In 2013, Nuggets coach George Karl won Coach of the Year and responded as follows: “Coach of the year? I’m not sure I want that legacy. Have you seen what happens to guys who win coach of the year?” Karl…
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Playoff Thoughts
The Eastern Conference Finals are in high gear. Let’s take a look at what we can expect going forward in the East… 1. Celtics-Cavs: It’s seems clear where this series is headed, a seventh game. Alas, the seventh game is…
Brent Brown and Franchise Patience
Brent Brown’s recent success in Philadelphia is, in some ways, a vindication of “The Process.” The more unique aspect of Philly’s rebuilding plan is the patience it had with Brown, who was able to survive four straight seasons of under-.500…
Andre Ingram and the Oldest NBA Rookies
To round out the season, the Lakers have just signed 32-year old rookie Andre Ingram. Ingram hardly fits the profile of a future NBA player. He has played in the NBDL/D-League/G-League since 2007-08 and never scored more than 13.0 ppg…
Revisting LaRue
The incredible run by Loyola University of Chicago in the NCAA tournament this year made me wonder about the school’s history with NBA players it has produced over the years. In fact, Loyola has rarely produced NBA players, even by the standards…