With training camp a few weeks away, the only persistent newsworthy story is Ben Simmons’ demand to be traded and his threat to holdout if he isn’t traded. While this story has been well-covered, I thought we could break it…
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Chris Finch, David Vanterpool and NBA Coach Hiring Trends
When Minnesota fired Ryan Saunders last week, they immediately hired Chris Finch, an assistant coach with the Raptors. The move caused some controversy because the T-Wolves passed over Saunders’ associate head coach David Vanterpool, who is Black, for Finch, who…
A Closer Look at the 1990s Knicks
I’ve been reading Paul Knepper’s great new book on the 1990s Knicks. Paul was kind enough to give us a an extensive interview a few months ago and we examined the compelling story lines. Reading his book got me to…
Steve Nash and Newbie Coaches
How do we assess the Steve Nash hire in Brooklyn? Nash was a great and smart player but he has no direct coaching experience. By Nash’s own admission, he jumped the line due to his great playing career. Is that…