With the NBA season back in full swing, the challenge that the players will face in their quest for a championship becomes clearer. While it’s foolish to argue that this restart will decide the legacy of an NBA player or organization, it certainly can help to build up one should they go the distance. JustContinue reading “12 Players – Heroic Labors: Pascal Siakam”
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Heat Island: Episode #1 – Bubble Ball with Notes!
In our debut episode me (@fgreco12) and my pal H discuss Heat v. Raptors, standings battles, Bubble MVPs, how we would handle the bubble, important/forgotten bubble items, and NBA seasonal awards. Oh and Nick Nurse is a wizard.
Go Small & Win Big: 7 Thoughts
In a surprise decision to many Erik Spoelstra chose to sit Meyers Leonard and start Jae Crowder. The Heat’s starting lineup of Nunn, Robinson, Butler, Bam, and Leonard had been one of the best units in the NBA this season (+121 in over 480 minutes). To go small against the Nuggets, who had to goContinue reading “Go Small & Win Big: 7 Thoughts”
12 Players – Heroic Labors: Nikola Jokic
As we inch closer to actual NBA games, the challenge that the players will face in their quest for a championship becomes clearly. Early this week the NBA passed its first test by having every NBA player in the bubble test negative for Covid-19. This has bolstered the hope that the bubble concept will beContinue reading “12 Players – Heroic Labors: Nikola Jokic”
12 Players – Heroic Labors: Giannis Antetokounmpo
As we inch closer to actual NBA games, the challenge that the players will face in their quest for a championship becomes clearly. Early this week the NBA passed its first test by having every NBA player in the bubble test negative for Covid-19. This has bolstered the hope that the bubble concept will beContinue reading “12 Players – Heroic Labors: Giannis Antetokounmpo”
12 Players – Heroic Labors: Kawhi Leonard
As we inch closer to actual NBA games, the challenge that the players will face in their quest for a championship becomes clearly. Early this week the NBA passed its first test by having every NBA player in the bubble test negative for Covid-19. This has bolstered the hope that the bubble concept will beContinue reading “12 Players – Heroic Labors: Kawhi Leonard”
12 Players – Heroic Labors: Lebron James
As we inch closer to actual NBA games, the challenge that the players will face in their quest for a championship becomes clearly. Early this week the NBA passed its first test by having every NBA player in the bubble test negative for Covid-19. This has bolstered the hope that the bubble concept will beContinue reading “12 Players – Heroic Labors: Lebron James”
12 Fate Deciding Players
In ancient Greek mythology the Fates – or Moirai – are a group of three weaving goddesses who assign individual destinies to mortals at birth. Their names are Clotho (the Spinner), Lachesis (the Alloter) and Atropos (the Inflexible). Together, the Fates decide the destiny of all mortal men. In the NBA, though it is a star driven league, success orContinue reading “12 Fate Deciding Players”
In Their Shoes: Steve Kerr
In this series we will be taking a look back at some of the coaching decisions that may or may not have changed the outcome of NBA Finals over the last several years. It’s always easy to play Monday Morning Quarterback but as an NBA Head Coach this is something that comes with the profession.Continue reading “In Their Shoes: Steve Kerr”
In Their Shoes: Erik Spoelstra
In this series we will be taking a look back at some of the coaching decisions that may or may not have changed the outcome of NBA Finals over the last several years. It’s always easy to play Monday Morning Quarterback but as an NBA Head Coach this is something that comes with the profession.Continue reading “In Their Shoes: Erik Spoelstra”