Tag Archives: NBA

Congratulations to Becky Hammon & the Vegas Aces!

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Steve

Way to go for everyone involved! Being a resident of Austin, we like to bask in the victory since my adopted city is considered San Antonio Spurs territory but we have a fair number of Mavericks and Rockets fans. We’re … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to the Bucks!

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Steve

It took them 50 years but Milwaukee’s NBA franchise finally won its second championship after numerous teams failed to get there. When I lived there near my waning years at Marquette, I grew to be a fan through my part-time … Continue reading →

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NBA & NHL plans will always have an asterisk next to 2020

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Steve

The NBA owners approved their plan to have a big tournament in Orlando and I can’t remember if the NHL was going to do theirs. Let’s face it though, there’s never going to be a solution to please everybody because … Continue reading →

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RIP Kobe Bryant

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Steve

That was a rotten way to go out and to add insult to injury, his daughter was with him. This happening in LA should shock no one when it comes to gossip sites/shows getting wind of it long before his … Continue reading →

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Austin Spurs (formerly Toros) win home opener!

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Steve

Another Austin-related goal off my checklist! After 10 years I went to see our own D-League team. The D stands for Development, not the grade you didn’t want in school although it was a passing mark, ask Dan Quayle and … Continue reading →

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Magic Johnson

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Steve

Glad to get my Brushes with Greatness part of the Vegas trip back on track! I might not be a Lakers fan but Magic Johnson is a player I’ve respected since college. When I was younger, he wasn’t on my … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Becky Hammon!

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Steve

Winning a fifth NBA title wasn’t enough for the Spurs! They’ve finally helped the sport break the gender barrier by bringing aboard a lady assistant coach who was no slouch as a player herself. I was puzzled over the picture … Continue reading →

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