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Author: Eddie Maisonet, III

Eddie Maisonet is the founder and editor emeritus of The Sports Fan Journal. Currently, he serves as an associate editor for ESPN.com. He is an unabashed Russell Westbrook and Barry Switzer apologist, owns over 100 fitteds and snapbacks, and lives by Reggie Jackson’s famous quote, “I am the straw that stirs the drink.”

The Missed Branding Opportunity During James Harden's MVP Campaign

Eddie Maisonet, III March 4, 2015 No Comments

Depending on who you ask, James Harden is the leader in the clubhouse to win the 2014-15 NBA MVP. Harden, along with Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook, are…

The Missed Branding Opportunity During James Harden's MVP Campaign

Bryan Crawford vs. Eddie Maisonet (The Derrick Rose Episode)

Eddie Maisonet, III March 1, 2015 No Comments

On this edition of The Versus Podcast, we're honored to have a personal friend and respected personality of Chi-Town on the line as Bryan Crawford, Bulls Insider for NBC Chicago and a…

Bryan Crawford vs. Eddie Maisonet (The Derrick Rose Episode)

Tupac Has Some Encouraging Words For Derrick Rose

Eddie Maisonet, III February 26, 2015 No Comments

I can remember sitting in class on Tuesday night, slightly nervous at the thought of the presentation I was going to have to deliver later on in the evening in…

Tupac Has Some Encouraging Words For Derrick Rose

Starting Lineups: Dale Hansen Is The Man, Shames Racist Sports Fans With Speech

Eddie Maisonet, III February 26, 2015 No Comments

Dale Hansen is a legend in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I've heard our editor emeritus Kenny Masenda speak about the man in an almost fatherly fashion, as his words have…

Starting Lineups: Dale Hansen Is The Man, Shames Racist Sports Fans With Speech

Starting Lineups: Kevin Garnett Is Now An Official Member Of The Minnesota Timberwolves

Eddie Maisonet, III February 24, 2015 No Comments

As the editor-in-chief and leader of the free sports fan world, sometimes you have to make executive decision or three. This decision in particular, is a simple one. We're bringing…

Starting Lineups: Kevin Garnett Is Now An Official Member Of The Minnesota Timberwolves

College Coaches Told Russell Westbrook To ‘Go Run Track’ Instead Of Playing Basketball

Eddie Maisonet, III February 21, 2015 No Comments

This article was posted with permission from Tercer Tiempo in 2012, during Team USA's preparation for their gold medal run during the London Olympics.  Adversity is a noun that’s thrown around all…

College Coaches Told Russell Westbrook To ‘Go Run Track’ Instead Of Playing Basketball

Nate Duncan & Jonathan Tjarks vs. Eddie Maisonet (The Trade Deadline Chaos Episode)

Eddie Maisonet, III February 20, 2015 No Comments

Good Lord, indeed. On this edition of The Versus Podcast, the chaos of the 2015 NBA Trade Deadline comes to a head with 11 deals culminated by the league's 3pm…

Nate Duncan & Jonathan Tjarks vs. Eddie Maisonet (The Trade Deadline Chaos Episode)

When Jerome Kersey And Michael Jordan Squared Off In The 1987 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Eddie Maisonet, III February 19, 2015 No Comments

I was in San Jose, California, volunteering my time as an assistant coach for a local Bay Area high school, and something told me to check my phone during halftime.…

When Jerome Kersey And Michael Jordan Squared Off In The 1987 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

5 Deals That Should Happen At The NBA Trade Deadline

Eddie Maisonet, III February 18, 2015 No Comments

The NBA's trade deadline is on February 19 at 3 p.m. EST. From the time you read this until the deadline passes, basketball fans will be checking any online rumor…

5 Deals That Should Happen At The NBA Trade Deadline

Russell Westbrook Says He'd Rather Win Games And Titles Than Lead His Own Team

Eddie Maisonet, III February 18, 2015 No Comments

This past weekend, three of TSFJ's high-yella brethren got together to watch the 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, and glorious times were had. Phillip Barnett, Justin Tinsley and…

Russell Westbrook Says He'd Rather Win Games And Titles Than Lead His Own Team

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Eddie Maisonet, III


Eddie Maisonet is the founder and editor emeritus of The Sports Fan Journal. Currently, he serves as an associate editor for ESPN.com. He is an unabashed Russell Westbrook and Barry Switzer apologist, owns over 100 fitteds and snapbacks, and lives by Reggie Jackson’s famous quote, “I am the straw that stirs the drink.”


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The Sportsfan Journal Staff September 3, 2020 No Comments

By Piper Westrom (@plwestrom) & Adam Cribbs (@a_cribbs23) With virtually every professional sport in America back up and running, as well as football looming on the horizon, it’s been no…

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Meet The LA Galaxy's Rising Star, Diedie Traore

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'Chasing Indiana's Game: The Hoosier Hardwood Project' Is A Journey Into Indiana's Rich Basketball CultureBefore the game of basketball evolved into today's dynamic game with position-less players, deep threes from…

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Ed The Sports Fan

Larry Johnson Reflects on Becoming 'Grandmama', Converse Kicks And Winning Titles In Las Vegas

The Sportsfan Journal Staff May 28, 2020 No Comments

Growing up as a kid, Larry Johnson was one of the coolest people on the planet. In my pee-brain mind, there was nothing like Larry Johnson. NCAA champion on the…

The Day Michael Jordan Got Put On A Poster

Eddie Maisonet, III April 11, 2020 No Comments

If you play the game of basketball long enough, you'll inevitably be put into a conundrum while playing defense under the rim. You could get dunked on at any moment.…

Thierry Henry Made Me Fall In Love With Soccer

Eddie Maisonet, III March 11, 2020 No Comments

It's the dirty little secret that really isn't a secret at all. I love soccer. While some of you are sitting there saying, "Tell us something we don't know, Ed.…

15 Takeaways From The Oral History Of 'Love & Basketball'

Eddie Maisonet, III February 17, 2020 No Comments

In my opinion, Love & Basketball is one of the few films in the world that both men and women will have no issue sitting down and watching. Although the…

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Remembering The Peter Warrick Experience, 20 Years Later

Eddie Maisonet, III July 29, 2019 No Comments

When Notre Dame and Florida State, two of college football's blue bloods, did battle back in 1993, I wasn't old enough (or aware enough) to appreciate it. See, I didn't…

A Sports Scribe

Speaking Up About Our Pain - Again

The Sportsfan Journal Staff June 3, 2020 No Comments

A few years ago in this very space here at TSFJ, we mourned about a country reminding us of its preferred citizen hierarchy in violent ways. Professional and amateur athletes…

Youngest In Charge: Kyrie's Kingdom

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The Sports Fan's 3-Point Guide To The NBA All-Star Snub Argument

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NFL First Quarter Report Card: Who’s Hot And Who’s Not

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100 Miles And Running: 5 Things I Learned When I Started Running

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