296 Results for kevin johnson

Friday Mini-Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...s talking like a guy who loves golf, more than a civil rights leader, though. Mayor Kevin Johnson appoints a "Dream Team" of bigwigs to figure out a Sacramento stadium in a bad economy...

Blog | November 20, 2009

Friday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...several for awards, including the outstanding Magic blog Third Quarter Collapse. Sacramento Mayor, and NBA legend, Kevin Johnson is reportedly engaged. A look at how many minutes rookies are getting. Who's better, the...

Blog | November 06, 2009

First Cup: Tuesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...recover from the shootaround." Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald: "Never let it be said Kevin Garnett doesn't take requests. A day after his coach noted an aspect of his game that...

Blog | October 13, 2009

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Michael Wilbon of The Washington Post: "The NBA would be well suited to dump Atlanta, Miami and Orlando, and just hold on to the Celtics and Bull...

Blog | May 01, 2009

All-Star Game Live Blog

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Posted by Kevin Arnovitz Welcome to the post-kryptonite world.  The arena is buzzier tonight.  Security is more...

Blog | February 15, 2009

Kevin Johnson: One of the 50 Greatest Men on Earth

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Posted by Kevin Arnovitz Fresh off his victory in Sacramento's mayoral race, Kevin Johnson is doing the national media rounds.  Last night, he sat down with Stephen Colbert. ...

Blog | November 12, 2008

Tuesday: First Cup

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Mike McGraw of the Arlington Heights Daily Herald: "Two weeks into the NBA season and already I'm disgusted by a lack of respect shown to fans. I'm ta...

Blog | November 11, 2008

Thursday: First Cup

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Dave Krieger of the Rocky Mountain News: "Trading Iverson straight up for Billups does not necessarily improve the Nuggets. Billups brings different q...

Blog | November 06, 2008

Post-Election Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...pro-Obama, pro-McCain, or whatever. It's just that I'm amazed at the interest.'"Kevin Johnson unseats the two-term mayor of Sactown.  How did he pull it off?  The...

Blog | November 05, 2008

Tuesday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...spacing shooting ability (with more range than Hill) and his proficiency at running the court." Will Kevin Johnson be the next mayor of Sacramento?  He's the favorite, but the race has turned...

Blog | November 04, 2008

First Cup: Thursday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Sam Amick of the Sacramento Bee: After starting his own conversation on culture in July before heading for Houston, Ron Artest weighed in the racial e...

Blog | September 18, 2008

Wednesday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Down the stretch last night, when the Cavaliers really needed a bucket, I was surprised Delonte West wasn't on the floor. (The man has mad game.) Gran...

Blog | May 07, 2008

Friday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...every salary, every agent, every agency, and more. Powerful stuff.  What do Jason Kidd, Tony Parker, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan all have in common? They are all. against all odds, top ten in...

Blog | April 25, 2008

Daryl Morey on Stopping Deron Williams

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...back to the days of when Houston beat Phoenix in the '90s. Rudy chose to let Kevin Johnson be the guy who goes nuts and basically guarded everybody else, and [that strategy] helped win...

Blog | April 17, 2008

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...And those are great qualities that he has.'"William C. Rhoden of The New York Times: "Kevin Johnson spent 12 seasons in the N.B.A. as one of the best point guards of...

Blog | March 07, 2008