Harlan Schreiber

All-Star Analysis

January 22, 2008 by Harlan Schreiber Leave a Comment

Yes, I detest the All-Star game and haven't watched it in years and I don't usually read the All-Star pick columns either. Still, I can't deny there is some appeal to chew the scenery on the process. So here's my take on this year's voting: East Starters Guards, Dwyane Wade and Jason Kidd: It's always funny that the writers and the coaches seem to detest rewarding good players on bad teams. I understand the syllogism: good player = good team, therefore, bad team = bad player, or at the … [Read more...] about All-Star Analysis

Transactions 12/29-1/15

January 15, 2008 by Harlan Schreiber Leave a Comment

Cleveland Cavaliers 1/14 Sign Mike Brown to a contract extension Despite the early rumors that he was in trouble, Brown got the extension he had been requesting. Brown's contract was set to expire after 2008-09 and it would have created quite a bit of controversy to let the coach that led them to the Cavs to their only Finals appearance to twist in the wind as a potential lame duck. In short, it would make a really bad atmosphere to have when the real goal is keeping LeBron James … [Read more...] about Transactions 12/29-1/15

Surprise Squads So Far

January 5, 2008 by Harlan Schreiber Leave a Comment

If you had to pick the surprise good teams of the first two months of the season, Portland, New Orleans, and the Lakers are the three teams that are really outperforming expectations. Yes, the Celtics are probably the most outperforming so far, but I don't anyone really expected any of other three teams to break .500, let alone be on paces to break 50 wins. How realistic is it that any of these three team can keep this pace? First off, here are their current records and point … [Read more...] about Surprise Squads So Far

Transactions 12/6-12/28

December 30, 2007 by Harlan Schreiber Leave a Comment

Boston Celtics 12/18 Waive Brandon Wallace Wallace made the opening night roster as a pet project of Danny Ainge and was then sent over to the NBDL, without ever playing a regular season game. The Celts cited roster flexibility when they cut him, which has sent speculation that a trade may/free agent signing be in the offing (adding some veteran depth?). Stay tuned... Charlotte Bobcats 12/14 Waive Ronald Dupree 12/14 Acquire Nazr Mohammed from Detroit in exchange … [Read more...] about Transactions 12/6-12/28

All-Time All-Rookie Teams: Pacific Division

December 26, 2007 by Harlan Schreiber Leave a Comment

After some delay, we finally reach the conclusion of our six-part series on All-Time All-Rookie tours by division. The final installment takes to out to the Pacific Division, where three of the five teams are original pre-shot clock NBA teams all of whom fled the Northeast to try their hand out west. Do the ages of these franchises yield more quality rookies to choose from? Let's take a look.... -Golden State Warriors: In the case of the Philadelphia Warriors (now Golden State Warriors) … [Read more...] about All-Time All-Rookie Teams: Pacific Division

Quick Thoughts

December 19, 2007 by Harlan Schreiber Leave a Comment

1. Celtic Soar: While I remain skeptical that the Celtics are one of the best teams of All-Time, their first 22 games certainly support the proposition that they have a shot at entering the conversation. At 20-2 and a ridiculous +14.2 point differential per game, the Celts look pretty good. Yes there are still some tests left, the Celts haven't had a West Coast swing yet and have a pretty easy schedule but 20-2? How unprecedented is that kind of start? Let's take a look at the 22 game … [Read more...] about Quick Thoughts