Harlan Schreiber

The Asterisk Spurs Revisited

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This year's NBA Finals are close to ending and it looks like, for the first time since 1999, the Spurs will be the champs.  Since this will be the Spurs second title it bears stepping back and comparing it to the first title.  It's funny that fours years have passed, but it seems like the Spurs first title came and left with little reflection.  The main thing the 1998-99 Spurs were remembered for were winning the shortened lockout season (it was only 50 games long as opposed to the usual 82 … [Read more...] about The Asterisk Spurs Revisited

Larry Brown Wanders Again

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It seemed like he was ready to leave the moment he got there, but Larry Brown actually lasted six years in Philadelphia.  Larry Brown has become one of those walking paradoxes.  He is an all-time great coach yet he never stays in one place long enough to see it to fruition (championship).  He has also developed a bad rap for blowing town early and letting down those who rely on him.  These are the raps, how true are they?  Brown has coached seven professional teams and two college teams since … [Read more...] about Larry Brown Wanders Again

Is Lenny a Loser?

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Last night, Lenny Wilkens became the losingest coach of all time in the NBA.  The game which Wilkens lost, a blowout by the Spurs, was fitting for the accomplishment.  He passed Bill Fitch with 1,107th loss.  Of course, Wilkens is also the all time winningest coach too.  Opinions have ranged about how good Wilkens is as a coach.  Some consider him a top coach who gets a lot out of his talent.  Others think his longevity is a tribute to mediocrity and not … [Read more...] about Is Lenny a Loser?

The Ewing FAQ

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On Friday, the Knicks will deservedly raise the jersey of Patrick Ewing to the Garden's rafters.  Ewing has been a lighting rod for criticism and praise over the years and a somewhat controversial figure in New York.  It is a good time to review Patrick's career and see what we come up with.  So let's address all the issues surrounding his career. Why did Ewing have problems with fans and media in New York? The easy answer would be to say that Ewing was surly and the New … [Read more...] about The Ewing FAQ

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