There are moments in basketball history that are truly hard to forget. Thanks to the Internet and NBA television, we can relive these moments in time over and over as if we were there. I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite moments in basketball history, which make it easy to see why I love the game so much. I’m sure you have your own top 10 list so compare it against mine below. Let me know some of your all-time favorites…here are mine. 10. Larry Johnson’s four-point play in the Knicks finals If you are Knick fan like me, you have to love this one. Back in 1999, in game 2 of the playoffs versus the Pacers, with 5.7 seconds left in the game, LJ sinks an unbelievable three-pointer and draws the foul to win the game. 9. Kobe Bryant 81 points On January 22, 2006, Kobe Bryant set his own record with 81 points in a single game. He holds the second highest score in a single game. Kobe led the Lakers to victory against the Toronto Raptors, 122-104. 8. Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 point game On March 2, 1962, Philadelphia Warrior Wilt Chamberlain set a still unbroken record of 100 points in a single game against the New York Knicks. The final score of the game? Philadelphia 169 Knicks 147. 7. Gervin vs. Thompson for scoring title Back in 1978, San Antonio Spur George Gervin won the scoring title of who averaged most points per game. David Thompson on the Denver Nuggets had been closely trailing Gervin put up an impressive 73 points only to fall short as Gervin put up 63 right after his performance to secure the title. 6. Willis Reed limping on the court In one of the most inspirational moments in basketball history, injured player New York Knick Willis Reed limped out on the court to play. As a result, he motivated and reenergized his team to victory in the NBA finals in 1970. 5. Dr. J’s amazing around the rim lay-up During game 4 of the 1980 NBA finals against the Lakers, Julius Irving stunned the crowd with a lay-up that went from one side of the rim to the other in mid-air. The 76ers won that game 105-102. 4. Larry Bird steals the ball from Detroit for the win With mere seconds left in game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals in 1987, all the Pistons had to do was inbound the ball and hold it. But Larry Bird had other plans. He stole the ball and passed it to Dennis Johnson, who laid it in the basket for the win. 3. Magic Johnson’s Hook shot against the Celtics. In the 80’s, the rivalry between the Lakers and Celtics was intense. So you can imagine the excitement when Magic Johnson hit a sky hook to win game 6 of the 1987 finals sealing the Championship for the Lakers with a final score of 107-106. 2. Michael Jordan’s last shot as a Bull Michael Jordan is not one to disappoint. And that was never more evident than in the 1998 Game 6 Finals game with the Chicago Bulls facing the Utah Jazz. Jordan hits a jump shot for the win, closing out his winning career as a Bull. 1. The Entire Dream Team Olympic Season With a roster including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, John Stockton, David Robinson, Patrick Ewing, Scottie Pippen, Clyde Drexler, Karl Malone, Chris Mullin, and Christian Laettner. 11 Hall-of-Famers on one team, it’s pretty easy to see why this is my #1! ![]() @NBABrothers are also thankful for the NBA Development Team the Westchester Knicks and their inaugural season in 2014. It may not be in the top 10 but deserves recognition including being the only D-League team that has the same NBAD-League Team name as their NBA counterpart: Knicks. These were my top 10 basketball moments of all time. Did you think differently? Tell me in the comments. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Thanks for reading and please comment!
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![]() Recently we went to Inglesia Evangelica Hispaniola del Bronx to meet Felipe Lopez and his team called the “Administry of Faith” or FE. FE in Spanish means faith and they are also the first two letters of Felipe Lopez's name so it's a match made in heaven. Felipe Lopez works with NBA Cares and is involved internationally in spreading the word of the NBA to countries such as the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and so on. NBA Cares is the league's global community outreach initiative that addresses important social issues such as education, youth and family development, and health and wellness. So what he is doing is a truly great thing. The link to NBA Cares is http://www.nba.com/cares/. Anyway, I had a blast and even got to play with the players which, if you know me was a great time. My brother and I also got to interview Felipe Lopez after practice and I really learned a lot from his career and the way he showed himself on the court. So, without further ado, here is my interview with Felipe Lopez. I truly had a great time with Felipe Lopez and his players at FE. Also, here are the players of Felipe Lopez’s Administry of Faith from right to left: Jose Lora, Brandon Matos, Felipe Lopez, Cleivis Matos, José Rudencida, Junior, Jacilys, Manny, Jhonny, and Abby.
![]() JR Inman's rights were picked up by the Westchester Knicks last night. He was picked up and will be seen on the team when the season arrives. This is a very exciting moment in JR's career and hopefully he can show what he is truly capable of doing and producing big numbers. JR has been in the NBA D-League 2 other times with the Sioux Falls Sky force in 2010 and the Delaware 87ers in 2013. Can the third time be the charm for JR Inman? He plans on making a statement and get one step closer to the NBA. I asked him a few questions about how he feels and how he thinks the season will go. ![]() Q: Congratulations on making the Westchester Knicks! How does it feel to know you are going to be playing for your hometown team? A: Feels great. Happy to represent the players in the Rockland/Bergen/Westchester area. It's a lifelong dream come true. Q: You are living proof that hard work pays off. And as the CEO and my coach in the Rocktown Monarchs, how do you find the time to be so active in basketball and the community? A: I think being a college student athlete helped me with time management. I simplify my life by cutting out distractions and focusing on two things. My career, and the Rocktown monarchs. Q: Are you doing any special training in preparation for the first game of the season? A: I'm doing more weight training now because I believe that when the season starts there will be less opportunities to build up my body and then the focus becomes on my mind. Q: Is there anything else you want to add and tell the public and your fans? A: I need your encouragement and continued support. If I make it, we all make it! ![]() JR Inman is my coach for the Rocktown Monarchs with a combination of kids from New York and New Jersey to go up against other teams throughout the area. He is an awesome coach and really wants to make sure that everyone is cool with the program and is happy with everything about the Rocktown Academy. JR, I hope you can do it this year and I hope that you will get into the NBA and possibly play for one of my personal favorites, the Knicks. Do your best with the Westchester Knicks this year JR! The whole Rocktown family is rooting for you! ![]() This is my article about JR Inman getting picked up by the Westchester Knicks. Thanks for reading and please comment! |
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My name is Mike V. I am an enormous basketball fan. I also am a die-hard Knicks fan. After graduating 5th grade, I started writing this blog at the age of 10 in the summer of 2012. Archives
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