BOSTON — If you picture the Golden State Warriors as their worst, weakest, most vulnerable, and most inconsistent state, it might look like this. Like Stephen Curry, threw the ball 3 times in 82 seconds to take the lead in the fourth quarter. Like Draymond Green, who yelled at the referee for a few minutes … Read more
Boston’s Defense vs. Golden State’s Offense The much-anticipated heavyweight basketball fans can’t wait to see these NBA Finals coming. But in Game 1, the Celtics’ scoring onslaught stole the show. Boston, which has scored 129 points per 100 possessions, has scored just once in the playoffs (Game 2 against the Heat) and has only 11 … Read more
As a rule of thumb (and for the sake of sanity), I generally avoid thinking too critically about next year’s draft until the current draft is over. This year, things are different and more relevant now. At the Combined Conference earlier this month, the discussion of the 2023 draft was enough to test the theory … Read more
Mannix: Well, Baker, while you’re enjoying the Bay Area and the Warriors’ Game 1 blowout, I’m in Chicago, where most of the league gathers for the annual draft. I was in the lottery living room this week and spent a few days dangling around the combine harvester, and I can report – hopefully forever! The … Read more