In November 1994, roughly 30 years ago, the Mavericks debuted the famous “Three Js” lineup consisting of smooth scoring shooting guard Jimmy Jackson, shot happy small forward Jamal Mashburn, and exciting rookie point guard Jason Kidd. The trio with the…
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End of KD/Kyrie Era FAQ
Well, I’ve put it off as long as I could but it’s time to touch on the end of the Kevin Durant/Kyrie Irving Era in Brooklyn. This is not exactly new territory and it seems that the consensus is that,…
Revisiting the Kidd-Marbury Trade
Today, the Nets are at the center of the NBA universe. They are laden with megastars and the odds-on favorite to win an NBA title. As we are deep in the off-season, I thought it would be a good time…
Playoff Quick Thoughts (East Edition)
We missed a formal playoff preview this year so, instead, let’s jump into some quick thoughts for each playoff series and do our usual feature about the last time each team met in the playoffs. Today, we will do the…
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…