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Tuesday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...without.Basketbawful is distraught that Yao Ming has gone two games without having his shot blocked.Gary Payton tells Gregory Dole, writing for SLAM, about leading Team USA to two Olympic golds: "I was...

Blog | November 18, 2008

First Cup: Monday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Ivan Carter of The Washington Post: "The NBA is popular throughout the world, and Gilbert Arenas has a large following because of his spectacular play...

Blog | October 13, 2008

Wednesday Mini-Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...if he was going to let his hair grow out in China -- like Vince Carter and Gary Payton did in Sydney in 2000. You guys probably don't remember Vince Carter with an Afro...

Blog | July 30, 2008

Monday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...from Sydney in 2000. The dunk that changed Vince Carter's life, and the haka (watch Gary Payton nod approvingly). One more reason players might feel some pressure to play in Europe: Their agents...

Blog | July 28, 2008

When Mel Turpin was "Traded" to Spain

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...of Puerto Rican basketball, and had been a standout at Oregon State, where he played alongside Gary Payton for a time. He made smaller waves once he got to the NBA. "Ortiz was on...

Blog | July 25, 2008

Late Tuesday Mini-Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

About 3:30 into this video you can see Gary Payton get an unbelievable reception from the Save Our Sonics crowd.Tough Grizz. One of the best...

Blog | June 24, 2008

Tuesday Pre-Game Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...rallying in Seattle to support the Sonics. A whole bunch more video of the rally, including Gary Payton speaking. Tons of coverage of the unfolding trial.David Thorpe with lots of good coaching insight...

Blog | June 17, 2008

First Cup: Tuesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Lakers vs. Celtics  Mark Heisler of the Los Angeles Times: "Unfortunately for the NBA, the Lakers and Celtics were on pace for only the No. 6 rat...

Blog | June 17, 2008

First Cup: Monday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Lakers vs. Celtics Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times: "A breakout game that ended with nobody wanting to break out, everyone standing in their St...

Blog | June 16, 2008

First Cup: Monday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Celtics vs. Lakers Bob Ryan of The Boston Globe: "That was all prelude to the 'Leon Powe Show' in the first 4 1/2 minutes of the fourth quarter. Pow...

Blog | June 09, 2008

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Celtics vs. Lakers Bob Ryan of The Boston Globe: "Don't get cocky. Resist the urge to fire off that sarcastic e-mail to your old college roommate cur...

Blog | June 06, 2008

First Cup: Monday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...of The Seattle Times: "If this truly is the end for these Sonics in Seattle, then Gary Payton had to see it for himself. He couldn't miss this game. Not when all signs...

Blog | April 14, 2008

Sonics Win What Could be Last Game in Seattle

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...last in the Finals. Gregg Bell of the Associated Press: When the public address announcer introduced [Gary] Payton during the next time out, it was like 1996 again. Every one -- fans, police officers, equipment...

Blog | April 14, 2008

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Michael Lee of The Washington Post: "The New Orleans Hornets' all-star point guard spent Thursday afternoon with Michael Jordan, Carmelo Anthony and h...

Blog | February 15, 2008

Aaron McKie is Not the Only NBA Coach Who Could Get Traded

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

This time last week, Aaron McKie was an unpaid assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers (although he is still making money from his last contract as...

Blog | February 04, 2008