I hate to rain on anyone’s parade, but this is what America has become today. After over 200-plus years of work, this is what America has accepted. Rewarding mediocrity is something that ruins sports franchises, businesses and America. … [Read more...] about The Houston Rockets are fools for signing Jeremy Lin
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2010 NBA Draft Lottery Re-Do
With the NBA All-Star weekend upon us, it is time for an annual tradition here at The Sports Bank; the NBA Draft Lottery Re-do. Peter Christian and David Kay will alternate re-drafting the top fourteen picks in the 2010 NBA Draft taking into account what they know about the rookies based off their performances so far this season. They will factor in how each team’s roster … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Draft Lottery Re-Do
2010 NBA Draft Western Conference Grades
Only one team in the Western Conference received a grade lower than a C-. Can you guess which team it was? Read this article by Peter Christian for an in-depth absolute bashing (and deservedly so) of what David Kahn did for the Timberwolves. Click on the team name for individual player grades. Check out my Eastern Conference grades. Click here to see my NBA Draft … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Draft Western Conference Grades
Indiana Pacers: 2010 NBA Draft Analysis
The Indiana Pacers came into the 2010 NBA Draft needing to have a good night. They haven’t made the playoffs in four seasons, something not seen since the mid-80’s in Indianapolis. Coach Jim O’Brien was surprisingly given another year, while executive Larry Bird needed to make a big draft hit after missing so many times. Mostly, the Pacers needed a solid point guard, so … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers: 2010 NBA Draft Analysis
2010 NBA Draft Day Trades
There were ten trades made on draft day with most of the movement coming in the late first round. ESPN does such a poor job of explaining what is going on that you might be confused as to who ended up where. Luckily, David Kay is here to break down all the trades. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Draft Day Trades
Eastern Conference NBA Draft Grades
Late first round trades galore, random second round picks, and my mock draft getting destroyed. After all the dust has settled, which teams are winners and which losers after the NBA Draft? Here are my Eastern Conference team grades. Click on the team name for individual player grades. Check back Saturday for my Western Conference team grades. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Eastern Conference NBA Draft Grades
UPDATED!!! 2010 NBA Mock Draft-First Round 6-24
UPDATED: 6:00 CST I feel like my thesis is due in a couple of hours and I keep going over the final draft time and time again to make sure everything is just perfect. Now that NBA Draft is upon us, my masterpiece of a mock draft gets put to the test. Do the months and hours of research and watching college hoops pay off? Here is my latest mock draft (you can also check … [Read more...] about UPDATED!!! 2010 NBA Mock Draft-First Round 6-24
2010 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round 6-24
UPDATED: 6:00 CST I feel like my thesis is due in a couple of hours and I keep going over the final draft time and time again to make sure everything is just perfect. Now that NBA Draft is upon us, my masterpiece of a mock draft gets put to the test. Do the months and hours of research and watching college hoops pay off? Here is my latest mock draft (you can also check … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round 6-24
2010 NBA Draft Big Board
Merry NBA Draft Eve! Here is my final 2010 NBA Draft Big Board. This is how I would rank the players if I were an NBA general manager, NOT how I think they are ranked by others or the order they will be selected. Be sure to check back with The Sports Bank tomorrow for several updated mock drafts. We will also be live chatting during the draft and handing out live … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Draft Big Board
NBA Draft Seeing Less Foreign Prospects Picked
With the NBA Draft right around the corner, don't expect to hear a lot of unknown, hard-to-pronounce, foreign names called from the podium. The recent trend of a draft filled with international prospects is on the decline, but why? The past failures of teams in drafting players from overseas certainly has something to do with it. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Seeing Less Foreign Prospects Picked