Kyrie Looking To Lead Coach K To One Last Gold

Fresh off an NBA Championship. The first in Cleveland Cavalier history. The 2011 first pick of the NBA Draft is teaming up with Coach K. Coach K coached Kyrie in his lone season at Duke. Now Kyrie is looking to win an NBA Championship and gold medal in one year. Coach K made it known after leading Team USA to gold during the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, 2016 in Rio would be his last. If the national anthem is playing after the gold medal game it'll be a great accomplishment for K & K player and coach, coach and player.

Thompson Green Durant Set To Get Acquainted In Rio

Currently the United States Men's Basketball team are playing a series of exhibition games around the United States to get prepared for the upcoming Summer Olympics. The squad has been in training camp the past few weeks in Las Vegas. Shortly prior to training camp Kevin Durant the long time face of the Oklahoma City franchise signed a free agent deal with Golden State. Which meant a head start to play with future Warrior teammates Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Playing with two time NBA MVP Stephen Curry will have to wait for KD. Steph took the summer off to rest and heal up. Team USA will be in Rio in a little over a week to win the gold medal which is obvious. However this is also an opportunity for these 3 teammates to get a jump start on chemistry and learning each others game.

Air Jordan V Black Metallic Return Swoosh On The Back

 Saturday July 23, 2016 the Air Jordan V  Black Metallic returned with a new twist. Actually a new (old) twist : Nike Air on the back of the sneaker are back. And with the new Jordan Brand remastering approach the price tag did rise as well.

Many Teams Courted KD However Durant Is Heading West

The Golden State Warriors became the 1st team to lose a NBA Finals after being up 3-1 after going down at home in Game 7 to Cleveland. Kevin Durant was the biggest free agent prize during the summer of 2016. His Thunder were up 3-1 vs. the Warriors only to see Golden State come back and win the Western Conference Finals. Durant will be leaving behind the city of Oklahoma City and fellow superstar Russell Westbrook. Golden State won the bidding war for KD. Durant is heading to Oakland with a 2 year deal. As much as their is happiness in Oakland their has to be sadness in Oklahoma City. OKC has been trying to get back to the NBA Finals for the 1st time since 2012. They really could see it touch it feel it vs. Golden State up 3-1 and it never manifest. Obviously KD first visit to Oklahoma City will be circled on mainly calendars next season.

2016 Cleveland City Of Champions For The 1st Time Since 1964

Legendary running back and arguably the greatest football player of all time led the Cleveland Browns to the 1964 NFL Championship. That would be the last championship for the city of Cleveland. Since then the Browns have had playoff disappointments : The Drive / The Fumble standout. The Indians most recently lost a pair of 7 game World Series to Atlanta and Florida. The Cavaliers last season went down in defeat to Golden State. Back in 2007 Cavaliers were swept by the Spurs. ESPN 30 for 30 became true Believeland. After being down 3-1 vs. Golden State it seemed like de ja vu all over again. However the Cavaliers became the 1st team to win the NBA title after being down 3-1. Lebron James won another NBA Finals MVP and helped bring a title to the city and state. James also made history by becoming the 1st player ever to lead both teams in the Finals in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. 3 days later following their historic victory in Oakland the Cavaliers had their championship victory parade. It was one big party in the city of Cleveland.

Emotional Post Game Champion Presser

JR Smith came into the NBA straight out of high school. He became the 18th pick in round 1 of the 2004 NBA Draft. The then New Orleans Hornets took Smith out of St. Benedict's Prep (NJ). Smith now is a NBA veteran. He's had several ups and downs during his career. JR Smith has played for 4 NBA teams and even won NBA Sixth Man of the year award in 2013. This is Smith 2nd straight trip to the NBA Finals last year Cleveland lost to Golden State. This year Cleveland came back from a 3-1 series deficit. Smith three point shooting and perimeter defense was key. Following Game 7 in Oakland his post game press conference as a world champion was very emotional. Smith following the NBA Finals win made news because he had not worn a shirt in several days following the title clinching victory. Smith opted out following the NBA Finals. He is now a free agent. Smith addressed how is mom and dad raised him. Also how is parents raised his siblings as well. JR Smith hugged his father after the press conference on Father's Day. It certainly will be a day and moment neither will forget. A real moment far as the emotional media session a serial moment as a NBA champion.