Now when I write that Steph Curry is the greatest long distance shooter ever, I do not make such a claim lightly. I love the 3-point shot. I grew up idolizing Larry Bird and the great shooters of the game, Mark Price, Peja Stojakovic, Craig Hodges, Steve Kerr, and Ray Allen. There is something beautiful […]
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The 20,000 Point-8,000 Rebound-5,000 Assist Club
On Twitter recently, I saw a meme giving tribute to the 5 players in NBA history to accumulate 20,000 points, 8,000 rebounds, and 5,000 assists in their careers: Havlicek, Jabbar, Bird, Malone, and Garnett. As somewhat of an NBA history buff, I thought to myself, “Self, one of those players is not like the other.” […]
All-Time 12 Man Roster
If you could put together the greatest team of players in their prime from any era to play one season together who would you choose? In this hypothetical, it is about the “right” 12 players to add to your roster, not necessarily the best players or most talented players. Factors like egos, attitudes, personalities, roles, and […]
The All-Never-an-All-Star Team
Much has been made over the years about the NBA’s best players never to be named to an All-Star Game. Here is my starting 5 on that team. On my team I will not highlight anyone under the age of 35 still playing in the league because there is a chance some players will still […]