The Outside World is a weekly recap of the best basketball writing and analysis the internet has to offer. - Now that Stanley Roberts is no longer in the league, what's the fattest team in the NBA? (For the record, there are problems with calculating BMI in this way, check out the comments for more details.) - In other news, Stephen A. Smith is still a raving … [Read more...] about The Outside World – 1/14/11
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O Caption My Caption! Spike Lee 12/18/10
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! Spike Lee 12/18/10
O Caption My Caption! Erik Spoelstra 11/28/10
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause "the shores a-crowding" with "people all exulting." Should you provide the wittiest of … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! Erik Spoelstra 11/28/10
NBA Power Rankings 2.0
By Ian Levy It's time for another look at some NBA Power Rankings. To review, my Power Rankings are different from many others in that I don’t use any subjective judgements, instead relying on a very specific statistical measurement. These Power Rankings are based on the Differential between each team’s Offensive and Defensive Ratings. Offensive and … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings 2.0
The Outside World – 11/12/10
By Ian Levy The Outside World is a weekly recap of the best basketball writing and analysis the internet has to offer. - The Pacers made 20 of 21 from the field during the 3rd Quarter of Tuesday's game against Denver. Anyone want to watch all 20 made baskets back to back? - Here's a photo break down of Toronto's defensive "system." If you have stomach problems or are … [Read more...] about The Outside World – 11/12/10