Exclusive Interview With Taj Gibson

Taj Gibson talked with Hoops Addict about his role with the Chicago Bulls this season, the toughest part of playing in back-to-back games and how to guard a non-traditional big man like Andrea Bargnani.

Rashad Mobley on KRNU

For the first time during this relatively new basketball season, I had the distinct pleasure of appearing on 90.3 FM KRNU in Lincoln, Nebraska to discuss the NBA. In this discussion, I talked about the firing of Byron Scott, the emergence of the Phoenix Suns, and the struggles of the Washington Wizards.

Exclusive Interview with Ben Gordon

Before Detroit’s recent game against Toronto, I had the chance to chat with Ben Gordon about the new documentary that’s in the works chronicling his last few months as a Chicago Bull. I also got a chance to chat with Ben about Rip Hamilton acting like a mentor to him this season.

5-10-15-20: Quincy Douby

Raptors guard Quincy Douby shares how he was more interested in playing with action figures than basketball as a kid, how basketball was a way to impress girls in high school and he shared what playing at Rutgers and in the NBA has meant to him.

Conference Call With Magic Johnson And Larry Bird

In preparation for the book they did with Jackie MacMullan entitled, “When the Game was Ours,” Magic Johnson and Larry Bird conducted an hour long conference with the media. The book discusses their individual accomplishments and struggles, the fierce rivalries they endured in both college and the pros, and their current friendship they both describe as lifelong.

Exclusive Interview With Daniel Gibson

Earlier this week Daniel Gibson provided me with one of the better chats I’ve had with an NBA player. We talked about muscle memory, joked about some methods Steve Kerr used during his playing career to stay loose and he gave some great insight into his role within the Cavs offense this season.

Game Notes: Boston vs. Toronto

Kevin Garnett looks like a ghost of the player I’ve seen the past few seasons.

One play that sticks out came in the first quarter when Garnett was camped under the basket for an easy rebound but Andrea Bargani was able to drop down from the foul line and steal the rebound. Not only that, but in a couple fluid movements Bargnani was able to spin by Garnett and finish the play off with an impressive dunk.

There’s no way either of these things would have happened last season.

Game Notes: Houston vs. Toronto

Pops Mensah-Bonsu got a warm reception when he entered the game midway through the first quarter. The former fan favourite turned in an inspired performance with 13 points, 7 boards and five blocks in just 23 minutes of burn.

Game Notes: Washington vs. Toronto

One of the big players today for the Raptors was Amir Johnson with his great hustle. After the game I talked with him about his block on Nick Young, his 12 rebounds and how each time I see him he has a new battle wound somewhere on his face.

Game Notes: Dallas vs. Washington

After the first preseason game that saw Gilbert Arenas score only five points and dish out ten assists, Flip Saunders mentioned that he wanted him to be a bit more aggressive on the offensive end of the floor. In nearly 10 minutes of play in the first half of tonight’s game, Arenas still did not look to shoot at all, but he did dish out four assists. At one point in the first quarter, he drove the ball two feet from the basket, stopped and turned around in the lane, then kicked it back out to the perimeter. It was a completely different story in the third quarter. Arenas was much more aggressive, as he shot 6-for-6 and scored 12 points to go along with four assists. Unfortunately, he also had four turnovers, and on many occasions he neglected open teammates.

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