It’s time for our annual review of the fallen…so far three teams have been knocked out of the playoffs. Let’s take a look at each and see where the go from here: 1. Portland Trailblazers: The general perception of the…
Author: Harlan Schreiber
Picking the MVP
Who is the 2016-17 NBA MVP? The question is more interesting than in most seasons. There are many different assessments for “value” and, usually, they lead to the same place. Let’s take a look at the basic theories of MVP…
NBA and Rest: Is There Science Behind It?
The question of resting stars is now boiling in the NBA. We touched on the issue last week and concluded that NBA teams’ duty to keep players fresh hasn’t always been properly balanced with their need to keeps fans and…
On Resting Stars and Television Concerns
The new normal in the NBA is to give stars copious amounts of rest, even if that means the stars don’t play every game. Teams have made sure their stars do not play too many nights in a row and,…
NBA Icons as GMs and Magic Johnson
For Lakers fans, there seems to be a palpable sense of excitement connected to the hiring of Magic Johnson as team president. Having a franchise icon help run the show certainly sounds good on paper. Many are quick to point…