Butler recorded 20.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game last season. In franchise history, only three other players have reached Butler’s 2014-15 points, rebounds and assist averages in a single season – Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Artis Gilmore. Each of those players was later enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. [Read more…]
PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I would rather regret the things I have done than the things I haven’t done.” -Lucille Ball [Read more…]
As I looked through advanced metrics of all-time greats, Chris Paul’s name kept appearing. His metrics suggest that Paul is not just a Hall of Fame-caliber player, but perhaps the greatest point guard in NBA history. [Read more…]
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 [Read more…]
There’s a strong case to be made that the Charlotte Hornets signing point guard Jeremy Lin to a two-year, $4.3-million deal was one of the better bargain signings of the NBA’s nearly-complete offseason. [Read more…]
On this date in 1984, the Chicago Bulls signed their 1st-round pick, Michael Jordan to his first professional contract. Jordan reportedly made about $600,000 as a rookie. **Jordan is one of three players in NBA history to win at least 5 MVP awards and 5 NBA titles, joined by only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Russell. [Read more…]
It was a special day for the much-beloved John Calipari, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday. Calipari, who has been wildly successful as the head coach of The University of Kentucky over the past six seasons, has been coaching in some capacity since the early 80’s and finally received his dues with the honor of being called a hall of famer. On hand to support the long-time coach were plenty of his former players who are now very
PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.” -Arthur Schopenhauer [Read more…]