NBA Now Showmen of Today
September 9, 2009 by NFL Stats · Leave a Comment
The role of basketball players as star performers is explored and celebrated in this documentary produced by NBA Entertainment. Some players over the years have stood out for their flashy play on the hardwood, and what makes someone a true performer is demonstrated with a wealth of game footage featuring some amazing ball handling and shooting from the likes of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Isiah Thomas, and Jason Kidd. Footage from the archival vaults features the great Bob Cousy, and profiles of young star performers include Allen Iverson (whose relatively short stature is more than made up for with deft moves on the court), Shaquille O’Neal (who physically dominates just about anyone else), and Jason Williams (whose career is chronicled going back to home videos of his high-school playing days). Framing the action sequences are numerous interviews with players, coaches, and sportscasters, but that’s really the icing on the cake. The whole point is to be dazzled by the flashy moves on the court in beautifully shot game footage. Some of the action is truly amazing, incredible passes and shots that bring crowds to their feet and will leave viewers at home scratching their heads and asking, “How’d he do that?” –Robert J. McNamara
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Cool Video
while it’s cool seeing Steve Francis,Ray Allen,Allen Iverson&Vince Carter the Main ones for Me were My Laker Cats Shaq&Kobe which got there Due here.also Jason Kidd was given His props.I liked the Footage from back in the day&I dig when the NBA goes back because they haven’t always acknowledged the past near enough to my liking always.A Cool Set here.
3 Stars Satisfying, depending on your taste
The Showmen of Today video is satisfying if you really enjoy watching the big name superstars in basketball today. They did great features on Kobe, Shaq, and Allen. And my absolute favorite was Vince Carter! The video kind of took the game of an old-school player and compared it to a new-school player with some similarities. My only question is: Where was Kevin Garnett and Tracy McGrady? They could have used the segments on Tim Hardaway and Grant Hill to cover them.
5 Stars kobe bryant
i love this video it’s one of the best i’ve seen. i like the kobe part better. he has so much talent. this is a must.
3 Stars It has its good moments, and its bad ones
Parts of this film are pretty spectacular. I loved the Jason Williams and Vince Carter sections. Those stood out. There are some others that are good, too. Then you have kind of a mid-range coverage of some players that deserve more. I’ve seen better Kobe and Iverson highlights on the NBA Action TV show. They could have done better with this. Not bad, but they just don’t capture the real talent here and kind of leave you disappointed. Also with this film they included a few players who’ve never been anything but hype. Grant Hill? Why are they still trying to push this guy on us? He just doesn’t excite, and I really wish they didn’t waste time on him. They do a little section on Tim Hardaway too, as if he’s a new talent. He’s a friggin veteran, man. The real low point of the film is that they incorporate old dudes into it at every section to show what the NBA used to be like. It’s fine when it’s about Magic, or Isiah, or Pistol Pete. But it drags you down into sheer boredom when they spend 3 minutes on Bob Cousy, or Daryl Dawkins, or Elgin Baylor…zzzzzzzz. Get back to Ray Allen and Steve Francis, neither of which were showcased well. In short, this could have been done a lot better. Too much slow motion and background history and commentating about crap nobody cares about, and not enough action. But hey, NBA video’s gone to pot. Still, this is not the worst one I’ve ever seen. I wish they’d stick to the Michael Jordan’s Playground format. Tons of action that keeps you on the edge of your seat goin…DAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN! I guess that’s too much to ask. Anyway, there’s a good chance you’ll enjoy a lot of NBA Now. Just don’t expect to be totally blown away.
5 Stars NBA NOW!–An Instant Hit
Kobe, Shaq, Vince, Allen…this latest video from the NBA gives true insight into the stars of today. The excitement of present day NBA is directly attributed to these “Showmen”. I think the title says it all, these guys are the “NBA NOW!” Also, the features on Ray Allen, Jason Kidd, and Steve Francis are tremendous.
