The goose is loose! Gustavo Ayon has been thrust into the starting role in the absence of any other centers on the Hawks’ roster. He’s not a bad player, but he’s not really a threat to score from anywhere outside the paint. And even there it’s not a sure thing. His real value lies in…
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Marc Gasol 18 Points/3 Assists Full Highlights (2/11/2014)
Marc Gasol sat restlessly in his living room, staring at his TV but not really watching. Instead, he listened closely to the sounds that his microwave was making in the adjacent kitchen. If he listened closely and tilted his head in just the right direction, he swore he could hear the sound of cheese bubbling….
Read MoreAnthony Tolliver 22 Points/5 Threes Full Highlights (2/11/2014)
Anthony “Tollbooth” Tolliver is shooting 45% on threes this year. That’s pretty good. In fact, that’s really good. However, these accomplishments have failed to get him any closer to making the casual fan aware of his existence. He would have to change his name to “LeBron Tolliver” and dunk it about a million times as…
Read MoreGerald Green 26 Points/5 Threes Full Highlights (2/11/2014)
Gerald Green is one of the major reasons why the Suns are exceeding expectations. He didn’t do jack last year with the Pacers, but this year is scoring at a decent clip and providing excitement with his huge jams. He might get a little trigger-happy with his jumper but you have to make concessions for…
Read MoreJeremy Evans Career High 14 Points Full Highlights (2/11/2014)
When I saw that Jeremy Evans had 14 points, tying a career high, I thought to myself “damn I bet he dunked all over the Lakers, Chris Kaman is probably crying in his bed right now”. Then I actually made the highlights and guess what? 1 unexciting dunk, and a whole bunch of jumpers. I…
Read MoreJeremy Lamb 19 Points Full Highlights (2/11/2014)
Jeremy Lamb sat despondently on one of the equipment cases scattered throughout the backstage area. “Yo, Steven, you said there would be cocaine.” Jeremy and the Little Lamb’s bass player looked sheepish. “I just said that so you would stop looking so sad after that disaster of a show.” “I wouldn’t even call it a…
Read MoreNick Calathes 18 Points/6 Assists Full Highlights (2/11/2014)
Does accounting for the last three baskets of your team count as clutch? “Of course, DTB, only a special and clutch player would be able to take over the end of the game like that.” What if I told you it was over the last quarter of the game? Yeah, the Grizzlies offense is not…
Read MoreC.J. McCollum 15 Points/3 Assists Full Highlights (2/11/2014)
I’m writing this description from a coffee shop in Portland. I’m not in the city for a visit, though. I’ve moved here. The amount of hype I have for CJ McCollum dictated that I come here to worship at his altar. I sold all of my possessions, bought a warehouse-turned-loft in one of the hip…
Read MoreAnthony Bennett Career High 19 Points/10 Rebounds Full Highlights (2/11/2014)
The tide has turned for Anthony Bennett. He was the butt of many an internet joke. People gloried in his failures. People made merriment out of his rotundity. But no longer! Now, instead of jabs and insults, there is encouragement and kind comments about how much fitter he looks. People no longer want to see…
Read MoreBradley Beal Career High 37 Points Full Highlights (2/11/2014)
After years of bungled draft picks and wasted assets, the Wizards are finally starting to resemble a decent team. Given that it’s been “their year” for like half a decade I’d say it’s about time. John Wall is looking somewhat like the superstar point guard he was supposed to be. Nene and Gortat bring veteran…
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