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…
NBA Finals Quick Thoughts
1. This Again?: Against all odds, we have Warriors and Cavs for a fourth straight year. Somehow, the Cavs have been able eke their way back to another Finals because the: (a) the Raptors somehow fell apart, (b) the rest…
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…
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…