NBA Street Series Ankle Breakers
August 4, 2009 by NFL Stats · Leave a Comment
NBA Street Series Ankle Breakers
Stephon Marbury hosts this jammin’, nearly one-hour celebration of the players, old school and new school, who broke the mold to create their own unique brand of razzle-dazzle basketball. The hip-hop soundtrack and stylistic manipulations are not necessary to create excitement. The thrilling NBA footage of stop-and-go’s, crossovers, and ball fakes speaks for itself. DVD’s freeze-frame and reverse capabilities only enhance the see-it-to-believe-it fancy footwork and breathtaking ball handling of basketball’s true entertainers. Bob Cousy, “Pistol” Pete Maravich, Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, Allen Iverson, Steve Francis, Jason Kidd, Kevin Garnett, Jason Williams, and Tracy McGrady are just a few of the represented players who have turned the basketball court into their own personal stage. Colleagues, peers, and broadcasters offer testament to their play-making prowess, but these flamboyant, wild, and reckless players who found new ways to get the hoop demonstrate why they are human highlights films. –Donald Liebenson
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Nicccccee
I dont know how many people play basketball. Maybe a lot of the one who purchase these dvds cant even do a simple hesitation between the legs followed by a heads up. If you have handles and can play the game this one is a keeper. Although they could have added some of the other players who display the killa crossover..like my man killa kobe. But they do have A.I. and everbody in the league knows about his crossover. This dvds has a variety of nice moves along with some stuff that they could have edited out..for those of you that have seen this dvd then you know what i mean..So the next time you make a movie called ankile breakers..please only show moves that are breaking people ankles..I have seen plently of Iverson moves that has made some other NBA players fall..and dont forget about Stevie ….and the others who also have displayed some nice crossover as well…
3 Stars Defining “ankle breakers”
I have not seen this video but to define the term “ankle breakers” is when the offensive player does an assortment of amazing moves that throws the defensive player out of sync that causes him to break his own ankles with out ever being touched by the offensive player. So, this video should be about offensive players who can throw the defence out of their way with grace and style and finish the play.
Again, I state that I have not seen this video. I put in a 3 star rating to be neutral as possible in the product rating system for it would not post this review otherwise.
1 Star ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzz BORING
This DVD is terrible.
Has anyone even heard the term ankle breakers before? I’m still not too sure what it is. I remember now why I stopped watching the NBA about ten years ago. This feature is presented by Steffon Marberry who has got to be the most boring, un-carismatic, yet, most egosticle S.O.B they could find. He is so boring talking for ages about how good he is and how he is the best player ever… yeah right, get over yourself STARberry pfft
The rest of the thing is filled with egotisticle players aswell. And a lot of boring interveiws. and stuff. It shows highlets of players who do have ball skill, but, tho I dont have that kind of talent, and I would have my butt kicked in a one on one match with any of them, it’s still remains that it is so boring to watch 100 replys in a row of a crossover dribble into a boring little lay-up. ZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
It’s not entertaining, it put me off the NBA once again. Even the bonus features are dull and boring. The star plays or whatever it is started off ok, but then got boring… i couldnt finish watching this boring DVD filled with snore plays and a bunch of guys hogging the ball, showing how they have no skills when it comes to TEAM work and prove once and for all that they are about showing off and trying to make a name for themselves only…. yet, they never stop to think, “Why dont we ever win a game?” ITS BECAUSE YOU HOG THE BALL and this video just shows the highlights of it.
This DVD should be called Egos and Ball Hogs.
1 Star no KOBE BRYANT
one reason why this dvd sucks no KOBE BRYANT. KOBE is one of the nba’s greatest players. he’s got one of the meanest crossover and dunks.
