If you’re a basketball analyst, or just watch the sport in general, you’ve judged a player off their aesthetics before. Maybe you assumed a dude with a funky jumper couldn’t shoot before watching him drain five threes against your team, or maybe you figured a fat 6’11” European dude would be unskilled and uncoordinated whenContinue reading “Maxime Raynaud and the Fight Against Aesthetic Bias”
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2025 NBA Summer League Standouts
NBA Summer League is awesome. Yes, how players perform isn’t very reflective of how they’ll do in the big league and yes, the on-court product can be a little rough around the edges, but there’s still something magical about it. It’s like the highest level of pickup basketball in the world. I experienced Summer LeagueContinue reading “2025 NBA Summer League Standouts”
Grading the 2025 NBA Draft
The 2025 NBA draft came and went in a whirlwind. We barely had time to take a deep breath after the Finals ended before the big night was upon us. Now, the dust has settled and we can evaluate all the picks. Here are my initial grades and thoughts on how each team did. AtlantaContinue reading “Grading the 2025 NBA Draft”
The Biggest Lesson From Drew Timme’s NBA Journey
Drew Timme is a legitimate NBA player. Yes, it’s March hoops. And yes, it’s only been three games of the Timme experience. But, it’s already safe to say this guy can fit right in on a court with the best players in the world. Why? He checks a lot of boxes as a backup center.Continue reading “The Biggest Lesson From Drew Timme’s NBA Journey”
The Ideal Trade Destination for Jimmy Butler (And Why It Has to Happen)
The Jimmy Butler era is coming to a close in Miami, and it’s not the happy ending fans would have wanted. Butler came out in an interview and said he is losing his joy playing basketball with the Heat. This is evident on the court, as the superstar’s effort isn’t there on a night-to-night basisContinue reading “The Ideal Trade Destination for Jimmy Butler (And Why It Has to Happen)”
NBA-Inspired New Year’s Resolutions for 2025
Anytime is a good time to work on and better yourself, but the new year is the popular time to make changes that improve life. With 2025 just hours away, here is a collection of NBA-inspired thoughts and resolutions to keep in mind as you enter a new season of your life. Be yourself TheContinue reading “NBA-Inspired New Year’s Resolutions for 2025”
3 Reasons Why the Bucks Should Sign Dennis Smith Jr.
Ahead of the G League’s 2024 Winter Showcase, the Wisconsin Herd (the minor league affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks) have added NBA veteran Dennis Smith Jr. to their roster. Smith, who was known as a draft bust early in his career, has rebuilt his reputation as a solid role player in recent years and isContinue reading “3 Reasons Why the Bucks Should Sign Dennis Smith Jr.”
How Do Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle Fit on Their New Teams?
The NBA never fails to surprise us, and the surprises never fail to be exciting. Last Friday night we got our first big trade of the post-Woj era, with Karl-Anthony Towns heading to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo (and former Bench Mob Blog All-Star Keita Bates-Diop). This dealContinue reading “How Do Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle Fit on Their New Teams?”
How Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. Will Make Cade Cunningham Better
The Pistons were absolutely abysmal last season. That’s no secret. Probably the most detrimental cause for their woes was their three-point shooting. They ranked 29th in 3PM, 27th in 3PA, and 26th in 3P%. In a league where the three-ball is king, stats like that are a recipe for disaster. It is, however, somewhat ofContinue reading “How Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. Will Make Cade Cunningham Better”
2024 Bucks Free Agency Rundown
For a contender, the Bucks had an abnormal amount of holes to fill heading into this offseason. While most of their disappointing first round loss to the Pacers in the 2024 playoffs can be chalked up to injuries to their three stars, it was also clear that their rotation needed a major shake-up. Guys likeContinue reading “2024 Bucks Free Agency Rundown”
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