Basketball from a fan’s perspective
The Rocket will land elsewhere
Sunday afternoon we discovered “Rocket” Watts cancelled his planned Mizzou visit. The Detroit point guard announced he would remain at home choosing Michigan State rather than Mizzou. For those of us who follow the Mizzou program this is not exactly shocking news however its mighty good news for Michigan State. Watts is rated the number 27th prospect in ESPN’s 100 for the Class of 2019.
He’ll be missed
NBA TV’s Matt Winer announced on Friday David Aldridge was leaving Turner Sports. The veteran Aldridge will become editor-in-chief of the Washington D.C. offices of the Atlantic a sports website launched in 2016. The veteran Aldridge has worked for Turner Sports, ESPN and NBA TV always providing insight to the game we love. Aldridge has always been one of those in the media highly respected in the craft, I’m going to miss listening to his comprehension of the NBA.
NBA TV’s Matt Winer announced on Friday David Aldridge was leaving Turner Sports. The veteran Aldridge will become editor-in-chief of the Washington D.C. offices of the Atlantic a sports website launched in 2016. The veteran Aldridge has worked for Turner Sports, ESPN and NBA TV always providing insight to the game we love. Aldridge has always been one of those in the media highly respected in the craft, I’m going to miss listening to his comprehension of the NBA.
Do-Over
There might be a key reason those who’ve coached in the NBA and college might prefer the NBA. With the NBA you draft two players and sign free-agents every summer go out and compete. Success is certainly not guaranteed however in the NBA you are not always on the road. The reference is the necessary recruiting destinations to build a successful college team. I read an account regarding Mizzou coach Cuonzo Martin, the writer made several valid points of a positive nature. His team was a winner for the first time in a while with a (20-13) record, they finished 10-8 in the conference and earned an NCAA berth.
There might be a key reason those who’ve coached in the NBA and college might prefer the NBA. With the NBA you draft two players and sign free-agents every summer go out and compete. Success is certainly not guaranteed however in the NBA you are not always on the road. The reference is the necessary recruiting destinations to build a successful college team. I read an account regarding Mizzou coach Cuonzo Martin, the writer made several valid points of a positive nature. His team was a winner for the first time in a while with a (20-13) record, they finished 10-8 in the conference and earned an NCAA berth.
The writer went on to point
out Martin is the latest of several coaches to head the program. Although the record prior to the Kim Anderson
hire was okay Mizzou never turned that corner, they failed due to instability
at head coach. Quin Snyder had the
longest tenure at 7 years but was a loser near the end. Mike Anderson with 5 years at the helm holds
the second longest, then Frank Haith and Kim Anderson both with 3 seasons. No one knows the future however it’s believed
Cuonzo Martin from East St. Louis is near home.
It’s unrealistic to expect the 32 years of a Norm Stewart but as you can
see any period over 8 years could be considered a bonus.
The Thunder
The OKC Thunder will sport new jerseys this season, Paul George remained in Oklahoma. Surgery will keep Russell Westbrook sidelined early in the season. Steven Adams will continue to compete at his usual 110% clogging the middle and rebounding the ball. I believe you are up to date, oh I forgot defensive specialist Andre Roberson returns from injury. Now that’s out of the way project the 2018-19 record for the Thunder…. almost impossible. In a similar outlook of most teams the season certainly looks promising which says playoffs.
The OKC Thunder will sport new jerseys this season, Paul George remained in Oklahoma. Surgery will keep Russell Westbrook sidelined early in the season. Steven Adams will continue to compete at his usual 110% clogging the middle and rebounding the ball. I believe you are up to date, oh I forgot defensive specialist Andre Roberson returns from injury. Now that’s out of the way project the 2018-19 record for the Thunder…. almost impossible. In a similar outlook of most teams the season certainly looks promising which says playoffs.
NBA championship I’m going to reserve my
judgment for now. Thunder starters can
compete with most teams it’s the reserves who fall a little bit short. This keeps the Thunder in my view from
advancing deep into the playoffs. So,
there you have it, the Westbrook led team will play inspired basketball however
competing for a championship will exclude them once again. Although I wrote this ahead of former Piston
great Isiah Thomas check him out. On NBA
TV’s assessment of the season he’s got the Thunder missing the cut. At least I believe they make the playoffs.
