By Paul Gotham Celtics getting taller. If Danny Ainge and his staff took one lesson from the recent playoffs, it's that you can't teach height. With Kevin Garnett dressed to the nines the reigning champs struggled to survive the first round before bowing from the post-season. Since then, the Cavaliers signed Shaq. Boston responded by getting Rasheed Wallace. Ainge … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | August 11, 2009
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NBA Splinters | August 4, 2009
By Paul Gotham The mysterious Chicago Bulls Two years ago the Chicago Bulls seemed ready to make a run at the Eastern Conference crown. Third-year coach, Scott Skiles (he took over during the 03-04campaign) guided the Bulls to their first playoff series win in nine seasons. Led by young guns Ben Gordon, Luol Deng, and Kirk Hinrich the Baby Bulls swept the reigning champs, … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | August 4, 2009
When Will The Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent? Part II
by Rey View Part I of this article here. The question then is what has happened since the 1980s when multiple Ivy League players would hear their names called on draft night? For one, it seems that while other universities' standards become a little more flexible, Ivy League universities continuously become more stringent. This, along with no athletic scholarships, … [Read more...] about When Will The Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent? Part II
When Will The Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent? Part I
by Rey I recently attended a high school state all-star basketball game. There were two guards from a state championship team that I looked forward to seeing play. Behind me, a discussion began about one of the players, a point guard that will attend Yale. "Why is he going to Yale? He ain't going pro if he's going to the Ivy League. Must not have had a lot of offers. … [Read more...] about When Will The Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent? Part I
NBA Splinters | July 28, 2009
What Happens In Vegas... Summer is in full swing, and that means Summer League basketball. Thanks to NBA TV basketball junkies can catch some hoops in the month of July. Devoid of the pomp and circumstance that goes along with the regular season, Summer League hoops has a throwback feel to it. There are no player introductions prior to tip-off. The coverage is not state … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | July 28, 2009