The Las Vegas Summer League is the unofficial red carpet event of the NBA summer. Stars show up to watch their young players. Executives come to spy on their investments from draft night. Management takes breaks from cutting deals on their phones to watch the young assets they’re dealing. All of this happens in the […]
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As the draft is now under wraps, here are my NBA Draft grades for every first-round pick. Orlando Magic: Paolo Banchero Paolo was the best player in college basketball last year, but he wasn’t my top prospect. I liked Jabari Smith’s projection to the NBA more, but his playmaking at 6’10” makes him lethal alongside […]
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The draft is a day of dreams and hard work paying off, but it’s also about what makes sense for both sides. That’s the fun in a mock draft. With the draft in a day, here is my final NBA mock draft. Orlando Magic: SF/PF Jabari Smith (Auburn) Jabari Smith is a rare prospect. He’s […]
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After the draft lottery, the order is now set. With only a month left, teams are narrowing down their boards. Here is a NBA mock draft of the lottery. 1.) Orlando Magic: SF/PF Jabari Smith Jr (Auburn) Jabari Smith is the best player on my board. It is rare to see players of his stature […]
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For many basketball players, going pro is the dream of a lifetime. It’s an exciting time to be an NBA fan as regular games for the 2021-2022 season are winding down and the playoffs are right around the corner. As each year goes by, everything culminates with the Finals that kick off on June 2nd. […]
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Here’s the beautiful thing about being a sports fan: there’s always a “next.” There’s a next season, a next coach, a next superstar. And amidst the Houston Rockets rebuild, the word “next” has been thrown around a lot. It’s hard to contextualize, but the Houston Rockets were up 1-0 on the eventual NBA Champion LA […]
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