Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 2/16/18
- 10 Things (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/22459076/zach-lowe-10-things-like-including-great-nba-tank-race
- Clippers Loss Exposed Celtics' Defensive Issues (from Tom Westerholm, Mass Live):
Read and watch it here: http://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2018/02/boston_celtics_analysis_how_de.html
- Celtics: The Importance Of Marcus Smart (from A Sherrod Blakely, NBC Sports):
Read it here: http://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/smarts-return-would-pay-bigger-dividends-cs-hayward-one
From Joshua Bateman, Hardwood Houdini: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/02/15/boston-celtics-feeling-the-importance-of-marcus-smart/
- Jonathan Isaac Knows Patience Is Key To Long-Term Success (from John Denton, magic.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/magic/news/jonathan-isaac-knows-patience-key-long-term-success-20180215
- Heat: Adebayo Is Proving To Be A Genuine Building Block (from Simon Smith, All U Can Heat):
Read and watch it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/02/14/miami-heat-bam-adebayo-proving-a-genuine-building-block/
- Magic: A Deeper Look At Hezonja's Improvement (from Josh Cohen, magic.com):
Read and watch it here: http://www.nba.com/magic/news/deeper-statistical-look-mario-hezonjas-improvement-20180215
- Oladipo & Sabonis: The Dynamic Duo (from Jonathan Macri, 8 Points, 9 Seconds):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/02/15/indiana-pacers-duo-thats-secretly-tearing-nba/
- What The Blazers Are Learning From A Ref Consultant About Getting More Foul Calls (from Seerat Sohi, SBNation):
Read it here: https://www.sbnation.com/2018/2/15/17016156/nba-referee-player-fight-blazers-damian-lillard
- Nikola Jokic: Highlights From Last Night (from Adam Mares, Denver Stiffs):
Read and watch it here: https://www.denverstiffs.com/2018/2/15/17019076/got-to-see-the-highlights-of-this-nba-record-breaking-triple-double-performance-from-nikola-jokic
- Steven Adams' Offensive Impact (from Erik Horne, newsok.com):
Read it here: http://newsok.com/steven-adams-offensive-impact-cannot-be-ignored/article/5583609
- Q & A: Kevin McHale (from Justin Terranova, NY Post ):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2018/02/15/kevin-mchale-on-larry-bird-and-all-things-nba/
- Suns: Can Elfrid Payton Become A Long-Term Answer? (from Evan Sidery, Bright Side Of The Sun):
Read and watch it here: https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2018/2/14/17012572/could-elfrid-payton-actually-become-a-viable-long-term-answer-for-the-phoenix-suns-nba-news-stats
- Q & A: Elfrid Payton (from Alex Kennedy, Hoops Hype):
- OKC: Paul George Was Exactly What Was Needed (from Mark Deeks, Give Me Sport):
Read it here: http://www.givemesport.com/1257965-2018-nba-allstars-between-russell-westbrook-and-paul-george-the-thunder-have-a-chance
- Goran Dragic's Wild Ride To All-Star Status (from Manny Navarro, Miami Herald):
Read it here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article200377029.html
- Hard Work, Steady Development Paid Off For Tatum, Celtics (from Mark Murphy, Boston Herald):
Read it here: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2018/02/hard_work_steady_development_paid_off_for_jayson_tatum_celtics
- Diminishing Returns: Less-Skilled Shooters Are Adding The Step Back (from Sydney Robinson, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2018/02/16/nylon-calculus-diminishing-returns-step-back-jumper/
- Nets: Loyalty To Allen Crabbe Is Finally Paying Off (from Bryan Fonseca, Nets Daily):
Read it here: https://www.netsdaily.com/2018/2/15/17015716/nets-loyalty-to-allen-crabbe-finally-paying-off
- Anthony Davis Is Carrying A Team That Needs Him More Than Ever (from Mark Deeks, Give Me Sport):
Read it here: http://www.givemesport.com/1258047-2018-nba-allstars-anthony-davis-is-carrying-a-team-that-needs-him-more-than-ever
- Pistons GM Bower: Secrecy, Trust Are Key In Trade Talks (from Rod Beard, Detroit News):
Read it here: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2018/02/15/pistons-gm-bower-secrecy-trust-key-trade-talks/110467884/
- 2018 Draft: Elie Okobo, Hiding In Plain Sight (from Jackson Hoy, The Stepien):
Read and watch it here: https://www.thestepien.com/2018/02/15/hiding-plain-sight-elie-okobo/
- Remembering & Celebrating Flip Saunders (from Charlie Johnson, Canis Hoopus):
Read it here: https://www.canishoopus.com/2018/2/15/17016490/remembering-and-celebrating-flip
From Mike Berardino, Pioneer Press: https://www.twincities.com/2018/02/15/so-many-stories-sustain-those-who-still-miss-flip-saunders-every-day/
- NBA Coaches: Sharing Teaching Techniques in eCoach Program (from Steve Aschburner, NBA.com):
Read and watch it here: http://www.nba.com/article/2018/02/15/nba-coaches-spreading-coaching-techniques-new-electronic-format