4 Stars Crossover historians will appreciate this
This is a great documentation of the greatest crossover artists in NBA history. crossover historians will appreciate an entire section in the special features section dedicated to no other than Mr. U.T.E.P. 2-step himself “Timbug” Tim Hardaway, which shows nothing but consecutive game clips of him performing the killer crossover on unsuspecting yokels. in the main movie, AI has his bit as well as steve francis, and thankfully they didn’t forget jdub and his amazing ball handling skills. marbury has some footage but unfortunately no knicks clips. nevertheless, i was surprised how extensive this dvd is. not only does it include today’s top crossover artists, it also has some footage of big men with handles, such as kg, duncan, and the unforgettable showcase in footwork
of hakeem olajuwon against david robinson in the western conf finals of 94. but that’s not all! for some reason they decided to add extra clips in the special features section of nba high fliers
clyde drexler and ron harper during the 80s. they also have special sections on cousy, pete maravich, magic johnson, isiah thomas, and michael jordan, even though some of these players have nothing to do with the crossover. anyway, this dvd perhaps has too much footage, but it’s good to see the nba didn’t skimp on this dvd. i was very pleasantly surpised. a great capsule of yesterday’s and today’s greatest ankle shakers.
NBA Allen Iverson The Answer
July 5, 2009 by NFL Stats · Leave a Comment
Wildly exciting as a collection of great NBA moments, Allen Iverson: The Answer is a gift to average-size couch potatoes everywhere. Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson–a 6-foot-tall, 160-pound star in a professional sport where gigantism is the norm–is the worthy subject of this NBA Entertainment tribute. If it isn’t exactly penetrating as journalism (Iverson’s pre-college problems with the law receive little more than a murky allusion), it’s certainly fun as an unabashed valentine, full of thrilling clips. The Answer is most entertaining covering Iverson’s brief basketball career at Georgetown (he was first pick in the 1996 NBA draft, leaving school after his sophomore year), through his conflicts with Sixers coach Larry Brown and beyond. While there’s a sprinkling of talking heads in The Answer, the most entertaining section finds Sixers fans sharing their thoughts on camera–some while eating their lunches. –Tom Keogh
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars “The Answer” DVD is great.
I bought this for my 10 year old son’s birthday. He absolutely loves it! He is glued to the TV when he is watching it.
5 Stars Inspiring
This was a gift for my 10 year old son. It’s an inspiring true story of overcoming difficulties and of learning to work with your team mates.
5 Stars Al 3 is the Answer…
Like this one too. Very detailed story about our Philadelphia hero. It’s just bad they they didn’t get the Championship. But as what the story told it’s not how you win it but how you play it by your heart and passion.
5 Stars Iverson
You are simply the best. So is this DVD. It makes you want that championship ring even more. Go Iverson! Go Sixers! What a game winner over Denver yesterday…
5 Stars Wow!
A brilliant look at the life so far of one of the biggest stars in the NBA. It goes behind the scenes showing all he went through as a youngster, truly inspiring. It also shows how many people believed in him and gave him a chance when others wouldn’t. AI is one of the greatest players in the league and this is a great watch for all basketball fans.
Megastars 2008 Nba
July 4, 2009 by NFL Stats · Leave a Comment
Elton Brand, Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter, Tim Duncan , Kevin Garnett , Pau Gasol, Richard Hamilton, Allen Iverson, LeBron James, Steve Nash, Chris Paul, Michael Redd, Dwyane Wade, Ben Wallace, Yao Ming
One Love The Game The Life
June 20, 2009 by NFL Stats · Leave a Comment
One Love features the top NBA All-Stars of the day and gives the viewer a clear view of how they got to the top of the basketball world. Highlights include never-before-released high school footage of over 30 current NBA players, literally at the beginning of their career paths. Check out Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Allen Iverson, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Rasheed Wallace, and many more.
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star More like an MTV than a documentary
It does feature stars but one does not get an insightful explanation of how they truly rose in the field of basketball. If you’re looking for an MTV special using spectacular basketball video clips mostly dunk shots of high school kids (now famous) of a decade ago, this is the right thing. I was looking for a documentary to show what their formula to success was and it isn’t.
4 Stars One Love
One Love was a cool video. I enjoyed trying to figure out who all the players were without watching the Special Features. Oh yeah, these guys were sick long before they got to the League! It’s definitely worth buying.
5 Stars Wow!
Not sure where to start. This was the first DVD of it’s kind I have bought and will probably remain the best. There is constant talk about creating an age limit for players entering the league. However if the players are performing and entertaining like this then as a fan all I can say is let them play!!!!
