NBA Daily Links: 9.13.15

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“The one thing all famous authors, world class athletes, business tycoons, singers, actors, and celebrated achievers in any field have in common is that they all began their journeys when they were none of these things.”

-Mike Dooley

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NBA:

Iverson would give 2016 HOF class star power

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/09/12/if-nominated-and-elected-allen-iverson-would-headline-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/index.html?cid=nbacomsocial_tw_sf13022530

 

NBA’s next step should be abolishing divisions

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-ira-nba-column-s091315-column.html

 

Why NBA legend Earl Lloyd deserves a postage stamp

http://rollingout.com/2015/09/12/nba-legend-earl-llyod-deserves-postal-stamp/

 

Best D-League players ever

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-best-ever-d-league-players/

 

NCAA:

NCAA could be set to change NBA draft requirements

http://www.rumbleinthegarden.com/2015/9/12/9315409/ncaa-could-be-set-to-change-nba-draft-requirements-social-media

 

HALL OF FAME:

Celtics legends applauded for Hall speeches

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4720305/celtics-legends-tom-heinsohn-jo-jo-white-applauded-for-hall-speeches

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics_nba/boston_celtics/2015/09/tommy_heinsohn_white_enjoy_hall_day_john_calipari

 

Jo Jo White more than just a player

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/09/11/hall-famer-white-more-than-just-player/HRyttN8YFBQSZAmfDjn6VO/story.html

 

John Calipari describes why he’s not interested in the NBA

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25299101/john-calipari-perfectly-describes-why-hes-not-interested-in-the-nba-right-now?FTAG=YHF7e3228e&ref=yfp

 

Raveling, Mutombo enter HOF

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20150912_Raveling__Mutombo_are_among_2015_basketball_Hall_of_Fame_inductees.html

 

Mutombo a true pioneer

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/09/12/dikembe-mutombo-true-pioneer-route-hall-fame/B0dhdXBxPUwvkIdvbYmdbL/story.html

 

Q&A with Mutombo

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/11/dikembe-mutombo-naismith-basketball-hall-of-fame-hawks-rockets-nuggets-georgetown

 

FIBA:

EuroBasket quarterfinals set

http://espn.go.com/olympics/basketball/story/_/id/13639242/france-spain-greece-latvia-advance-european-basketball-championship-quarterfinals

 

Scariolo: “Pau took the risk”

http://www.eurohoops.net/2015/09/uncategorized/124499

 

FIBA Americas disappointment will serve Canada well long-term

http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/2015/09/12/fiba-americas-disappointment-will-serve-canada-well-long-term.html

 

GM Nash: Canada’s loss simply devastating

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/09/12/gm-nash-canadas-loss-simply-devastating

 

76ERS:

Brett Brown talks Okafor, Saric

http://www.csnphilly.com/basketball-philadelphia-76ers/brett-brown-talks-jahlil-okafor-dario-saric-and-more-philly-sports-talk

 

76ers season preview

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-philadelphia-76ers-season-preview/

 

BULLS:

Taj Gibson pleased with ankle rehab

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bulls-taj-gibson-pleased-with-ankle-rehab-20150912-story.html?d

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/954311/taj-gibson-played-torn-ligament-ankle-last-season

 

CAVALIERS:

Kevin Love at least a month away from returning

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/12/kevin-love-at-least-a-month-away-from-returning/

 

HEAT:

Amare won’t be giving his wife styling tips anytime soon

http://nypost.com/2015/09/11/amare-stoudemire-wont-be-giving-his-wife-styling-tips-anytime-soon/

 

HORNETS:

Jeremy Lin had to persuade Hornets security that he played for them

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article35039166.html

 

LAKERS:

GM Kupchak: Kobe will be ready for camp

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/12/los-angeles-lakers-kobe-bryant-ready-camp

 

PACERS:

Pacers shape roster for a running game

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/09/12/30-teams-30-days-indiana-pacers/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt6f

 

PISTONS:

Pistons new exec dives into Detroit with big ambitions

http://www.freep.com/story/money/2015/09/10/tellem-takes-charge/71999330/

 

RAPTORS:

On the shoulders of giants, Masai Ujiri goes home to scout a new generation

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/raptors-gm-brings-hope-to-a-continent-with-giants-ofafrica/article26336168/

 

SPURS:

Patty Mills embraces bigger role with Spurs

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/san-antonio-spurs-star-patty-mills-embraces-bigger-role-with-his-nba-club-20150912-gjl2it.html

 

THUNDER:

Westbrook preview holiday fashion collection

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/09/12/russell-westbrook-true-religion-holiday-collection.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpts

 

TIMBERWOLVES:

Sam Mitchell says he knows what Flip Saunders wants

http://www.startribune.com/sam-mitchell-says-he-knows-what-flip-saunders-wants/326864831/

 

What’s holding Bennett back from NBA success?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2562563-whats-holding-anthony-bennett-back-from-nba-success

 

WARRIORS:

Ezeli spends day celebrating title at Vanderbilt

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Festus-Ezeli-bring-NBA-title-trophy-to-Vanderbilt-6501004.php

 

Peter Newmann is an analyst and writer who spent 10 years at ESPN, 8 as the NBA senior researcher working 24/7 on the league. He wrote game notes for crews, articles for ESPN.com, analysis for studio shows, and regularly assisted reporters and writers. Follow him on Twitter, and check out his Web site, www.peternewmann.com.