https://medium.com/basketball-university/dissecting-the-discourse-around-anthony-davis-95d2bba73094
Newest article on AD and the half truths I see about him in the media is live on Medium.
Funny how little hindsight some have when discussing sports.
Great way to introduce LeBron and AD moving to the four and five and the Lakers embracing their new small-ball-on-steroids lineups. Mini-camp will be this Fri, Sat, and Sun.
If you don’t have time to read my observations on Simmons’ game (e.g. his shooting, passing, and finishing skills), then skip to the last paragraph to see my destinations. Hint: Indiana, Golden State, and Minnesota make the list.
If there’s a lasting takeaway I would take, it’s my final, concluding sentences:
“I’ve called Simmons’ situation a ‘dilemma,’ I’ve called Simmons ‘the most polarizing star in the league,’ and I’ve described him as a ‘blessing’ and a ‘curse.’ That rings true today, as I could talk myself into wanting a motivated, improved Simmons (who has worked tirelessly on his jump-shot in the offseason) over trading him for anybody offered above, except for maybe a package of Zach LaVine or a package of McCollum + Covington.
But isn’t that the trap that Simmons has left me, Sixers fans, and analysts in? Every summer he is supposed to improve his game, and every season he reinforces his value as a playmaker and top-notch defender; yet, the result has always been the same: failure in the postseason.
It’s probably untenable for Simmons to return to the Sixers: the pressure of fans, the organization, and teammates makes the idea of his rebuilding his game from the ground up unlikely. However, the Sixers also have an MVP candidate in his prime, and they’re not going to trade Ben Simmons if it does not maximize Joel Embiid’s title-contending window. That’s why it is so difficult for Simmons to be traded, no matter how loud the calls for him to leave Philadelphia are.”
I feel like this article is as comprehensive of a look into Westbrook’s strengths and weaknesses that you’ll find anywhere
I WON’T pan this trade just for his lack of shooting/defense, but I will outline how things like off ball movement and commitment won’t be immediately fixed by Frank Vogel.
I also think, for as much as Westbrook’s on-court talent has been dissected, his contractual/trade status has been ignored: will LeBron REALLY trade one of his best friends if they lost in the first round? Can L.A. even get anything if they want to trade Westbrook? If the Lakers win one title with this Big Three, and they choose to resign Westbrook in 2023 on a large deal along with LeBron, is that a death knell to team’s last chance to build around LeBron and AD?
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https://officialbballuniversity.com/2021-nba-mock-draft-4-0/
https://officialbballuniversity.com/dont-blow-the-whistle-the-nbas-foul-baiting-crisis/
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https://officialbballuniversity.com/dont-blow-the-whistle-the-nbas-foul-baiting-crisis/
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