The Lakers are on the verge of being swept by the Nuggets for the second year in a row. Last year, there was talk that, despite the sweep, that the Lakers were competitive and in every game. For what it’s…
Author: Harlan Schreiber
NBA Playoffs 2024: Quick Thoughts
It feels like old times! In olden days, the NBA was a little more predictable than it has been since Covid hit in 2020. For the first time since 2018, coming into the playoffs, the likely NBA Finals match up…
MVP Voting and the 65-Game Rule Examined
The NBA’s new 65-game minimum to be eligible for awards has met mixed reviews. Adam Silver passed the rule to try to encourage meaningful participation in the regular season. During the All-Star break, Silver posited that the rule had been…
Sidney Moncrief’s Forgotten Comeback
In the past, we’ve done deep dives on the comeback attempts of some Hall of Famers like Magic, Jordan, and Cousy. I recently was reminded of another comeback attempt by a Hall of Famer that I thought was worth an…
A Quick Look At Some Older Stars
The main question going into the stretch run of the season is whether any team can beat the Celtics. We’ll come back to that question in a few weeks but, for now, I was interested in the durability of and…