The Evolution of Jimmy Butler’s Reputation
Jimmy Butler began the season demanding a trade out of Minnesota and was then labeled as a team-killer. He’s completely shed that reputation while leading the Sixers to playoff victories.
Category: Basketball
It’s Dame’s Time
After demoralizing Oklahoma City, the Trail Blazers are set to face the Denver Nuggets with a berth in the Western Conference Finals on the line. It’s up to Damian Lillard to get the job done.
I Still Have Questions about the 76ers
The Sixers’ first round series against the Nets has been bizarre to say the least. Despite three straight wins, I still have questions about Philadelphia’s future with this team.
The Cavalry is Coming for the Clippers
The Clippers are not ready to beat the Warriors, but they are about to become the next NBA juggernaut.
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My 2018-19 NBA Awards and All-NBA Team Selections
My awards picks and All-NBA teams selections for the 2018-19 NBA regular season.
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The Greatest Redemption Story Ever Told
There will be an ESPN 30 for 30 made about this Virginia basketball team. Not because they won the national title; Virginia winning the national title shouldn’t be a surprise. But how they got here? Now that’s a story.
Identifying the Ideal “Space Jam 2” NBA Cast
Filming for Space Jam 2, the sequel to the 1996 classic Space Jam, will start this summer. Michael Jordan held the starring role in the original, and LeBron James will continue his quest to follow in Jordan’s footsteps and take the lead role in the sequel. The film will be produced by Ryan Coogler, who…
Devin Booker: Good Stats/Bad Team Guy or Franchise Player?
Devin Booker has quietly become one of the more polarizing players in the league. He can rack up points faster and more efficiently than almost any player in the league, yet his Suns have an annual tradition of finishing at or near the bottom of the league standings. So, what exactly is he – a product of a horrific team, enabling him to put up empty stats or a rising superstar held back by young, inexperienced teammates?
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The 2012 NCAA Tournament: Kentucky’s Coronation
Initially, I planned to create one column highlighting the top moments from all of the NCAA tournaments of the decade. I quickly realized that there was simply too many amazing moments and I didn’t want to leave anything out. Instead, I will be doing a shorter column on each NCAA tournament of the decade. In…
The 2011 NCAA Tournament: The Maddest March of All Time
The 2011 NCAA Tournament was one of the most memorable in recent history. UConn’s Kemba Walker led his team to the title, but they weren’t 2011’s only Cinderella story.