As kids, we all practice hitting game-winning buckets in our driveway. “Three…two…one-and-a-half…one….ahhhhhh! He hits the shot at the buzzer! The crowd goes wild! [Enter your favorite team here] wins!” Unfortunately, this moment presents itself for very few of us in real-game situations. And if we
In February 2017, the New Orleans Pelicans shocked the NBA nation when they acquired the supremely talented DeMarcus Cousins in a trade with the Sacramento Kings. In order to acquire the disgruntled big man, the Pelicans gave up two expiring contracts, an overrated, irrationally loved,
Fans of the NBA have become numb to LeBron James’ greatness. We no longer see his historic accomplishments for what they truly are. We overlook him at every turn. Last year, for instance, he became just the fifth player in NBA history to average more
Perception is reality. Players who produce a lot of points are sometimes misidentified as someone you should want on your NBA team. And by comparison, those who don’t are susceptible to being overlooked. Last season, some foolishly debated whether Draymond Green deserved a spot on
Isolation plays are the running game of the NBA: stale and ineffective. Only the unimaginative rely on the clear-out, mano-a-mano action. It’s a common play in gyms all across the world, but pickup basketball is where it should stay. I know, I know. Your best player brings
Chris Paul and James Harden are at the center of what has the potential to become a William Shakespeare-level romance novel. These protagonists—and make no mistake, that is what they are—threaten to dance, sing and enlighten us about the intricacies of this beautiful game called basketball.
Two of the best players to ever play the game, Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Pippen are a lot more alike than we could ever have imagined. The similarities begin with their body types, carry over into their offensive play and conclude on the defensive end