The New York Knicks have started off this season as number one in the polls.  With eight wins and only one loss the Knicks sit atop their conference.  Star forward Carmelo Anthony has took initiative this year of leading the team through his scoring and supreme play-making ability.  With the loss of star point guard Jeremy Lin during the off season, fans and critics were worried that the team's success would be limited. 

The Knicks have definitely proved this statement inaccurate.  Starting off with much adversity, including the loss of star center/ power forward Amare Stoudemire, the Knicks stuck together and made the best of what they have.  The only loss was tallied on the road, so the New York Knicks are curreently undefeated at home.  If the raging success continues, the Knicks just might find themselves in this season's finals. 






























 

Phil Jackson and most of the basketball world was shocked.  With the countless number of accolades Phil has acquired, he definitely deserved to fill the occupation.  Phil Jackson has the most championship rings out of any participant in the NBA program ever.  Holding a record-breaking 13 rings, Phil Jackson should be in the Lakers head coaching position indefinitely. 

Phil Jackson

The Los Angeles Lakers powerhouse basketball team acquired a few new players for the 2012-2013 season.  These players icluded Dwight Howard, an all-star center and Steve Nash, highly considered as the most fundamental point guard in the game today.  Alongside Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, fans had very high expectations as far the team's success was considered.  Unfortunately team chemistry and inability to contend came into play at the start of the regular season. 

The Lakers were unable to win their first three games.  The team's association saw a disaster taking place, and they saw it only getting worse.  Former Lakers head coach and widely proclaimed best coach ever, Phil Jackson, was set to have a meeting to discuss his future position as head coach be reinstated on Saturday of this week.  Out of the blue, former Suns head coach Mike D'Antoni was enstated as the Lakers new head coach. 


Phil jackson's aquired accolades alone should have guaranteed his position as head coach.  With 13 championsip rings, no other coach is more fit for the job.



 

The NBA season has finally arrived, and with some very physical match-ups.  One of these brutal games consisted of two Western conference rivals, the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Hornets.  The score was close throughout the entire brawl, but in the end San Antonio prevailed.  Although the score didn't lean towards New Orleans, they took a fortified position throughout the game. 

Leading the team with his outstanding play on both ends of the court was 3rd year veteran, Al-Farouq Aminu.  Although he did not lead the team in scoring, Aminu put up outstanding numbers consisting of 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, and three exciting blocks.  Aminu was by far the biggest benefactor to his team during their fourth quarter struggle.  Clutch defensive plays and elctrifying dunks allowed New Orleans to remain close in points alongside San Antonio.

This performance by Aminu should not be taken lightly, nor as a one time showing.  After a few years or development, Aminu has proven that his potential and raw talent have brought him far.  Along with the hard wirk and dedication he has for the game, Aminu could be the piece to the puzzle that New Orleans has been missing.