The NBA Finals, which ended a couple days ago, went pretty much as expected. A series that looked like it could have been classic after the first three games finished with a relative whimper in the final three. The best team, after an early series scare, won. Easily. And now, at the risk of sounding… Read More ‘I am the greatest’
A list of current NBA coaches The NBA Finals start, finally, on Thursday night. So now you’re probably thinking either A.) “About time, eh?” or B.) “The NBA what?” But, yes, the NBA Finals begin Thursday, and with them come the usual pants-load of “storylines” and “narratives.” All with Big Question Marks and Drama Promising to Unfold… Read More Coaching their hats
We’re deep into the second round of the NBA playoffs now — I remember when we had major discussions at NBA.com on whether it should be the NBA playoffs or the NBA Playoffs — and I have a few points to make: 1.) It’s funny, in a sad, lame, forehead-slapping way, how media folks can manufacture some… Read More Predicting the unpredictable
Some thoughts after the Spurs’ Game 2 win over the Clippers on late Wednesday night — late Wednesday night — in the NBA playoffs … 1.) Wow, that was late. Worth it. But late. 2.) If the Clippers ever try to turn the tables on Greg Popovich, strategy-wise, I’d suggest they stay away from Hack-a-Mills.… Read More Late night basketball
I don’t understand people who say that they love college basketball but they’re “just not into” the NBA. Not to compare the two, but … did you watch any of this brutal college season? Teams milking the 35-second clock. Incessant dribbling and meaningless passes. Horrible, gawdawful shooting (when somebody finally got around to shooting, that is). Coaches who… Read More Balling at its best
From The Knifebox Nov. 23, 2009 Stephen King came out with a book on writing a few years back — On Writing — and the main piece of advice I gleaned from it was to turn off the TV. He had other great tips, about building a good work area and closing the door and… Read More KB: The Shining Box
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