So, what keeps a nation of vertically challenged citizens with not much success in the international scene in the significant past still addicted to hoops? Apart from ending, point shaving and the like which adds even more spice to the game, maybe it’s because of the immediate gratification in terms of points and fastbreaks, much the same as jabs and KO punches in boxing, that fans get to experience.
MJ, Magic and Larry Legend are really a different breed belonging to a different generation. We can’t totally fault LBJ because he’s just being himself. He’s too self assured (even without a ring at that) that he can afford to jump ship and think that it doesn’t diminish anything at all.
Fearless forecast: it’s going to be a repeat of the 2008 NBA Finals, in this year’s battle for the crown. New faces, new talents, but they’d better watch out for the dazzling Rajon Rondo. In a few hours, Game 1 between the—
February 24, 2010 – 10:56 pm
The UP Hamili Brotherhood and UP Hamilia Sisterhood present the 22nd Edition of Sigabong – a prestigious annual battle of the bands in Iloilo City. This year’s edition features an Inter-School Battle of the Bands and will be held on March 6, 2010.
October 25, 2009 – 11:33 pm
Locked and loaded! The league is ready for kick-off. 15 teams are in for the battle for their right to the crown. 15 teams, out of which 9 were carried over from the premiere season, while 5 dropped out of the race. 6 new franchises in second season.
October 9, 2009 – 11:43 pm
NBA2K10, which was released October 6 in the US, arrived at Philippine stores today, and they’re selling like hotcakes. I was glad I was able to grab a copy from Datablitz in Rockwell. I was too excited I probably won’t be able—
August 30, 2009 – 5:56 pm
Our survey, which arose from the heated discussion in Mon’s post, “Michael Jordan: The Greatness of his Airness, came to a close today after running for exactly one month. 52 respondents cast their votes, and here are the results: Michael Jordan –—
August 17, 2009 – 6:57 am
Deuts Ambuscade is Brewing Coffee in the Air. Wearing jersey no. 8, Deuts Ambuscade of the San Antonio Spurs gets past three defenders in this impressive move to the basket. Okay, not to confuse with the real life NBA, this was just—
August 16, 2009 – 1:42 pm
LAS VEGAS — Nonito Donaire unanimously outpointed Rafael Concepcion on Saturday night in his first super flyweight fight to take the WBA interim title. Donaire, the 26-year-old Filipino star who vacated his IBF flyweight title to move up in weight, improved to—
I don’t think I could let it pass when I knew that former President Cory Aquino’s funeral march will pass by near my place. So I grabbed my camera and tried my best to document the event despite the heavy rains. However,—
Another guest post from Mon. Below is the text of the same exact email I sent to airjudden. In his/her website, he extensively chronicled points as to why Michael Jordan (MJ) can’t be considered the greatest ever. He shares valuable points and—
Another guest blogger in the house! Let’s welcome Mon, and hear what he has to say about what’s going on in what-we-both-used-to-love professional basketball league — the Philippine Basketball Association. ________________________ The latest news (or rumors, if you may) from hoops.blink.ph reports,—
Perhaps you reached this page hoping to get maybe even a glimpse of the video I’m talking about. Well I’m sorry to disappoint you but you won’t get to watch any video here nor get any link to the videos. Anyway, in—
It was a very short fight that on twitter: @Pimplepopper: Lesson learned: if u buy tickets to a pacquiao fight, watch the undercard fights to make the most of the admission price. Lesson learned indeed. For those wanting to watch the two—
March 31, 2009 – 11:39 pm
I have to admit, I was a big fan of Barangay Ginebra in the Philippine Basketball Association, especially the team of the years circa 1996-1998. The team that was immortalized by the songs of Bayang Barrios and Gary Granada. The team whose—
January 22, 2009 – 12:36 am
UP HAMILI BROTHERHOOD AND UP HAMILIA SISTERHOOD PRESENT SIGABONG CLASH 21 DEFIANCE OF THE NAMELESS AUDITION METAL MANIA ROCK BAR AND GRILL ILOILO CITY 01-31-09 5:00 PM Registration is open for all bands. For more information, please contact us at 09183473917, 09106818626—
