NBA from RZ

10/23/17 1) called it!! Coach of the Suns Earl Watson fired after 3 games. Probably a good choice for the Suns. 2) Last night Minnesota vs OKC was a fantastic exhibition of two new look teams. -Minnesotas offense looked awesome in the first part of the first quarter. Taj Gibson and Jeff Teague working the pick and roll, Andrew Wiggins being up top to kick it back out, but KAT was anxious on his shots. -OKC picked it back up with Steven Adams and Carmelo Anthony. This was a great game to show the danger of Melo. He has a very natural mismatch with a lot of players and can spot up on so many defenders. -Russ had to learn this game that he cannot rely on George and Melo sometimes and he has to still play his game. He looked soft at the beginning but the fourth quarter, he took over and would have won the game for them if not for a miracle shot from Andrew Wiggins -KAT had to learn that he has to play basketball. He wants to be the focal point of the offense, but that comes to him wi...

Today is the opening day of the 2017-18 season! Just about two hours and the first game will be underway, and I am so excited. Here are the top 10 things that I am excited for this season. 1. Minnesota's Return to the Playoffs The T-Wolves have not played a postseason game since their 6 game conference finals against the Lakers in 2004. From Kevin Love to Ricky Rubio, to Andrew Wiggins, to KAT, the Timberwolves have always seemed to have so much potential but fell short. This year, after their brilliant, franchise-altering off-season, it looks like they will return. Adding key pieces Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson, and, most notably, two-way star Jimmy Butler, Minnesota seems like a sure bet to make it to the playoffs, despite their competitive conference. 2. The All-Star Game If you were unaware, the NBA is completely changing the All-Star game format this season! I don't know if it was because of the completely uncompetitive prediction of East vs. West, but if not, this was ...