Old School Pic of the Week: 8/2

Unlike the NFL, that just reached a labor agreement, things aren't exactly looking up for professional basketball the at the moment. Both the NBA and the NBA Player's Association (NBPA) have filed complaints to the National Labor Relations Board claiming the opposing party has not "bargained in good faith." The NBA then filed another lawsuit in federal court that seeks to void existing player contracts if the union chooses to decertify and countersue.

It is easy to lose faith that NBA action will soon return when use of jargon like decertification and countersue outnumber the dunks, screens, or passes.  But all hope is not lost, and this week's photo proves it. 

This shot from the 1988 NBA Finals shows heated rivals Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas setting aside their differences and finding harmony in the sweet, sweet game of basketball. NBA and NBPA, I hope you're taking notes.

*Potentially Ominous Sign: In the years since this photo, Magic and Isiah's relationship has soured considerably. Both Thomas' rumored questioning of Magic's sexuality and Magic's emphasis on keeping Isiah off the 1992 Dream Team have fueled the quarrel. Let's hope the NBA situation ends more cordially.

Court adjourned.

Old School Pic of the Week 6/21

Sorry, Court of Appeals devotees, I was locked out of the blog yesterday and wasn't able to get the Old School Pic of the Week up. But that may just have been a sign that I should instead post a photo today, on the first day of summer. So without further adieu, I present to you the summer solstice edition of the Old School Pic of the Week.

From Rambis' fish to Magic's rod to the inflatable dinosaur on the upper deck, so many great questions come to mind when viewing this shot. But chief among all of them: does Kareem use the skyhook method when casting out his fishing line?

Old School Pic of the Week 5/30

Happy Memorial Day, U.S.A! For the holiday, the least I could do was display my American pride through a photo of five members of the 1992 Dream Team. This photo would have been worthy of a coveted spot as the Court of Appeals Old School Pic of the Week based on Patrick Ewing's flat top alone, but the added patriotism made it a no-brainer.