Sometimes in the NBA, teams that reach the NBA Finals one year will then come into the next season with the mindset of just breezing by their conference. Not so fast. Similar to the Lakers after they lost in the 2004 NBA Finals, as they came back the next year not even making the playoffs. Hopefully, this doesn’t happen to the Thunder. I mean, I can’t see the Thunder not making the playoffs next year but I hope Oklahoma City doesn’t… Continue reading
With free-agency in full swing, we’re taking you back to last weeks NBA Draft. Starting off with the Pacific division, the crew at Hoopstradamus will be grading each team with a pick in this year’s draft. Golden State Warriors Draft Picks: Harrison Barnes- UNC 6’8 SF, Festus Fzeli- Vanderbilt 6’11 PF/C, Draymond Green- Michigan State 6’7 PF Grade: A- Reason: Golden State was the perfect fit for a guy like Harrison Barnes. He can score the ball and create… Continue reading
1. Grade the playoffs so far. What has been surprising? What has been disappointing? Billy Hoyle – Keeperofthecourt.com 2011-12 playoffs: B minus. The good: 1) The discovery of a super-intelligent, team-oriented, and seemingly unbeatable team in the SAS 2) Two enormous performances by James and Rondo, totaling to 89 points, 23 rebounds, and 15 assists 3) In displaying both discipline and an understanding of good basketball, several young teams – IND, PHI, and OKC – showed the world how bright the league’s future… Continue reading