The Hoop Diaries

ESPN 30 for 30 Jordan Rides the Bus

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 20:54:00 +0000

Michael Jordan: Beyond the Glory

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 21:00:00 +0000

Documentary on basketball great, Michael Jordan.

Best Nike Commercial Ever: Ball Handles

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 20:26:00 +0000

This really is the best commercial ever!

Paul Pierce: Beyond the Glory

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 21:30:00 +0000

Documentary on "the Truth", Paul Pierce, NBA basketball player with some violent troubles off the basketball court.

Paul Anthony Pierce (born October 13, 1977), nicknamed "The Truth", is an American professional basketball forward with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Pierce was a high school McDonald's All-American and earned First Team All-America honors in his junior year at Kansas. Pierce has been a starter every season since being selected by the Celtics with the 10th overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft. He is a ten-time All-Star and four-time All-NBA team selection, and also led Boston to the NBA Finals in 2008 and 2010, winning the 2008 NBA Finals. He was named the 2008 NBA Finals MVP in his first trip to the NBA Finals. Pierce also is one of only three Celtics, alongside Larry Bird and John Havlicek, who have scored over 20,000 points in their career with the Celtics alone. He holds the Celtics' record for most three-point field goals made. He also ranks third in team history in games played, second in points scored, seventh in total rebounds, fifth in total assists, and first in total steals. His nickname "The Truth" was given to him by Shaquille O'Neal on March 15, 2001.

2014 NBA Finals: Game 4 Minimovie

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 22:07:00 +0000

Up 2-1 in the series and trying to keep the momentum going, the San Antonio Spurs take on the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Take an all-access look and see how all the action played out in our Game 4 minimovie!

2014 NBA Finals: Game 3 Minimovie

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:01:00 +0000

Take a special all-access look at Game 3 of the 2014 NBA Finals as the series heads to Miami tied at 1-1, with the Heat and the Spurs each looking to make a statement and shift the series back in their respective favor.

2014 NBA Finals: Game 2 Minimovie

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:54:00 +0000

Take an all-access look as the Miami Heat, trying to even the series at one game apiece before heading back to South Beach, take on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the 2014 NBA Finals.

2014 NBA Finals: Game 1 Minimovie

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:30:00 +0000

Take a special all-access look at Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Finals as the San Antonio Spurs defeat the Miami Heat to take a 1-0 series lead in a finals opener to remember.

.The Jump Stop - Learning an Effective Basketball Move

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:23:00 +0000

The jump stop is a very effective basketball move that will allow you to create more open shots for yourself and will help you be a more effective offensive player.

Here's another example of the jump stop.

Karl Malone - ESPN Basketball Documentary

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 22:00:00 +0000

Documentary on NBA legend Karl Malone, power forward for the Utah Jazz for 18 seasons, and multiple time record holder and all-star.

Karl Anthony Malone (born July 24, 1963), nicknamed "The Mailman," is a retired American professional basketball power forward. He spent his first 18 seasons (1985--2003) in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Utah Jazz and formed a formidable duo with his teammate John Stockton. Malone was a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, a 14-time NBA All-Star, and an 11-time member of the All-NBA first team. He scored the second most career points in NBA history (36,298), and holds the records for most free throws attempted and made. He is generally considered one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history.

Malone played college basketball at Louisiana Tech University. In his three seasons with Louisiana Tech, he helped the Bulldogs basketball team to its first-ever NCAA tournament in 1984 and to first place in the Southland Conference in 1985. The Utah Jazz drafted Malone in 1985 with the 13th overall pick in the first round. Malone appeared in the playoffs every season in his career, including the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998 with the Jazz. He played his final season with the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he played his third Finals in 2004. Internationally, Malone competed with the United States national team in the Summer Olympic games of 1992 and 1996; in both years he won gold medals. After retiring from the NBA, Malone joined the staff of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball team in 2007 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.

Beyond The Glory: Kevin Garnett

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 18:30:00 +0000

Kevin Garnett was born in Mauldin, South Carolina on May 19th 1976. He was one of the only players in the NBA who took advantage of the Undergraduate law that it was allowed to make a jump from high school to the National Basketball Assiociation. In his early years, Kevin Garnett attended Mauldin High School in South Carolina playing the sport of basketball and earning Mr Basketball and National player Of The Year.

Nick Van Exel - Beyond The Glory

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Thu, 29 May 2014 21:30:00 +0000

Documentary on Nick Van Exel.

Weak Hand Development Drills for Basketball

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Thu, 29 May 2014 10:00:00 +0000

I found a great video teaching how you can improve your weak hand in basketball.

