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Notes From Wizards Mini-Camp: Day 1
In preparation for their participation in the 2008 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, the Washington Wizards conducted the first of the their two day mini camp at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Among those participating in the camp were center Etan Thomas, this year’s first round draft pick, forward/center JaVale McGee, and Utah Jazz free agent Dee Brown, who was recently signed to an offer sheet.
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Introduction to Advanced Stats 101
Though concrete measures and objective statistical analysis has been a part of the professional game since its inception, most of us will go more on feel and intuition than hard data to win an argument or state our viewpoint. This underscores two truths about the way basketball fans rate and debate players’ abilities and skills: fans are always partial and standard statistical measures are inadequate.
O’Neal Looks For A Rebirth In Toronto
Time will tell if Toronto is a legit championship contender next season, but for now Jermaine O’Neal is content knowing he has a fresh start and a chance for a rebirth of his NBA career.
Hey! Whatever Happened To Anthony Mason?
What Anthony Mason lacked in size he made up for in pure, unadulterated grit and an off-court personality ahead of its time. Just five years into retirement and seven years removed from his first and only All-Star appearance, the man they called Mase is already being unfairly overlooked.
Gilbert Arenas: Version 2.0
When Arenas steps on the floor this fall for the Washington Wizards, he will have come full circle. No longer will he be the underdog who has to use the motivation of his naysayers to thrive and succeed. Instead, he will be stepping on the court as a team leader, an adidas spokesman, the owner of a new contract, and with significant expectations to boot.
Salary Cap Crunch Spells Trouble for Free Agents
Normally, free agency has all fans excited. This year in the NBA, though, things are a little different, and uncertainty abounds.
History’s Most Underrated Star
How is it possible for a player to be considered among the Top 10 players ever, have the NBA’s very logo designed after his silhouette, and still be undervalued? The answer to that conundrum lies with Jerry West, who in this writer’s opinion was the greatest player of all-time not named Michael Jordan.
Reviewing The NBA Draft And Two Blockuster Deals
With the NBA Draft completed and two blockbuster deals already in the books, I went back into the studio to record the latest Hoops Addict Podcast.
Cloud of Doubt Hangs Over Calderon Signing
While nothing can be made official until July 9th, Jose Calderon announced on his website his intention to re-sign with the Toronto Raptors. This should be reason for celebration across Raptors Nation, right? Not so quick Raptors fans.
Grunfeld’s Vision For Next Season
When Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld was asked to give his assessment of the team going into next season, he unveiled his plans for what will happen this summer and how he hopes the team will look when training camp begins in the fall.