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The National Basketball Association has produced so many talents and almost every era showcases different superstars. Through the years, there has been a constant flow of great players that leave their marks in the world of basketball. These players are the epitome of greatness and role models of present and future basketball stars. This top 5 is composed of National Basketball Association players that have become household names due to their talents, skills and overall fame. Without these 5 NBA players, the game of basketball might have never been the same. Let’s star it off with a countdown from number 5.

5) Larry Bird

The greatness of Larry “Legend” Bird can be described in two words, Celtic Pride. He indeed played with great pride but nonetheless, he played the game with intelligence and skill. He ran the system of Boston to perfection and he became a great passer, a great rebounder and also an unparalleled shooter. Larry’s fame started out during college where he and his famous rival Magic Johnson started out as fierce competitors. Carrying it through the NBA, Larry and Magic’s rivalry has been one of the most widely revered rivalry of all time. Not only did the Boston-Los Angeles rivalry lived on, but the Magic-Larry rivalry has also become one for the ages. Larry earned championships with the Celtics and he also won many 3-point shoot-out contest, making him as one of the best pure shooters ever.

4) Magic Johnson

We can’t talk about Larry Bird without mentioning Earvin “Magic” Johnson. Magic was the leader of the 1980s showtime Lakers. His versatility inside the court has made him a very beloved player in the NBA, along with his big smile. Magic can play any position assigned to him, from point guard up to the center spot, he can pay it all. But what makes Magic different from everyone is his unique passing skills and keen eye inside the court. He has won championships with Lakers and has been a perennial all-star as well.

3) Jerry West

Jerry West’s greatness during the 1960s can be easily attributed to his skills and talent inside the court. His prolific scoring and well-balanced play has made him one of the greatest to ever play the game. He was nicknamed “Mr. Clutch” because he was the usual guy who would deliver every time during crunch time. Jerry West is truly one of the best legends who ever played the game.

2) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem-Abdul Jabbar played the game of basketball in a very long time and he was able to rack-up many different records. He holds different scoring and rebounding records that still hold up until today. His patented skyhook cemented him as one of the best centers to ever play inside the paint. Kareem’s greatness can be arguably incomparable to any center. His presence helped the Lakers win many championships during the 80s.

1) Michael Jordan

For everyone who witnessed Michael Jordan’s prime, no one will ever doubt that he was the greatest basketball player who ever played the game. He revolutionized the game of basketball and he made the whole world fall in love with it. MJ’s greatness cam simply make you speechless. His acrobatic shots, slamdunk championship trophies, 6 NBA titles, Olympic gold medal and everything in between says it all. Michael Jordan is the best player ever period.

Are you interested in running your own NBA Basketball Office Pool, but never really quite understood how these things operate? You’ve come to the right place. This article gives step by step directions to running your very own NBA Office Pool.

How does this vary from the normal Super Bowl Squares?

Everything is exactly the same but you have some different options on how to run this one.

These squares can also be used for any basketball game of the season.

Option 1

You can set this up for the NBA Finals Championship game, but the twist here is you don’t know which game number that will be. If a team has a 3-0 series lead then game four could be the last game, this causes the players who are winning the squares in the first 3 quarters of the game to root for the series to be over, but the players who have not won any squares will be rooting for the series to continue.

Option 2

This option is for the NBA Finals series, instead of paying out by each quarter, the winners will be decided by the final score of each game. But the twist here is the payouts will be determined once the series is over in accordance to how many games are played(4 games each winner gets 1/4 of the prize pool, 5 games each winner gets 1/5 ect…).

Step 1

You will need to print off the square grid, you can do this by clicking the link at the bottom of this article, from there you will follow the Office Pools link to the NBA Squares 100 square grid. This will lead you to a printable grid, proceed to print the grid and you are ready to begin the pool.

Step 2

Sell each square for a set dollar amount until all squares are full, a player may buy as many squares as they wish. Once the player pays for the squares they are to write their name in the squares of their choice. If you don’t feel you can sell 100 squares check out our 25 square grid and 50 square grid.

Step 3

Once all the squares are full it is time to set up the drawing. This can be done in many ways, listed below are 2 examples. After determining the drawing method, draw the numbers one at a time placing the numbers from left to right starting with the first gray square box in the top row, continue across the top row until the numbers are gone. After that is complete you will redraw the numbers, this time placing the drawn numbers in the gray square boxes in the left column, starting at the top.

Example 1: Write the numbers 0-9 on pieces of paper and place them in a hat.

Example 2: Get a deck of cards A through 10, the ace represents a one, the 10 represents a 0, 2-9 are face value

Step 4

Now is time for the fun!! Begin watching the game, at the end of each quarter/game match the last digit of each teams score with the grid.

