The 2022 Rodeo Road Trip was a sensational one for Lonnie Walker IV. He scored 17+ points in six straight games, and his 30-point performance at home last night against Sacramento extended that streak to seven. Lonnie has shown flashes of his scoring ability throughout his career. He’s pulled off absurdly acrobatic lay-ups like thisContinue reading “Lonnie Walker’s Ascension and What it Means for the Spurs (3/4/22)”
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A Draft Casual’s 2022 Big Board (3/2/22)
If you’ve read my draft grade articles, you know that I am a self-proclaimed NBA draft casual. I rarely watch NCAA games until March Madness, and when it’s time for the draft I have only basic knowledge of the guys being selected. I want that to change. While trying to watch a few games, IContinue reading “A Draft Casual’s 2022 Big Board (3/2/22)”
2021-22 Bench Mob All-Star Team (2/11/22)
The All-Star break is approaching, and the All-Stars have been announced. I’m excited because my three favorite players were all selected (Giannis, DeMar DeRozan, and Dejounte Murray). Last season, I named Bench Mob All-Star teams around this time. The teams were made up of snubs, such as DeRozan. This season, I’m doing it differently. IfContinue reading “2021-22 Bench Mob All-Star Team (2/11/22)”
Thoughts on the Harden/Simmons Blockbuster (2/10/22)
It actually happened. With all the talks surrounding a Harden to Philadelphia deal leading up to today, I’m not too surprised. Doesn’t make the trade less crazy though. This shakes up the league significantly. Here are my immediate thoughts on the blockbuster of the 2022 trade deadline. Brooklyn Nets Receive: Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, AndreContinue reading “Thoughts on the Harden/Simmons Blockbuster (2/10/22)”
It’s Ant Time- Portland’s Budding Superstar (2/3/22)
The Blazers are a mess this season. Injuries have hit them like a freight train. Dame has missed 22 games and could be done for the year. His sidekick, C.J. McCollum, missed 18 contests. Up-and-coming young wing Nassir Little recently went down with a season-ending shoulder injury. Injuries, as well as questionable roster construction, areContinue reading “It’s Ant Time- Portland’s Budding Superstar (2/3/22)”
My 2022 Rising Stars Picks (1/28/22)
The NBA recently introduced the new format for the Rising Stars game on All-Star weekend. This new format pits four teams of the league’s brightest young stars against each other in tournament style. The player pool for those teams is made up of twelve rookies, twelve sophomores, and four prospects from the G-League Ignite squad. Continue reading “My 2022 Rising Stars Picks (1/28/22)”
Future of the New York Knicks (1/13/22)
Woj bomb alert! If you didn’t see the trade yet, here’s what went down: New York Knicks get: Cam Reddish, Solomon Hill, 2025 second-round pick (via Brooklyn) Atlanta Hawks get: Kevin Knox, 2022 protected first-round pick (via Charlotte) Cam Reddish is a very talented player. He’s a natural scorer with a high ceiling, and atContinue reading “Future of the New York Knicks (1/13/22)”
A Breath of Fresh Air: Jarred Vanderbilt’s Insane Hustle (1/10/22)
It’s June 21st, 2018, and the Orlando Magic are on the clock with the 41st pick in the NBA draft. They select forward Jarred Vanderbilt out of Kentucky and immediately trade him to the Denver Nuggets. In his first two seasons in the league, Vanderbilt played just 115 total minutes across 28 games. With aContinue reading “A Breath of Fresh Air: Jarred Vanderbilt’s Insane Hustle (1/10/22)”
My Top 10 Worst Takes Ever (1/6/22)
With 2021 complete, the Bench Mob Blog has existed for an entire year. That’s crazy. To celebrate that, I’ve gone through all of my past articles and put together a list of my worst takes ever. I was originally going to include some of my best takes too, but those aren’t as fun. I’d ratherContinue reading “My Top 10 Worst Takes Ever (1/6/22)”
Is Chris Paul an All-Star this Season? (12/27/21)
The Western Conference guard pool is ridiculously deep. Almost every team has a star guard. Because of this, there are going to be some significant snubs this season. Stephen Curry. Damian Lillard. Luka Doncic. Devin Booker. Chris Paul. Donovan Mitchell. Those guys are established superstars who are virtual locks to make the All-Star game everyContinue reading “Is Chris Paul an All-Star this Season? (12/27/21)”
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