Adam Spencer
With a love for sports I have coached semi-pro basketball, marketed events for retired professional athletes, served as an Athletic Director, and taught Physical Education. I earned a Masters Degree in Sports Management from Cortland State University.
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Uncovered: Connie Hawkins' 1962 MVP Season, Los Angeles JetsLos Angles Lakers legend Connie Hawkins MVP season is linked in hardwood history to the forgotten LA Jets, 50 years ago. -
Top 25 Greatest Harlem Globetrotters Players of All Time689 players have worn the Harlem Globetrotters uniform since 1929. These are the twenty-five greatest players in Harlem Globetrotters history, based on their contribution to the game, and the Globetrotter brand. -
Top 15: NBA All-Star Teams of All TimeChoosing the top 15 NBA All-Star teams of all time based on the amount of Hall of Famers on the 122 All-Star teams in NBA history. Where do the 2012 East and West All-Star teams rank all-time? -
Review: Who's Bad - the Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute BandWho's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band allows us to relive MJ's greatness, almost. A review of concert April 2011 Raleigh, NC
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Golden Arches and Olympic Rings Produce Treasured Sports CollectablesNearly two decades later, the 1992 Dream Team McDonalds cups are gaining popularity as treasured sports collectables. -
Fan debate: Lakers or Celtics - Which is the greatest NBA dynasty?The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have the most success in NBA history. The stats show which team is the greatest dynasty. -
Top 500: SLAM magazine's greatest NBA playersReview of SLAM magazine's special collector's issue of the 500 greatest NBA players of all timeAlso published on:
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Top 25: Black history's integration of pro basketballA time-line of 25 African Americans who pioneered the integration of Professional Basketball.
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Top 15 basketball champions not in the Hall of Fame24 retired NBA players have won 5 or more NBA Championships. Eleven of those players are not in the HOF. In fact, many great champions have not made it into the HOF. These are the top 15.
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4-point shot in the NBA in 2012?2011 Harlem Globetrotters introduce 4-point shot 50 years after their founder implemented the 3-point shot in 1961.
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1961: The year pro basketball changed forever50 years ago the singe season of the ABL brought four significant contributions to hardwood history, two of which changed professional basketball forever.
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Top 25 greatest NBA recordsThe history of the hardwood reveals 25 of the greatest records in NBA history. These are milestones and streaks of domination, longevity, and determination that may never be reached again.
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Top 25 retired players that never won an NBA ChampionshipRating of the top 25 retired basketball players who never won an NBA championship. Included career highlights and statistics.
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Pac-Man & the Top 10 Toys from 30 Years AgoFrom the setting of Christmas memories we recall the best toys of our childhood from 1978-1982. Pac-Man's 30th birthday, Top 10 Toy list from 3 decades ago. -
The Evolution of Video Games: From Coleco Telstar to Xbox 360 KinectA look back at 30+ years of video game history from Coleco's Telstar Colortron, Atari 2600's Pac-Man,and the battle of supremacy between industry giants Sega, Nintendo, PlayStation, Will, leading to the new motion & voice activated Xbox 360 Kinect. -
Top 25 basketball player nicknames of all timeFrom Iceman to Zen Master, The Big Dipper to King James, throughout NBA history many colorful characters have emerged with nicknames that describe their talent and persona. There are 6 different types of nicknames. See who made the Top 25 list!
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November 7 is National Orphan SundayNational Orphan Sunday 11/7/10, 143 Million Orphans, staggering statistics, cause of the crisis, the need to respond, 5 ways you can help today. -
Bullying, Sexting, Lead to Teen SuicideCyber-bullies the new face of bullying is causing an epic in teen suicide and robbing the innocence of our youth. Do we need safe-sexting? Is bullycide a new trend to stay? Are gay teenagers at a greater risk? -
McDonald's Sponsorship of the OlympicsA brief history of the successful sport promotion relationship McDonald's has had with the Olympics over the past 4 decades.
