Comments on: Congratulations to Nate Robinson, Two-Time NBA Slam Dunk Champion!

By: conniehawkins

conniehawkins — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:35:25 +0000

Did any of you guys read the NY Times Magazine article on Shane Battier…I know this is a a stat-centric site…interesting article, points out that Houston is using a whole different set of stats that aren’t typically available to evaluate talent…and that Battier shines in these more arcane stats (ability to create turn-overs, push shooters like Kobe to their worst percentage areas, etc). Just curious what you thought of it if you saw it….would think if those stats get used by more clubs, it’s a whole new feast for Knickerblogger….

By: Owen

Owen — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:38:55 +0000

Was over at True Hoop and found this link talking about the death of Fernando Martin, who Rudy Fernandez honored during the Slam Dunk contest. It is worth reading…

http://thepaintedarea.blogspot.com/2009/02/quick-fernando-martin-note.html

By: Owen

Owen — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:34:48 +0000

Both Paul and Howard are definite first ballot hall of famers, barring injury.

Right now, the Magic have the second best defense in the league, with Rashard Lewis as their starting power forward, and Hedo Turkoglu as a primary perimeter defender. Howard has to be by far the leading candidate for DPOY. Plus, leading rebounder in the league and scoring a very efficient 20 points per game this year with the highest usage rate of his career and the lowest turnover rate. And he really is still growing as a player.

It will be interesting to see. i would bet that more than half the championships in the next ten years will be won by a team with one of those three players.

By: mase

mase — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:23:10 +0000

not sure i agree, Paul looks like a future-hall of famer if there ever was one!

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:40:33 +0000

I think Paul might be better than Howard right this second, but if I was building a team, I think I’d rather have Howard long term than Paul, as I imagine Howard will age a bit better.

By: mase

mase — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:37:10 +0000

i would probably take Paul over Howard, its a close call though.

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:59:26 +0000

I’d take Lebron #1, but yeah, Dwight Howard would probably be my #2 pick. Chris Paul probably third.

By: mase

mase — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:19:14 +0000

nate is a freak of nature, but who would you rather have on your team?

in fact, if you were building a team and could any choose any player in the league, who would you choose before Dwight?
…my list is really short

By: Gian Casimiro (7SoM)

Gian Casimiro (7SoM) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:55:10 +0000

Yeah Dwight should’ve swapped the free throw line dunk with the twelve footer dunk. Nate could’ve returned the favor and tossed the ball up while Dwight jumped over him too.