DOES AGE MATTER IN THE NBA? PART 2
April 28, 2009 by David Im · 2 Comments
Yesterday we looked at the first-round picks from 1999 to 2005, so today we’ll look at the period between 2006 and 2008 when the league imposed a 19-year-old eligibility limit for the draft and see how players in this era fared. Let’s get right to it. Read more
TOP NBA GAMES OF THE WEEK: 2/9 - 2/15
February 9, 2009 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
Wednesday //
Phoenix Suns at Cleveland Cavaliers. Only a few games worth noting this week as we head into the NBA All-Star break. First up is the Suns visiting the Cavs in Cleveland. The Cavs will be playing at home for the first time since losing there to the Lakers on Sunday, snapping their perfect 23-0 home winning streak to start the season. Read more
O.J. MAYO LACKS PASSION
January 29, 2009 by R.C. Cola · Leave a Comment
Rookie Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo isn’t as selfish as advertised, and his defense is actually pretty good, says Fox Sports’ Charley Rosen. His problem lies in the passive attitude that envelops his game. Maybe it’s playing for the lowly Grizzlies. Let’s face it, it’s hard to get motivated playing for that squad. Rosen says Mayo needs to show some pride.
MEMPHIS: WELCOME BACK, GASOL (SORT OF)
December 22, 2008 by R.C. Cola · Leave a Comment
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol will return to Memphis to face his old team, the Grizzlies. It’s the first time he’s returned since the blockbuster trade last year that sent him to L.A. While things have worked out well for him playing alongside Kobe Bryant, they haven’t gone as swimmingly for the Grizzlies. Will he be welcomed back? Booed. No one really knows. It’ll be an interesting match-up either way - the Lakers have lost two in a row and have clearly lost some mojo.
