Recently, the internet celebrated the 32nd anniversary of Scott Skiles record 30-assist game for the Orlando Magic. How did Skiles, a very average point guard, end up having a better passing game than greats like Magic or Stockton? That leads…
The Penny Shaq FAQ
About five years ago, ESPN did a fun documentary called “This Magic Moment” about the mid-1990s Orlando Magic, led by Penny Hardaway and Shaquille O’Neal. I didn’t really catch this doc at the time but saw it in rerun over…
Quick Thoughts
The primary story of this NBA season is how Covid has crippled so many rosters and cancelled games. The lack of available players has made it tough to figure out how reliable team stats are (particularly SRS). Nevertheless, let’s go…
Revisiting Bob Cousy’s Crazy Comeback
NBA comebacks capture our imagination. The hope that a retired star can return and somehow turn back time is quite appealing to the nostalgia in all of us. We all remember Michael Jordan’s triumphant Second Coming in 1995 as the…
Golden State’s Hot Start Examined
In 2013-14, the Warriors were a solid 12th in offense and 4th in defense. Entering the 2014-15 season, the Warriors looked like a fun playoff team with second round upside behind developing youngsters Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. The odds…
Revisiting the Pearl Monroe Trade
On November 10, 1971, the Knicks acquired legendary guard Earl Monroe from the Baltimore Bullets for Mike Riordan, Dave Stallworth, and an undisclosed amount of cash. The trade is celebrated as helping the Knicks to two straight Finals (and one…