by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell I probably need to clarify that I have no invested interest in what I am about to write concerning one of the most celebrated and equivocally detested college basketball players of all time. I'm not a Duke fan, nor am I a Duke hater. Former Duke University star, J.J. Redick, is much more valuable to the Orlando Magic than the stat sheet may … [Read more...] about J.J. Redick: Intangibles Still Have Value in NBA
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Kobe – Phone’s For You. It’s 9-1-1!
By Paul Gotham Hello. Yeah, this is Kobe Bryant. Who's this? Huh? You are callin' me? Isn't it supposed to be the other way around? I know I gotta game tomorrow. Last time I checked. Yeah, it's a game 7. Don't worry I'll have my game face on. Enough with the Battier talk already. He's not the first guy in the league to defend the shot by putting a hand in the face. You … [Read more...] about Kobe – Phone’s For You. It’s 9-1-1!
Lakers-Rockets: The Semantics of Flagrant Fouls 1 and 2
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Much has been said concerning the flagrant fouls in the Lakers-Rockets series. The fouls have been viewed, reviewed, and the jurisdiction has gone beyond just the call on the court in every game. Therein lies the problem. The flagrant foul calls in the NBA perhaps are too subjective on-the-court calls because flagrant foul 1 and … [Read more...] about Lakers-Rockets: The Semantics of Flagrant Fouls 1 and 2
NBA Playoffs: Underachievers and Overachievers
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The first round has given us one forgettable seven-game series (Hawks-Heat) and one that may be unforgettable (Celtics-Bulls). Through them all, certain players have stood out and gone above and beyond what was expected of them in the first round. These overachievers, if you will, have shown that the bright lights of playoff basketball do not … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Underachievers and Overachievers
UConn: Cradle of NBA Shooting Guards
By Paul Casey Gotham Survey question: Who are the three best shooting guards currently playing in the NBA? Take your time in answering - there is nor rush. While you are thinking it over, here are a couple of ideas to consider. There are guys who can hit shots, and there are shooters. Guys like Brad Miller can knock down shots from time to time - one cannot … [Read more...] about UConn: Cradle of NBA Shooting Guards