Brent Brown’s recent success in Philadelphia is, in some ways, a vindication of the “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…
NBA Playoff Predictions 2017-18
For the first time in several years, the odds do not favor a Warriors-Cavs Finals. In fact, the odds probably don’t even favor either team making the NBA Finals. The Rockets appear to be a better (and healthier) team than…
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…
Year End Award Predictions
As the season winds down, let’s dive into the obligatory year end awards predictions. Last year, there was some debate over which incredible season between Russell Westbrook and James Harden merited MVP. This year, it seems clearer that Harden is…
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…
Studying the Mega Blowouts
Thursday night, the Hornets drubbed the Grizzlies by 61 points. This marked the sixth time in the NBA history that there has been a margin of greater than 60 points (and the first time since 1997-98). While one wouldn’t expect…