Published: November 16, 2009
Is the career of Grant Hill a tragic one? Based on my brief conversation with him, my answer would be a resounding no.
Published: November 11, 2009
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.
Published: November 9, 2009
About five hours before the Miami Heat defeated the Washington Wizards, I decided that I wanted to interview Heat center, Jermaine O’Neal. Not only had my editor informed me that he was a great talker, but he had some intangibles that led me to believe he would give me an interview of substance. He’s been in the league for 14 seasons, he’s played in All Star games, he’s been in the NBA finals, and now here he was trying to win an NBA title with a young coach, a young team, and oh-by-the-way, Dwyane Wade.
Published: November 2, 2009
Ryan Anderson took some time to talk with Hoops Addict about how he felt when he heard he was traded last summer and his role with Orlando this season.
Published: October 31, 2009
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.
Published: October 14, 2009
This past weekend Hoops Addict was able to talk with Caron Butler about how great it is to finally have everyone on Washington’s roster healthy again, his goals for the upcoming season, if he’s hungry to be named to the All-Star team this season, the new emphasis he’s put on what kinds of food he consumes and the three coaches the Wizards have had over the past 12 months.
Published: October 8, 2009
Rashad Mobley recently sat down with Jalen Rose via for an entertaining 30 minute conversation. In it, they discussed the importance of the social media, the responsibility of athletes, how he thinks the Washington Wizards will do during the 2009-2010 season, how he knew it was time to retire, and a host of other interesting topics.
Published: October 7, 2009
Lou Williams chats with Hoops Addict about whether he is feeling any pressure heading into this season as a starter for the first time in his pro career, what learning the Princeton offense has been like, being a vocal leader on the Sixers even though he’s a young player and his goals for the upcoming season.
Published: October 7, 2009
Samuel Dalembert took some time to chat with Hoops Addict about how he’s adjusting to Eddie Jordan’s Princeton offense, his thoughts on Lou Williams being the starting point guard and his goals for the upcoming season.
Published: October 7, 2009
Jason Smith chatted with Hoops Addict about what he learned while on the sidelines last season, the role Elton Brand has played in his development over the past 12 months and he shared his goals for the upcoming season.