I have read about the t.v. coverage of highschool games but have never seen it before, it is brilliant to watch.
One down side it is not long enough!!!
Call me greedy but I wanted more!!!
5 Stars Sick highlights plus da illest soundtrack
I got all the and 1 mixes but this tape blew me away! the Kobe v. Lester Earl dunk contest is un f***in believable! Its worth it just for that. And the music- specially Apathy and Tribecca. Saw it in Dime and picked it up next day. 2 questions: First where is Lester Earl today? Next, Juanny was crazy in school, what happened to him?
Like I said, I got them all and this one is the best. 5 *****
5 Stars Baller’s Delight
I just got this DVD and it is HOT! This DVD is by far the best of all the mixtapes out there. I had never seen most of the footage and man this sh*t was dope. It had mad high school footage of like 50 NBA all stars, and not just dunks. I’ve seen all the AND1 and Ball Above All joints, but I think this one is better than any of those. The music is way better too. Go peep this DVD.
NBA Dynasty Series Philadelphia 76ers The Complete History
June 16, 2009 by NFL Stats · Leave a Comment
NBA Dynasty Series Philadelphia 76ers The Complete History
Hosted by Darryl Dawkins, this incredible 6-disc set takes you beyond the court and through the glory days of this thrilling team. From Cunningham to Iverson, relive the intense moments with legendary ball players that epitomize the sport. Including championship season highlights, Allen Iverson’s previously released The Answer DVD, and for the first-time ever the greatest games in 76ers history, its a must-have for every Philly fan!
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars favorite team
dr.j mo, barkley, moses and my main man allen iverson. crossover giant thank you. much love for SIXERS…
4 Stars Fuel for a Sixers junky.
It is great to get in the time machine and see these old games. The whole set has some wonderful, perfect selections and some others that are debatable. I’m talking mostly about the games included here. I started following the Sixers religiously in 1983 and haven’t wavered since, so I feel I have a sense of what works and doesn’t work. Of course the 1982 Eastern Conference Finals game and the 1983 Championship win are marvelous and enough to justify the price tag. Even though I never saw the 1982 game as it happened it is legendary and what a thrill to get a look at young Andrew Toney dominating the game. The Charles Barkley victory against the Bulls in 1990 is good entertainment but hardly a classic. There must be a better representation of the imprint Charles left on the team, but, unfortunately, perhaps not a meaningful playoff game. Seeing Jordan in his prime IS worthwhile, by the way.
Next, I think the game 1 victory over the Lakers in 2001 pales by comparison to the playoff series that year against the Vince Carter-led Raptors. How about the game 7 that came down to the final shot? That was classic Allen Iverson basketball. Game 1 against the Lakers was somewhat of a fluke, seeing how the Lakers won the next four. I guess I appreciate the Allen Iverson disk, but it seems like a throw in. I would have preferred another classic game from days when the Sixers were the class of the league. What about a playoff games from Dr. J’s younger days? However, any vintage Sixers is good Sixers, and so I recommend this without hesitation.
3 Stars Solid, but lacking
When I heard a DVD collection of this sort was being done on the 76ers, I was excited. I was hoping that I’d be able to see vintage games of the 1967 76ers (a team which I’m much too young to have seen play) in their entirety. I had read and heard a lot about the aforementioned team and was eager to see just how good they were.
After I saw that no complete games were included of the 67 team, I was disappointed, but decided to buy the collection anyway. I figured that since it was a team that many people consider to be the best ever, there would at the very least be some detailed account of their championship run ranging from half an hour to an hour in length. Instead, there are a total of little more than 10 minutes of footage regarding the 1967 team scattered throughout this collection, and much less than that when you consider how much footage is repeated (different features on the team show the same interviews and highlights…I must have seen Wilt Chamberlain shoot the same finger roll over Nate Thurmond at least three times).
