Category: NBA
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LG Hoops Rookie Favorites
We’ve been able to get a good glimpse at all of the rookies this year and we’re starting to see some potential career arch comparison for these young studs. Now, these aren’t perfect comparisons, but I do think it captures what kind of player these rooks can turn into. Jalen Williams – Oklahoma City Thunder…
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Indiana Pacers Draft Targets
I’m a huge fan of how the Pacers have been built and I personally believe they are only a few smart moves away from being a strong up-and-comer in the Eastern Conference. Below are some draft targets that I think fit the current construction of Indiana and where they could land them in the draft…
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Stock Rising Draft Prospects
Jacob Toppin – Kentucky 6’9″, insane athleticism, strong handles, and improved shooting. Jacob Toppin is turning into a legit prospect during his senior year at Kentucky. He has a strong pull up jumper, can rebound and bring the ball up the floor, and has the defensive versatility to guard 1-5. I’ve had Toppin on the…
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Which NBA Players Are Seamless Fits?
As we near the end of the regular season and ramp up for the postseason, I wanted to highlight a player trait that is debatably one of the most important and that is portability. What is portability? To me it is the ability to fit into any number of situations or rotations and through their…
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Way-Too-Early 2023 Free Agent Rankings
It’s way too early, but I’m a sucker for NBA free agency and love finding value in the lesser-known players across the league. So, below is my first top 50 free agency ranking. This will change as I dive deeper into each player as we get closer to the end of the season, but the…
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LG Hoops NBA Mock Draft
Getting closer to the end of college basketball means more and more draft content! Below is my second mock draft of the year, and it’s based on what I think each team will do – not what I would do. The draft order is based on standings as of 2/28. Some personal favorite picks: Pick…
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Role Players Need Love Too
Back at it with one of my favorite pieces to write – Role Players Need Love Too. I’m a firm believer that the key to winning in the NBA, and winning consistently over the course of a few years, is the development and retention of strong role players. Below are some that I believe deserve…
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NBA Draft Big Board 3.0
A Few Notes: -Moved Cam Whitmore down from 3 because he hasn’t turned the corner like I thought he would and his shot selection seems to be a little careless on a struggling, yet talented, Villanova team. -Bilal Coulibaly has moved into the 1st round because of his blend of just about everything on the…
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The Miami Heat Offseason Conundrum
I personally love watching the Miami Heat play, especially in the playoffs where they are fighting for their lives through extraordinary coaching, scrappy defense, and miracle work from Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. I wouldn’t be surprised if they make a run to the Conference Finals and, hell, I’ll be rooting for them to pull…
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Jalen Suggs – The Next Elite Perimeter Defender
Not too long ago there had been talk about how Jalen Suggs was going to turn into a bust considering his shooting struggles and lack of playmaking. But then, slowly but surely, Suggs turned his season around as a defensive-first guard who brings energy off the bench. And when I say Suggs has turned into…