In the NBA, a fast start is essential for a playoff run. Over the last 10 seasons, I looked at the 300 team seasons and how a team’s record over its first 10 games is correlated to its chances of making the postseason. Does how you start impact how you finish? [Read more…]
PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “The world is not a pleasant place. Eventually your parents leave you and nobody is going to go out of their way to protect you unconditionally. You need to learn to stand up for yourself and what you believe and sometimes, pardon my language, kick some ass.” -Queen Elizabeth II [Read more…]
PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Don’t worry about what people say behind your back; they are the people finding faults in your life instead of fixing the faults in their own life.” -Unknown [Read more…]
Just over two years ago, the Denver Nuggets appeared to be riding high. Flourishing after the trade of superstar Carmelo Anthony, they had posted an NBA franchise-record 57 wins, had both the Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year and were headed into the Western Conference playoffs as the third seed with a glistening 38-3 home record. It is remarkable how quickly things change in the NBA. The Nuggets were upset in the first round by the Golden State Warriors,
The NBA tips off for real on Tuesday night, and daily contests at DraftKings are now open. In Thursday’s Spin, we outlined the basics of DFS basketball: pick an 8-man roster for a 1-day points league, within a $50K salary cap. [Read more…]
Khris Middleton received a 5-year, $70 million extension this offseason from the Bucks. He isn’t heralded as a star, has never been an All-Star and was even traded once. And he just turned 24. [Read more…]
Back To The Future Day just came and went on Wednesday, and the legendary Marty McFly was an inspiration for Nike’s newest Hyperdunk offering. With the support of a high-top and the performance of a low-top, these Hyperdunks will be ready for next week’s NBA regular season while worn by Indiana Pacers star Paul George and other players and teams. Lightweight textiles provide comfort, a herringbone design on the outsole provides style Zoom Air technology leads to some pretty awesome cushioning in
Centers are considered a dying breed in today’s NBA. More teams are playing small ball than ever before with a focus on pushing the tempo and improving floor spacing. Heck, the league even removed the center position from the All-Star ballot in 2012. However, as you will see by the depth in our center rankings and the names not on the list, the demise of the position is a premature misconception. You won’t find two former All-Stars and Defensive Player of the