Michael Jordan doesn't do things small

Michael Jordan doesn't do anything small, especially when it comes to unveiling a new shoe.

DENVER - DECEMBER 19: Carmelo Anthony #15 of the Denver Nuggets stands with Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on December...

Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets dribbles up the court against the Indiana Pacers during an NBA preseason...

ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 22: Carmelo Anthony #15 of the Denver Nuggets talks to Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers during...

It's time to talk 'Melo'

Can't avoid it any longer. Carmelo Anthony is in "the" conversation now with Kobe, LeBron and D-Wade.

The Book of Basketball

In an excerpt from "The Book of Basketball," Bill meets Isiah Thomas next to a topless pool in Vegas.

Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony

Kobe vs. Carmelo, via joysticks

Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony talked video games and a whole lot more with Page 2 before going head-to-head on "NBA 2K10."

Allen Iverson is no answer for Grizzlies

Here's a warning to Memphis Grizzlies fans: The Allen Iverson era isn't going to end well.

Breaking down the luck of the lottery

I couldn't cram everything into this week's 1,200-word magazine column about the NBA Lottery, so let's follow up with some hardcore data to fully illu...

Hooked on hoops

Some housecleaning on a Tuesday afternoon ... • If you missed the end of the George Mason-VCU game Monday night, you missed the greatest random...

More Cowbell: My take on the 22

...who's not even the second-best guy on his own team right now. You had Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and LeBron, natural rivals who wanted to play and would have inevitably been discouraged...

Behind the scenes at the 2009 ESPYS

Before you watch the 2009 ESPY Awards Sunday night, enjoy these juicy tidbits that didn't make the telecast.

Get your popcorn ready for T.O.

Sam Alipour continues his media blitz of ESPYS week by catching up with Terrell Owens.