I’m not quite sure what to make of the Mavericks. Their top five players have a lot of talent, but only Dirk is presently in top form. He’s a machine and doesn’t seem to have aged a bit since their Finals run in ’06. But Kidd, Marion, Terry, and Howard have all had better days. [...]
NBA VIEW – Dallas Mavericks – They’re Almost Good Enough
January 4th, 2010 · No Comments · BASKETBALL COMMENTARY
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Elton Brand and Allen Iverson on the 76ers? And Lou Williams?
December 1st, 2009 · No Comments · BASKETBALL COMMENTARY
I’d be thrilled if Allen Iverson signs with the 76ers because I’m a basketball fan, and because I’m not a 76ers fan. AI is one of my favorite players ever and I love watching the guy on the court—as long as he doesn’t play for my team. It’s nothing against AI and it doesn’t have [...]
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Lawrence Frank Firing as Silly as It Was Inevitable
November 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment · BASKETBALL COMMENTARY
Most NBA head coaches are hired to be fired. You think PJ Carlesimo bought a house in Oklahoma City? Did anyone outside Carlesimo’s immediate family think, “Oh yeah, I can totally see him coaching the Thunder into the second round of the playoffs.” How about Paul Westphal? Flip Saunders? Jim O’Brien? Scott Skiles? Do you [...]
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