Mock Draft: Pick 6
Six ranked for the sixth spot, let’s do this…
1. DeMarcus Cousins
This is my favorite scenario for so many reasons, on so many levels. And in so many words, here's why I love it: When a new player gets ...
Losing Lotto: Knee Jerks
By Sherwood Strauss
• Thanks for winning those games, Nellie. At least Don combed his hair for the late season franchise-bludgeoning victories. I guess.
• Speaking of stretches untanked, the NBA shou...
Stumbling on Wins: The Right Stats
By Sherwood Strauss
What a day to be writing up the coolly logical “Stumbling on Wins.” In the wake of CavsFAIL, there are sure to many overheated reactions. LeBron haters will cite the awful loss as pro...
Team Death: Age ain’t nothin but a blunder
by Sherwood Strauss
The Thunder are done, but they leave us with a lesson: Experience is highly overvalued in the Playoffs. Though announcers want to brainwash you into thinking the Playoffs are some ma...
Playoff Stuff: The Kobe Rules
By Sherwood Strauss
Way back when basketball was more like football, Sam Smith wrote "The Jordan Rules". It was a book about the Detroit Pistons' quest to ground Air Jordan via physical intimidation. The...
ROY Rage: Defending Curry
By Sherwood Strauss
I’d favor Tyreke, and it’s pretty damn close. The choice should be made for the right reasons, though. Upon watching “Inside the NBA,” I fear the stupid. Longer term, I fear for Stephen ...