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Tiger Woods to Blame for the Decline in Pay for Athlete Endorsements?A tough economy, and moral depravity of celebrity-athletes cause value of endorsements to fall.
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First person: A coach's guide to building a winning basketball programSeasoned high school and semi-pro basketball coach shares eight proven principles and three core values for building a healthy sports program or team. Compiled from legendary coaches Pat Summit, Rod Baughman and John Wooden. -
Michael Vick Will Start at Quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles on SundayHe was one of the most prolific players in the NFL 5 years ago. After serving prison time for Dog Fighting, Michael Vick, attempts to complete a most unlikely comeback story in all of sports. -
September 2010: National Childhood Obesity Awareness MonthPresident Obama declared September 2010 as National Childhood Obesity Awareness month. This epidemic is so lethal we should be embarrassed as a Nation that in the face of world hunger we have produced a bloated and lazy generation. -
24 Second Shot Clock: The Greatest Impact in the Game of BasketballIn 1954 the game of basketball changed forever with the invention and implementation of the 24-second shot clock in Syracuse, New York. 50 years after the Syracuse Nationals won the NBA Championship, a 24-second shot clock monument was unveiled.
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Silly Bandz Bracelets: The History, Popularity, Danger and StupidityWhere did the mega fad of Silly Bandz come from? Why are they so popular? Why they can be unsafe for children. Is it silly or just plain stupid? 24 rubber bands for five bucks! -
Magic Johnson Talks About Religious Views of Former TeammatesIn a Question and Answer forum at Cornell University I asked Magic Johnson about his experience playing with teammates Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and AC Green, both of whom are well known for their sincere faiths in two different religions.
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Gordon "Hoppy" Hopkins: Negro League Baseball LegendIn a small country town in central NY State, a baseball diamond holds a 60 year old secret. 70 year old Negro League Baseball Legend Gordon "Hoppy" Hopkins takes us back to 1952. -
Tips for Collecting Sports Autographs in PersonMost of my in-person autographs came as a surprise. I had no idea I'd meet New York Yankees legend Dave Winfield at an NBA Basketball event, or The Big Show (WWE superstar) at Bob Evans' restaurant.
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Derek Fisher Re-signs with the Los Angeles LakersWhere does Derek Fisher rank among the Lakers' legends? Should his number be retired? Is Fisher a future Hall-of-famer? Character Driven autobiography details his off-the-court battle with daughter's rare eye disease. -
Lebron James Will Play for the Miami HeatWill it be too sticky in the Heat? Three ego's, whose team is it now? Is Lebron James' legacy tarnished? Can the King be vindicated from his failures in Cleveland? Will the all-star trio's success deminish Lebron's individual greatness?
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King Jesus the Greatest Free Agent AvailableJesus Christ, the greatest basketball player of all time? What position would He play? Glimpses of God in a basketball uniform, the best teammate, the greatest free-agent on the market today
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Love at First SightA Wedding Poem, captures the raw emotion of wonder and worry with love at first sight.
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2010 NBA Finals: L.A. Lakers Vs. Boston Celtics Game 7 Preview & PredictionThe Los Angeles Lakers' dominating Game 6 victory: Was it a result of L.A. playing great, or Boston simply having an off-night?
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Happy Father's DayIn honor of Father's Day, we examine the significance of a name and the legacy it carries for generations past and present.
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2010 NBA Finals: LA Lakers Vs. Boston Celtics Game 6 Preview & PredictionPosition-by-position, the Boston Celtics outplayed the Los Angeles Lakers, winning Game 5 and inching one win away from another NBA Championship.
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2010 NBA Finals LA Lakers Vs. Boston Celtics Game 5 Preview & PredictionUpdate of the 2010 NBA Finals, position by position comparison and predictions after 4 games. Who is winning each individual match-up? Which team has the advantage, the Boston Celtics or Los Angeles Lakers? Game 5 Prediction, Championship Prediction.
