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Grading James Jones’ Significant Moves as Suns GM

Grading James Jones’ Significant Moves as Suns GM

Posted by | Jun 25, 2020 | , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesJames Jones was introduced as the Suns’ GM just before the 2018 NBA season to replace an abysmal GM in Ryan McDonough. Here are my grades for the significant moves he has made in his time as general manager.   Kelly Oubre Jr. Trade Jones’s first significant move was arguably his best move. In exchange for an old Trevor Ariza to the Wizards, Jones received small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. and point guard Austin Rivers. Rivers was waived by the Suns immediately, but Oubre Jr. has blossomed into a great piece for the Suns. Grade: A+...

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How One Punch to the Balls Almost Ruined the Portland Trail Blazers

How One Punch to the Balls Almost Ruined the Portland Trail Blazers

Posted by | Jun 25, 2020 | , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesA punch to the balls and a drawn knife were the only reasons the Portland Trail Blazers stopped themselves from getting an all-time great. That was probably the most bizarre opening sentence to any article you’ve read. But it’s true. The Trail Blazers were awarded the 3rd overall pick in the 2005 draft after winning 27 games throughout the 2004-05 season. Unfortunately for them, this was one of the worst draft classes of all time. Somehow, Chris Paul wasn’t drafted by the Bucks or Hawks, the two teams that were granted the top 2 picks of...

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The Forgotten NBA Legend of the 80’s: Alex English

The Forgotten NBA Legend of the 80’s: Alex English

Posted by | Jun 24, 2020 | | 0 |

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen someone thinks of ’80s basketball, they think of Larry Bird. They think Magic Johnson. Dominique. An older Kareem. Maybe even Adrian Dantley. But somehow, one name that everyone should be talking about has managed to be forgotten. Alex English. Drafted in the late 2nd round of the 1976 draft, some people don’t even know who he is, and even if you do, good chance you have no idea the dominance he had on the game. English is one of, if not the best scorers of the ’80s and even all time. He rounds out the...

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NBA Restart: How Far Can the Thunder Go?

NBA Restart: How Far Can the Thunder Go?

Posted by | Jun 23, 2020 | , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the NBA resuming in Orlando in less than 40 days, basketball fans are excited to see their favorite NBA stars go head to head and how this complicated restart will play out.  One team that, although they probably won’t win the ring, may go far is the Oklahoma City Thunder, and they have quite a couple of weapons to help them make a deep run. First, we take a look at the 8 games that will determine seeding for the Thunder.  They play the following teams: Jazz Wizards Grizzlies Nuggets (2x) Heat Suns Clippers I...

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Top 3 All-Time NBA Player Duos

Top 3 All-Time NBA Player Duos

Posted by | Jun 22, 2020 | | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesMost of the great teams in NBA history have had great duos leading them. Having two partners in crime has been shown to be important to win a championship or to contend for one. There have been many talented duos throughout NBA history, but here are the top 3 all-time NBA duos:   Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul Jabbar Years active: 1980-1989 Five championships won (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987-1988)   Magic and Kareem dominated from the first year they played together. They spearheaded the dominant team of the ’80s: the “Showtime” Lakers. Kareem’s skyhook was unstoppable...

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