Some thoughts about the Denver Nuggets Brawl
If you're a basketball player, basketball fan, basketball coach, you have seen and heard about the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks brawl.
Then NBA game was a very nasty scene once again for all, and while the NBA commissioner David Stern came down hard on the player who participated in the brawl by giving out some stift fines and suspensions.
So why do we bring up this situation? Because in all of situations, fights, brawls, mayhem, there's a lesson to be learned.
Not only athletes, but we feel that everyone should train themselves to be in control of themselves, thier actions, and how they react in certain situations. One key in doing so is always trying to find the positive in every situation, no matter how bad or how big the situation my seem. We know that not everyone is going to be playing in the NBA and get failed really hard, but we do know that everyone is going to have a bad day here and there. Through this bad days, tough situations, or even mistakes that often teach you the most not only about yourself but what it takes to succeed in life.
One lesson that we thought everyone could take from hearing, seeing, and talking about this NBA brawl is that self control is a key role not only in the game of basketball but in life.
What does it mean and take to have self control?
The players that we know and see mostly let their game do the talking. A player with true celf control is the one that does not show their emotions during stressful times. These players or not the ones that talk bad about they organizatoin, players, coaches in the locker room. These players are the one that own up to their personal responiblies and say yes "I took the game winning shot, and I missed it.", or the one that comes into practice early because they missed that last second free throw. If you want success, you have to earn it through having true self control starting with your emotions, your tongue, and your actions.
A true self control players play under control, while making strong moves to the basket, finishing plays, taking good shots, never getting too upset or too excited. True self control players don't let themselves lose control because they know they can't play at their best when they lose control. Great players maintain control both mentally and physically.
A lot of people watched the Knicks - Nuggets fight a few days ago and have now forgotten about it. But you're an athlete. If your a true self control player your goal is to get better every day. Everyone else has forgotten about the fight, but you just took the situation and have used it to help improve your game.
That's what great self control athletes do. That's what great self control basketball players do.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Iverson + Scoring Teammates = Lottery!
Featured Stat: Iverson + Scoring Teammates = Lottery!
This week we saw the mega-deal of Denver and Philadelphia, with the Nuggets having to part with Andre Miller, Joe Smith and 2 1st round draft picks in exchange for Allen Iverson. For Philadelphia, they are already in rebuilding mode and got rid of one of the most expensive contracts in the league, $40m over the next two years not including the rest of Iverson’s $18m salary this year. It’s a different story for Denver as they are hoping to build a championship team. With Iverson, they already have a loaded roster that includes the NBA’s leading scorer, Carmelo Anthony, JR Smith and Marcus Camby. But the main question is, will it work out?
Let’s take a look at Iverson’s statistical history. In the last 10 seasons, only Webber (1 season), Glenn Robinson (1 season), Derrick Coleman (2 seasons) and Jerry Stackhouse (2 seasons) have been able to score more than 16ppg when they had AI with them on the team, with Coleman/Stackhouse doing it during Iverson’s 1st 2 seasons in the league. What happens now in Denver, wherein they currently have the 2 top scorers in the league, averaging more than 30ppg?
Iverson had four (4) seasons wherein he had a teammate with enough talent to score more than 16 ppg alongside him. But quite amazingly, these are the seasons wherein Philadelphia completely missed the playoffs! The 76ers of the Iverson era has made the playoffs in the 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2005 seasons, completely missing all seasons in bold in the table above. When Philadelphia made the finals back in 2001, AI’s scoring teammates with 10+ppg were Theo Ratliff (12.4ppg), Dikembe Mutombo (11.7) and Aaron McKie (11.6).
With Anthony and JR Smith out the next 14 games, Iverson would have to carry much of the Nuggets’ scoring load. Others to support him in the offense would be Marcus Camby and Earl Boykins. We’ll have to wait and see what happens when the Nuggets are at full strength, as Anthony and Smith are still serving their suspensions. But with Denver currently sitting at the 7th spot, the suspensions, and the adjustments they have to make (before and after Melo returns), it seems like Sixers President Billy King is a genius if the equation “Iverson + Scorers = Lottery!” would continue as Philadelphia will end up with a lottery pick.
