Trae Young

Playoff Quick Thoughts (East Edition)

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We missed a formal playoff preview this year so, instead, let’s jump into some quick thoughts for each playoff series and do our usual feature about the last time each team met in the playoffs.  Today, we will do the East today and the West shortly after…. -76ers v. Wizards:  As anticipated, the 76ers handled the Wiz relatively easily at home (Game 1 was competitive but Game 2 was decidedly not).  The 76ers stars have been dominant and Tobias Harris’ great start bodes well for … [Read more...] about Playoff Quick Thoughts (East Edition)

HOF Review: Southeast Division

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Let’s turn to part three of our franchise review of likely and potential Hall of Famers, the Southeast Division.  For review, you find the ground rules here.  Our reviews of the Atlantic and Central Division are also available on those links. Atlanta Hawks -Most likely HOFer, active players:  The Hawks have a few nice active players who are not really HOFers in Paul Millsap and Al Horford.  Horford is distinctly short of the line but has a chance when you combine his … [Read more...] about HOF Review: Southeast Division

Trae Young and Three-Point Futility

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Time to check in on Trae Young, the player who was considered a Stephen Curry clone last year in college. So far, as a rookie, Young has looked like he has some uses as a playmaker in the NBA.  At age 20, he has been a nice passer but the shooting has been bad.  Young has shot a decidedly un-Curry .226% from three on 5.6 attempts per game so far.  That sounds bad but how bad is it?  Here is the list of the worst shooting three-point chuckers who have taken at least four threes per game (in over … [Read more...] about Trae Young and Three-Point Futility

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