Usually when a Hall of Fame level player retires, we like to do a comprehensive write up of his career. Clearly, Gary Payton falls into that category. In Payton’s case, we already gave him that treatment back in 2004 when…
Author: Harlan Schreiber
Transactions 8/18-10/15
Atlanta Hawks 10/1 Sign Antwayne Robinson, Steven Smith, Jamaal Tatum and Mario West Not much here, just cutting of the fringe guys at the end of the roster. In other Hawks news, Marvin Williams has looked quite good so far…
Quick Thoughts
1. More Isiah: Last week the jury spoke, finding the Knicks, James Dolan, and Isiah Thomas guilty of harassment and retaliatory termination and giving Anucha Browne Sanders $11.6 in punitive damages. Isiah was not found to be guilty in the…
All-Time All-Rookie Teams: Northwest Division
This is your basic middle-aged division. No really new franchises (Minnesota is the most recently created squad) but most came into the NBA in the mid-1970s. So, you wouldn’t expect too many deep All-Rookie rosters. Let’s take a look and…
Quick Thoughts
1. Mad Marion: As we wait for training camp to begin, the latest story is that Shawn Marion has demanded a trade. The origin of the trade seems to be twofold, recognition and money: –Marion was put off by being…