Lakers’ Crunch Time Usage Rates Tell a Story That Needs Revising
I’ve long struggled with the idea of “crunch time”. At times I’ve felt the definition used to describe this part of the game — the last 5 minutes of a game with a margin of 5 points or fewer — is a bit...
View ArticleAfter The Gold Rush
There’s an oft-used saying, ‘it’s a tough act to follow.’ You don’t want to be the band that takes the stage after the last band just totally shredded. Or the comedian that follows the guy who had them...
View ArticleFor Dwight and D’Antoni, Simpler is Better
Based off the evidence accumulated over the course of their careers, I have full confidence in making two pretty declarative statements: 1. Mike D’Antoni would prefer to run an offense featuring a...
View ArticleThe 11th Man
Mike D’Antoni went on the airwaves earlier this summer, theorizing about an 11-man Lakers rotation. On the one hand D’Antoni is as adverse to extended lineups as he is half-court basketball. Further,...
View ArticleMike D’Antoni Talks Last Year’s Struggles, Next Year’s Expecations
Mike D’Antoni doesn’t have the best reputation amongst a large legion of Lakers’ fans. He’s the guy who captained last season’s championship caliber roster into the ground; the guy who took Phil...
View ArticleThe Curious Case of Mike D’Antoni
Note: This piece was written before Saturday night’s game against the Warriors. I’ve chosen to erase the game from memory, as you can’t really tell anything about a team playing without its three point...
View ArticleA Key Question for Next Season
With only 15 games left in this forgettable campaign — or maybe it is a memorable one for all the wrong reasons — the shift in focus from this season to next is basically complete. Wins and losses this...
View ArticleCoaches on the Move, What Will Become of Mike D’Antoni
The playoffs are underway and that means it is a great time to be a basketball fan. No, our Lakers aren’t in the second season but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy good basketball being played. I tried...
View ArticleAre the Lakers Really Bringing Back Mike D’Antoni?
I wouldn’t blame you if you missed the news or, if you did hear it, were immediately distracted by the news the Clippers’ owner had allegedly made another string of racially and ethnically insensitive...
View ArticleStarting Fresh & the Challenges that Still Exist
We may never know what went on behind the scenes that led to Mike D’Antoni stepping down as Lakers’ head coach on Wednesday night. Was it really about the team standing firm on not picking up his 4th...
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