Tag: Basketball
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NBA Sixth Man of the Year Series: Jordan Clarkson
To tip-off this mini-series, I had to start with Utah Jazz combo guard Jordan Clarkson. Jordan Clarkson has been an NBA journeyman since his selection out of the University of Missouri in 2014. Despite his frequent change of scenery, Clarkson demonstrates nightly that the one constant in his career is his ability to put the […]
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James Harden’s Houston Breakup
James Harden and the Houston Rockets suffered two debilitating losses in a row to the Lakers this past week. After the second loss, the aforementioned disgruntled superstar let the world know his situation was beyond repair. In response to Harden’s demands, the Rockets dealt their former franchise player to the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster […]
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NBA Preseason Takeaways and Stories to Watch
The NBA regular-season is approaching fast, and here are some trends to note before the games start to count. Here is a quick rundown of a few NBA stories to watch heading into the year. The Lakers rotation looks deadly After winning the NBA Finals in the bubble, many people expected the league to catch […]
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The End of the John Wall Era
Wednesday night, The Washington Wizards traded franchise cornerstone John Wall and a 2023 first-round pick to the Houston Rockets in exchange for MVP guard Russell Westbrook. To analyze this trade, we have to consider how this trade impacts the following. 1. The Basketball Court 2. The Fanbase Before getting into the emotional impact, it’s time […]
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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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