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1.    Some Random Musings:   It's been pretty clear that the Eastern Conference is weak and plenty has been written about this fact.  Here are a couple more facts that you might not have noticed:   -There are only five teams in the east that have outscored their opponents for the season.  The last time that happened was the Eastern Conference in 2003-04 (when the Pistons actually won it all).   -The worst scoring team in the NBA, so far, is the Hornets.  They average 89.8 … [Read more...] about Quick Thoughts

GM Report: Jeff Bower

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Overview Generally when we evaluate GMs, there is a concrete body of work to evaluate.  In the case of Jeff Bower, there is really only the 2005-06 season to review.  A review of Bower's rise to GM, does reveal how one might rise up the ladder to an executive position on an NBA team.  Bower started his career in the early 1980s as an assistant coach at Penn State (1983-1986) and then over as an assistant at Marist (1986-1995).  The Hornets hired Bower as a scout in 1995, a … [Read more...] about GM Report: Jeff Bower

The Red Auerbach FAQ

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When Red Auerbach passed away a week ago, it marked the loss of one of the true giants of the NBA.  Most people know the story of Auerbach, the man who had the major hand in creating three Celtic dynasties and was a dominant personality in the NBA up until the day he died.  Much has been written about Auerbach over the years and since his death that it's tough to really tell you something you don't really know already.  Still, an overview of Auerbach's career is always helpful, … [Read more...] about The Red Auerbach FAQ

Nellie Revisited

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It's only been about two months since Don Nelson stepped down as Maverick coach and retired.  At the time, I had wanted to go through his long and interesting career.  The hassles of everyday life prevented me from really going through Nellie's career at the time but I have regrouped am ready to go.  It isn't necessarily timely to be doing this now, with the playoffs raging and Nellie already fading into the background but a career as interesting as Nelson's is really something … [Read more...] about Nellie Revisited

Q&A: Robert Cherry on Wilt

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Robert Cherry is a writer, journalist, and businessman whose work has appeared in The Arizona Republic, The New York Times, and The Jerusalem Post.  After selling his food manufacturing business, Robert published his first book which is a about Wilt Chamberlain, a fellow Philadelphian, and one of  the compelling figures of the 20th Century.   Robert's definitive biography: "Wilt: Larger Than Life" (Triumph Books) has deconstructed Chamberlain's life on and off the basketball … [Read more...] about Q&A: Robert Cherry on Wilt

Expansion Drafts Revisited

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With Charlotte Bobcat's expansion draft coming in the near future, it's a fair to pose the question: what is the expansion draft worth in the larger scheme of things?  Well, it does not really seem to be too much.  The expansion team is seeking warm bodies and/or unproven players with theoretical upside.  In a perfect world, the expansion drafter would poach a bunch of talented young guys who haven't really gotten the chance to play.  In reality, most guys taken in the … [Read more...] about Expansion Drafts Revisited

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