The routine for New Orleans Pelicans guard J.J. Redick became as customary as it is for him to take a jump shot. It seemed just as easy for him, too. After spending his downtime in the NBA campus bubble enjoying wine and conversation, it did not take much to convince Redick to extend that passion further. Redick will be the first NBA player to participate in Acker Wines’ … [Read more...] about
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Redick will be the first of five NBA players who will appear on the weekly virtual chat to discuss their favorite vino while talking hoops. Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony (Sept. 29), former NBA All-Star Paul Pierce (Oct. 6), Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (Oct. 13) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (Oct. 20) will follow suit. All of which might … [Read more...] about
Who brought the best bottle? Redick: “In my little circle of T.J. McConnell, Doug McDermott, Tobias Harris and Josh Hart, it was usually me. But Josh has got some great Bordeaux in his collection. But he also had some shipped in. The last night I was there, I didn’t have enough room in my luggage to transport all of the wine back home to New York. So I brought six or seven … [Read more...] about
New Orleans Pelicans: A Budding Rivalry With the Memphis Grizzlies in 2021
Don’t be surprised when the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies begin playing competitive games in 2021 I love the idea of rivalries because not only do I get to enjoy rooting for a team to win, I also love rooting for someone to lose. It becomes a near obsession being able to look at […] New Orleans Pelicans: A Budding Rivalry With the Memphis Grizzlies in 2021 - … [Read more...] about New Orleans Pelicans: A Budding Rivalry With the Memphis Grizzlies in 2021
NBA executives pick Luka Doncic as best player under 25 to build around
Zion Williamson was first a year ago but fell to seventh due to injury concerns. … [Read more...] about NBA executives pick Luka Doncic as best player under 25 to build around
And-Ones: Zion, Silver, Chalmers, Bona, Lawson
A panel of 15 NBA evaluators, including four general managers, unanimously agreed that Mavericks star Luka Doncic is the player under 25 whom they would most want to build a franchise around, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Suns guard Devin Booker, and Grizzlies guard Ja Morant received the next-highest scores in the poll. As Scotto … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Zion, Silver, Chalmers, Bona, Lawson
However, Ball was one of the worst guards in the league this past season when it came to making plays off the dribble. Per NBA.com, Ball registered just 359 drives this year in over 2,000 minutes of playing time. The only other “guard” to play at least 2,000 minutes and come up with fewer drives to the basket was Tim Hardaway Jr. (271). Ball was also sixth on his team in points … [Read more...] about
Williamson tore his right lateral meniscus and had arthroscopic right knee surgery before the season. The former No. 1 overall pick only played 24 games this season, leaving some to wonder if he can sustain his 285-pound frame. “I think Zion is a superstar unless he suffers injuries, which is possible,” one general manager said. “I didn’t like how he moved in the bubble.” … [Read more...] about
Despite the long-term weight and injury concerns noted by some of the talent evaluators who left Williamson off their five players to build around, his upside was too good to pass up for others. “Zion’s injury history dropped him behind Tatum and Bam for me,” one scout said. “But I still think that even when considering his injuries, he’s just such a unique player that if you … [Read more...] about