By Paul M. Banks is Founder/President of The Sports Bank.net, In Bill Simmons’ 700 word epic “the book of basketball,” he ranks three current Boston Celtics amongst the top 75 individual players of all-time: #63 Ray Allen, #54 Paul pierce and #22 Kevin Garnett. These three future hall of famers have 28 combined All-Star appearances [...]

By Paul M. Banks is Founder/President of The Sports Bank.net As the 2010 NBA playoffs begin, the Boston Celtics are the #4 seed in the Eastern Conference, not exactly where they wanted to be. The 2008 NBA Champions bowed out in the second round of the ’09 postseason, and battled a multitude of injuries and [...]

The Bulls won in double overtime last night in what was one of the greatest NBA games all year.  In fact, ESPN Classic will be showing the game at 4 p.m. CT as an instant classic. (h/t: Matt at the Thigh) I was at the game, and the roller coaster of emotions almost killed me.  [...]

This year’s playoffs promo was done by Kanye West.  It’s pretty good: But it’s nothing compared to this famous promo from a couple years ago, which is by far my favorite: But none beat the original NBA on NBC theme. It gives me chills just hearing it. Memories of Jordan and Pippen and the glory [...]