This inaugural edition of Coach Spin’s Clipboard marks the start of a new weekly post on some of the more intriguing statistical and on-court observations from around the NBA. With a combination of Synergy data analysis and coaching expertise sprinkled in, the purpose is to
The NBA’s silly season is almost upon us. I.E. TRADE #SZN is just about here. Tunes | BlogTalkRadio | Stitcher @HardwoodKnocks | @AndrewDBailey | @DanFavale As of Dec. 15, most of the free agents who signed deals over the summer will be eligible for relocation, with a select few others (sup, Nikola Mirotic?) joining
The New Orleans Pelicans shocked the NBA world last year when they acquired DeMarcus Cousins from the Sacramento Kings at the end of All-Star Weekend. In a league that is getting smaller by the day, the move went against conventional wisdom, pairing two of basketball’s
iTunes | BlogTalkRadio | Stitcher | Google Play (coming soon) @HardwoodKnocks | @AndrewDBailey | @DanFavale The New Orleans Pelicans are approaching perhaps the most important season in franchise history. This slant is neither hyperbolic or inflammatory. It’s the truth. So much is riding on how the Pelicans fare this year, after missing the playoffs
When it comes to the New Orleans Pelicans, we all know about Boogie and the Brow. Pairing two All-Star big men together at a time when the league trends toward small-ball and guard dominance is a unique approach. However, we’re not here to talk about
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,
Shooting and defense. The NBA is consumed with acquiring players who can prevent points on one end of the floor while stretching their game out past the three-point line on the other. Teams want contributors who can do both, and if you can’t, you better