The suffering of young Kevin
Kevin Durant may have won the 2008 NBA Rookie of the Year award. But his reputation as a coming superstar took a major beating. Then something strange happened along the way of becoming a star hyped too early. He developed from an unconscionable shooter to the next big franchise player. The ...
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March 10, 2009
NBA picture spotlight: Shaquille O’Neal
Let's start this week with one of the funniest guys in the NBA: Shaquille O'Neal. These pictures of Shaq show how we see Shaq - a funny legend of the NBA who never figured out how to throw free throws! Thanks Shaq! [gallery=6]
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March 9, 2009
Dwight Howard: Rule Number One: No Dunks
(Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) As visible as Howard's improvements under his own basket are, the development of his offensive arsenal is moving just as slow. Despite being the best athlete in the league, Howard still really only dominates opponents with his leaping ability and strength. But ...
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March 6, 2009
Dwight Howard: Tame Beast (Part I)
Dwight Howard is so dominating that he strikes fear and terror into his opponents in the blocks. The Orlando center added a new dimension to his game at the Beijing Games. But he still has the Magic dumb-founded about his free throw problems. "Clang!" - that is the undeniable sound of ...
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March 4, 2009
Blazers’ Wonderful New World
Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) Tobias Pox has been stationed in Portland, Oregon, for the past two years for FIVE. Starting now, our man in the Rose Garden will report monthly from the Northwest U.S. about the Blazers, the hippest team in the league. When I ...
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March 3, 2009
One and one
You want numbers? You sure? Okay, then think of FiveMagazine as your treasure map and follow us deep into the world of stats ... 1-12 – the second-best coaching record in Oklahoma City Thunder history, held by P.J. Carlissimo. In first place? That would be Scott Brooks with a masterful 10-25 ...
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March 2, 2009
Dirk Nowitzki talked to us (Part III)
FiveMagazine.com sat down for a long chat with Dallas Mavericks and Germany star Dirk Nowitzki. Here is part three of a three-part interview where the former NBA MVP talks about youth development in Germany, getting a rest instead of playing at the 2009 EuroBasket in Poland, the 2012 Olympics and ...
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February 27, 2009
Dirk Nowitzki talked to us (Part II)
(Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) 5iveMagazine.com sat down for a long chat with Dallas Mavericks and Germany star Dirk Nowitzki. Here is part two of a three-part interview where the former NBA MVP talks about his dream of making the Olympics, the Opening Ceremonies, Team U.S.A. and Ricky ...
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February 26, 2009
Charles Barkley is going to jail
Deadspin reported via TMZ, that Charles Barkley will go to jail for his two DUI (driving under influence) which happened on New Year's eve in Scotsdale, Arizona. Mr. Entertainer on TNT also talked about the inncident on TNT. Clearly, everybody knows I got a DUI. That's unacceptable. That is 100 percent my ...
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February 24, 2009
Shannon Brown makes himself a name
Unless you are a true Lakers fan - Shannon Brown might not be the first name that comes to your mind thinking about the Los Angeles Lakers. After you watched the following video, you will probably remember his name for a while - and I bet so does Mario West ...
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February 23, 2009
