Tag: NBA
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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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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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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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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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Walking Bucket: Isaiah Thomas
Basketball—at its core—is a simple game. You can analyze it in a million different ways, but at the end of the day, if you want to stand atop the NBA’s best offensively, the ball has to go in the bucket. This week, I wanted to show my appreciation for one of my favorite players to […]
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