While it is possible that the NBA lost some of it’s old film and simply had very little material to work with (which may explain why there are no complete games of the 1967 team), it is still inexcusable and they definitely could have done more. MUCH more time is devoted in this collection to the Charles Barkley and Allen Iverson eras (which produced no championships and were mostly mediocre). It shouldn’t be this way.
With that said, I found the coverage of the early 80s teams to be pretty thorough. Two classic games in their entirety as well as an hour long video account of the 1983 season and short features on rivalries with the Lakers and Celtics at this time as well as short features on Julius Erving, Maurice Cheeks and Moses Malone. You can’t complain TOO much about a purchase that allows you to see game 7 of the 1982 conference finals (with Andrew Toney demonstrating why he was the Boston Strangler, and the famous “Beat LA” chant at the end).
4 Stars Back in the day…
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the original NBA teams and, as this box set so amply illustrates, have had an impressive roster of players through their legacy, from when they were known as the Warriors, up to the present with Allen Iverson. Several documentaries and featurettes explore various aspects of the team’s legacy, its triumphs and star players.
There is a treasure trove of vintage footage of players like Wilt Chamberlain and Dr. J in action. Also covered are the classic, individual rivalries, like Chamberlain vs. Boston Celtics’ Bill Russell (who jokes, “I never could stop him. But I could put up some speed bumps. That’s the best I could come up with.”), and franchise ones, like the long-standing grudge matches between the Celtics and the Lakers. Back in the day, these teams played tough, grueling matches with heartbreaking defeats and exhilarating wins on both sides.
Also included are brief looks at key seasons in the team’s history, such as the 1966-67 season when they defeated the Celtics and the 1982-83 season when they won the championship. There are also mini-profiles of some of their legendary alumni, like Dr. J and his simply breathtaking style of play. Some of the shots he made seemingly defied the odds (and gravity).
Fans of the Sixers will not be disappointed by this box set. It features a nice mix of team history and vintage games that will have one waxing nostalgic for the glory days when the team was one of the greatest in the NBA.
The “1982 Eastern Conference Finals, Game 7″ allows one to watch, in its entirety, the exciting game where the Sixers defeated the Celtics in Boston to go onto the NBA finals.
The “1983 NBA Finals, Game 4″ is a very exciting and highly emotional game where Dr. J and the Sixers swept the Lakers to win the championship in one of the all-time great match-ups.
The “1990 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 3″ sees Barkley score an impressive 34 points to help his team defeat the Chicago Bulls.
A.I. tops Barkley in the “2001 NBA Finals, Game 1″ when he scores an astounding 48 points to hand Shaquille O’Neal and the Lakers an upset in overtime.
Finally, as an added bonus is the already released Iverson DVD entitled, “The Answer.”
4 Stars Pretty good selection of games…but
Where is at least one game from the ‘77 Finals against Portland with the great Walton/Erving matchup? Very surprised they didn’t have at a game from the great 1980 Final against LA. But overall it looks like a good compilation especially the Lakers and Celtics rivalries of the early to mid 80’s.
Young Black Rich and Famous The Rise of the NBA the Hip Hop Invasion and the Transformation of American Culture
May 5, 2009 by NFL Stats · Leave a Comment
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4 Stars young, black, rich, famous: the rise of the nba, the hip hop invasion, and the transformation of american culture
The book was very informing concerning the hip hop culture. A good “snap shot” of young males dreams and aspirations.
4 Stars Critical Theory meets the NBA
Using the tools of a critical theorist, Todd Boyd sets out to analyze the quest for freedom of expression and existence, as it is played out on the basketball court and within the Black cultural renaissance of Hip-Hop music. American basketball, as it is played and lived by young African American men and Hip-Hop culture both resist being co-opted by mainstream America. They have both moved from the purlieus of the larger American popular cultural purview to occupy a unique space at the vortex of the American global marketing machine. Within this framework, America and the world, are live witnesses of the creative expression of black culture as it is lived and informed by black rather than white norms and of the global representation of American popular culture, in the face of black rather than white men. Such an analysis requires that one is able to navigate seamlessly between the theoretical constructs of critical theory, the lyrical genius of the Notorious B.I.G. and the choreographic grace of his Airness, Michael Jordan, all the while “keeping it real” as only a Black man can do. Boyd is successful in his methodological approach as he delivers with stunning detail the nuances of what it means to be young, black, rich and famous in America.
