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All the Cleveland Cavaliers Need Now is Chris Paul
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ starting five includes two of the greatest NBA players of the last ten years, LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal. But what if we added another future Hall-of-Famer to the mix? What if Chris Paul donned the wine and gold?
In Sports, It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The leaves are changing colors, barbecues are fired up, and the air is alive with college football, the NFL, and MLB playoffs. When you look at the year as whole, it becomes clear when the best times are to be camped in front of the TV, soaking in all forms of sports-related goodness—and when it’s okay to schedule a vacation.
The NBA Salary Cap and You, Part II: The Deep, the Cheap and the Stupid
A look at how some of the NBA’s teams have dealt with the salary cap in recent years.
Sports Movie Review: Kobe Doin’ Work, a Spike Lee Joint
Kobe Doin’ Work is Spike Lee’s most recent movie project. It’s a documentary following Kobe Bryant through an entire game with the Los Angeles Lakers, and a voiceover by the Black Mamba himself gives insights into the game, and how he approaches his craft.
The NBA Salary Cap and You: An Overview, Part I
The NBA is somewhere has a soft salary cap, which basically amounts to no cap, since so many exceptions to passing the cap exist. In fact, the NBA cap is so irrelevant that it’s a historical rarity for a team to be under it.
NBA Split Personalities: When Players Play Two Positions at the Same Time
In NBA basketball it’s not unusual for a player to play multiple positions throughout their career. Players are moved and made to adjust to where their team needs their talent most. But occasionally, as seen with the Dallas Mavericks, a player is asked to play two different positions at the same time.
Allen Iverson and the Virtue of Selfishness
Allen Iverson is a one-of-a-kind player in NBA history. His time with the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, and Detroit Pistons have given him a reputation as a selfish player. But as a free agent in 2009, his “selfishness” suddenly doesn’t seem so shocking.
Anything For the King: The Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason Moves in Spider Graphs
The Cleveland Cavaliers brought in Shaquille O’Neal and Anthony Parker this offseason to help LeBron James, letting the world know they won’t settle for less than an NBA championship this year. But what effect does that make statistically on their starting five—and is it enough to win a ring for the King?
Wallace or Perkins? The Boston Celtics’ Offseason Moves in Spider Graphs
The Boston Celtics added Rasheed Wallace this offseason, but they already have Kendrick Perkins starting at center. Who’s going to win the battle in the middle?
If It Ain’t Broke: The Lakers’ Offseason Moves in Spider Graphs
The Lakers only made one big personnel move this summer. And for L.A. fans, the Lakers’ acquisition of Ron Artest is a love/hate relationship. Spider Graphs shed some light on how much the Lake Show gained or lost by picking up Artest while losing Trevor Ariza.
