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What Exactly Do People Mean By “Spacing” In Basketball

November 9, 2022 Leave a Comment

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Good floor spacing means those teams have shooters who can shoot the 3 very well forcing defenders to stick closer to them and further away from the paint/rim

It does not necessarily mean shooting above league average from three; volume is just as important as percentage. If a player shoots well from three but only manages 1-2 attempts per game despite being always wide open they are not a floor spacer.

Rajon Rondo is an example of this. Also doesn’t have to be restricted to 3PT shooting if it concerns big men; Nikola Jokic is a top notch floor spacer.

Good spacing makes it difficult for defenders to play help defense.

Why Isn’t Grayson “The Professor” Boucher in the NBA?

September 30, 2022

Over the years, “the Professor” has gained a huge following on the internet due to his impressive ball handling and flashy moves. This has led many people to believe in the ridiculous assumption that he could make the NBA if he wanted to. In fact, I have seen videos where Grayson himself says that he could have made the NBA, but preferred street ball.

This is an absolute lie and anyone who believes that this man could make the NBA has absolutely no knowledge of the game. Grayson Boucher is 5′7; there have been only 9 players in NBA history 5′7 and under.

Is There a Difference Between The Head Trauma Experienced by Boxers and Football Players?

July 12, 2022

The real difference is the intensity of the impact.

In boxing you are hit by a single padded hand. The boxers muscles are mostly to accelerate your hand and glove up to speed and to follow through, but little is applied during the actual punch due to rebound.

Why is Hulk Hogan Hated By A Lot Of Wrestlers In The Industry?

June 28, 2022

Because Hogan knew how to play the game, simple.

Hogan kept his group of guys around that he knew could work and draw money like a Nasty Boys, Hacksaw Duggan, Honky Tonk Man, Brutus and so on. He had his crew of guys that would take bullets for him in battle. If you really got on his good side and I mean REALLY got on his good side, you became apart of Team Hogan and you worked every show he was on.

What’s Going On With LIV Golf And The PGA?

June 13, 2022

LIV golf is funded by the Saudi Investment Fund. The Saudis are spending an enormous amount of money to sports wash their image & improve global PR.

The players are leaving because the amount of $ being offered is much higher than what the PGA tour offers. We’re witnessing in real time how everyone would answer: “how much money would it take for you to shill PR for one the worst regimes in the world?”

What Sports Records Will Never Be Broken?

February 1, 2022 Leave a Comment

Cy Young – 511 wins. A pitcher would have to win 20 games a year for 25 seasons to do this… and he’d still be 11 short. And you have to do it for 25 years to catch Cy Young.

What Is The Referee Doing When He Grabs The Wrists Of A Fighter After They’ve Been Knocked Down?

January 10, 2022 Leave a Comment

First and foremost he is ensuring the fighter is lucid and responsive.

First thing he does is grab the gloves and wipe the knuckle area(s) on his shirt as they likely picked up some dirt/sand/debris from the ring floor.

He often requests the fighter tries to bring his hands up against resistance, expecting a decent push (if it is weak, he will end the fight).

He will instruct the fighter to bring his hands to the defensive position and reaffirm the fighter is lucid and in control.

How Good Are Bad NBA Players?

December 22, 2021 Leave a Comment

EXTREMELY good. I mean, like, amazing.

At our local LA Fitness, we are the “home gym” for a few NBA players during the off-season. Amare Stoudamire came in a couple times, and Mike Bibby was a semi-regular.

But, let’s talk about this guy.

Negele Knight. Unless you lived in Phoenix during the Tom Chambers-Kevin Johnson-Dan Majerle era, you have no clue who I’m talking about, which makes sense, because, in NBA terms…he wasn’t that good. He bounced around the league a bit and was never anything more than a backup point guard who played about 8 minutes a game.

In Baseball, Are They Simply Trying To Hit A Home Run Every Time?

September 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

(Photo by Daiji Umemot)

The most exciting thing in a baseball game to me is not necessarily the outcome, but the process of watching a pitcher duel with a hitter.

There’s so much more going on at the plate that a casual fan may not be aware of. All of the three main players in an at bat – the pitcher, catcher, and batter – have all studied each other. This leads to an intricate mind game that enhances the pure physical battle of trying to make bat meet ball.

What’s It Like To Get Laid Out In The NFL?

August 17, 2021 Leave a Comment

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It was like being in a car accident. Everything was fast, then it was suddenly slow motion. I was running down on punt coverage against Dallas last season, like I’ve done a thousands times before. I pushed off on my blocker. I turned to my left. I saw a white jersey.

Car crash.