1. The NBA Cup: I guess it’s time we weighed in on the concept of the in-season tournament to win the NBA Cup (and a large cash prize for winning teams). I had all but forgotten about this tourney until…
Category: Quick Thoughts
All-Star Game Quick Thoughts
1. All-Star Game Stat Trend Update: Adam Silver’s attempts to tweak the All-Star Weekend make sense. The game is beyond stale and this point. It is harder and harder to care about this showcase when the effort on defense does…
Quick Thoughts
1. The Worst of the Last 20: As 2020 is upon us, there has been a lot written about the moments and teams of the last decade. Some of this is quite interesting but when I step back, I’m more…
Quick Thoughts (Melo’s Return Edition)
1. Melo, Requiem for a Chucker?: One of the bigger stories of the last few weeks was the return of Carmelo Anthony to the NBA. Melo’s ending with the Rockets last season was tough. He played poorly (as did the…
Quick Thoughts (So Far)
With most teams having not played more than nine or ten games played so far, it is way too early to make many meaningful conclusions away. Having said that, premature judgments are what the internet exists for. So, let’s knock…