Commentary

Jun
24
Could Ricky Rubio and Russell Westbrook co-exist in the backcourt?

Could Ricky Rubio and Russell Westbrook co-exist in the backcourt?

Five minutes don’t go by without me changing my mind on Ricky Rubio or James Harden. I’ll start
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Jun
22

Draftbusters: What makes up a bust and who is likely to be one

Coming into a draft, there’s so much hope. Hope to land the next big thing. Hope to fill a
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Jun
10

The Trap and Myth of the Next

Around draft time – or really around any time – whenever a young player’s name gets brought up, the inevitable happens.
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Jun
09
Draft prospects by the numbers

Draft prospects by the numbers

Bret of Hoopinon has put together an extensive spreadsheet of statistics for this year’s draft prospect crop. It’s
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Jun
05

Season retrospective: So was Durant a team killer?

Oklahoma City played its best stretch with its star player sidelined with a bum ankle. Therefore, media folks had to
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Jun
04

Fast Break Rumblings: Reader Edition

Some thoughts with a little help from my friends. There were a couple interesting comments recently that I wanted to
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Jun
03
NBA Combine results and a few revised thoughts

NBA Combine results and a few revised thoughts

Technically this was the first ever NBA Combine and it just concluded yesterday and the ability tests have been released.
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Jun
02

What we can learn from the Finals

I know that right now, actual basketball being played on an actual court with actual NBA players is probably pretty
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May
31

Thoughts from the playoffs

I’ve been watching the Orlando Magic now with some curiosity. I love the way they play. I’ve often
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May
29

Ricky Rubio, hype and the great unknown

Really all you see streaking up the court is the hair. At least, it’s the first thing you notice.
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