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The Beating of the Buzzer

Published by Paul Vido on May 12, 2015 | Leave a response

The Community of Basketball Enthusiasts (you, me, possibly that guy over there too) has been treated to an unprecedented succession of Playoff buzzer beaters over the last three days. Furthermore, one of the greatest first round series in the history of the league was decided by a last second layup less than two weeks ago. The imagery and commentary associated with each… Read more →

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The Passing Big Man

Published by Paul Vido on May 11, 2015 | Leave a response

. Pass: Arvydas Sabonis Song: Adrian Younge A video posted by Downtown (@downtownball) on Apr 25, 2015 at 6:07am PDT

Happy Birthday Isiah Thomas

Published by Paul Vido on May 1, 2015 | Leave a response

. A very happy birthday to Isiah Thomas, product of the Chi and a player years ahead of his time. And thank you @rhymefest. @nba @imisiahthomas @nbatv @detroitpistons @slamonline A video posted by Downtown (@downtownball) on Apr 30, 2015 at 5:41am PDT

Can We Get Much Higher?

Published by Paul Vido on April 25, 2015 | Leave a response

. Kawhi Leonard goes and gets it. #NBAPlayoffs #Spurs A video posted by Downtown (@downtownball) on Apr 24, 2015 at 8:21pm PDT

How You Like Me Now?

Published by Paul Vido on April 23, 2015 | Leave a response

. Josh Smith’s open letter to the NBA community. @houstonrockets #NBAPlayoffs #HowYouLikeMeNow A video posted by Downtown (@downtownball) on Apr 22, 2015 at 7:12am PDT

The Dunks That Missed the Cut

Published by Paul Vido on April 22, 2015 | Leave a response

The NBA recently tweeted the Top 10 Dunks of the 2014-15 Regular Season aka two and a half minutes of quality viewing. With such an impressive array of dunks over the last six months, there was always going to be some notable omissions.Here are a few that missed the cut. NB: DeAndre Jordan needs his own ’14-15 dunk reel. A video… Read more →

He Dazzled Me With His Footwork

Published by Paul Vido on April 2, 2015 | Leave a response

. EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: Chris Paul was mic’d up for that Steph Curry crossover. @wardell30 @warriors @ballislife A video posted by Downtown (@downtownball) on Apr 1, 2015 at 3:50am PDT

Happy Birthday Steve Smith

Published by Paul Vido on March 31, 2015 | Leave a response

. A big happy birthday to @nba champion and Olympic gold medalist Steve Smith. In addition to his on-court achievements, Smitty was recognised during his playing career for both his professional integrity and contribution to the community. Oh, and he is also remembered for doing the best thing ever. @steve21smith @nbatv @msu_spartans #stevesmith A video posted by Downtown (@downtownball) on… Read more →

Don’t Talk Smack to Danny Ainge

Published by Paul Vido on March 30, 2015 | Leave a response

During Game 3 of the ’94 Western Conference semifinals, Mario Elie had a few choice words for Danny Ainge after an and-1. Ainge, a former professional baseball player, saved his retort for the game’s dying moments. . Danny Ainge played professional baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays. @jeskeets @treykerby @leighellis A video posted by Downtown (@downtownball) on Mar 29, 2015 at 12:34pm… Read more →

Gimme Dat

Published by Paul Vido on March 26, 2015 | Leave a response

Can you name each of the players responsible for these blocks? . GIMME DAT Common and not so common examples of the blocked shot. #basketball #nba A video posted by Downtown (@downtownball) on Mar 25, 2015 at 1:43pm PDT