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A Deep Dive into the Most Underrated Player in the NBA

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  What if I told you there is a player in the league that was in the same company as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Michael Jordan, but only received 19 minutes a game? And what if I told you there is a player in the league that has made an overwhelmingly positive impact for his team, but only a few have seemed to notice? Here are the only players this season averaging … [Read more...] about A Deep Dive into the Most Underrated Player in the NBA

2021 NBA All-Star Reserves: Who Makes the Cut?

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  Each year, it seems as if the question of “Who should be selected for the All-Star game?” gets tougher and tougher. 2021 is no exception, as the league has become absolutely loaded with talent, and unfortunately, some incredibly talented players won’t make the cut. Without further ado, here are my selections for the All-Star Reserves in each conference: Eastern … [Read more...] about 2021 NBA All-Star Reserves: Who Makes the Cut?

Rookie Quarterly Report Cards: Who’s Impressed Most So Far?

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We are roughly a quarter of the way through the NBA season.  In the first six weeks, teams and players are beginning to separate themselves, including the rookies. Some have fared better than others, but I believe most would be impressed with the class as a whole thus far, considering the players had very little time to adjust to the NBA competition and lifestyle. With that … [Read more...] about Rookie Quarterly Report Cards: Who’s Impressed Most So Far?

Should the NBA Really Consider Expansion?

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Expansion was never truly on the table for the NBA. That is, until a pandemic wiped away billions of dollars in revenue. In an effort to make some of that money back, Adam Silver has publicly stated the league is looking into the possibility of adding two teams. However, the biggest question remains: Should they do it? First, why add two teams instead of just one? The … [Read more...] about Should the NBA Really Consider Expansion?