Can a non-NBA fan be converted?

A non-NBA fan headed to Staples Center to see whether what the league had to offer could convert him.

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas in a preseason NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons Tuesday Oct. 13, 2009, in Grand Rapids, Mich

...ANGELES - 1989: Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Isiah Thomas #11 of the Detroit Pistons shake hands at center court prior to the NBA game at the Forum in Los Angeles...

Broken bonds: Magic and Isiah

Betrayal and backbiting -- that is what Magic and Isiah have come to. That's just wrong. And sad.

CHICAGO - 1989: Isiah Thomas #11 of the Detroit Pistons looks to pass against Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls during an NBA game in...

Allen Iverson on his basketball future

In Part 2 of his interview with Page 2, Allen Iverson discusses his retirement, a possible move to Europe and the media's portrayal of him.

In this Feb. 19, 2009 photo, Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson shoots a free throw against the San Antonio Spurs in the third quarter...

Allen Iverson speaks out about Pistons

Allen Iverson describes a miserable season with the Detroit Pistons in a candid and revealing interview.

Better be careful with those guarantees

In honor of Rex Ryan's and Lane Kiffin's big mouths, we look at some of the boldest recent statements in sports.

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.

...8: Quentin Richardson #23 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on April 8, 2009 in New York, New York. The Pistons won...

Good-bye, Big Ben; hello, Ben Wallace

Can Detroit re-embrace Ben Wallace now that he's back with the Pistons? It's going to be difficult.

...Shawn Maion #31 of the Toronto Raptors shoots a free throw during the game against the Detroit Pistons on March 13, 2009 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. The Pistons won in overtime...

Summer's madness

Scoop Jackson appraises the state of the NBA's contenders and how free agency is shaking out.

The ultimate '80s quiz

From New Coke to Al Capone's vault to Phoebe Cates, how well do you remember the '80s? Take Patrick Hruby's quiz.