If there is one NBA franchise that ever deserves some good luck, it is Portland. Seemingly star-crossed for years, the Trailblazers have often been “there and thereabouts” in the post-season yet have not had the success many would expect. And more often than not, the stars have simply not aligned for them. Injuries to franchise …
Category Archive: Fan Blogs
Fan View: Question marks over Lakers, Celtics’ chemistry
From a distance it seems all is not 100% at two of the NBAs most venerated, and venerable, franchises – Boston and the Los Angeles Lakers. Neither has, thus far, had a particularly successful time of it during trades and free agent signings. However, it could be argued the seeds of discontent had been planted …
Fan View: Reaction to Chris Paul saga
Maybe Chris Paul said (or Tweeted) it best in the wake of reports NBA owners forced the league itself to nix the CP3-to-the-Lakers deal which had been developed throughout Friday morning (Melbourne time). And we all thought the NBA lockout was big news. Just as things seem to be returning to some semblance of normality …
Fan View: Should the NBL expand or consolidate?
There has been a lot of talk of expansion in the NBL. There is a push in Brisbanewith what appears to be significant, genuine and passionate support. I know that there is also significant support in Newcastlefor a team with the Tinkler Sports Group looking to add to its A-League and NRL franchises. I have …
Fan View: Round 2 Preview
*Disclaimer- I am not a professional journalist, or gambler, merely a hoops tragic sharing my thoughts on the game I love. Take all betting tips with a grain of salt, and if you can’t afford to lose it don’t bet it. J TOWNSVILLE CROCS 0-1 V CAIRNS TAIPANS 1-0 After a narrow …
Fan View: One fans thoughts on the state of Basketball in Australia and how to fix it
Let me start by saying that I am no one special. I am a fan of the game, a basketball nut to be honest. I used to play, not at a high level though and injuries have worn me down. I have been coaching for a while too, will never be a great coach, but I love …