Boyd’s expertise as a critical theorist is evident as he lays out the theoretical framework for the book and adeptly situates his theory within the venue of the National Basketball Association where Hip-Hop music has become the new national anthem. In addition, his background as a journalist and sports enthusiast gives him a solid foundation from which he recounts more than thirty years of basketball history. As an African American man and scholar, Boyd brings lived as well as critical experience to the understanding of the emergence of Hip-Hop culture as a counter hegemonic movement on the American landscape.
Boyd identifies the creative genius of the African American style of basketball at the center of a transformation that has taken place in the NBA. It is basketball, with its low equipment cost, ability to be played in small places, and its capacity to be played alone, that is uniquely suited for the African American urban reality. Basketball provides African American “ballers” the creative canvass on which portraits of individualized representations of freedom may be painted.
Reminiscent of the aesthetic rhythm of a Magic Johnson assist to James Worthy, Boyd show how the lyrics, the style of dress and the overall attitude of Hip-Hop has informed a new generation “Hip-Hop ballers” in the NBA. Boyd connects the freestyle of play in this new generation of ballers to the freedom of style and expression that is epitomized in Hip-Hop culture.
The connection between Hip-Hop and how it influences the rise of freestyle play in the NBA, and the uncompromising and unassimilated attitude of the young, black, rich and famous NBA stars is critical to Boyd’s central theme. Boyd does an outstanding job in developing his thesis along the lines of the transformation of the NBA through these new school players. However, he fails to do justice to the emergence and the development of Hip-Hop as a cultural phenomenon. The book focuses on the transformation of the NBA and Hip-Hop is used primarily as the background music throughout the process. Boyd also neglects the significance of the WNBA as a creative context for African American woman, or perhaps as a restrictive platform for a black female cultural contribution. Finally, Boyd leaves important questions unanswered: Does the power to maintain one’s personal freedom and individual creativity only lend itself to the “rich and famous”? If so, how should we address the simply “young and black”?
Overall, the work makes a significant contribution to the growing body of literature that concerns itself with the radical reconstruction of race and representation in a global society. Students and academicians of critical theory, critical race theory, and cultural anthropology will find the examination of the NBA and Hip-Hop as fascinating contexts in which to study race representations and the indigenous creation of cultural norms. In addition, the book provides for the sports enthusiast, a tremendous insight into the evolution of the game of basketball as it distinguishes itself from baseball and football, as the only major professional sport in which individual creativity has transformed the sport, and in doing so transformed the culture.
In the end Boyd makes a shocking revelation that shows that as the NBA gains global popularity as an American cultural commodity, the global spokesperson for American culture is increasingly a black man.
4 Stars Gave it to ‘em raw
Dr. Boyd hits it on the head with this piece about basketball and hip-hop. The only way a book like this can be written the way it was is if you are a part of the culture yourself, because if not, it will not be easy to understand. I, for one, love it because he uses teams from the 80’s, such as the Georgetown Hoyas, the early 90’s with the Fab Five of the Michigan Wolverines, and other teams, players, and events in the game which took me back in time. When he speaks about these things, you can see the connection with hip-hop, such as Allen Iverson’s influence, and others lack thereof. He uses lyrics from some of the hip-hop’s greats, but like I mentioned before, you must be a part of the culture or at least familiar with it to see what he is trying to say. He keeps it real throughout the book and gives credit where it is due while being critical at the same time. ‘Ball and hip-hop have a unique bond, and the significance of it cannot be ignored.
5 Stars Who
Slam
May 1, 2009 by NFL Stats · Leave a Comment
Portrays the world of hoops from high school to college to the NBA.
