We took notes last night on the Lakers broadcast that was put on by NBA TV. • One thing that was interesting in the Lakers “Real Training Camp” compared to the. Denver one last night was coaching and practice styles. Denver ran a lot of 5 on 5, they were working on specific things within […]
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Henry Abbott Misses The Point
Obviously, I am a fan of Henry Abbott and his blog TrueHoop, if not I would not be part of his network. He does good reporting, he is smart and considerate, he asks questions (like about William Wesley) that nobody else is asking. But he also has blind spots. We all do. And it is […]
Lakers Teams We Miss: The Lake Show, 1994-95
Regular contributor here Chris J. sent this in, a fantastic look back at a team that was a lot of fun, in part because there was no pressure. Sometimes the most enjoyable gifts we receive are those which we never expected. When I think back over the 25+ years I’ve followed the Lakers, like any […]
Back To The Future With NBA Finances
Finally, the Forum Blue & Gold Special edition Lakers championship T-shirts are here. At the suggestion of sT (one of our regular contributors), the phrase on the back of the shirt comes again from Chick Hearn: “This is your World Champion Lakers basketball network!” (This was always Chick’s station ID when the Lakers were champions.) […]
Thoughts on Ricky Rubio
A couple years ago I got to meet and hang out with Xavier, FB&G’s defacto European corrispondent, and at the time he said I needed to see more of this 16 year old named Ricky Rubio. Now, Rubio and his future plans are the talk of the NBA, and Xavier (a professional youth team coach) […]
Lakers/Nuggets Live Chat
Submit your questions to me and Jeremy of Roundball Mining Company and we will answer them. Or ignore them. One or the other. The chat starts at 1 pm Pacific and will appear on both our blogs. Western Conference Finals Game 1 Chat
You Do the Math
Acquiring players and building a roster can be a tricky equation. Teams are constantly trying to balance the draft, free agency, and trades all while dealing with the salary cap. Teams are always looking for an edge in how to acquire more talent. And in recent seasons, quality organizations have found a way to add […]
Basketball and Blueprints
Terry Porter is getting axed in Phoenix because GM Steve Kerr and owner Robert Sarver made long-term mistakes but they can’t fire themselves. Not that Porter did a great coaching job, but he was brought in specifically to change the style of play the Suns had been successful with for years. Sarver begged Kerr to […]
The Curious Career of Glen Rice
In 1989 Glen Rice entered the national basketball consciousness by scoring 31 points for the Michigan Wolverines in 1989 NCAA championship game. Rice and Rumeal Robinson would lead the Wolverines to an overtime victory of PJ Carlesimo’s Cinderella Seton Hall team. The shot was pure. The rim was a prop. The net’s movement, or lack […]
Pete Newell: Basketball Royalty
The Guru, The Godfather, The Teacher… A hall-of-famer who coached teams to an NIT championship, NCAA Championship, and an Olympic gold medal, Pete Newell’s impact on the game we all love should come out of the shadows now that he has passed away. His first success would come coaching the USF Dons when he would […]