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How Good Are ‘Bad’ NBA Players?

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.

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What Exactly Do People Mean By “Spacing” In Basketball

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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.

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Why Is Victor Wembanyama The Greatest NBA Prospect Since LeBron James?

Victor Wembanyama is considered one of the most exciting basketball prospects in recent years, drawing comparisons to some of the greatest players in the game. There are several reasons why Wembanyama has generated significant buzz and high expectations. Here are a few key factors contributing to his hype:

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

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.

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Picture of the Day

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Drake Pulls Rare 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie Card Worth up to $700K USD

Drake managed to pull one of the rarest sports memorabilia in an Instagram Live last night with Goldin Auctions founder Ken Goldin. In one of the sealed boxes containing 1986-1987 Fleer basketball trading cards, Drake found himself in possession of a 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie card.

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