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2015 NCAA Tournament: Predictions and Commentary

March 18, 2015 by Ed Weiland Leave a Comment

There is nothing in the world as difficult as picking a perfect NCAA tournament bracket. Even all the brilliant analysis and inside information in the world won’t save a bracket if a few shots don’t bounce your way. The problem is the vast majority of games are played by teams that are very evenly matched and it is difficult to guess which players are going to show up ready to perform. I still love analyzing and the games and doing a bracket every year. When I have a good year, like last … [Read more...] about 2015 NCAA Tournament: Predictions and Commentary

Back In My Day

March 17, 2015 by Harlan Schreiber Leave a Comment

Recently, Charles Oakley sounded off about the modern NBA, letting us know that he did not think the game has progressed to his liking since he retired about a decade ago. Oakley’s complaint is that the modern players lack something: “I don't know what it is. They just roll you out there like a basketball. That's why ... you see the same teams in the finals or winning 55 games. Strong teams, strong-minded coach. Just the players, they don't think it, they don't know how to play together. So … [Read more...] about Back In My Day

Curry or Harden: The 2015 MVP Debate

March 3, 2015 by Ed Weiland Leave a Comment

The 2015 MVP race is interesting in a lot of ways. Like the season in general the story has been about new faces dominating the picture. This has been a welcome and refreshing development. It also features a most productive player vs. best player on the best team debate. That would Stephen Curry of the Warriors and James Harden of the Rockets. This article breaks down the MVP chances for both players and adds some thoughts on 4 longshot candidates. Stephen Curry, Golden State: Curry is the … [Read more...] about Curry or Harden: The 2015 MVP Debate

Steve Novak Does Not Like Two-Point Land

February 28, 2015 by Harlan Schreiber Leave a Comment

With so much going on in the home stretch of the NBA season, for some reason, what caught my eye is the weird season that Steve Novak is having. It was only two years ago that Novak was key component on a very good Knicks team as the guy shooting corner threes when Carmelo Anthony was doubled (after which Novak would celebrate with the famed “Discount Double Check Belt” celebration). Since leaving New York, minutes have been hard to come by for Novak. Now, Novak has really retreated to his … [Read more...] about Steve Novak Does Not Like Two-Point Land

NBA Draft 2015: Top 60

February 25, 2015 by Ed Weiland Leave a Comment

The story of the 2015 draft will be the centers. The 2015 draft is deep with quality bigs. This has the potential to become one of the great center classes ever. Right now I have 7 in the lottery and 4 more in the first round. There are several other freshmen centers of moderate promise out there and a few seniors who would be great 2nd round picks. This is welcome news for an NBA that currently has a lot of talent but is lacking in quality bigs. The way this top 60 played out I have the … [Read more...] about NBA Draft 2015: Top 60

Quick Thoughts

February 5, 2015 by Harlan Schreiber Leave a Comment

1. Jacque Gone: We all know the axiom that coaches are hired to be fired. Such is the case of Jacque Vaughn, whom Orlando finally let go today. Did Vaughn get a fair shake? On the one hand, the Magic are a legitimately bad team and it is unlikely a more proven coach would’ve made them a playoff team. On the other, the Magic are in midst of their third 20-something win season under Vaughn and have lost ten straight and 16 out of 18. A run of losing like this is bad enough to prompt a firing … [Read more...] about Quick Thoughts