Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 4/2/18
- In The Role Of Steph Curry: Quinn Cook: (from Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury news):
Read and watch it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/04/02/golden-state-warriors-quinn-cook-stephen-curry-phoenix-suns-highlights-video-score-schedule-nba-standings-kevin-durant/
- How Luka Doncic Could Help Shape The Suns' Identity (from Kellan Olson, Arizona Sports):
Read and watch it here: http://arizonasports.com/story/1393381/luka-doncic-phoenix-suns-nba-draft-2018/?
- Luka Doncic Scouting Report (from Connor Harr, Sir Charles In Charge):
Read and watch it here: https://sircharlesincharge.com/2018/04/02/2018-nba-draft-player-profile-luka-doncic-international/
- Will Michael Beasley Be With the Knicks Next Season? (from Marc Berman, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2018/04/01/the-unknowns-surrounding-michael-beasleys-push-for-knicks-return/
- Jakob Poeltl, Unsung Hero (from Curtis Rafter, Hashtag Basketball):
Read it here: https://hashtagbasketball.com/toronto-raptors/content/lets-yak-about-jakob-poeltl
- The Cavs Never Lost Confidence In JR Smith (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
Read it here: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2018/04/cleveland_cavaliers_have_never.html
- Mike D'Antoni: Being Rested, Playing Poorly Is Not A Good Formula (from Tim McMahon, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/22995230/mike-dantoni-houston-rockets-says-re-establishing-rhythm-bigger-priority-rest
- Pistons' Week In Review: Reggie Jackson's Importance & More (from Mike Snyder, Detroit Bad Boys):
Read and watch it here: https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2018/4/2/17173506/the-close-out-reggie-jackson-shows-his-importance-to-pistons-in-4-0-week-andre-drummond
- Pistons: Anthony Tolliver Has Improved And Is More Versatile (from Keith Langlois, Pistons.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/pistons/features/rock-steady-tolliver-back-same-3-point-stroke-stout-d-bonus-new-wrinkle-too
- COY Candidates (from Dakota Crawford, Indy Star):
- Nets' Joe Harris Is More Than A Shooter (from Tom Dowd, nets.com):
Read and watch it here: http://www.nba.com/nets/news/2018/04/02/more-than-a-shooter-joe-harris-gives-brooklyn-nets-some-drive
- Noah Vonleh's Opportunity & Development (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/bulls/features/noah-vonleh-mr-double/double
- Xavier Silas' Return From Basketball Purgatory (from Dakota Randall, NESN):
Read it here: https://nesn.com/2018/04/celtics-xavier-silas-setting-example-in-return-from-basketball-purgatory/
- Lakers: Luke Walton Has Overcome Challenges To Prove He's The Right Coach (from Hannah Kulik, Lakers Nation):
Read it here: http://www.lakersnation.com/luke-walton-overcome-challenges-prove-he-is-right-head-coach-for-lakers/2018/04/01/,
- Marcus Morris Has His Best Month - At Exactly The Right Time (from Justin Quinn, Celtics Life):
Read and watch it here: http://www.celticslife.com/2018/04/marcus-morris-has-his-best-month-of.html
- Thunder's Need For Jerami Grant Is Evident In His Growth (from Erik Horne, newsok.com):
Read it here: http://newsok.com/thunders-need-for-jerami-grant-evident-in-his-growth-in-okc/article/5589179
- Can Any East Team Take LBJ's Crown? (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):
Read and watch it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/4/2/17188496/eastern-conference-playoff-race-lebron-james
- Why Has The Effort To Hire Female Refs Stalled? (from Britni de La Cretaz, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2765250-revolution-interrupted-why-has-the-nbas-effort-to-hire-female-refs-stalled
NOTE: Today's BI is dedicated to the memory of Zeke Upshaw:
https://theathletic.com/295755/2018/04/02/in-zeke-upshaws-hometown-mourning-memories-and-friendship/