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Los Angeles Lakers Offseason Review
From now until the start of the season, Corban Ford will be releasing offseason reviews for all 30 teams. These pieces will lay out the key losses and additions, along with an analysis describing some of the major moves and whether they positioned the team better for success or closer to disaster. Kicking this series…
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The Evolution of NBA Player Archetypes: From the 1950s to Today
The NBA has undergone a profound transformation since its inception in the 1950s. The evolution of player archetypes—from the early days of traditional roles to the modern era of positionless basketball—has been shaped by changes in the pace of play, the importance of size, and the increasing emphasis on shooting. This article takes an in-depth…
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Six Offseason Signings That Were Bargains
The 2024 NBA Offseason has nearly wrapped up with teams releasing their respective 2024-25 schedules. While this particular offseason hasn’t seen many of the fireworks of seasons past, many moves had an under-the-radar impact on the NBA championship picture this season and beyond. In this article, I will go over six of the signings teams…
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Shaping a Draft Philosophy
Scouting the draft is a minefield, so how can you think smarter when looking for the next franchise superstar or second-round gem? Jonny Flynn, Marvin Bagley III, Sam Bowie. The draft is tough. Those guys would’ve had massive support from analysts, scouts, GMs, and fans before draft day. Each one of them were selected in…
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Defining Kobe Bryant’s Legacy for the Next Era of Basketball
RIP GG and Kobe. Song: Quiet Storm by Mobb Deep First, I am not here to grandstand on this significant date following the late Kobe Bryant’s birthday and tell you I am an expert on Kobe. I’m not his biggest fan, and to be honest I never was a huge Kobe guy. Growing up, I…
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Reed Sheppard Summer League Synopsis
With the 3rd pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets selected Reed Sheppard. He had what many consider the most impressive Summer League performance of any prospect in the rookie class. He displayed a varied skill set and showcased all-star potential. Before we go any further, it should be noted that the Summer…
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Mary Poppins, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and where the Heat go from here
Have you seen Mary Poppins? I often think about this movie (the original, not the remake) in a basketball context despite the complete absence of leather round balls. Why? Well, Poppins had the original bag: She could materialize lamps, hat stands, giant mirrors, and even potted trees out of that magic suitcase. There were never…
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