Guy from San Francisco

My nephew and I ran into this video on YouTube randomly while just skimming through the worldwide web. I've seen a lot of slam dunk highlights but this one definitely had me out of my seat by the end. Some "Guy" from SF impresses and runs away with the show.

Here are the Top 10 Dunks from the Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown. Enjoy!

Most Underrated Coaches

Who comes to mind when you think of underrated coaches? Jerry Sloan, he's already in the Hall of Fame. Vinny Del Negro with the young Chicago Bulls or even Rick Carlisle who got fired after he won over 50 games and brought the Pistons to the Conference Finals. I think a handful come to mind but my man SOS gives you his Top 3 based on facts.

Top 3 Underrated Coaches of All Time in the NBA

Written by: S.O.S. (Stein on Sports)

Rick Adelman
860 wins going in to this season. Spread across a handful of West Coast teams (Portland, Golden State, Sacramento, Houston). It's hard to list a man with two trips to the NBA finals as underrated, but those trips to the finals came way back when Cliff Robinson wore headbands and MJ was playing horse with Larry Bird for Mickey D's. He averages 47 wins a season and that includes two dismal season with the Warriors. This guy took the NBA equivalent of no mans land a place better known for killing Baobby Hurley's career to the playoffs for 8 years in a row. They have not made it to the playoffs since he left. His Sacramento teams were always so close, but could never make it over the top. Look for this guy to take a team boasting Scola and Battier as their top 2 to the playoffs this year.

I'd love to see this guy coaching a team on the East Coast perhaps the Knicks after the sign King James!

Del Harris
542 across 12 full seasons. This guy is a lifer, he coaches the China National Team and you know he doesn't speak Chinese. He took the Rockets to the NBA finals and lost to the Celtics. Had a some really good Bucks teams, but they weren't taleneted enough to beat those beast Celtic or Sixers squads. Had a nice run with the Lakers and even won a Coach of the Year when he lead a team with Nick Van Exel, Cedric Ceballos and Elden Campbell to nearly 50 wins. Thats impressive.

This guy might also be the man for anyone wanting to win a Sixth Man of the Year Award. He has either been the assistant or head coach for 4 winners of this award.

Mike Jones errr Mike Brown. If I told you that there was a coach who in his worst season he had 45 wins and in his best season he had 66 wins would that be somebody you'd be interested in? This guys has had the luxury of coaching LeBron James, but one of those teams had Larry Hughes. Whats more shocking the first stat or that Larry Hughes was on a team that won more than it lost? They say this guy is on the hot seat, but I'm sure a savvy GM like Joe Dumars would be happy to have him on his bench. All time winning % for guys who have coached 200 games or more this guy is #9 ahead of Pat Riley, but behind KC Jones.

Suprising, yes. It just doesn't seem like it because he doesn't run a great offense and also because he has King James but the wins backs his case.

Honorable Mention: Greg Popovich, Doc Rivers, Byron Scott, Flip Saunders, Larry Brown, and Phil Jackson.

SOS is a senior writer for HoopforLife.com and is an expert in not only NBA basketball but at all levels as well as all sports.

The "Light" Stuff

Flashback to NKOTB's Right Stuff, let's talk about SHOES!

As you know, as a fan and as an active player we all notice the 'kicks' on every player and we always want to floss the best ones because we love the attention or they make us play better and even make us jump higher. In today's game, it's all about staying Light on your feet!

Here's a great analogy to help you figure out which our the best shoes for today.

Written by Quimelda Marcos

Nike Zoom Kobe IV - Weighs about 11.6 ounces..probably one of the lightest if the the lightest shoe for hoop today. The shoe was inspired by soccer shoes.

Positives: Lightweight, stylish, and its a low top. Also has some of nikes newest technology in the shoe which include lunar foam and flywire which is made for the shoe to be secure but yet stay light.

Negatives: Too light as in not enough support. People feel as though lowtops are prone to ankle injuries. Some of the colorways are loud which also turns people off and #1 reason why people are reluctant to wear the shoe is that its KOBE's shoe AKA Public Enemy #1-2-3 and 4.

I feel as though this is one of the best Nike's to ever come out. I'm not playing favorites either since Kobe is my favorite player. The shoe runs for about $120 to $130 bucks and has yet to go on sale due to its popularity. They're sold only on Eastbay, Niketown, Nike websites, or Footlocker. No other shoe stores carry them.

Nike Lebron 7 - Full air unit. Fly wire, very stylish. LJB's are usually heavy but he's even gearing towards a lighter weight now.

Nike Hyperize - $125 bucks. The shoe weighs around 13.0 ounces....supposedly this is the continuation of the ever so popular NIKE HYPERDUNK.

Nike HyperDunk...started the popular trend of light..TEAM USA rocked 'em and then Nike just let loose on color ways for the upcoming season. About 13.0 ounces as well, $110 USD.

Adidas BrotherHood Collection (Dwight Howard, Gilbert Arenas, Tracy Mcgrady, Tim Duncan, Chauncey Billups, Derek Rose) any shoes from these guys are popular for Adidas.

Adidas Pro Model has maintained its popularity for being a pretty good shoe for a pretty good price under $90 bucks and usually go on sale a lot of color ways to chose from.

With that said, which pair of shoes are you investing in to make your game better or even make look better? It's all about comfort and I believe that if you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you do good. But that's just me.

Ron DaDa!!

Transition Tuesday's

What's up Basketball world! Let's not forget the corporate folks, teachers, coaches, players, and everyone else either. Just wanted to give you a quick update and let you know that Hoop for Life will start incorporating new themes each week so we can provide fresh and consistent content for our readers.

Today will be the start of Transition Tuesday's. It's a new theme we're trying after having a conversation with the Founder of Black Top Hoops (BTH). We're also open to some of your idea's and suggestions so feel free to comment or email us. Thanks for staying tuned!

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** NBA Scouts at YMCA league's?

Steve Nash said it himself, check out the video via Truehoop.

** Manu Ginobili 'Batting' Practice

Not only does this Olympic and NBA Champion score points, he also plays clean up with his keen sight and quick hands. He could probably catch flies with chopsticks if he knows how to use them. Here's an amazing video of how he takes out a bat (yes, a flying bat) at a home game. Wow!

** Mr. Lamar and Khloe Odom

Is this marriage for real and will it last or is it just another Hollywood publicity stunt? Well, they got inked up meaning tattoo's for one another. Click here for pics.