Rob Pelinka Delivered
Anthony Davis saved Rob Pelinka’s reputation. Rob Pelinka changed Anthony Davis’s reputation.
Phil Jax to the Rescue Except…Jerry West Hates Him
Can Phil Jackson save this Clippers marriage?
Lakers 2, Doc Rivers 1
Doc Rivers couldn’t escape his record. Worst in NBA history at Game 7s. Not advancing to the NBA Finals had extreme consequences in the city of Los Angeles. It was a reminder. He couldn’t beat the Lakers when it mattered.
When LeBron Wins In A Kobe Town
LeBron is 4 wins away from his greatest achievement. Nine months after Kobe’s death, he may reinvent the Lakers into champtions.
At Least Billy The Kid Isn’t Number 13
Chicago has seen 11 coaches in 22 years fail at being Phil Jackson. Billy Donovan is number 12.
Blood, Sweat, and Pat Riley On Top Again
Pat Riley is a boss’s boss. While he had his moments these past six years licking his wounds, he is back with a huge flourish. The Heat with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo can taste the NBA Finals.
Clippers For Life? Nah.
Kawhi Leonard has a 2 year guaranteed deal with a get out of jail free card in year three.
Paul George’s Failure Is A Cautionary Tale: Be Careful Who You Trust
Paul George was filled with excuses after being exploited by the Denver Nuggest coaching staff.
The Doc Rivers Riddle
A wise man learns from others’ mistakes. An average man learns from his own mistakes. A fool never learns.
D’Antoni Is Jumping Ship. Or, Is He Abandoning It?
When superstars leave a contender everyone whines and vomits and spews venoms. But when coaches leave a contender, radio silence.