May 7th marks the 30th anniversary of one of the most famous plays in NBA history. It was the 5th and deciding game of the '89 playoffs' opening round. Late in the 4th quarter, the Chicago Bulls trailed the Cleveland Cavaliers by a point. The game clock read :03. Michael Jordan situated at the near elbow made his way towards the far court. After fighting off Larry … [Read more...] about The Shot: The Anatomy of a Phenomenon
Basketball Cinema
Introducing: Find Your Rhythm
As a kid I was lucky enough to have Nets season tickets from ’02 to ’04, and I’ve been fascinated by free throw routines ever since I saw Jason Kidd blow the kiss at the line in person. It was so different from anything I’d seen and it was so unmistakably him. He did that - no one else. Every basketball player has their own unique free throw routine, but some stand out more … [Read more...] about Introducing: Find Your Rhythm