After finishing off the New York Giants in similar fashion as they have finished off every other team this year - Brady to Moss - the New England Patriots complete a remarkable 16-0 regular season. Though most consider their achievement the greatest run in NFL history, I see it as the perfect backdrop for the biggest, most pressure-filled football games these players will ever experience. If you thought Saturday night's game was nerve-racking for the Patriots, consider the alternative … [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...]
Is Roy Hibbert Overrated?
December 22, 2007 By 4 Comments
"I need to make myself more assertive" was the line Roy Hibbert gave after a 6 point, 6 rebound effort (if you can call it that) in a loss to #2 Memphis. That lack of aggressiveness has been the knock on this guy since he entered the college basketball spotlight. At 7'2, 275 pounds that is not what any coach or potential GM wants to hear from their starting center. In arguably the toughest game on G-Town's schedule, and for Roy Hibbert his strongest and most physical individual opponent in … [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...]
Brian Westbrook – The smartest, most unselfish play ever
December 17, 2007 By 5 Comments
In a big win against the hated Dallas Cowboys today, the most spectacular play wasn't a gravity defying TD catch, 95 yard kick return or even an ankle breaking scamper to the end zone. It was the best running back in the 2007 NFL season intentionally falling down at the ½ yard line with no defender in sight to secure a desperately needed win for the Philadelphia Eagles. With just over 2 minutes left in the game and a 4 point lead for the Birds, Brian Westbrook found a crease in the Cowgirls … [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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