(All stats accurate as of 1/11/24) Take a moment to consider this resume: MVP. Finals MVP. All-League. All-Defense. Who do you think it belongs to? It sounds like it would be one of the best players in basketball, a guy like Giannis or LeBron. It’s actually Trevelin Queen’s. Welcome back to Two-Way Talents! This seriesContinue reading “Two-Way Talents: Trevelin Queen”
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Ideal Destinations for 7 Hot Trade Targets
NBA trade season is upon us. As we approach the halfway mark of the 2023-24 season, rumors have begun flying around and deals are starting to get made (OG Anunoby was an amazing pickup for New York). Some notable names are circulating in trade talks, and with so many teams looking to compete, everyone isContinue reading “Ideal Destinations for 7 Hot Trade Targets”
Two-Way Talents: Duop Reath
It doesn’t matter who the Portland Trail Blazers put on the court this season, they just aren’t winning. They’re stuck near the bottom of the Western Conference and despite having a talented roster headlined by high-level starters like Jerami Grant and Malcolm Brogdon and up-and-coming stars in Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe, they haven’t foundContinue reading “Two-Way Talents: Duop Reath”
Aaron Holiday Is Helping the Rockets Take Off
(All stats accurate as of 12/8/23) Hoops runs in the Holiday family. There’s not just one, or two, but three Holiday brothers in the NBA. In 2019, they became the first trio of siblings to play in the same game. Everybody knows the middle child, Jrue, whose resume includes All-Star and All-Defense appearances as wellContinue reading “Aaron Holiday Is Helping the Rockets Take Off”
Two-Way Talents: Craig Porter Jr.
Hello, and welcome to Two-Way Talents! This series highlights two-way contract players across the association that are balling out and staking a claim for a bigger role. The goal is to give unknown players the attention they deserve. The first installment of Two-Way Talents is about an undrafted rookie on the Cleveland Cavaliers, Craig PorterContinue reading “Two-Way Talents: Craig Porter Jr.”
2023-24 Breakout Candidate: Quentin Grimes
The past three seasons have been a roller coaster for the New York Knicks. The excitement after a surprise playoff appearance in 2020-21 faded quickly due to a painfully mediocre 2021-22 regular season. One thing became clear after that year: they needed to embrace the youth movement. Talent and juice were lacking and Ws didContinue reading “2023-24 Breakout Candidate: Quentin Grimes”
Top 100 Players of the 2023 Season
Another incredible NBA season has come to a close. The talent and competitive balance in the league were at an all-time high in 2022-23. Amazing individual performances were put on nightly. Playoffs droughts were snapped. Cinderella runs were made. And finally, in the end, the Denver Nuggets won their first championship in franchise history. WithContinue reading “Top 100 Players of the 2023 Season”
4 Impact Prospects the Milwaukee Bucks Should Target at Pick 58
Anybody who’s watched the Milwaukee Bucks knows the team needs some youth and energy. They’re one of the oldest rosters in the league and don’t have anybody outside of Giannis who can rise up and catch a lob or snag an offensive rebound over somebody. The 2023 NBA Draft is right around the corner andContinue reading “4 Impact Prospects the Milwaukee Bucks Should Target at Pick 58”
2022-23 NBA Award Show
The 2022-23 NBA regular season came to a close almost a month ago and the playoff battle is raging on. This year, we’ve seen an unbelievable display of talent across the league. From top to bottom, the NBA is the most talented it’s ever been. Today, while I’m a little late to the party, IContinue reading “2022-23 NBA Award Show”
The Ultimate Culture Guy: How Thanasis Antetokounmpo Contributes To Winning From the End of the Bench
“Hey, we know what that’s all about. It’s all about appeasing Giannis. But to answer your question, no.” This was an anonymous NBA general manager’s response to a question posed by writer Gery Woelfel about Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the elder brother of basketball’s best player. Would Thanasis be on an NBA roster ifContinue reading “The Ultimate Culture Guy: How Thanasis Antetokounmpo Contributes To Winning From the End of the Bench”
The Bench Mob Blog 