It is almost as if Gregg Popovich and Erik Spoelstra knew this was coming all along and have been preparing for this two-week journey against each other for many, many months. Before we dive into our betting preview for the NBA Finals, it is important to learn how we got to this point.
NBA Finals Betting Preview: Evolution Of The Number 3
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Hubbard: Heat approached Lakers’ streak, but no one will ever catch Wilt
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The Miami Heat’s pursuit of the Los Angeles Lakers’ record of 33 consecutive victories caused many of us to reflect on records that seem insurmountable.
I saw lists that included Joe DiMaggio’s hitting streak, Cal Ripken’s consecutive games streak, Oklahoma’s college football winning streak, the college basketball winning streaks by UCLA’s men and Connecticut’s women, and many more.
All I could think about was Wilt Chamberlain, who made the phrase “record that will never be broken” a cliche.
The Bernucca List – Edition 43
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No, I didn’t answer my own question.
What fun would there be in that? That would be like throwing a surprise party for yourself.
The previous edition of The Bernucca List was correctly answered by a reader named Chris, who offered, “NBA players who have been named MVP without winning a championship.”
NBA Franchise Player Rankings: The 50 Best Ever
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Which player is the most consistent winner for his own team in NBA history?
That is the question I asked myself a couple of years ago, in February 2007 to be precise. In an effort to find an answer, I decided to rank all NBA “franchise players” since the 1979-80 season.
This winter, I updated the research, taking into consideration every player that has played in the NBA.
SH Blog: Varejao to miss the rest of season, Pau Gasol to come off bench for good
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A forgettable season for Cleveland Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao somehow got worse on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Varejao, who has been out with a leg injury, will reportedly miss the rest of the season after developing blood clot in his lower right lung, from NBA.com:
