Published: March 7, 2010
While most of the rookies around the NBA are being stopped in their tracks by the infamous rookie wall, Philadelphia’s rookie point guard Jrue Holiday is crashing through it. Last month he averaged an impressive 27.5 minutes per game and he’s showing no signs of slowing as shown by his 21 points, seven rebounds and six dimes this afternoon.
Published: March 7, 2010
In the latest Hoops Addict Podcast, we debate whether Reggie Evans’ label of being a “dirty player” is accurate, Antawn Jamison jokes about being willing to clean his teammates houses if that’s what it took for Cleveland for win an NBA Championship this season, we share our list of missed interviews we regret not getting and a ton of other topics.
Published: March 7, 2010
Heading into the game this afternoon, Sixers point guard Lou Williams was averaging 20 points, 4.6 dimes and 4 rebounds over his past five games. Before the game I chatted with Jay Triano about his game plan for guarding Williams.
Published: March 6, 2010
While Chris Bosh has been out of action, Andrea Bargnani has shot a woeful 31-74 (41.9%) from the field over his last five games. Hardly the kind of shooting you want from a post player you’re looking to step in and replace Bosh’s 24.5 points per game with.
Published: March 6, 2010
Back in training camp nobody who followed the Raptors could have predicted the kind of seasons Amir Johnson and Sonny Weems would be having. However, against New York on Friday both players were key components to Toronto picking up a big win when Hedo Turkoglu and Andrea Bargnani struggled.
Published: March 5, 2010
This evening I had the chance to chat with Tracy Murray about being honored tonight at the Air Canada Centre, what it’s been like catching up with old friends while in town, why he regrets leaving Toronto to play in Washington and his involvement with Amir Johnson’s AAU team.
Published: March 3, 2010
On the weekend Hoops Addict was able to chat with Rus Bradburd about a wide range of topics including what inspired him to write a book about Nolan Richardson, why Richardson had a dislike for “book coaches” and the unique situation the Richardson’s had in Tulsa where players frequently came over to eat dinner or to spend time with his family.
Published: March 3, 2010
Just a quick note to let readers know I’ll be a guest on ESPN Radio tonight at 8:15 EST. Topics will include if Chris Bosh will resign in Toronto this summer and how Cleveland will adapt to being without Shaquille O’Neal for the next 6-8 weeks.
Published: March 1, 2010
Antawn Jamison chatted with Hoops Addict about Cleveland’s big win against Boston,the mental shift that is needed after shooting out of double teams in Washington to getting open looks while playing for Cleveland, adapting to not needing to be a high volume scorer and what it feels like to be playing on a team with a good chance of winning an NBA Championship.
Published: February 28, 2010
As we all know, the months leading up to the NBA Draft can make for an overwhelming flurry of inside scoops, conspiracy theories and rumors from all around the internet; this year appears to be no different.