The downfall of the NBA’s back-to-the-basket big man has been well-documented. In the span of two decades, the sport lost the likes of Shaquille O’Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and Alonzo Mourning. That, coupled with the league’s newfound hyperfocus on three-pointers and layups, expedited the
Commissioner Adam Silver’s decision was made official Wednesday night, a little more than a day after the Cleveland Cavaliers announced Kevin Love would miss the next six weeks following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee: Carmelo Anthony would join the Eastern Conference All-Star team, making
Two elements defined the 15-year period in Boston Celtics history between the retirement of Larry Joe Bird and the landing of Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett: sustained mediocrity and Antoine Walker three-point attempts. Walker came to Boston fresh off of an NCAA title with the
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The mid-range jumper is dead. Well, maybe dead is too strong a word. But at the very least, it’s locked in Adam Silver’s basement like an NBA version of the Annabelle doll. Equating the mid-range game and a demonic toy may seem audacious, but is it
Somewhat lost within the tufts of smoke emanating from the blazing ruin of the New York Knicks’ season is last summer’s defining addition, Derrick Rose. This is not written ironically, as it could have been on Jan. 9, when Rose actually went missing. It’s more
Looking for the best NBA minds weighing in on the trials and tribulations of players throughout the Association? Want insights into the statistical side of the sport? Trying to identify sleepers and overrated players? Just hoping to increase your basketball knowledge? We’ve got you covered
Looking for the best NBA minds weighing in on the trials and tribulations of players throughout the Association? Want insights into the statistical side of the sport? Trying to identify sleepers and overrated players? Just hoping to increase your basketball knowledge? We’ve got you covered at