Category Archives: Sports

JR Smith Needs to Take It to the Rim by Derrel “Jazz” Johnson

When JR Smith had his most successful streak of the 2012-2013 NBA season, a stretch of six games where he averaged 23.8 points per game, shooting 57-102 (56%) from the field, he didn’t settle for three-pointers, or even jump shots. … Continue reading

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(Video) Earl Smith Talks Proudly About His Son JR Smith of the New York Knicks

Earl Smith, father of Earl Smith, Jr., better known as JR Smith, talks about the moment his son got a standing ovation from the Madison Square Garden crowd when he received the Kia NBA Sixth Man Award, his impending free … Continue reading

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Nets First Season in Brooklyn Successful Despite Disappointing End by Derrel “Jazz” Johnson

After falling behind Nate Robinson and the injury-depleted Chicago Bulls 3-1, the Brooklyn Nets season was on the verge of extinction. The Nets won game five at home, then won game six on the road, and were favorites to win … Continue reading

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(Video) Stephen A. Smith Talks Knicks Vs Pacers and Demise of Brooklyn Nets with Derrel Jazz Johnson

Stephen A. Smith discusses the game 7 loss of the Brooklyn Nets to the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs, the loss of the New York Knicks to the Indiana Pacers in game 1 of … Continue reading

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Big Props to Jason Collins By Marc “Razz” Rasbury

I would like to commend Jason Collins for his public announcement that he is gay. Collins, in an article to appear in Sports Illustrated later this week, acknowledged something that he has been hiding for over 30 years. In doing … Continue reading

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JR Smith Matures, Then Unravels, in Front of Our Eyes by Derrel “Jazz’ Johnson

Earl Joseph Smith, III, better known as JR Smith, a shooting guard who makes good on that title, is in the midst of his best season playing basketball in the National Basketball Association. His success was rewarded on Monday, when … Continue reading

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(Video) Brian Scalabrine Talks Barclays Center, Chicago Bulls versus Brooklyn Nets and More

Brian Scalabrine of Comcast Sports talks about the possible return of Derrick Rose, the disappointing performance by the Chicago Bulls in game one, the impact of Joakim Noah, and more with Derrel Jazz Johnson. Check out the video below.

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(Video)Ryan Ruocco Talks Nets Success in Brooklyn, Nets versus Bulls, and More

Ryan Ruocco of ESPN New York 98.7 and the YES Network talks about the poor Chicago Bulls effort in game 1 against the Brooklyn Nets, their inefficiency when Joakim Noah plays poorly, the good play of Brook Lopez, former MVP … Continue reading

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Brooklyn Nets Spilt Pair At Barclays Center, Head to Chicago for Games 3 and 4 by Derrel “Jazz” Johnson

After a dominant performance that saw the Brooklyn Nets lead the Chicago Bulls 60-35 at the half, in coasting to an easy win in game one, the Bulls defense clamped down on the Nets, holding them to only 57 through … Continue reading

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(Video) Kentan Facey Talks Going to UConn, Playing in 2013 Jordan Brand Classic and More

Kentan Facey talks about committing to the University of Connecticut to play college basketball, his basketball origins back home in Jamaica, playing at the Jordan Brand Classic at Barclays Center, the popularity of basketball in the Caribbean, and more. Check … Continue reading

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