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Why the NBPA Is Playing Against a Stacked Deck

October 12th, 2011 by latke

The NBA owners seem to have all the leverage. What can the players do to even the playing field?

Carmaré: Brotherly Love or Sibling Rivalry?

July 18th, 2011 by latke

Let’s say you have a player — we’ll call him Max — that, whenever the offense is run through him, the team’s offensive efficiency increases by 30%. Unfortunately, Max is not the greatest of defenders. In fact, he prefers to take short naps while his team is on defense, curling up at center court and [...]

What is Mike D’Antoni’s Offense? (Part III)

February 22nd, 2011 by latke

What Other Skills Best Serve SSOL?, or Why We Need to Clone Shawn Marion.

What is Mike D’Antoni’s Offense? (Part II)

February 20th, 2011 by latke

The Monumental Importance of the Point Guard in SSOL.

What is Mike D’Antoni’s Offense? (Part I)

February 19th, 2011 by latke

The element of surprise is as old as life itself. With species competing for life & death, every advantage is critical. Anyone that’s witnessed a sucker punch knows humans have been no exception, as catching an opponent unprepared can lead to a easy victory. The general philosophy of Mike D’Antoni’s offense, aka Seven Seconds Or [...]