One of, if not the, biggest drafting blunders in NBA history belongs to the Portland Trailblazers. They selected the 7'1 Sam Bowie out of Kentucky ahead of Michael Jordan. Ok, everyone knows that already. But do you know who exactly was responsible for making that pick? Or what that person's criterion was for making such a horrendous error in judgment? Meet Stu Inman In 1984 Stu Inman was director of personnel and was in charge of scouting and drafting for the Portland … [Read more...]
The 1984 NBA Draft: How It Changed Basketball Forever
January 17, 2008 By
Ever wonder who exactly made the decision to draft Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and John Stockton? And what the hell they were thinking? Or how Houston managed to get the #1 pick in the 1984 draft after having the first pick and drafting Ralph Sampson (21ppg 11rpg 2.4bpg his rookie season) the year before? Sixers fans, ever wonder if we had a real chance to get MJ? How about why Barkley said "Oh, fuck" when he heard Commissioner Stern announce that Philadelphia had … [Read more...]
My all-time NBA team: Can you beat me in a 7-game series?
December 21, 2007 By
I challenge everyone to a NBA 7-game series. I want to see how my twelve guys match up against yours. I won't have who I think are the 12 best players although I definitely will have a few. I am starting 3 guards, but don't think you can take advantage of me at the small forward spot. And I have a fortress in the paint, starting 2 centers. Coach - Chuck Daly - Why? Because he coached the greatest team ever assembled - the 1992 Olympic Dream Team. He has also proven himself by winning … [Read more...]
Michael Jordan Back on the Court – Can He Still Play?
December 19, 2007 By 4 Comments
With the abundance of sports news reported everyday, one of the biggest, most talked about headlines was a 44-year-old NBA owner participating in practice with his team. It just so happens that owner was Michael Jordan. No, the greatest basketball player of all-time isn't contemplating a return to the court. But MJ's emergence from the boardroom did get me thinking. If he wanted to, could he still play? Unquestionably YES! Don't forget he scored 51 points in a game at the age of 38. Then … [Read more...]
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