Wait, what? DeMar DeRozan has been selected to participate in the All-Star weekend skills challenge. I’m actually shocked at the selection – the guy’s handles and passing ability has improved, but no way it warrants a skills challenge appearance. Kyle Lowry would have made more sense, but the NBA doesn’t seem to like him too much. He will go up against Damian … Read more
He made his arrival in 2009, as a 6’7, 211lb guard with tantalizing athleticism and a world of potential. A kid from Compton, shaped by the urban hotbed of basketball talent that surrounded him, was ready for his shot at stardom. Nearly five years later, DeMar DeRozan is there. Originally touted as a freakishly athletic … Read more
We love the TNT panel just as much as anyone else, however it’s hard to take their basketball knowledge 100% seriously. Especially when Charles Barkley does stuff like this. Jonas Valanciunas aka Vaassoenawansauce?
The field for the 2014 NBA Dunk Contest has been released. Unlike seasons of the past this year’s contest is packed with All-Stars, along with Toronto Raptors second year swingman Terrence Ross. Ross will defend his title against some of the best young talent in the NBA, so if this comes down to fan voting again this … Read more
Congrats, Rudy. You won this round. The Toronto Raptors drop to 26-23, after taking a tough loss to the Sacramento Kings Wednesday night by a score of 109-101. However, that score does not tell the story by any means. This game was the 4th of their 5 game Western road swing, with the final game … Read more
This, folks is the worst call I have ever seen in my life. What a crucial mess-up. The Toronto Raptors really didn’t catch any breaks in this one. This pretty much sums it up. No comment from Lowry. "I can't say what I want to say" — Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) February 6, 2014
