Tuesday, October 25, 2011

How Team Play Overcame Raw Talent - Dallas Mavericks Defeat The Miami Heat In The NBA Finals

By Eric Alexander Bates



The Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat faced each other in the 2011 NBA Finals. This matchup was an interesting matchup for many reasons. For one, these two teams faced each other in the NBA Finals five years ago. The Miami Heat ended up defeating the Dallas Mavericks in six games that year in what was considered a very controversial series due to poor officiating. Dwyane Wade was the hero of the series, averaging almost 35 points per game. The Heat had more talent that year, and their talent overcame the Mavericks who were carried almost solely by their MVP, Dirk Nowitzki.

This most recent NBA Finals matchup seemed like it was going to play out the same way. The Miami Heat had just recently acquired LaBron James from the Cavaliers and Chris Bosh from the Raptors. With Wade, James and Bosh, also known as "The Big 3", the Miami Heat had the most talent on the basketball court no matter which team they played, and they were considered practically unbeatable in a playoff series. In the 2011 NBA Playoffs, all of this seemed spot on accurate until the Miami Heat faced the Dallas Mavericks in the Finals, where teamwork triumphed talent.

Just before the NBA Finals began, fans and oddsmakers both had the Heat as large favorites over the Mavericks. The Heat were young, quick and extremely talented, while the Mavericks were comprised of much older and slower veteran players. Along with the Mavericks' age, however, came much basketball wisdom. They knew how to account with their weaknesses by passing the ball around the court faster, creating open looks at the basket. They also all played a part in the scoring department, unlike the Heat. While Dirk Nowitzki undoubtedly was the Mavericks' main scorer, there were six other Mavericks players who scored over 40 points throughout the series. Outside of "The Big 3", the Heat only had one player who scored over 40 points in the series, Mario Chalmers.

The Mavericks team defense was also much better than the Heat's. They were great at shifting from defending one player to another, switching from man to zone defense when necessary, and in rotating off of picks. The Heat, while they did play good defense, relied on their talent moreso than basketball fundamentals. So while they were able to recover at times because of their athleticism and talent, this would cause them to play less structured defense, allowing the Mavericks to get a lot more open shots.

In the end, the NBA fans were able to witness what the game of basketball was orignally all about: teamwork. True teamwork finally overcame raw talent, and it was a beautiful thing to watch. Fundamentals and intelligence overcame youth, speed, and agility. The Dallas Mavericks were written off by most before the series even started, and after their victory people are now understanding that teamwork should once again be a big focus when creating a successful gameplan.

Eric Bates is the president of eXtreme Teamwear, a company that sells sportswear products such as Team Windbreakers and Warm Up Suits. eXtreme Teamwear is located in Dallas, Texas, which is the home of the Dallas Mavericks.


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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Quick Tips To Purchasing The Right Basketball Shoe For You

By Ted Parry


Basketball shoes have gotten a lot more complex from the original Converse


There are many different types of basketball shoes. This is due to the many different types of basketball players out there. Some are small, skillful and fast while others are tall and strong. These different types require diverse characteristics so every individual player. This article will break down the types of players and give you an insight into what types of shoes you might need.

Power Player

The first type of player to be mentioned is the power player. This type of player depends on his strength and most commonly height to get the advantage during the game. Since he's going to be using more power movement the shoes are going to get worn down quicker. This means that he should be looking for shoes with great shock absorption, durability and cushioning. These factors will help to keep your shoes in a good position and will give you the advantage. However you will usually have to sacrifice on weight and will be looking at the higher end of the weight range to choose the ones that are right for you.

All-Around Player

The all around player will be utilising all areas of the court and will be good at many different things. This type of player should be looking at basketball shoes with moderate ankle support and stability. These two factors will keep your feet safe from any position you may find yourself in. With regards to weight you should be choosing basketball shoes that hit the middle ground (around 15 ounces) so that you can take advantage of any situation when it arises.

Fast Player

A fast player is one that takes advantage of his skills and pace to get past players and help the teams' effort for winning the game. These types of players require basketball shoes that are light in weight, flexible and stable. Some fast players might benefit from a low cut design such as the Nike Vandal Low. However the main problem with this is that they aren't as protected as other on the court but get a heavy speed advantage.

If you can distinguish what type of player you are then you're one step ahead of the crowd and well on your way to finding a basketball shoe that will suit you. If you don't think you fit into anyone of these categories then it would be advised to just go middle ground and pick a basketball shoe that does well in a lot of things but doesn't just focus on one characteristic. That way you'll get a basketball shoe that can benefit you in many areas and also leave you with no risks.

