The Los Angeles Clippers are another example of a team with high expectations and even self hype and promotion, without accomplishing anything substantial. Here is a short list of teams that came to mind when thinking about totally overblown confidence. 2011 Philadelphia Eagles - The Eagles made splash in free agency that year, seemingly loading… Continue reading Great Expect… Failures
Giannis and being an MVP
Let's talk about that early exit Giannis (the 2019 and presumptive 2020 MVP) had in this year's playoffs. It hurt me deeply as I am on record (which means a heck of a lot) that Giannis is the future of the NBA and could be one of the all time greats. Show me someone that… Continue reading Giannis and being an MVP
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Influencing Boxing
"Is this guy for real?", that is the question I had when I saw an Instagram video of Ryan Garcia a year or more ago. There he was, in his garage (I am assuming), showing off his hand speed on a cobra bag. At the time of the video he had just one professional fight.… Continue reading Influencing Boxing
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Scoring 50 in the NBA – Everything you need to know
We (and yes, I am including you) have been starving for the NBA to come back, willing it to take any form. Straight to the playoffs, group play, 72-game season, whatever, bring it back now. We will take it. The quality of play may be questionable, but let's not pretend that the NBA's worst is… Continue reading Scoring 50 in the NBA – Everything you need to know
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George McCloud, a three point pioneer
The three-pointer has gone from gimmick to a staple to the NBA. The youth of today are modeling their games after sharp shooters like Steph Curry and James Harden. Just look at the below charts illustrated below with the average three pointers attempted and made per game year by year in the NBA. Its growth… Continue reading George McCloud, a three point pioneer
