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The world of Basketball detailed by the voices of the unathletic. Discussing play, culture, and, of course, who's the best. Trust the Process.
The NBA's True MVP
So a few weeks ago, the Golden State Warriors had some major internal strife and turmoil; the first major issue for a team that has gone 281 and 72 in the last five years including this season's modest 16-9 record so far. For those who are not math experts, that's a winning percentage of just about 80 percent (79.6 to be more precise). That is just an astounding number; absolutely insane.
By Aaron Tobin-Hess7 years ago in Unbalanced
The 10 Best Basketball Movies of All Time
The best basketball movies revolve around the love of the game. Whether it's the little guy overcoming his own personal struggles to reach victory, a basketball team down on their luck, or even an intergalactic basketball challenge these films are sure to shift your thoughts on the NBA season so far and on the game as a whole.
By Connor Brighton7 years ago in Unbalanced
LA-Bron: The Good, the Bad, and the Spitting - Part 2
When we last checked in with the Lakers, they were 2-3, on the outside-looking in when it came to the playoff picture. Now they're 11-7, good for seventh place in the Western Conference—what's crazy is that they're a single game outside of the first seed. So what has changed since the team's "dreadful start?" I'll be going through just that.
By Olamide Olatunbosun7 years ago in Unbalanced
All-Star Predictions: The West
This year, so far has shown us lots of talent. There are a lot of players that I expect to make the All-Star game that are doing great, but there are also lots of players that have surprised me. If they keep up their current game, they deserve an All-Star spot. Also keep in mind, these picks are in NO PARTICULAR ORDER.
By Shandon Pendleton7 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Basketball Dribbling Training Aids
Dribbling the basketball is one of the best handling skills you can learn if you’re trying to be a great basketball player. Dribbling skills improve your game and help you with basketball shooting as well. This is why basketball dribbling training aids are critical to modern gameplay; not only will be become more competitive, you will develop dribbling drills, improve your weak hand, and increase your hand speed when shooting and dribbling.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Basketball Shoes for Shooting
I don't want to scare you, but ankle sprains are an extremely common injury among point guards. Every athlete runs the risk of rolling an ankle, but jumping, juking, and sprinting over a hard surface is part of the job description when you're a point guard.
By James Porterson7 years ago in Unbalanced
The Best Basketball Shorts for Athletes
Take a look at what you're wearing right now. I'd wager there's a 50 percent chance you've got on basketball shorts, whether or not you're actually a basketball player. Basketball shorts have become a staple item of clothing, not just for basketball players and other athletes, but for average Joes as well. Today, there are probably thousands of different varieties of basketball shorts produced and sold, by just about any clothing brand you can think of. The right pair can help you perform your best on the court, but a great pair can also follow you on any of your daily adventures. With just a little bit of research, you can find the best basketball shorts for your needs.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Unbalanced
Is Zion Williamson the Most Exciting College Basketball Player of All Time?
My name is Aaron Tobin-Hess and basketball is my first love. Many of you know me from my various columns on here, mostly where I give NFL picks and make people money in the process (not to brag but I am on a bit of a heater. 12-2-1 in my last 15 picks. You can read my picks for week 10 here but at my core I am a basketball guy. It's the best sport on earth.
By Aaron Tobin-Hess7 years ago in Unbalanced
Hot or Not?
If you've been reading my articles for any amount of time, you know I'm very analytical, using statistics and other information to support my claims. While I love doing that, I understand that most people I know aren't in the mood to read a long article about a sport they may or may not like. I'm not going to stop doing my analytical pieces, but I write more relatable articles so even non-basketball fans can understand and appreciate them.
By Olamide Olatunbosun7 years ago in Unbalanced