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5 Stars Slam IS Basketball
In light of the recent release of Slam’s 100th issue, I feel the need to review the best basketball magazine out there. I can’t imagine a single basketball fan not liking Slam. Slam brings out the rawness and grit of basketball. This magazine has everything a basketball fan could want: it covers the NBA, NCAA, and even high school basketball, and also includes female ballers as well. The articles are well written, and the photos are always nice. Slam brings you future stars first. No one can deny that Slam was really the first magazine to exploit Lebron James and give him press coverage. They are also covering future stars like Greg Oden and OJ Mayo. So when they become stars, remember that Slam was there from the start. That’s what makes the mag so great.
You also can’t forget that they made history with their cover on Slam 32. Allen Iverson with an afro and a throwback Philadelphia jersey on? Classic. It made throwbacks popular, and that cover remains their best-selling issue ever. Slam, the magazine, is just as much a part of basketball as Michael Jordan is. It also adds that Hip-Hop element to it, making the mag that much more authentic. You also get a Slam-up with every issue, which is a tear-out poster which may feature any level of player, pro, college, or even sometimes high-school. They have a Kicks section, which highlights the best shoes used on and off the court. They even show love to old-school players and players who never made it, and “Slamadamonth” which showcases an awesome slam dunk. Slam has it all.
They also have side issues, called “Kicks” and Streetball” which are both self explanatory. Both are worth picking up as much as Slam is. Where other mags simply ignore certain aspects of the game, Slam covers it all. Any past-or-present baller who deserved/deserves props has gotten it in Slam. You can’t go wrong with subscribing to it. For a basketball fan, I don’t see how life is not complete with Slam. Start reading, for Slam IS basketball.
5 Stars Best Ball Mag Out!!!
I’ve been a subscriber of SLAM since the end of 03 but a longtime reader and I’m glad to say that it is the best basketball magazine out there. Better than the beckett one and way better than Inside Stuff(which I used to read). The staff keeps it real with everyone. They don’t care whether you like them or not. They are were the first hoops magazine to integrate hip-hop with ball and haven’t turned back since. They have clever hoops jokes that only true ballers would catch or understand. Their staff are down to earth and still produce top quality content. They cover superstars, all-stars, starters, bench players, streetballers, old-school legends, high school players, and even middle school baby ballers of the month. This is a great magazine that any hoops-head should subscribe to asap.
5 Stars Best Basketball Magazine Ever!!!!!!!
With slam you always get the straight up truth nothing is sugar coated. Thats probably the biggest reason I like it. I used to subscribe to Inside Stuff I thought it was pretty good untill I picked up Slam at the news stand, now I realize how vanilla that magazine is.
In Slam a majority of the articles are about the NBA, but it gives love to the college and high school games too both mens and womens.
5 Stars BEST BASKETBALL MAGAZINE OUT!!!!
To any basketball fan reading this–you need to subscribe to this magazine or atleast buy it monthly, if not you are missing out on the best coverage of professional basketball. About 80% of this magazine is NBA, about 20% high school, college, and womens basketball. The writers in this magazine do a great job on giving you stories on and off the court of the athletes.
Sports Illustrated doesnt even come close to what this magazine has and The Inside Stuff is more on a pre-teen level.
Every issue of Slam has an article with an Old School Player which they interview, the cover story usually interviews the athlete, there are about 2 to 3 more full sized articles along with the “Punks” section which features high school b-ball players or schools. Plus much more.
Every once in a while they will release a special issue that isn’t included in the subscription…. They have had a Streetball Issue, (another is on the way), they have released 3 KICKS ISSUES (all about shoes), They have also released the 50 GREATEST DUNKERS ISSUE, along with the 50 Greatest Players Issue.
Oh, the 10th anniversary issue just came out a couple of months ago and a couple of years ago they released the 50th issue in which they had 3 special covers of Jordan dunking from the freethrow line. (These are now framed and on my wall!!!)
Slam covers every aspect of the sport of basketball, if you are lookin for a good basketball magazine to subscribe to this is the one. The pictures in here are also the best, no one can compete with this mag!!!!
2 Stars its a pretty good magazine
ok so there are to much advertisments but the pictures rock some of the best ive seen.and the articles rock as well.
GO JAZZ
