The Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs have had historic seasons, but the hottest team in the NBA at the moment is the Charlotte Hornets. Yes, you read that correctly. The Charlotte Hornets are the hottest team in the NBA. The artists formerly known as the Bobcats have won seven games in a row… Continue reading Charlotte Hornets: The Island Of Misfit Toys
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Devin Booker: Sun Catching Fire
Coming out of college, Devin Booker was low in the pecking order of Kentucky prospects. Karl-Anthony Towns was going to be at the top of the draft board. Willie Cauley-Stein wasn’t that far behind. Trey Lyles drew more critical acclaim. The Harrison brothers got more publicity, even if neither was viewed as a better NBA… Continue reading Devin Booker: Sun Catching Fire
Building the New Celtics Dynasty
The Boston Celtics have been a dynasty driven team during their history. From the Bill Russell/Red Auerbach teams of the 50’s and 60’s to the Big Three of Bird, McHale, and Parish of the 80’s to the latest trio of Garnett, Pierce, and Allen, Boston has been a team whose success depends on star power.… Continue reading Building the New Celtics Dynasty
The Poor Oklahoma City Thunder
When my girlfriend asked what I was writing about, I told her I was working on this article about the NBA, in particular about the Thunder, the team we watched lose the other night in that miraculous game was how I described it. Her response was perfect. “Aww… that was so sad,” she said. “They… Continue reading The Poor Oklahoma City Thunder
The NBA’s Ungrateful Eight
Much is said about the top of the NBA pyramid these days, and rightfully so. The Warriors and Spurs have distanced themselves from the competition in the Western Conference. The Cavaliers and Raptors are in the process of doing the same in the East. But lest we forget the team’s scraping and clawing for the… Continue reading The NBA’s Ungrateful Eight
What Happened To The Pelicans?
There was so much hope for the future of the New Orleans Pelicans coming into this season. Even the usual uncertainty that follows a coaching change was met with overwhelming optimism as Monty Williams gave way to Alvin Gentry. And while Gentry was supposed to improve the middling offense, the vaunted hiring of associate head coach… Continue reading What Happened To The Pelicans?
NBA Trade Deadline Deals To Improve Both Sides
The NBA trade deadline is less than a week away. Once the clock strikes noon Pacific Time on Thursday, the flurry of player movement will be over. Some teams will be looking to strengthen for a playoff push. Others will be planning for next year and beyond. Even more will be trying to rid themselves… Continue reading NBA Trade Deadline Deals To Improve Both Sides
Eastern Conference No Longer NBA’s Laughingstock
For the better part of the post-Michael Jordan era in the NBA, the Eastern Conference has been a subject of ridicule in NBA circles. It wasn’t unwarranted chastising as the East routinely fielded substantially weaker teams than its Western counterpart. They would have a good team or two, but no depth. Teams under .500 were… Continue reading Eastern Conference No Longer NBA’s Laughingstock
A Little Too ‘Melo
As of December 9th, 2014, the New York Knicks were 4-19, amid a nine-game losing streak in a season that would include five losing streaks of seven games or more, on the way to a 17-65 record—good for dead last in the Eastern Conference and the second-worst record in the NBA. Embed from Getty Images… Continue reading A Little Too ‘Melo
Why LeBron James Will Never Get Over .500 In The Finals
LeBron James will go down as one of the most talented players in NBA history, even if he never wins another NBA Championship. His skill level on both ends of the floor rival the greats of all time, and putting stats into play ranks him easily as a top 5 player among the greats, even… Continue reading Why LeBron James Will Never Get Over .500 In The Finals