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At the beginning of these NBA playoffs, I was as excited as a kid in a candy shop. 16 teams, most with a legitimate chance to win it all. Some familiar faces, a smattering of new talent, this post-season boasted Continue reading NBA Playoffs: The Great, Wart-Exposing Equalizer
The Toronto Raptors have fired Nick Nurse, which immediately ranks as one of the most inexplicable coach-cannings in recent memory. Four years ago, under Nurse, the Raptors won an NBA championship, becoming the first (and remaining the only) Canadian team Continue reading NBA First Round Playoff Ponderings: Kicks, Cup Checks, Barbs, Charges, Nurses, Nuggets and Old Man Strength
Dr. Garrison sat at the bar with his brother, both Memphis fans, both wearing Memphis shirts, cheering on their beloved Grizzlies as they faced the best team in the West: the Denver Nuggets. The confident young Grizzlies led by eight Continue reading Ja Morant’s trying week (and his long road to redemption)
There are few generational talents playing in today’s NBA. I’d obviously include LeBron and KD on that list. Throw in Giannis and Steph for good measure. The younger generation includes phenoms like Luca Doncic and Nikola Jokic. And I would Continue reading The road to Ja (and more of what’s wrong with the Orlando Magic)
Regular readers of this website know I’m the first in line to sign up for some healthy, off-season drama. When NBA trade rumors bubble to the top of my summer stock, I morph into the town crier spreading them even Continue reading The summer of Kevin Durant’s miscontent
“There’s a new sheriff in town… and his name is Reggie Hammond.” -Eddie Murphy, 48 Hours, 1982 In the grand scheme of things, most NBA regular season games are relatively meaningless. Every so often, however, one comes along that demonstrates Continue reading Ja Morant and the Memphis Friggin’ Grizzlies
I’m about to catch some heat for this next post. “Fence sitter!” they’ll scream from the rafters. “LeBron apologist!” will cry anyone who has ever read this site. “Make a damn decision and stick with it!” will shout the purists. Continue reading The case for two MVPs
