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Draymond Green means much more to the GSW than advertised

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We hear about the Splash Brothers incessantly, and rightfully so. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are not just elite players, but extremely fun to watch. They overshadow Draymond Green to some extent. Green matters a lot to the Golden State Warriors and will end up being one of the biggest impact players in this Western Conference Finals.  The Warriors allowed a league-low … [Read more...] about Draymond Green means much more to the GSW than advertised

Marquette’s DJO and Crowder ready to live NBA Draft dream

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Following Wesley Matthews' breakout rookie campaign during the 2009-2010 NBA season, the Marquette Golden Eagles have seen players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft each of the past years; Lazar Hayward in 2010 and Jimmy Butler last summer.  A pair of MU ballers are expected to be selected tonight when Darius Johnson-Odom and Jae Crowder will likely hear their names … [Read more...] about Marquette’s DJO and Crowder ready to live NBA Draft dream

Memphis Grizzlies must upgrade depth this off-season

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By signing their key players to contract extensions the past couple of years, the Memphis Grizzlies have a solid starting five.  However, their bench production has been average at best which has held them back a bit.  The Griz need to upgrade the talent behind their starters this off-season, but that will be difficult to do since the team has very little cap flexibility in … [Read more...] about Memphis Grizzlies must upgrade depth this off-season

Kentucky’s Anthony Davis ready to join New Orleans Hornets

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A couple years ago, Anthony Davis was a lightly recruited guard at Charter Perspectives High School in Chicago, Ill. Then he grew over half a foot, and became a big man prospect with guard skills. The rare combination of attributes led to his shooting up the recruiting rankings. He became a McDonald's All-American, won all the national college basketball individual awards, and … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Anthony Davis ready to join New Orleans Hornets

Terrence Jones: yet another Kentucky Wildcats NBA first round pick

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There will be at least five, possibly six Kentucky Wildcats taken in the first round of this NBA Draft this June 28th, and yes we know that's just plain nuts. All the "league" level talent coming out of Lexington, some of the guys get lost in the shuffle and forgotten. Everyone knows Anthony Davis, and most people know Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, but what about Terrence Jones, who … [Read more...] about Terrence Jones: yet another Kentucky Wildcats NBA first round pick

2012 NBA Draft mailbag (6/22/12)

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With the 2012 NBA Draft now less than a week away, it's time to start cranking out some mailbags.  Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions and I'll try my best to answer them before next Thursday.  Among the topics covered in this edition; what the Charlotte Bobcats are thinking at number two and what the Minnesota Timberwolves do at #18 if one of the top … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Draft mailbag (6/22/12)

Doron Lamb: stepping out of Kentucky shadows into NBA Draft

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The top six players off the Kentucky Wildcats National Championship winning team will be among those taken in the 2012 NBA Draft.  That includes the sharpshooting Doron Lamb.  While he won't hear his name called early in the lottery like former teammates Anthony Davis or Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, or even in the mid-first round like Terrence Jones or Marquis Teague; Lamb is … [Read more...] about Doron Lamb: stepping out of Kentucky shadows into NBA Draft