Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 6/8/16
- Meet Bob Myers, The Man Who Built The Dubs (from Chris Ballard, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: http://www.si.com/nba/2016/06/08/golden-state-warriors-nba-finals-bob-myers-steve-kerr-stephen-curry
- Game Three Preview (from Kurt Helin, NBC Sports):
Read it here: http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/06/08/warriors-vs-cavaliers-nba-finals-game-3-preview-what-will-cavs-do-about-draymond-green/
- In Need Of Confidence Boost, Cavs Can Take A Few Lessons From Tyronn Lue (from Howard Beck, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2644925-in-need-of-confidence-boost-cavs-can-take-a-few-lessons-from-tyronn-lue
- To What Extent Are The Cavs Doing This To Themselves? (from John McTigue, ESPN):
Read it here: http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/119479/are-the-cavaliers-doing-this-to-themselves
- J.R. Will Look To Be More Aggressive (from Chris Fedor, Cleveland.com):
Read it here: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/06/jr_smith_says_nba_finals_strug.html
- Irving Must Commit And Attack (from Marla Ridenour, Ohio.com):
- How Steph & Klay Dominate Without Scoring (from Scott Rafferty, Hardwood Paroxysm):
Read and view it here: http://hardwoodparoxysm.com/2016/06/07/splash-brothers-steph-curry-klay-thompson-nba-finals-cavaliers-warriors/
- The Joy Of The Dubs (from Les Carpenter, The Guardian):
Read it here: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/jun/08/golden-state-warriors-happiest-team-in-sports-nba
- Elite Defense Makes The Dubs An All-Time Team (from Marcus Thompson II, Bay Area News Group):
Read it here: http://www.eastbaytimes.com/marcus-thompson/ci_29988899/thompson-elite-defense-makes-warriors-an-all-time
- The Cavs' Fate Rests On The Defensive End (from Ben Golliver, Sports Illustrated):
Read and view it here: http://www.si.com/nba/2016/06/08/cavaliers-warriors-nba-finals-lebron-james-kyrie-irving-kevin-love
- What Bothers The Warriors?: Length, Athleticism, Speed, Great Defense (from Tim Kawakami, mercurynews.com):
Read it here: http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2016/06/07/warriors-cavaliers-two-way-players/
- Hard To Be A Contender If You Have To Hide Weak Defenders (from Steve Aschburner, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2016/06/07/hard-to-be-a-contender-if-hiding-weak-defenders/
- Al Attles Q & A (from Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated):
Read it here: https://theundefeated.com/features/al-attles-an-nba-pioneer/
- Pacers Coach Nate McMillan Says NBA Game Different This Time Around (from Kerry Eggers, Portland Tribune):
Read it here: http://portlandtribune.com/pt/12-sports/310395-188619-pacers-coach-nate-mcmillan-says-nba-game-different-this-time-around
- Dwane Casey Has Brought Identity & Continuity To The Raptors (from Michael Grange, sportsnet.ca):
Read it here: http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/casey-brought-raptors-identity-continuity-20-years/
Additional Player Notes, Updates, Profiles:
- Dragan Bender (from Aron Heller, tabletmag.com): http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/203291/dragan-bender-nbas-next-unicorn