcast the games in the mornings and with replays in the evening and at midnight… THANKS A LOT SKY! Anyway, here is a topic that I could write about. Drafted seventhaaa

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Summary: 2008 NBA All-Star Video Collection

2008 NBA All-Star Rookie – Sophomore Game The Rookie-Sophomore NBA All-Star Game Weekend lobs and alley-hoops is getting old. After a while, you kinda sense there is nothing great about this stuff anymore. Daniel Boobie Gibson won the Best Player of the game by firing a record 11 three point shots finishing with 33 points.aaa

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Ryan Reyes Ready For RP 5

SPORTING CHANCE By Joaquin M. Henson The Philippine Star If invited, Sta. Lucia Realty rookie guard Ryan Reyes said yesterday he’s ready to play for the national team but at the moment, the only thing on his mind is winning the PBA All-Filipino championship. Reyes, 24, was Sta. Lucia’s first round and third overall pickaaa

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Weekend Basketball Bitstuff

I’ll e having this article/column perhaps during weekends before I have my customary weekend rest. Before I head for a 36 hour vacation, I’ll be giving this. To the thoughts… KOBE’S FINGER Kobe’s finger is injured. He pulled out of the 3-point shooting derby (replaced by Dirk Nowitzki). He wants to sit out the All-Staraaa

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Ball Hog: Fil-Am Prospect, PBA Finals, Onchie’s Record, Shaq’s Code, Howard Dunk Practice, Sacramento Girls and More

Purefoods – Sta. Lucia Finals The probable and the improable just happened. It’s the SLR versus Purefoods in the 2008 Philippine Cup. The first ever appearance for the Realtors in an All-Filipino finals. I’ll be rooting for SLR, a team I placed dead last when I projected the end scenario for this conference. BTW, thataaa

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