Author: Carl Baltimore
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Draft Notes: First Round
The 2020 NBA Draft was as eventful as ever, and keeping track of the moves is tough, but don’t worry, I’ve decided to share with you some notable news from the first round of the draft. LaMelo Ball The first three selections in the draft went as planned, and LaMelo Ball going 3rd overall to […]
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NBA Draft 2020: Part 1
The 2020 edition of the NBA Draft takes place this Wednesday, and I’m leaving the mock drafts for my second post and focusing today on the atmosphere surrounding such a unique draft, along with answering some draft questions I received from a few readers. A Unique Player Evaluation Period Due to the rampaging pandemic, the […]
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“I’m Back”
Like the NBA this past summer — I have decided to terminate my hiatus and rededicate myself to producing the best content I can deliver during these trying times, but this time, at a more consistent rate. Before I dive into basketball content, make sure you follow @BucketsDistrict on Twitter for real-time updates on happenings […]
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Nets Set On Nash
The Brooklyn Nets ended their search for a head coach with the hiring announcement of former Phoenix Suns Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash. The hiring has seen mixed reviews among the NBA fan community, and today I wanted to take the time to analyze some of the potential pros and cons that could […]
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District of Buckets All-NBA Bubble Team
The NBA bubble games have lived up to the hype. Every team in the bubble is playing hard, and the level of basketball has mimicked the first week of the regular season as many players have fresh legs and a rejuvenated hunger to compete among the world’s best. With the final seeding games approaching, and […]
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Walking Bucket: Montrezl Harrell
Heart, Passion, and a true example of a blue-collar hooper, Montrezl Harrell brings maximum energy when he steps on the floor — the self-proclaimed “modern-day Rodman” will bring his toughness to the Clippers title hunt when he returns to the NBA bubble. Harrell finishes everything at the rack, as is evidenced by his 18.6 points […]
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Walking Bucket: Emma Meesseman
In honor of the return of basketball this week, I wanted to remind you of—or introduce you to, one of the best scorers in the game, Washington Mystics forward Emma Meesseman. Meesseman is a surgical scorer. She picks her spots well, and when you mix good shooting with good shot selection, you get efficient scoring. […]
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TBT 2020 Recap
TBT 2020 lived up to the hype and served as an oasis in the middle of the sports desert during a tumultuous year. The tournament showed us that with a strict quarantine bubble and vigorous testing, sports can still take place even during a pandemic. It was a pleasure to be granted media access to […]
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The Tournament: An Introduction
BASKETBALL IS BACK ON ESPN JULY 4th. The Basketball Tournament, also known as the TBT, tips off this weekend on ESPN, so I wanted to quickly catch you all up to speed before the teams hit the floor in Columbus. The TBT is an open 24-team tournament, with a winner-take-all prize of $1,000,000. The TBT […]
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No Asterisk, The Winners of the NBA’s Orlando Reboot Are Legit
This past Friday, the NBA released the schedule for its reboot in Orlando. While it has been a pleasure to discuss upcoming NBA action, a developing argument about the legitimacy of a 2020 NBA Championship has gained popularity over the past few weeks. More specifically, an argument stating a Finals win in the Orlando bubble […]
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