It is an annual tradition here during the NBA All-Star break to re-do the NBA Draft lottery from the previous year. The Sports Bank’s NBA Draft Nerd, David Kay and Peter Christian will alternate re-drafting the top fourteen picks in the 2011 NBA Draft taking into account what they know about the rookies based off their performances so far this season. They will factor in how … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Draft re-do with 2012 hindsight
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NBA Playoffs: Kevin Durant is a “closer”
I have said this many times and will continue to say it until people realize it: Kevin Durant is the best BASKETBALL player on this planet. Not only is he 6'10, long, and lanky, but he can score, rebound, take over and close games. There is a big difference between him and 3-time MVP LeBron James: Durant lives in the gym. There is no denying James' talent, but I am taking a … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Kevin Durant is a “closer”
NBA Playoffs: Thunder v. Spurs preview
This should be one of the most highly anticipated series since the Los Angeles Lakers v. Boston Celtics NBA Finals in 2010. Rarely do we get an extremely intriguing Conference Finals. We will get both on Sunday when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. There is so much to look forward to in this series, so let's get … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Thunder v. Spurs preview
How Good Are The Spurs? One of the Best Teams, ever?
When you see what destruction the San Antonio Spurs have done this season, and so far in the playoffs, it's not crazy to admit that this team is very good. Actually, they are great. Gregg Popovich has managed a roster filled with veterans and youth. They have depth, experience, talent, and leadership. So just how great is this team? … [Read more...] about How Good Are The Spurs? One of the Best Teams, ever?
The 2012 NBA MVP is . . .
The NBA MVP debate has heated up, then cooled down. Then it heated up again, and then it cooled down, again. It seems that the MVP has come down to two players: Miami Heat forward LeBron James and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant. … [Read more...] about The 2012 NBA MVP is . . .