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2010 NBA FINALS: LA Lakers Vs. Boston Celtics Game 1 Preview and PredictionGame 1 will set the tone for the rest of this series. The Boston Celtics would love to steal home court advantage with a Game 1 victory. The Los Angeles Lakers want to send a message. The Lakers only need to win the home games to win this series.
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2010 NBA Finals Lakers vs. Boston Celtics Preview and PredictionHere's a player-by-player match-up comparison, stat analysis, based on the conference finals stats.
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LA Lakers Defeat the Phoenix Suns for the 2010 Western Conference ChampionshipThe LA Lakers defeat the Suns for the Western Conference Championship. Game 6 Stat by stat comparison of players. How the Lakers won. Comparison between this Phoenix Suns team and the Utah Jazz of the 1990's.
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LA Lakers Vs. Phoenix Suns Game 6 Preview and PredictionLakers Game 5 Recap, Lakers vs. Suns Game 6 Prediction
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Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics Game 6 Preview and PredictionBoston Celtics host the Orlando Magic in Game 6 tonight of the Eastern Conference Finals. How momentum has changed to Orlando Magic's favor.
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L.A. Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Game 5 Prediction and PreviewWas the Game 4 Lakers' loss Kobe Bryant's greatest game ever? The Phoenix Suns show they have what it takes to dethrone the Lakers.
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Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic Game 5 PredictionMagic won't go down without a fight. Game 4 win recap. Position by position comparison recap. Game 5 Prediction.
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LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Game 4 Prediction, 2010 NBA PlayoffsThe Los Angeles Lakers were out-coached and out-played by the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
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Boston Celtics Vs. Orlando Magic Game 4 Prediction and PreviewCeltics vs. Magic Game 3 recap, what's wrong with the Magic, Celtics getting extra luck, Game 4 Prediction
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LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Game 3 PredictionLakers earn 2-0 Series lead with Game 2 victory. Recap of Game 2. Game 3 Prediction.
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Doug Collins is Philadelphia 76ers New Head Coach37 years ago Doug Collins was the number one pick of the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Draft. Today he was named their new Head Coach.
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The Blindside or Invictus: What is the Greatest True-Story Sports Movie of All Time?The ranking of the top 50 true story sports movies of all time is based on a composite three areas, accuracy / authenticity, plot / subplots and quality/ production. Where does Invictus and The Blindside rate among the top 50?
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Denzel Washington is a ChristianDenzel Washington is a Christian who views his acting career as his ministry, the movies as his pulpit. His ministry is both on and off the movie set. Article highlights The Book of Eli movie, and Denzel funding an Army hospital.
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Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic Game 3 PredictionDespite a great performance from Dwight Howard, the Boston Celtics defeat the Orlando Magic. Game 2 Recap, Game 3 Prediction.
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LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Game 2 PredictionLakers showed few weakness in dominating Game 1 victory. Game 2 Prediction
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Why Tiger Woods Cheated on His WifeFrom Tiger Woods to Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan to Babe Ruth, why have many of our greatest athletes failed as role-models due to sexual immorality and scandal?
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Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic Game 2 PredictionCeltics championship confidence steals home court advantage, defeating the Magic in game 1. Game 2 and Series Predictions.
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Why is Jesus Hated so Much Today?People curse the name of Jesus, protest Christian values, mock Christian practices, and never before has Jesus been irrelevant to our society, yet never before has He been so needed.
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The Prayer Life of JesusJesus was a man of prayer. Through His example we learn there are four types of prayers. Also He shows us not only how to pray, but the importance of where to pray.
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LA Lakers Vs. Phoenix Suns 2010 NBA Playoffs Series Preview & Predictions2010 Western Conference Showdown between the Phoenix Suns and LA Lakers. Key series matchups, series Preview, Game 1 Prediction.
