I was recently thinking about the complaints that some fans (and writers) have that NBA players are wielding too much power in choosing a path to their preferred team and/or making super teams. With the possibility that Damian Lillard may…
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SI’s 1996-97 Fearless Predictions Revisited
In March 2020, while we were just starting this long pandemic, I resolved to do more deep dives on NBA history stuff. The first result was an article revisiting Sports Illustrated’s Hank Hersch “10 Fearless Predictions” for the 1995-96 NBA…
The Webber/Nelson Feud Revisited
James Harden’s recent unhappiness in Houston is likely taking them to the point where they will have to trade their megastar under duress. This isn’t the first time a big star has held a franchise hostage and forced a trade…
Studying the Mega Blowouts
Thursday night, the Hornets drubbed the Grizzlies by 61 points. This marked the sixth time in the NBA history that there has been a margin of greater than 60 points (and the first time since 1997-98). While one wouldn’t expect…