
July 6, 2021
Some professional athletes say all the right things after a loss. They honestly assess their shortcomings, congratulate the winners, and promise to work hard to avenge their defeat. Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George is not among them. George’s Clippers lost to the Phoenix Suns by 21 last night in a game that sent the […]
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Twenty-five years ago, the arc of the NBA changed and so did the Indiana Pacers. That’s how good the 1996 NBA Draft was. As we ponder the silver anniversary of one of the greatest drafts in league history, assessing how the Pacers changed because of it is a (mostly) fun trip down memory lane. It’s […]
What is it with Pacers president Kevin Pritchard hiring bald coaches? Rick Carlisle will become the third straight Pacers coach who shaves his scalp rather than proudly rock what he’s got. We know follicle maintenance had nothing to do with Pritchard’s decision to negotiate a four-year, $29 million deal to bring Carlisle back to the franchise for a […]
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“If you can’t shoot, you can’t play,” said every basketball coach in the history of the game. After making only 25 of 73 free throws during the playoffs, it’s clear Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons can’t shoot. For those willing to give Simmons a pass, it’s also worth noting that in four NBA seasons, he has […]