Art by Autumn Hardwick A familiar object sits in the corner of my room. The sunset orange colors stare back at me as I contemplate my decisions. The stress of schoolwork, among other things, has brought me to a breaking point. The answer is right there. So, I grab my basketball, lace my shoes and go to work. It doesn't matter whether it's on the concrete or on the … [Read more...] about Sports Love Letter: My Confession to Basketball
Michael Jordan
Hot Shots: LeBron James is the NBA GOAT
Art by Autumn Hardwick Michael Jordan is often viewed as the greatest NBA player to ever live, and a poll commissioned by ESPN found 73% of NBA fans believe Jordan is the superior player overall. But they are wrong, LeBron James is the best player to ever live, and it's not even close competition. James has better numbers than Jordan, and people don't realize the amount of … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: LeBron James is the NBA GOAT
Former Pepp Professor Publishes Novels
Photo Courtesy of Michael Jordan Former Pepperdine Professor Michael Jordan has recently published two historical novels and one love story. "Crockett's Coin," "The Freedom Song" and "Your Heart of Gold" are the pinnacle of 20 to 30 years of work, Jordan said. "Crockett's Coin" and "The Freedom Song" are the first two books in a five-book series illustrating a story that his … [Read more...] about Former Pepp Professor Publishes Novels
Laced up kicks give you wings
The wet shots, the hot crossovers and the scintillating trash talk — the game of basketball is an art form. Not to say that other sports aren’t equally as captivating, but I’ve hung onto hoops since first grade. When I watch players run across the hardwood (or pavement), every detail pops out at me, from the off-ball movement to the eager subs to the shoes. Kevin Durant … [Read more...] about Laced up kicks give you wings
Walt and MJ rule their games
Call it a beau geste. Since Sunday, I’ve read dozens of Breaking Bad reviews, a handful of them creating parallels to the sports world. Dave Zirin of “The Nation” thoroughly and brilliantly compared Walter White to Lance Armstrong. My NBA-minded perspective is a drop in the bucket. It’s a somewhat empty gesture in terms of the weight it holds, but a gesture nonetheless to … [Read more...] about Walt and MJ rule their games