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

The History of the NBA

The logo is modeled after Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers


The National Basketball Association called NBA is a professional basketball league.It composed of thirty teams in North America,among twenty-nine in the United States and one in Canada. It is an active member of USA Basketball-USAB, which is recognized by the International Basketball Federation as the National Governing Body -NGB for basketball in the United States. The NBA is one of the four major North American professional sports leagues, which includes Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Football League (NFL), and the National Hockey League (NHL).The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The league adopted the name National Basketball Association in 1949 after merging with the rival National Basketball League (NBL). The league's several international as well as individual team offices are directed out of its head offices located in the Olympic Tower at 645 Fifth Avenue in New York City. NBA Entertainment and NBA TV studios are directed out of offices located in Secaucus, New Jersey.From its inception as a league in 1949, the National Basketball Association (NBA) had grown from a small league garnering little interests from the American public to a global juggernaut responsible for making basketball into the fastest growing sport in the world!

The history of the NBA is filled with remarkable stories and captivating characters. Starting as a league featuring 8 teams to its current 30 teams. From the first superstar, center George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers, to its current star, Chinese center Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets.

Here at RingSurf NBA, we realize that true fans appreciate the history and evolution of the game in the world's greatest basketball league. That is why we are devoting a special segment documenting the History of the NBA, highlighting significant changes, moments, and players of the game. Our special segments trace the dynasties of the Minneapolis Lakers, Boston Celtics, and Chicago Bulls, as well as recording the significance of such great players and ambassadors of the game from George Mikan, Bill Russell, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, and Shaquille O'Neal. To fully appreciate the NBA as it is now, it is important to recognize the history that has allowed it to achieve the status it

maintains today. You will see that the NBA was as exciting back then as it is now!

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Will the NBA Owners Reverse the Ripple Effect of LeBron James?

By Fern Kuhn



Since LeBron took his talents to South Beach, LeBron has been the most controversial player in NBA history. The viewership of the NBA has risen to heights not seen since Michael Jordan's time. The viewership on cable TV, regular TV, NBAtv.com, downloads on cell phones, live games at even the competitors arena when the Heat and LeBron were playing have made the NBA a popular sport again.

I am going to say that LeBron is my favorite player and why people dislike LeBron is puzzling to me. He never committed a crime or did anything to hurt anyone and yet he is either hated (which is a vulgar word) or very disliked. He may be arrogant at times but look in your mirror and tell me you were never proud or arrogant about something in your life. Can you throw the first stone?

Nonetheless, the NBA owners and David Stern, commissioner (who appears to be on the side of the owners) will reverse the increase in popularity of the NBA.

I think if David Stern and the owners don't come to some agreement before the season begins, they are going to see a drop and huge loss of income, not only for 2011-2012, but for many years to come.

What if some of the great players go and play in Europe that only have a 1 year contract left or free agents now and stay in Europe, the owners of those respective teams will probably lose. We have 3 big players with a one year contract that can opt to stay in Europe if they decide to play there--Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, and Derron Williams. Once in Europe, they do not have to return to the NBA if they decide to play there and then they will be free agents in the summer of 2012.

In reality there are so many players in the summer of 2011 that are becoming free agents or restricted free agents. So if there continues to be an NBA lockout for half a year or a full year, it will be complete chaos of where the players can or will go.

Depending on the owners of the teams and David Stern's arrogance (my opinion) may piss off some of the top players that they will not return to their respective teams because of the greed or the way they handle the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

There are many free agents or restricted free agents for 2012. Restricted free agents include Derrick Rose, Kevin Love, Danilo Gallinari, Eric Gordon, Brook Lopez and Russell Westbrook. A restricted free agent, in essence, is allowed to entertain offers from interested teams, but are at the mercy of their current team. The current team has seven days to match any offer or come within 10 percent of the offer.

New viewers for the 2010-2011 NBA may not come back. One year is a long time or even half a year is a long time for the CBA to be ironed out. The money lost in the long run will absolutey be more than the stubbornness of the owners and David Stern.

The money the teams lost appeared to be the owners' fault and not the players. How about all the players that were fined fouls (unfairly at times). Let David Stern share that with losing teams. I am sure it is a huge amount of money.

Plus, the owners didn't have to pay a large amount of money for mediocre players. Even small market teams have stars like the LA Clippers with Blake Griffin and Oklahoma City Thunder with Kevin Durant and Westbrook.

The owners should stop crying the blues and coach better. Get the good team players to step up. There are good team players on each team but where are the great coaches. They should know that defense wins games. Look at Kevin Love in the Minnesota Timberwoves - amazing defensive player and yet the team had a poor winning record.

The NBA owners should get rid of players who do not live up to their contracts or the team's playing standard. If the players won't play their hardest, hasta la vista players.

David Stern and owners, get it together now. Otherwise David Stern and the owners will be blamed for the decrease in viewership for many years to come and will reverse the LeBron Ripple Effect.

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