Basketball
What Does the Future Hold For Monta Ellis?
There has been a growing trend with the Golden State Warriors. All good players eventually have issues with Coach Don Nelson along with upper management and want out of town. Stephen Jackson was not the first and he more than likely won’t be the last. The Warriors have managed to bungle having one of the […]
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Is Atlanta’s Joe Johnson a Superstar?
Although Joe Johnson of the Atlanta Hawks is regarded as one of the NBA’s most feared shooters (and one of best all-around talents by opposing players and coaching staffs alike), he has never been considered a superstar by the fans. But if he helps lead the Hawks back to the playoffs and improves on his […]
READ MOREUpper Deck: Home of the No. 23
Very few people would argue with me if I said that Michael Jordan was the best player to ever step on to a basketball court. What many don’t understand is that Jordan was not simply blessed with unbelievable talent. He was never the fastest player on the court, nor the strongest. He didn’t even make […]
READ MORE2009-10 NBA Season Outlook
The 2009-2010 NBA season is less than two weeks away, and speculation of a hoops campaign even greater than last year is already underway. Just when we thought we had seen it all with the Kobe Bryant-Lebron James puppets, a new season with far more parody is about to take flight. The NBA has been […]
READ MOREBrandon Roy Has Got Next
The legend of Brandon Roy continues to grow. He is truly an NBA superstar even though he is still not a household name in many NBA cities. He’s out to prove to everyone that he belongs on the list of the NBA’s elite with the likes of Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, and LeBron James. Judging […]
READ MOREHakeem Olajuwon Teaches His “Dream Shake”
Hakeem Olajuwon is regarded as one of the best big men to ever step on a basketball court. As a NBA pro and collegian at Houston University, Olajuwon has done it all. He has been to the Final Four three times in college as part of the famed “Phi Slama Jama” (along with teammate Clyde […]
READ MORECollectors Show Off Their Best Upper Deck Kobe Bryant Cards
Upper Deck has always taken pride in working with some of the best athletes: current stars as well as retired greats. Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Albert Pujols, Derek Jeter, Tiger Woods, Alexander Ovechkin, Ken Griffey Jr. and many more have a very positive relationship with us, and we’re happy to work closely with them to […]
READ MOREAndrew Long Absorbs Blake Griffin’s Power . . . And So Can You!
You’ve just read the title of the post, and you’re confused (which is understandable). This one is a little out there, so try to follow along. Andrew Long keeps putting out some hilarious videos, and he’s managed to really do something unique with his latest offering. Blake Griffin, the #1 overall pick in the 2009 […]
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