San Antonio Spurs Tribute - The Beautiful Game

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Wed, 28 May 2014 23:34:00 +0000

The San Antonio Spurs dynasty is a thing of beauty to basketball purists because they epitomize the definition of a true team. In a league where everyone focuses on individuals, they are living proof that 'We' is greater than 'Me'.

Robert Horry Says Hakeem Was the Best Center in History | Best BS

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Thu, 22 May 2014 19:40:00 +0000

Robert Horry talks about how underrated Hakeem Olajuwon was.

Reggie Miller: Beyond the Glory

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Thu, 22 May 2014 18:30:00 +0000

Reginald Wayne "Reggie" Miller (born August 24, 1965) is a retired American professional basketball player who played his entire 18-year National Basketball Association (NBA) career with the Indiana Pacers. Miller was known for his precision three-point shooting, especially in clutch situations and most notably against the New York Knicks for which he earned the nickname "Knick Killer". When he retired, he held the record for most career 3-point field goals made. He is currently second on the list behind Ray Allen. A five-time All-Star selection, Miller led the league in free throw accuracy five times and won a gold medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics.

The Pacers retired his No. 31 in 2006, and he was named to their 40th anniversary team in 2007. Currently, he works as an NBA commentator for TNT. On September 7, 2012, Miller was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Thunder vs Spurs - Game 1 | May 19, 2014 | Full Game Highlights Highlights

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Tue, 20 May 2014 20:42:00 +0000

Steve Francis: Beyond the Glory

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Thu, 15 May 2014 13:30:00 +0000

Steven D'Shawn Francis (born February 21, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player who last played for the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association. He also played for the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, and New York Knicks. Nicknamed "Stevie Franchise" and self-described as "Steve-O", he was known early in his career for his crossover dribble, driving ability, and flashy dunks.

How Chris Paul Destroyed The Thunder: Clippers at Thunder Game 1

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Sun, 11 May 2014 07:19:00 +0000

Coach Nick breaks down the crucial 24-6 run that propelled the Los Angeles Clippers to an insurmountable lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder. While Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant had good numbers, this game was over before halftime.

How Tony Parker And Tim Duncan Run The Oldest Play In The Book: Spurs Dribble Pitch

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Sun, 11 May 2014 07:06:00 +0000

This is why the Spurs are one of the most solid team in the NBA.

Kobe Bryant: Beyond The Glory

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Thu, 08 May 2014 23:36:00 +0000

Documentary about Kobe Bryant.

Dennis Rodman: Beyond The Glory

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Thu, 01 May 2014 23:34:00 +0000

Documentary on NBA bad boy, infamous Dennis Rodman: Beyond the Glory.

Dennis Keith Rodman (born May 13, 1961) is a retired American Hall of Fame professional basketball player, who played for the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he was nicknamed "The Worm" and was known for his fierce defensive and rebounding abilities.

Rodman played at the small forward position in his early years before becoming a power forward. He earned NBA All-Defensive First Team honors seven times and won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award twice. He also led the NBA in rebounds per game for a record seven consecutive years and won five NBA championships. His biography at NBA.com states that he is "arguably the best rebounding forward in NBA history." On April 1, 2011, the Pistons retired Rodman's No. 10 jersey, and he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later that year.

Rodman experienced an unhappy childhood and was shy and introverted in his early years. After aborting a suicide attempt in 1993, he reinvented himself as a "bad boy" and became notorious for numerous controversial antics. He repeatedly dyed his hair in artificial colors, had many piercings and tattoos, and regularly disrupted games by clashing with opposing players and officials. He famously wore a wedding dress to promote his 1996 autobiography Bad As I Wanna Be. Rodman pursued a high-profile affair with singer Madonna and was briefly married to actress Carmen Electra.
Apart from basketball, Rodman is a retired part-time professional wrestler and actor. He was a member of the nWo and fought alongside Hulk Hogan at two Bash at the Beach events. He had his own TV show The Rodman World Tour, and had lead roles in the action films Simon Sez and Double Team alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme. Both films were critically panned, with the latter earning Rodman a triple Razzie Award. He appeared in several reality TV series and was the winner of the $222,000 main prize of the 2004 edition of Celebrity Mole. Rodman won the first ever Celebrity Championship Wrestling tournament.

Allen Iverson: The Answer Documentary

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 23:33:00 +0000

Documentary about NBA legend Allen Iverson.

28.2 Inside the Miami Heat

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Miami Heat special on the shot Game 6 Ray Allen.

How to Do a Reverse Dribble | Basketball Moves

noreply@blogger.com (Maximus Aurelius) — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:10:00 +0000

Great way to protect to ball when you're bringing it down the court.