Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 4/3/18
- Spurs: Playing For Pop (from Jabari Young, San Antonio Express-News):
Read it here: https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/article/Playing-for-Pop-12798828.php
- Kyle Anderson's Story: Speed Is Overrated (from Bruno Passos, Pounding The Rock):
Read and watch it here: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2018/4/2/17091442/speed-overrated-san-antonio-spurs-kyle-anderson-story
- Week 24 Review: LBJ's Defense, 76ers, TOR's Playoff Rotation (from Justin, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2018/04/03/nylon-calculus-lebron-james-defense-76ers-raptors-playoff-rotation/
- 8 Observations: Figuring Out The Wild, Wild West, NBA Awards & More (from Zach Harper, frshoopz):
Read it here: https://frshoopz.com/hoops/8-second-violation-figuring-out-wild-wild-west-and-nba-awards/
- Bucks: Top 5 Plays Of The Week (from Brian Sampson, Dairyland Express):
Read and watch it here: https://dairylandexpress.com/2018/04/03/milwaukee-bucks-top-5-plays-of-the/
- Stating The Case For Each COY Candidate (from Matt Cianfrone, The Step Back):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2018/04/03/argument-every-2017-18-coach-of-the-year-candidate/
From Jeremy Gottlieb, Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nba/2018/04/02/amp-stories/who-will-be-nbas-next-coach-year/
- Stating The Case For Each MIP Candidate (from Kelly Scaletta, The Step Back):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2018/04/02/argument-every-2017-18-most-improved-candidate/
Additional MIP Candidate Assessments:
From David Yapkowitz, Basketball Insiders: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/most-improved-player-watch-3-31-18/
From Scott Rafferty, Sporting News: http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-most-improved-player-2018-candidates-list-winners-victor-oladipo-giannis-antetokounmpo/1awmh7gy7iqjy1pkkvmb1v8iwp
From Jared Johnson, Fanrag: https://www.fanragsports.com/nba/ranking-top-candidates-for-nbas-most-improved-player/
From Zach Harper, frzhoopz: see 8 Observations story, above
- Klay Thompson: Dive, Pop Or Curl? (from Eric Apricot, Golden State Of Mind):
Read and watch it here: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2018/4/2/17191506/nba-2018-warriors-suns-klay-thompson-quiz-kevn-durant-draymond-green-dive-pop-or-curl
- Steve Kerr: Tinkering With The Dubs' Starting Center Position (from Logan Murdock, Mercury News):
Read it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/04/02/inside-the-latest-change-in-the-warriors-frontcourt/
- Jazz: Taking Note(s) Of A Small Market Team (from Mason McFee, Hoops Habit):
Read and watch it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/04/02/utah-jazz-taking-notes-small-market-team/
- LBJ Isn't The Cavs' Coach, But Here is How He "Coaches" Them (from Ken Berger, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2767596-lebron-isnt-the-cavaliers-coach-but-heres-how-he-coaches-the-cavs
- Thaddeus Young's Consistency Is Key To Pacers' Success (from Ben Gibson, 8 Points, 9 Seconds):
Read and watch it here: https://8points9seconds.com/2018/04/02/thaddeus-young-pacers-consistency/
- The Switch The Mavs Made To Help Harrison Barnes Get His Groove Back (from Eddie Sefko, Dallas Morning News):
- VanVleet Has Been Proving People Wrong His Entire Life (from Alex Wong, slamonline.com):
Read it here: http://www.slamonline.com/the-magazine/vanvleet-feature/
- Q & A: Zach LaVine (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/bulls/features/zach-lavine-im-going-be-elite-player-and-im-not-going-stop-until-im-stage
- Nets: Joe Harris Is No "Average Joe" (from Michael Scotto, The Athletic):
- Hollis-Jefferson: How A Project Has Quietly Turned Himself Into A Nets Asset (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):
Read it here:
https://nypost.com/2018/04/02/how-a-project-has-quietly-turned-himself-into-a-nets-asset/
- How Valuable Are Two-For-Ones? (from Positive Residual, Cleaning The Glass):
Read and watch it here: https://cleaningtheglass.com/two-for-one-or-two-for-none/
- All The Times Scott Brooks And Bradley Beal Have Described The Wizards' Play As "Unacceptable" (from Scott Allen, Washington Post):
- Marquese Chriss: No Longer Taking Opportunities For Granted (from Craig Grialou, Arizona Sports):
Read it here: http://arizonasports.com/story/1486009/marquese-chriss-no-longer-taking-opportunities-granted-phoenix-suns/?
- Ish Smith: Finding A Home In Detroit (from Rod Beard, Detroit News):
Read it here: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2018/04/02/ish-smith-finding-home-detroit/33496323/
- Knicks: Burke Entered The Starting 5 & Became A New Player (from Fred Kerber, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2018/04/02/trey-burke-entered-knicks-starting-5-and-became-a-new-player/
- Amir Johnson Is Filling The Defensive Void Left By Embiid's Absence (from Kevin F. Love, Liberty Ballers):
Read and watch it here: https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/4/2/17189036/amir-johnson-is-filling-the-defensive-void-left-by-embiids-absence
- Dario Saric: Misunderstood (from Justin Jett):
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRSu-vXeVWI&feature=youtu.be
- Sixers: A Masterful Team Effort In March (from Brian Seltzer, Sixers.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/spotlight-masterful-march
- The Resurrection Of Markelle Fultz (from Jake Paynting, 94 Feet Report):
Read and watch it here: https://94feetreport.com/the-resurrection-of-markelle-fultz-2cb1f5871997
-Why It May Be Difficult For NBA Teams To Pry Jay Wright Away From Villanova (from Jeff Eisenberg, Yahoo Sports):
Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/may-difficult-nba-teams-pry-jay-wright-away-villanova-071743792.html
- Q & A: Grant Hill (from Tim Cato, SBNation):
- What An NBA, USA Basketball, NCAA Partnership Means For Future Draft Prospects (from Jonathan Givony, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23006427/what-ncaa-nba-usa-basketball-partnership-means-future-draft-prospects
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