This week we saw the mega-deal of Denver and Philadelphia, with the Nuggets having to part with Andre Miller, Joe Smith and 2 1st round draft picks in exchange for Allen Iverson. For Philadelphia, they are already in rebuilding mode and got rid of one of the most expensive contracts in the league, $40m over the next two years not including the rest of Iverson’s $18m salary this year. It’s a different story for Denver as they are hoping to build a championship team. With Iverson, they already have a loaded roster that includes the NBA’s leading scorer, Carmelo Anthony, JR Smith and Marcus Camby. But the main question is, will it work out?
Let’s take a look at Iverson’s statistical history. In the last 10 seasons, only Webber (1 season), Glenn Robinson (1 season), Derrick Coleman (2 seasons) and Jerry Stackhouse (2 seasons) have been able to score more than 16ppg when they had AI with them on the team, with Coleman/Stackhouse doing it during Iverson’s 1st 2 seasons in the league. What happens now in Denver, wherein they currently have the 2 top scorers in the league, averaging more than 30ppg?
| Season | Player | PPG | Player | PPG | Player | PPG |
| 1997 | Iverson | 23.5 | Stackhouse | 20.7 | Coleman | 18.1 |
| 1998 | Iverson | 22.0 | Coleman | 17.6 | Stackhouse | 16.0 |
| 1999 | Iverson | 26.8 | Geiger | 13.1 | Ratliff | 11.2 |
| 2000 | Iverson | 28.4 | Kukoc | 12.4 | T. Hill | 12.0 |
| 2001 | Iverson | 31.3 | Ratliff | 12.4 | Mutombo | 11.7 |
| 2002 | Iverson | 31.4 | Coleman | 15.1 | Mckie | 12.2 |
| 2003 | Iverson | 27.6 | Van Horn | 15.9 | Snow | 12.9 |
| 2004 | Iverson | 26.4 | Robinson | 16.6 | K. Thomas | 13.6 |
| 2005 | Iverson | 30.7 | Webber | 15.6 | M. Jackson | 12.0 |
| 2006 | Iverson | 33.0 | Webber | 20.2 | Iguodala | 12.3 |
Iverson had four (4) seasons wherein he had a teammate with enough talent to score more than 16 ppg alongside him. But quite amazingly, these are the seasons wherein Philadelphia completely missed the playoffs! The 76ers of the Iverson era has made the playoffs in the 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2005 seasons, completely missing all seasons in bold in the table above. When Philadelphia made the finals back in 2001, AI’s scoring teammates with 10+ppg were Theo Ratliff (12.4ppg), Dikembe Mutombo (11.7) and Aaron McKie (11.6).
With Anthony and JR Smith out the next 14 games, Iverson would have to carry much of the Nuggets’ scoring load. Others to support him in the offense would be Marcus Camby and Earl Boykins. We’ll have to wait and see what happens when the Nuggets are at full strength, as Anthony and Smith are still serving their suspensions. But with Denver currently sitting at the 7th spot, the suspensions, and the adjustments they have to make (before and after Melo returns), it seems like Sixers President Billy King is a genius if the equation “Iverson + Scorers = Lottery!” would continue as Philadelphia will end up with a lottery pick.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
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Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Here is a thought on basketball rules
Michael Jordan, said to be the greatest player ever, made multi millions playing the game of basketball. Coach K., Duke coach, is said to be a great coach and makes millions. If the local Rotary Club asked Michael Jordan to talk about the rules of basketball, he probably could not fill 30 seconds. If Coach K. was asked, he probably would have a hard time filling 2-3 minutes. A sad commentary to say the least. Yet coaches, players, media and fans complain and disagree with rulings made by officials. If they really knew, they would be completely embarrassed for showing their ignorance in front of people.
