My '07-'08 installment of the most-overpaid NBA players has a mix of big-time players (well, they used to be) and some lesser-known scrubs collecting checks they don't deserve. I love America! Note: The salary data presented here is not guaranteed to have perfect figures (mainly because many of these washed-up players have been bought out of their original contracts for a lesser amount) - but it's close enough. These are simply my opinions using information obtained from a host of online … [Read more...]
Sweet Lou – Explosive and The Key to Philly’s Future
December 27, 2007 By 2 Comments
The blow by Wade and banging on Udonis Haslem was nice. What's more impressive is the rapid development of Louis Williams as a real baller for the Sixers. At 21-years-old, plenty of potential and his contract expiring this summer, Lou has made a strong case for signing him to a long-term deal. Facts: 3pt%, FT%, RPG, APG and PPG has each increased over his first 3 seasons. Williams is scoring 19.5 per 40 minutes His player efficiency rating (PER) at 17.73 is above league average and … [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...]
1-Year Anniversary of the A.I. Trade: Was it the “Answer”?
December 19, 2007 By 1 Comment
Allen Iverson doesn't seem to think so: "If I was still in Philadelphia, I don't think they would be in the predicament that they're in right now," Iverson said. "The way the East is, I would think that we would be right there in the hunt. . . . I look at (Philadelphia's) games right now, and it looks like a rec league game or an AAU game when you see the attendance there. It just looks dull." - Rocky Mountain News Exactly one year from the worst day in the history of me being a … [Read more...]
You’re the Sixers’ new GM – What would you do summer 2008?
December 17, 2007 By 10 Comments
I thought it only fitting that the first real post on the ReclinerGM Sports blog be related to big upcoming decisions for new Sixers' GM - Ed Stefanski. So let me start by setting the stage... Fact: The Sixers will likely be the only team with enough cap space to be a major player for a big time free agent next summer. Why? 22 NBA teams are either over or within $4 million of the luxury tax threshold. So what, right? You gotta pay to win in pro sports, right? Yes, but the trend of late has … [Read more...]
Welcome to The Recliner GM Sports Blog
December 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
At The ReclinerGM Sports Blog you get basketball, baseball and football insights, predictions, wild speculation and idle conjecture from two Philadelphia guys who know less than you. … [Read more...]
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