georgettebt7kq | 12 hours ago
LOS ANGELES – Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, and Kobe Bryant scored 21 points while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers' career scoring chart in Los Angeles' 108-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Ron Artest added 15 points for the Lakers, who finally had their full starting lineup intact for their ninth victory in 12 games to
Covers.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Milwaukee Bucks aren't the most fashionable NBA club but they have had some awesome players pass through their doors over the years. The great Oscar Robertson helped the Bucks win their first and only NBA championship in 1971. Kareem Abdul-Jab...
roaldg83c5 | 11/24/2009
LOS ANGELES – Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, and Kobe Bryant scored 21 points while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers' career scoring chart in Los Angeles' 108-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Ron Artest added 15 points for the Lakers, who finally had their full starting lineup intact for their ninth victory in 12 games to
sudevat90yj | 11/24/2009
LOS ANGELES – Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, and Kobe Bryant scored 21 points while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers' career scoring chart in Los Angeles' 108-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Ron Artest added 15 points for the Lakers, who finally had their full starting lineup intact for their ninth victory in 12 games to
20 Second Timeout (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
Last Friday, LeBron James notched the 34th 40 point game of his NBA career. According to ESPN, James ranks sixth on the list for most 40 point games before turning 25 (his 25th birthday is December 30, 2009): Wilt Chamberlain--67 Michael Jordan--52 Bob McAdoo--47 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar--38 Rick Barry--35 The problem with this list is that it does not include ABA statistics; I have insisted...
L. A. Times Dodgers Blog (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Last Thursday, Kobe Bryant passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and moved into second place on the all-time franchise scoring list (video here). Assuming a) good health, and b) Adidas doesn't issue a kryptonite weave- all at once breathable, moisture-wicking, and debilitating- for their authentic NBA jerseys, at some point this year he'll pass Jerry West for the top spot. Given the way players...
Batter's Box Interactive Magazine (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
... Talking basketball? I"d think Lakers Center would be hard to beat, with George Mikan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain (briefly!) and Shaquille O'Neal all part of the discussion. As for hockey, well -- okay, I don't know enough about hockey to make a sensible suggestion here, but am beyond certain that someone will offer and Original Six line of goalies or centermen that...
InHistoric (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
... Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, and Oscar Robertson paved the way for Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and eventually Michael Jordan. Although Jordan brought the NBA more popularity than any other player, it'd be hard to give him that distinction over the people who came before him. It is for that reason that I can't imagine that the league would retire Jordan's No....
SOLE COLLECTOR: Sneakers (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
words_Nick Engvall We all remember when LA Gear Lights hit the world about 18 years ago. Even if you weren’t around then, you’ve probably seen the unforgettable sneakers at some point along the way. LA Gear became famous not only because of the light-up sneakers, but also with the help of stars like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Joe Montana and Michael Jackson. The end of last year launched the...
Inland Empire California (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
... general manager he was architect of the 1980’s Lakers “showtime”, bringing together Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul Jabbar and James Worthy to become one of the most winning teams in NBA franchise history. In the 90’s he did it again by signing Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’neal to the Lakers to win three championships in a row. On December 3, the NBA great will speak to Inland Empire residents...
Slam Dunk Central (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
... Kobe also is now the second leading scorer in the Lakers history as he passed Hall Of Fame Center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar last week. Bryant now only trails the man on the NBA Logo guard Jerry West in scoring; West finished his career with 25, 192 points while Kobe currently is at 24, 176. Los Angeles has a 10-3 record but they are in second place in the NBA Pacific Division trailing the...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
"Ali: Celebrating 50 years on the world stage" opens with several essays on "What Ali means to me." President Barack Obama contributes to this effort with a piece that examines "The man who believes real success comes when we rise after we fall." Other essays are provided by Muhammad Ali's daughter Rasheda Ali, NBA Hall of Famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Charles Barkley, photographer and...
USA Today (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
... the slack is picked up with essays from Billy Crystal, Charles Barkley, Sen. Orrin Hatch, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Rasheda Ali and by President Obama....the man who believes real success comes when we rise after we fall; who has shown us that through undying faith and steadfast love, each of us can make this world a better place. He is, and always will be, the champ.Also speaking for...
USA Today (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
SPECIAL EDITION: MUHAMMAD ALI PRE-ORDER ALI ISSUE NOWONLINE OR BY PHONE: ISSUE INCLUDES: Essays from President Obama, Billy Crystal, Charles Barkley, Howard Bingham, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Orrin Hatch and Rasheda Ali.PLUS: Interviews with Muhammad and Lonnie Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Angelo Dundee and more.EXTRAS: Pullout of art by LeRoy Nieman. | Top 10 all-time heavyweights by...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
... offensive play? With Robert Parish’s aggressive 22-point, 14-rebound triumph over Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? [...]
