Marty Mac's World

Marty Mac's World Martin McNeal--aka "Marty Mac"--was born in Manhattan, N.Y. and is a lifelong sports freak. He'll even watch soccer, and covered Pele back in the day. Get with that! Don't know who Pele is? Then you really need to check out Marty Mac's World. Marty has covered virtually every event you can call sports, although pro basketball has been a particular specialty. Marty Mac has worked for Big Red Publications (Brooklyn, N.Y.); Charlotte Observer (N.C.); Peninsula Times-Tribune (Palo Alto, Ca.); Dallas Times-Herald (Tx.) and The Sacramento Bee (Ca.)

Web Site: http://mpmcneal.blogspot.com/


Kings need to share the ball – NOW!

Marty Mac's World -
Nov 9, 2012

It’s early in the NBA season, but not too early to be embarrassed. The Kings need to recognize right now they will not become winners playing like they are. The Kings are 30th in assists with 15.6 per game. That’s last in the league. That’...

Commentary: Kings defend as team, play offense as individuals

Marty Mac's World -
Nov 7, 2012

Four games into the 2012-13 NBA season, we can at least say, the Kings are defending with unity, intent and focus. It has been years – perhaps back to the 2002-03 team led by Chris Webber, Vlade Divac, Doug Christie, Bobby Jackson, Jimmy Jackson...

On and off the Kings court, questions abound

Marty Mac's World -
Mar 30, 2012


There was none better than Lacy Banks

Marty Mac's World -
Mar 22, 2012

We lost a champion Wednesday when former Chicago Sun-Times writer Reverend Lacy J. Banks died.Banks, 68, battled prostate cancer, a brain tumor and heart disease over the past few years.However, nothing could steal his spirit. Not even the fact that fe...

Ego, idiocy mar Mullin jersey retirement in Oaktown

Marty Mac's World -
Mar 20, 2012

Had to check out Monday night's Chris Mullin Golden State Warriors jersey retirement ceremony in Oakland.I've been watching the mercurial, soulful lefty since his pre-St. John's University days on jaunts through Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.And those...

Cousins-Westphal combo needs Divorce Court

Marty Mac's World -
Jan 3, 2012

Jan. 2, 2012If Kings coach Paul Westphal and his young center DeMarcus Cousins were married, it would be time for a divorce.Since they aren't married, maybe it's time for Cousins to be traded or Westphal to go - or both.Better players than Cousins have...

Everyone has to wait to see who these Kings are

Marty Mac's World -
Dec 28, 2011

Dec. 28, 2011Predicting what to expect from the Sacramento Kings at this juncture of an abbreviated NBA season is a sucker's fantasy.An improved product is not too much to expect from a young, talented squad led by head coach Paul Westphal. The Kings ...

It’s more than preseason game at the No-Name Arena

Marty Mac's World -
Dec 20, 2011

Dec. 20, 2011The Sacramento Kings meet the visiting Golden State Warriors tonight at the No-Name Arena, also formerly known as Arco Arena and never truly known as Power Balance Pavilion.Yet, the lone Kings' preseason home game likely will be different ...

NBA Comissioner Stern goes too far: Time to go

Marty Mac's World -
Dec 9, 2011

Dec. 9, 2011NBA Commissioner David Stern’s ludicrous decision to veto Thursday’s three-team trade between New Orleans, the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets is the most bodacious, outrageous, egotistical and ridiculous move in league’s histo...

Maddbacker Celebrity Basketball Game

Marty Mac's World -
Jul 8, 2011

One of the most difficult tasks in today's sports environment is putting together a celebrity basketball game.Former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Adrian Ross continues to try to raise money for local Sacramento-area charity causes such as Shriners Hos...