In the NBA, the playoffs make or break reputations. Strengths and weaknesses are magnified. Players who exceed expectations on the biggest stage are elevated in the eyes of fans across the globe. Those who underperform rarely shake the playoff dropper title. Here are five players who have the opportunity to boost their perceptions in aContinue reading “5 Players With the Most To Gain in the Playoffs”
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Settling the Cade Cunningham Versus Franz Wagner Debate
The 2021 NBA draft is shaping up to be one of the best of the past decade. At least five players from the class have already cemented themselves as future All-Stars and many more have become excellent role players. Out of that large pool of talent, two guys have emerged as the main headliners: CadeContinue reading “Settling the Cade Cunningham Versus Franz Wagner Debate”
Buy or Sell: Early Over-Performers of the 2024-25 Season
We are now a little over a month into the 2024-25 season, and we’re starting to get a good feel for the level different teams and players are operating at this year. Uncharacteristic hot and cold streaks are beginning to end, but the sample size is remains small enough where some guys are still onContinue reading “Buy or Sell: Early Over-Performers of the 2024-25 Season”
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”
Ranking the Top Seven Young Cores in the NBA (8/19/22)
The NBA is absolutely loaded with young talent. Seven members of my top 25 of the 2022 season are under 25 years old. With all-time greats like LeBron, Steph, and KD aging, the next generation of superstars is coming. That being said, who has the best collection of youngsters? Today I’m ranking my top sevenContinue reading “Ranking the Top Seven Young Cores in the NBA (8/19/22)”
How Jerami Grant Fits in Portland (6/22/22)
Just a day away from the NBA draft, we got our second major trade of the off-season. In exchange for a 2025 first-round pick and the rights to select 36th in this year’s draft, the Portland Trail Blazers landed Jerami Grant (and pick 46). Grant, who broke out in a bigger role during the 2020-21Continue reading “How Jerami Grant Fits in Portland (6/22/22)”
Detroit Basketball, Baby! (6/23/21)
And the first pick in the 2021 NBA Draft goes to… The Detroit Pistons! Congratulations Pistons fans! I’m happy for you. The first pick is really big for a team whose franchise player was Andre Drummond for most of the decade. All signs point to Cade Cunningham being the number one selection. Although I’m notContinue reading “Detroit Basketball, Baby! (6/23/21)”
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