Jason Kidd made one of the better head’s up basketball plays in recent NBA history. With 1:37 remaining in the 4th quarter, down by two points, 95-97, Jason Kidd noticed Mike Woodson standing on the court, and decided to drive into him. Kidd caught him with an elbow to make sure the referees noticed within the [...]
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Jason Kidd is 36 years old. The blockbuster trade in which Dallas stole Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood while exiling Josh Howard has provided Kidd a legitimate shot to lead his team over the next 24 games for a shot at a title. Kidd is has always possessed a knack for igniting offenses, but this current [...]
Monday, January 11, 2010
In this edition of NBA Lookalike Morphing we compare Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle to comedic actor Jim Carrey. This was requested by loyal PTP reader Gerald Liu. Thanks Gerald, keep ‘em coming! Rick Carlisle’s coaching lineage spans from a championship as a player on the 1986 Celtics as a reserve to being mentored by [...]
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Antonio McDyess is officially a member of the San Antonio Spurs, strengthening Protect the Paint’s prediction that the Spurs are the team to beat for 2010. McDyess (and draft choice DeJuan Blair) joins Tim Duncan and Matt Bonner to give San Antonio an incredibly strong, versatile frontcourt. Duncan does everything. He might not rap or [...]
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
This past week we have seen Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva join Detroit. Ron Artest took a pay cut and is hoping to get his first ring playing for the world champion Lakers. Hedo Turkoglu reneged on a Portland offer, selecting the Raptors instead. Rasheed Wallace is now alongside Kevin Garnett in Boston. Trevor Ariza maxed out his contract [...]
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Trade rumors involving Carlos Boozer, Rip Hamilton, Andre Miller, and CJ Miles are circulating throughout the league. With substantial free agent activity about to ensue, trades will be made by both cash-strapped teams and ones hoping to clear cap room for next summer. Historically it has been proven that teams will make trades out of desperation [...]
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Friday, February 26, 2010
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