In 16 unlikely years as a point guard who was shorter and lighter than his program listing of 5-10, 175, Avery Johnson overachieved slowly – but doggedly. When he finished his college career at Southern University, a historically black college in Baton Rouge, La., Johnson found 25 disinterested NBA teams. He had led the nation in assists with 13.3 a game and he was a showman – a miniature Magic Johnson with no-look assists and cross-court bounce passes to open teammates. But
Week 10 of the NBA Season coincides with the New Year. The Los Angeles Clippers look to continue to roll with their 16 game win streak. They have done it against a pretty tough schedule and this week it doesn’t get any easier with four games in five nights including @DEN – the league’s best home record, home to LAL in a pseudo home game for both clubs and a home and away against the surprising Warriors, who have no
Presenting the latest MVP rankings, and the New Year’s resolution list. [Read more…]
It’s been a roller-coaster week in my daily fantasy hoops (mis)adventures. We start every Monday with $100, and seem to have alternated between winning and losing nights. [Read more…]
Pity the poor Bobcats, losers of 18 straight. They had a 21-point lead and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (22 PTS, 9 REB) was outplaying his Kentucky teammate Anthony Davis (8 PTS, 10 REB, 3 BLK). Then Eric Gordon took over. [Read more…]
If you’re not watching the Clippers whenever you can right now, why? For my money, they’re the most entertaining team in the NBA, and they’ve got a very legitimate claim to being the absolute best as well. Last night’s game against the Jazz was as fun as the NBA gets. Get on it. Use caffeine if necessary, East Coasters. [Read more…]
Thanks to all 427 people who entered the Sheridan Hoops Freeroll last night. “Gph106” was on fire, amassing 313 points to win $100 cash. “TheCustodian” earned $60 for second and “rhcpfleadom” gets $30 for finishing third. [Read more…]
