Steph Curry played 34.2 minutes per game this season. With a tweak and a slip, two separate injuries have limited Steph to 38 minutes so far in these Playoffs. After missing 56 games in 2011-12 due to ankle injuries, Curry missed only 13 games over the next four seasons combined. So far this series a healthy […]
Month: April 2016
NBA Draft: Future of Ingram and Simmons?
The NBA Playoffs are in full swing, but for some the NBA Lottery is more important. Those of us unfortunate enough to have a favorite team headed to the lottery are already looking to the NBA Draft Lottery and what player could change our franchise’s future. Most experts believe there are only two real options […]
So is James Harden Good or Bad at Basketball?
James Harden averaged 29.0 points, 7.5 assists, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game this season. He also led the league in total points, minutes played, free throws made and attempted, field goal attempts, was 3rd in Usage Rate, 3rd in Three-Pointers, and 6th in assists. Despite these stellar numbers, Harden is being mentioned as […]
Chase for the Ring: Playoff Predictions
The NBA Playoffs are underway and 16 teams dream of earning that ring, yet only three have a legitimate shot at winning the title this season. More realistically, only two have a shot, but I am adding the Cavs because Lebron is a complete wildcard. I do not believe the Cavs have enough chemistry or […]
2015-16 All-NBA Teams
The NBA is loaded with talent these days and there are lots of players that are going to be left off my All-NBA Teams this season. It makes me that much more grateful for Steph Curry, the only player that cannot be disputed as a 1st Teamer. Everyone else on the list could be debated. […]
Kobe Bryant is the Donald Trump of the NBA
Kobe Bryant lit up the NBA world Wednesday night by scoring 60 points in the final game of his polarizing career. Kobe went out in the most unsurprising way…shooting. It should have been no surprise to anyone that in his farewell game Kobe would launch a career high 50 field goal attempts including 21 three-pointers. While […]
2015-16 Regular Season Awards
This season has given us much to cheer for and much to talk about. In this historic season, Legend Grows honors the best of the best with its regular season awards. Coach of the Year: Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors You simply cannot NOT give this one to Kerr. I thought he should have won […]
A Memorable NBA Season
The 2015-16 Season has been memorable and historic in many ways. Here are my Top 10 Statistical Highlights from this season: Dual Dominance. This season has featured two historically dominant teams in the Warriors and the Spurs, neither of whom has lost a home game. With 63 wins with 7 games remaining, the Spurs should […]