Back in the preseason, I predicted the San Antonio Spurs would be returning to the NBA Finals, where they would defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers for that elusive second straight championship. Nothing I have seen over the past month and a half has convinced me that my prediction was faulty, and San Antonio’s demolition of the Golden State Warriors over the weekend only reinforced my belief in the Spurs. If you give a read to Chris Bernucca’s column on Kawhi Leonard and
The 2014-15 NBA regular season continued on Monday, April 6 with a slate of seven games featuring 14 competitive teams. The postseason picture was altered tremendously as top contenders were in action with the goal of improving their spot in the standings. This is how it all transpired. [Read more…]
The 2014-15 NBA regular season continued on Saturday, April 4 with a healthy slate of vital games. A first-year head coach set an NBA record, an underrated force matched its highest win total in over 20 years and multiple games came down to the wire. This is how it all transpired. [Read more…]
“Even without a team. I’m still a coach.” That’s how Bobby Gonzalez opened this interview with Tamara Holder on Sports Court on FOX, and that is the truth. Yes, Gonzo is spending a season as a columnist, video analyst and radio guest for this site, but the endgame here is for Gonzo to land a job in the NBA, helping lead the team that is smart enough to hire him to an NBA championship. I like to tell people that Gonzo has
In just one night, the postseason picture was altered significantly and a number of the NBA’s rising stars made statements that will not soon be forgotten. From career-best performances to historically significant performances, there was no shortage of tremendous results. This is how it all transpired. [Read more…]
The 2014-15 NBA regular season continued on Thursday, April 2 with just three games. While the action may have been limited, it wasn’t without extreme importance to both the postseason and MVP conversations. This is how it all transpired. [Read more…]
Editor’s Note: Whether coaching or forecasting, Bobby Gonzalez knows college basketball. He went 8-0 picking games in the Sweet Sixteen a year ago, 7-1 in that round this year and 3-1 in last weekend’s regional finals. This is not some Bozo. It’s Gonzo. He knows what he’s talking about. It was 1991 and I was standing in the crowd at the Final Four as a New York City high school coach, watching All-American Larry Johnson of the dominant, unbeaten UNLV team
The 2014-15 NBA regular season continued on Wednesday, April 1 with a slate of 12 games. There were a pair of stunning triple-doubles, a 51-point scoring outburst and a stunning performance in which a point guard recorded 41 points and 17 assists. This is how it all transpired. [Read more…]