Example: At the end of the first quarter the team on the top line has 17 and the team listed in the left column has 14. Go to the top row of numbers and find the number 7(last digit of 17) then go to the left column of numbers and find the number 4(last digit of 14) find where these two numbers intersect on the grid and the name in that square wins the first quarter. If using option 2 from above you will be using the numbers from the end of each game.

Payout’s

If you are using option 1 from above, the most common method is to give the winner of each quarter 25% of the prize pool. It is possible that a player can win all four quarters and the whole prize pool. Be sure to discuss what is going to be done in case of an overtime, some people will just ignore the overtime score, some people will substitute the overtime score for the 4th quarter, and others will then divide the prize pool by 20%.

If using option 2 from above the number of winners will be decided at end of the series. If the series lasts four games the prize pool will be divided by 1/4, 5 games the prize pool will be divided by 1/5, 6 games the prize pool will be divided by 1/6, 7 games the prize pool will be divided by 1/7. When using this option most people go by the final score of the game including any overtimes, but you could use the score at the end of the fourth quarter, it is your choice. To avoid problems make sure all of this is discussed before selling the squares.

Watch Phoenix Suns VS Houston Rockets LIVE Online Streaming – NBA Basketball Picks

Watch Suns VS Rockets Live Online Full Free Stream – (11/17/2009). This will be the first of four, and the only meeting of the Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets this 2009. The Suns and Rockets will play their next three games of the series next year. The Suns (9-2) have the best record in the league. The Suns have only lost two games so far, both from teams who met in the NBA Finals last June, the Magic and the Lakers. The Suns look to create another winning run as they visit the Rockets tonight. Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire look to continue their impressive streak with the Suns.

On the other hand, the Houston Rockets were able to upset the defending NBA champions, LA Lakers, after Aaron Brooks played a career night with 33 points in a night when Trevor Ariza received his championship ring. Playing without their all-star players, Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady, the Rockets have made a surprising start and is now sixth on the West. They look to continue their winning ways trying to upset the Suns on this game.

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Watch Detroit Pistons VS Los Angeles Lakers LIVE Online Streaming – November 17, 2009

Watch Pistons VS Lakers Live Online Full Free Stream – (11/17/2009). Tonight, the Los Angeles Lakers look to avoid being booed off by their home fans for the third straight game, as the Lakers try to avoid losing third straight at the Staples Center. For the first time this NBA Season, the LA Lakers have lost back-to-back games, and it happened at home. Kobe Bryant and the Lakers looks to bounce back as they host the new face Pistons.

The Detroit Pistons are finding success with their new players, Ben Gordon and Charlie Vilanueva. Surely, Pistons fans are excited to see their stars Rip Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince join the team back and lead the Pistons to another title run. The Pistons look to bounce back against theLA Lakers after losing to the Mavs in their last game.



Watch Detroit Pistons VS Los Angeles Lakers LIVE from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. FSD and FSW-LAL offers the full live streaming of the Pistons vs Lakers NBA game tonight, which tips off at exactly 10:30 PM ET.

Watch Oklahoma City Thunder VS Miami Heat LIVE Online Streaming – November 17, 2009

Watch Thunder vs Heat Live Online Full Free Stream – (11/17/2009). The Miami Heat (7-2) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (4-4) are two of the surprising teams in the early NBA season. The Heat currently have the second best record in the East, next to the Hawks who are just a half-game ahead of them. On the other hand, if the postseason starts today, the Thunder would be playing their first playoff series. Coming off a dramatic buzzer beater win against the Nets, Dwayne Wade and the Heat looks to take advantage of their numerous games at home. Tonight, Kevin Durant and the young Thunder team look to bounce back after their loss to the Clippers just days ago.

Don’t miss to watch Oklahoma City Thunder VS Miami Heat LIVE from American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The full live coverage of the Thunder VS Heat NBA game is available on FSOK and SunSpM local channels. The Thunder VS Heat tips off at exactly 7:30 PM ET tonight.

Watch Golden State Warriors VS Cleveland Cavaliers LIVE Online Streaming – November 17, 2009

Watch Warriors vs Cavs Live Online Full Free Steam – (11/17/2009). Twenty four hours after the Golden State Warriors ended the conflict between their coach Donnie Nelson and Stephen Jackson, via a four man trade with the Charlotte Bobcats, the Warriors visits LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. With yesterday’s trade, the Warriors acquired Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic, for Stephen Jackson and Acie Law. With this trade, the Warriors hope to end the conflict and start on reshaping the franchise to a playoff contender. Initially, the Cavs was suppose to be the recepient of Stephen Jackson that would have involved Zydrunas Ilgauskas.Quicken Loans Arena

On this game against the Warriors, the Cavs are looking for their fifth straight win. The Cavs also have their own off-court distrations with Delonte West being involved on numerous charges. Also, rumors about LeBron James, Shaq and Iglauskas future seems to be unaffecting the Cavs performance as of late. Be sure not to miss tonight’s exciting NBA game as the Cavs host the Warriors at the Q.

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