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When Enough Is Enough: Why We Are Still Paying Too Much Attention to the Ball Family
About a year ago this time, the world was right. We had yet to be fully taken aback by the mercurial charm of one LaVar Ball and his three basketball wielding sons. We had yet to be tarnished by the boastful yet exuberant brand of marketing so elegantly executed by the patriarch of the Ball family. We had yet to witness what was surely on it’s way in the form of a media madman and the subsequent superstar that was LaVar, and most importantly, we had yet to get tired of it. Well we are, the most of us sane, logical, and rational people, and here is why the act is starting to get old.
By Kenneth Wilson8 years ago in Unbalanced
The Best Show You're Probably Not Watching Right Now
All the talk from LaVar Ball over the past six or so months has turned a few people away from the Ball family and disregarding Lonzo Ball as a basketball player due to his father's extravagant personality. LaVar has said that Lonzo is better than two time NBA MVP Steph Curry; he's also said that he would beat Michael Jordan in a 1-on-1 game. "Never lost." LaVar has the biggest personality of a sports parent that I've ever seen and I can't keep my eyes off the Ball family as a whole.
By Stone Strankman8 years ago in Unbalanced
2017-18 NHL Storylines to Watch
Ah, my friends, I've just finished watching the end of the Islanders-Flyers preseason game that was streamed on the Islanders' website today. I only caught the third period and overtime, but my how I have missed hockey. I didn't even realize it, but watching it again gave me all the fuzzy feelings. Now I have to be sad that real hockey doesn't start for another three weeks, but chances are, if you're reading this, you feel my pain. My mouth waters for more.
By Steve Smith8 years ago in Unbalanced
Standing With Jemele Hill
If her name sounds familiar, it’s because Hill’s one of the most well-known women in sports media, and her biggest role right now is co-hosting the 6 p.m. showing of ESPN’s Sportscenter with Michael Smith. Her words did not go over well with the company.
By Zach Cronin8 years ago in Unbalanced
Can John Wall Lead the Washington Wizards to the NBA Finals?
John Wall led the Washington Wizards to it's highest win total since the 1978-79 season with 49 wins last year. They made it through the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the playoffs in six games, but then lost a seven-game series to the Boston Celtics in the eastern conference semifinals.
By Michael DePrisco8 years ago in Unbalanced
'Game of Thrones' Season 7: Dreams, Destiny, & Prophecies
Amidst the bevy of dragons, wights, and incestual sex, one theme stood as the baseline for the entirety of season 7: identity. From Jon Snow to Daenerys Targaryen, each major character (and some minor ones) spent the season discovering who they are. The search for identity in Game of Thrones is not a new theme. In fact, identity has been an intrinsic part of the show from the very beginning.
By Brandon Daniel8 years ago in Unbalanced
Taijuan Walker Is Starting to Get It
It’s the middle of August, and the Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves in the thick of the National League Wild Card chase. As it stands today, the D-Backs are in control of the second Wild Card position behind the Colorado Rockies. Arizona’s success has come on the strength of their starting pitching, which has accumulated the third most Wins Above Replacement in Major League Baseball, according to FanGraphs. One of their best starters this year has been longtime object-of-attention Taijuan Walker, who is our topic of discussion today.
By Matt Mocarsky8 years ago in Unbalanced
The Three Point Shot Will Flip NBA Basketball
We are in the midst of a three point revolution. Seemingly started by Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors two years ago, teams are taking more threes than ever before. Basketball analytics has contributed to this outburst of long range shooting, as coaches and players have realized that it is better to shoot more threes and layups than mid range jumpers.
By Michael DePrisco8 years ago in Unbalanced
The Unsung Fantasy Baseball MVPs of 2017
There’s not a single fantasy expert who wouldn’t tell you to pick Mike Trout in the first round of a fantasy draft. Year after year, Trout consistently provides top-tier values in the relevant categories: Runs, RBIs, HRs, SB, and BA. He’s never injured. He’s not just the best player in baseball, he’s the best player in fantasy baseball as well.
By John Edwards8 years ago in Unbalanced
The Free Agency Storm Is Coming
Well, that was quick. Before I could even write my story on how Chris Paul would give the Spurs an edge over the Warriors, he was putting out his thank you’s and goodbyes to LA fans and heading to Houston. That's the thing with free agency. So much build up, but it's normally all in place before players can even sign. (Unless you are DeAndre Jordan). Will players get locked into their own house this year? Wouldn't bet against it. There has been so much talk about Blake Griffin, Gordon Hayward and Paul George that people are forgetting the rest of this free agency class. And just to remind NBA fans, it’s really f-ing good. In this article, I want to highlight some names outside of the big fish of free agency who could really move the needle for several teams.
By Zach Gothard8 years ago in Unbalanced