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Boston Celtics Dethrone King James and Eliminate Cleveland Cavaliers from 2010 NBA PlayoffsThe NBA Nation is in an uproar. We are all witnesses to the Boston Celtics dethroning King James. His Majesty drops his sword and departs his Cleveland Castle.
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Oil Spill Threatens Gulf Coast and Tampa Bay Area EconomyThe Gulf Oil Spill could bring catastrophic results to sea-life, tourism, and the coastal economy.
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LA Lakers vs. Utah Jazz Game 4 PredictionAs I predicted, the Lakers defeated the Jazz by one possession. Lakers squeeze Game 3 victory, showing they can win from the perimeter not just the paint. Break out the brooms for Game 4.
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LA Lakers vs. Utah Jazz Game 3 PredictionLakers have yet to play championship level basketball in these playoffs, struggling in many areas, and still they continue to win. Game 3 Prediction.
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Suns vs. Spurs Game 2 PredictionThe big 3 stars for the Suns outplayed the big 3 Spurs stars in Game 1 by 10 points. They could play 3 on 3 the rest of the way. This could be the most competitive series being played right now. And yet it could end up in a sweep.
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LA Lakers vs. Utah Jazz Game 2 PredictionLakers biggest challenge in this 2nd Round Playoff Series is not the Utah Jazz, but their old foe apathy. Game two adjustments needed for LA to win.
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LA Lakers Win Game 1 vs. Utah JazzA 17-point swing from the Lakers up by as many as 14 giving way to a three-point Jazz lead late in the fourth quarter. Kobe Bryant's heroic scoring saves LA from game one choke.
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Lakers Vs. Jazz Game 1 PredictionHistory shows Lakers have dominated the Utah Jazz in the regular and post season. Yet the statistics also show the Jazz have favorable numbers compared to the Lakers in these playoffs. Series Preview, Game 1 Prediction
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Lakers Defeat Thunder in Game 6 to Advance to the Second Round of the NBA PlayoffsLakers clinch a series one win, defeating the Thunder in an epic battle down to the final half second. It wasn't pretty but they got the job done.
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Rumors Swirl that President Obama May Cancel National Day of PrayerWhile rumors swirl of President Obama canceling the National Day of Prayer, Evangelical Christians would be best served to examine and apply the principles from the prayer life of Jesus.
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Lakers vs. Oklahoma Game 6 Prediction7 key adjustments the Lakers made to win; home court advantage, points in the paint, free throw shooting, bench play, hustle on the boards and for loose balls, Ron Artest / Lamar Odom option, and the leadership of Kobe Bryant.
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Elderly Drivers Cause AccidentsStatistics show a rise of fatalities, serious injuries, and traffic violations caused by senior citizens that should not be driving.
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LA Lakers vs. Oklahoma Thunder Game 5 PredictionThere are seven keys for the LA Lakers to win Game 5; Starting Lamar Odom over Ron Artest, points in the paint, hustle to loose balls and rebounds, Kobe attacking the rim, bench play, free-throws, playing at home.
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Why the Los Angeles Lakers Are Struggling Against Oklahoma City Thunder in First Round of 2010 NBA PlayoffsThe four key strengths of the Los Angeles Lakers have been missing in this first Playoff Series against the Thunder. Ron Artest, LA's Big Men, Lakers bench play, and Kobe's leadership.
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Do All Pets Go to Heaven?Will we see our four-legged companion again in Heaven some day? To answer this question we first must address the need for church for our pets, the testimony of our pets, pet evangelism, and the ministry of animals.
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Meeting Muhammad AliI've met over 500 celebrities and gathered as many autographs. My first celebrity encounter came when I was a kid. I learned from my father that day the secret to autograph collecting success, and more importantly what a hero is all about.
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Would Jesus Attend Your Church?Evaluating the true purpose of "Church" today. Is your church impacting the local community of those in greatest need or is it self-serving (members only)? Would Jesus attend?