We hear about the Splash Brothers incessantly, and rightfully so. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are not just elite players, but extremely fun to watch. They overshadow Draymond Green to some extent. Green matters a lot to the Golden State Warriors and will end up being one of the biggest impact players in this Western Conference Finals. The Warriors allowed a league-low … [Read more...] about Draymond Green means much more to the GSW than advertised
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2012 NBA Draft Losers include Pacers, Rockets, and Blazers
Another NBA Draft is in the books. After all the rumors, projections, incorrect mock drafts, and soaring/dropping stocks, it is time to look at which teams had the best nights at the 2012 NBA Draft. Click here for my team-by-team drafts grades. You can also check out my 2012 NBA Draft winners. … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Draft Losers include Pacers, Rockets, and Blazers
Celtics, Hornets among 2012 NBA Draft Winners
Another NBA Draft is in the books. After all the rumors, projections, incorrect mock drafts, and soaring/dropping stocks, it is time to look at which teams had the best nights at the 2012 NBA Draft. Click here for my team-by-team drafts grades. … [Read more...] about Celtics, Hornets among 2012 NBA Draft Winners
NBA Draft: Draft Best Available or Fill Team Needs?
Tonight at 7 PM Eastern Time on ESPN, the 2012 NBA Draft will begin. The first pick is all set, with Kentucky's freshman phenom Anthony Davis set to become an official member of the New Orleans Hornets. One doesn't even have to ask why New Orleans is so set on Davis with their pick. He is the best talent available in the draft, boasting exceptional height, basketball IQ, … [Read more...] about NBA Draft: Draft Best Available or Fill Team Needs?
Marquette’s DJO and Crowder ready to live NBA Draft dream
Following Wesley Matthews' breakout rookie campaign during the 2009-2010 NBA season, the Marquette Golden Eagles have seen players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft each of the past years; Lazar Hayward in 2010 and Jimmy Butler last summer. A pair of MU ballers are expected to be selected tonight when Darius Johnson-Odom and Jae Crowder will likely hear their names … [Read more...] about Marquette’s DJO and Crowder ready to live NBA Draft dream
Memphis Grizzlies must upgrade depth this off-season
By signing their key players to contract extensions the past couple of years, the Memphis Grizzlies have a solid starting five. However, their bench production has been average at best which has held them back a bit. The Griz need to upgrade the talent behind their starters this off-season, but that will be difficult to do since the team has very little cap flexibility in … [Read more...] about Memphis Grizzlies must upgrade depth this off-season
Kentucky’s Anthony Davis ready to join New Orleans Hornets
A couple years ago, Anthony Davis was a lightly recruited guard at Charter Perspectives High School in Chicago, Ill. Then he grew over half a foot, and became a big man prospect with guard skills. The rare combination of attributes led to his shooting up the recruiting rankings. He became a McDonald's All-American, won all the national college basketball individual awards, and … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Anthony Davis ready to join New Orleans Hornets
Terrence Jones: yet another Kentucky Wildcats NBA first round pick
There will be at least five, possibly six Kentucky Wildcats taken in the first round of this NBA Draft this June 28th, and yes we know that's just plain nuts. All the "league" level talent coming out of Lexington, some of the guys get lost in the shuffle and forgotten. Everyone knows Anthony Davis, and most people know Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, but what about Terrence Jones, who … [Read more...] about Terrence Jones: yet another Kentucky Wildcats NBA first round pick