It’s a pretty simple solution. It’s an intentional foul. You can’t purposely foul someone who doesn’t have the ball. Just like when you foul someone with the ball you have to go for the ball. Make a rule that does not allow intentional fouls and you get rid of Hack-a-Shaq.

You know what’s better than LeBron forcing up that 3 or LeBron passing to Deron Williams in the corner? LeBron being the force of nature that he is and taking the ball to the rim after he makes Crowder fall for the shot fake. Instead he takes a dribble backwards looking for the 3. Why? At that point, all he has to do…

As I read this, I prepare to go and do lunchroom supervision at the high school I teach. I hate bottle flippers more than I could ever hate any sports team.

Kroenke should be after getting hit by a car but before Snyder.

Dude ... You forgot Rocky...

Illinois also has Du Bois (pronounced do boys) and Dix. All pretty good options there.