Paul George’s New Normal
The best shooting guard in the NBA this year wasn’t James Harden. And it wasn’t Bradley Beal. It was Paul George. (Real Plus-Minus)
Miami Heat Problems
Only one team was swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs: the Miami Heat.
Dame Flexing His Power Failed
Jason Kidd removed his name from consideration as the Portland coach. It was an awkward situation. Damian Lillard wanted Kidd but the front office was noticeably lukewarm
5 Years After “Be Legendary”, Devin Booker Is Exactly That
As a rookie, Devin Booker was given a pair of Kobe Bryant’s shoes with the words “Be Legendary” written on them. Five years later, 24-year old Booker has taken his idol’s advice to heart. In the first playoff series of his career, against the Lakers, Devin Booker was absolutely legendary.
Jason Kidd to Boston? Hmmm…..
Jason Kidd was a Hall of Fame player but an average coach with Brooklyn and Milwaukee. He won a ring with the Lakers and may end up in Boston, coaching Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Where Did Decency Go?
Fans’ return to the arena has brought racism, indecency, and ugly behavior.
Lucky 13? Doc Wins Only If He Wins
Doc Rivers hasn’t won a title in 13 years. Is this his year?
Somebody Up There Likes Jordan Clarkson
Jordan Clarkson was a steal in the 2014 draft, a second rounder who should have been in the first. A scorer first mentality, he compliments Donovan Mitchell and has the Jazz thinking NBA Finals
The Two Chris’s
If Chris Webber had been born in a different era and entered the NBA in 2003 when Chris Bosh was drafted, the perception about his career may have been different. It may not have taken him 8 years to get into the Hall of Fame.
What do the Celtics Have to Do with Kobe’s Hall of Fame Journey? Everything.
From the beginning to the end, the Celtics, played a central role in Kobe Bryant’s career