A Basketball Big Man’s Lament

yao ming shooting a basketball over a defender

Over the past several years there has been much discussion about the way the game of basketball has changed when compared to, say, a decade ago. Fans of the sport have witnessed the rise in importance of the area of the court outside the three-point arc and reduced action closer … Read more

Bring Back The Seattle Supersonics

The Skyline of Seattle, Washington with a view of Mount Rainier

I am not from Seattle, Washington. Never lived there. Been there twice. Liked it the first time, loved it the second time. One of our great American cities in one of my favorite parts of the country and one of the most scenic—including breathtaking views of Mount Ranier—on a clear … Read more

No Basketball G.O.A.T. Necessary

We are approximately six months removed (and six months away) from what has become an annual ritual in sports debates: the micro-analysis of Lebron James’ most recent post-season performance coupled with the back and forth over who is the Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T) between he and Michael Jordan. And … Read more

The NBA’s Most Valuable Players Have Gotten Smaller

Just a few weeks into the 2017-18 NBA season, we’re already hearing talk regarding potential league Most Valuable Player candidates and hearing the “MVP” chants at arenas throughout the league. It’s a bit early for that, but recent trends suggest that the eventual winner will NOT be a traditional low-post … Read more

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