To set the scene, here is what I wrote about Derek Fisher back in March when I debated the idea of benching him or reducing his minutes in the post-season. To sum up that article, here is an excerpt:

After taking a lot at some advanced statistics, I learned that Fisher is actually the [...]

Kobe Bryant is so ridiculous. I admit that I am one of his biggest fans and there aren’t many things that I enjoy doing more than watching him play basketball. But at this point, even people that hate him, whether they dislike him for legitimate reasons (having their team fall victim to the Mamba) [...]

Here is what I said about Redick in my playoff difference maker column.

Another year, another Magic guard has a chance to make a name for himself.

Over the years, a lot of shots have been taken at J.J. Redick. He’s been called a college shooter without a shot to play in the NBA, he’s [...]

As they entered the 2008 NBA Draft, the Lopez brothers were both expected to be first round picks. Both coming out of the University of Stanford, though neither looked like Ivy League material. Two seven footers, one with an afro, both with the look of a caveman perplexed by a multi-colored rock? They don’t [...]