Quinn Buckner

Revisiting The Mavericks’ Three Js (Kidd, Jackson & Mashburn)

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In November 1994, roughly 30 years ago, the Mavericks debuted the famous “Three Js” lineup consisting of smooth scoring shooting guard Jimmy Jackson, shot happy small forward Jamal Mashburn, and exciting rookie point guard Jason Kidd.  The trio with the flashy nickname and flashy games captured the imagination of fans before quickly flaming out due to a variety of factors, most notably personality clashes between the three stars that may or may not have involved a love triangle with singer … [Read more...] about Revisiting The Mavericks’ Three Js (Kidd, Jackson & Mashburn)

Udoka and One-and-Done Coaches

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It’s hard to really process the bizarre saga of Celtics coach Ime Udoka and his recent mysterious year-long suspension but let’s do the best we can with what is out there.  We don’t have the full details but the generalities sound bad and it seems likely that Udoka will not return as coach once his suspension is lifted.  Indeed, it’s hard to see how Udoka can credibly coach his team if his character is so compromised.  Rather, the more likely outcome is that Boston is seeking to … [Read more...] about Udoka and One-and-Done Coaches

Steve Nash and Newbie Coaches

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How do we assess the Steve Nash hire in Brooklyn?  Nash was a great and smart player but he has no direct coaching experience.  By Nash’s own admission, he jumped the line due to his great playing career.  Is that fair?  There are a couple issues to unwrap here.  Let’s delve into a few of them: Does Nash’s getting a coaching gig under these circumstances constitute white privilege? Before getting into a long conversation as to the term white privilege and when it’s … [Read more...] about Steve Nash and Newbie Coaches

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