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Monday, December 11, 2006
Tim Duncan gots moves!
This is must see Tim Duncan video. This is an actual video that Mark Cuban the owner of the Dalls Mavs put together sort of bragging about Tim Duncan, and his offensive one on one moves. It's pretty sweet, and I if your a basketball player you should check this out because you could learn a thing to two!
Start today by learning from Tim Duncan swim one on one move!!
Start today by learning from Tim Duncan swim one on one move!!
12 days of christmas online shopping
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All the Christmas shopping you can handle can be found online this season. That's right why go out and do your christmas shopping in the over crowded mall, with lines, and that hassle of getting outside in the cold weather. When you can do it so easy, in your own home. Now if that's not the best christmas shopping you can dream of, we don't know what is!
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Saturday, December 09, 2006
Jason Wright - dribbling drills
Jason Wright
Dribbling Drills Volume One
By JW Basketball
Dribbling Drills DVD
Jason Wright is one of the best basketball trainers in the US. He brings a strong sense of hard work, discipline, and fun creativity to basketball dribbling. His students are some of the most fundamentally sound players at all levels from the high school, collegiate, and even professional players. Jason, is a former University of New Orleans player, who has played with well known and respected competition such as Jason Kidd, Allen Iverson, and Derek Fisher.
Jason has put together a great DVD dribbling drill instructional video! We here at 'Sacred Hoops' feel this is a top notch, quality dribbling drill video that we could recommend to any youth looking to improve their basketball dribbling skills . This dribbling drill video would be a great start for youth players, high school players, and above to work on there dribbling skills. This video does a great job of instructing you and taking you through dribbling drills. The best part about it is how detailed it is in showing you how to do the drills on your own at game speed and really make a dribbling drills a complete work out.
Jason Wright personally shows you how each of the following dribbling drills are to be completed. He goes through some of the basics targeting the youth players, and then even for the advanced players leaving them with something to really want to watch over and over until you can work on these dribbling drills yourself. This film is a must for any player who wants to improve their game and take it to the next level.
•Inside and Out Dribbling Drill
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Compliments
Jason Wright does a great job of showing through and through the best and basics of dribbling drills. He starts with proper ways to do the drills (which is great for youth players to see it done correctly), and shows it from start to finish through his dribbling drills.
Dribbling Drills Volume One
By JW Basketball
Dribbling Drills DVD
Jason Wright is one of the best basketball trainers in the US. He brings a strong sense of hard work, discipline, and fun creativity to basketball dribbling. His students are some of the most fundamentally sound players at all levels from the high school, collegiate, and even professional players. Jason, is a former University of New Orleans player, who has played with well known and respected competition such as Jason Kidd, Allen Iverson, and Derek Fisher.
Jason has put together a great DVD dribbling drill instructional video! We here at 'Sacred Hoops' feel this is a top notch, quality dribbling drill video that we could recommend to any youth looking to improve their basketball dribbling skills . This dribbling drill video would be a great start for youth players, high school players, and above to work on there dribbling skills. This video does a great job of instructing you and taking you through dribbling drills. The best part about it is how detailed it is in showing you how to do the drills on your own at game speed and really make a dribbling drills a complete work out.
Jason Wright personally shows you how each of the following dribbling drills are to be completed. He goes through some of the basics targeting the youth players, and then even for the advanced players leaving them with something to really want to watch over and over until you can work on these dribbling drills yourself. This film is a must for any player who wants to improve their game and take it to the next level.
•Inside and Out Dribbling Drill
•Crossover
•Walking Figure 8
•Two Ball Dribbling Drills
•Attacking With The Dribble
•Cone Dribbling Drills
•Spin Dribbling Drills
Compliments
Jason Wright does a great job of showing through and through the best and basics of dribbling drills. He starts with proper ways to do the drills (which is great for youth players to see it done correctly), and shows it from start to finish through his dribbling drills.
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Friday, December 08, 2006
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Thursday, December 07, 2006
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Tuesday, December 05, 2006
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