I didn’t think anyone was capable of doing what Michael has done to us. He is the most exciting, awesome player in the game today. I think it’s just God disguised as Michael Jordan.
Popovich After Wild Game 3: I Went from ‘Grandfatherly’ to ‘Ugly’ in 2nd Half
Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals wasn’t pretty for the San Antonio Spurs, as they committed eight first-quarter turnovers and trailed by as many as 18 points. Just seven minutes in, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich decided to bench his entire starting five.
The Spurs proceeded to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies by a score of 104-93 in overtime—wait, what?
That 29-point turnaround was one of the most impressive performances we’ve seen all postseason, as the veteran Spurs proved to have an explosive burst in their aging legs. The question is, how did the Spurs manage to turn things around in such dramatic fashion?
As he explains in the video provided above, Popovich went from “grandfatherly” to “ugly.”
“It looked like those five guys had been asleep since [Game 2]. And so we thought, we might as well get five different bodies out there and at least start to compete and not be as sloppy as that group looked, for whatever reason. … It was one of the worst starts I’ve ever seen,” Popovich said.
“In the first half, I was grandfatherly. In the second half, um, what word can I say? I was, uh, ugly.”
The team responded.
Tim Duncan finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds, Tony Parker dropped 26 and Manu Ginobili tallied 19 points. More importantly, the Spurs outscored the Grizzlies in each of the final three quarters, as well as the overtime period of play.
Ginobili drained a buzzer-beater to end the first quarter, thus sparking a 93-64 run.
No one in their right mind will question Popovich’s coaching chops, especially with four NBA championship rings to his name. With that being said, few coaches would have the guts to bench Parker, Duncan, Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green and Tiago Splitter simultaneously.
In Game 3, Popovich proved what makes this Spurs team so dangerous—they trust everyone and accept a lackluster effort from no one. Not even the active legends.
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Pacers coach yells ‘ball don’t lie’ after tech
Brian Shaw did not like a call the refs made in favor of LeBron James. The ball agreed.
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George Hill Says God Only Person Scarier Than LeBron James After Game 2 Win
Until the end of time, NBA pundits will compare LeBron James to Michael Jordan, thus attempting to determine which player truly is the best of all time. Despite losing to the Indiana Pacers during Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Finals series, LeBron joined MJ in a unique category.
They’ve now both been compared to God.
Pacers point guard George Hill was asked about James’ extraordinary Game 2 performance, and with good reason. LeBron finished with 36 points on 14-of-20 shooting, also grabbing eight rebounds, dishing out three assists and picking up three steals.
Hill put it in terms that anyone can understand:
George Hill on playing against LeBron: “There’s only like one person who’s scarier, and that’s God.”
— Beyond The Buzzer(@BeyondTheBuzzer) May 25, 2013
To paraphrase, LeBron is a bad, bad man.
In 1986, Michael Jordan received similar praise from an opponent. After Jordan scored 63 points against the Boston Celtics, Larry Bird claimed that it wasn’t MJ who went out and put on that still legendary performance.
It was God, Bird said via NBA.com:
The stuff of legends.
Hill is far from Larry Legend, and 36 points is only a fraction of Jordan’s 63, but the comparison is warranted here. Even when LeBron appears to be playing in a rather pedestrian manner, he’s pulling out one of the best performances of the season.
As Hill so elegantly put it, there is no man scarier than LeBron when he’s on his game.
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Brian Shaw yells ‘Ball Don’t Lie’ after miss
Pacers assistant coach Brian Shaw was hit with a technical during the second quarter of Game 2 Friday night when he attempted to argue a technical foul called on Sam Young. Ray Allen, one of the greatest all-time at the free throw line, missed the attempt, prompting Shaw to pull a Rasheed Wallace, yelling “Ball Don’t Lie!” from the sideline.
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UW-Green Bay’s Brian Wardle keeps job after investigation
Independent review found much of what was alleged against Wardle didn’t happen as stated
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Report: Raptors going after Ujiri (Yahoo! Sports)
DENVER (AP) — Masai Ujiri has done a masterful job of reshaping the Nuggets into a Western Conference contender ever since Carmelo Anthony forced his way out of Denver.
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Florida’s Yeguete out four months after knee surgery
A rising senior for the Gators, he underwent surgery on the advice of his coach.
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What’s Next for Kevin Durant After OKC Thunder 2013 Playoff Exit?
Kevin Durant’s season of missed opportunity supports multiple truths that we already knew:
1. Even the most elite of superstars can’t do it alone in today’s NBA.
2. Scoring will never be valued ahead of winning.
3. Durant is still the second-best superstar.
That last detail may be too tart to digest for the league’s sweetheart, considering how much the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s scorer is “done with” his runner-up baggage, as he said to Sports Illustrated.
But all that feel-good stuff for the 24-year-old, the one who seems like he’s already been around for a decade, is ticking toward expiration.
Even if it’s still wide open, the window for a title is inevitably closing, and this season proved Durant can’t win without sidekick Russell Westbrook.
That’s not harsh; that’s the NBA. Excuses don’t carry over in discussions decades later when Hall of Famers are ultimately judged by championships.
Durant dominated offensively in the postseason, averaging 31.8 points after Westbrook went down with a season-ending knee injury in the second game of the first round.
The box score looked fantastic. But so what?
He didn’t succeed late in games when victories were absolutely available. In Games 3 and 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Memphis Grizzlies, Durant combined to shoot just 3-of-17 from the field in both fourth quarters and in one overtime. Oklahoma City lost each game by six points.
Spare us all the “he was the only reason the Thunder were close” escapist harmony. LeBron James didn’t get that back in Cleveland.
Durant didn’t come through. It was his moment to overcome the improbable in a way that creates all-time greats. Instead, Durant was awful at 5-of-21 in the Thunder’s series-ending Game 5 loss. He had the opportunity to tie that game in the final seconds and missed.
The league’s No. 2 superstar could not return to even second-place without his second guy.
That’s ultimately how his 2012-13 season will be remembered, like it or not.
2012-13 by the Numbers
The season that ended too abruptly for the league’s finest scorer also came with the end of three consecutive scoring titles. Durant finished with a scoring average of 28.1 points, just a smidge behind Anthony’s 28.7-point average.
Other than that, it was buckets per usual for the 6’9” try-and-stop-this, box-score magician.He finished second in Most Valuable Player voting to James, receiving 93 out 121 second-place votes.
Durant didn‘t catch that elusive No. 1 spot, but he did claim the second-highest-scoring season of his career and balanced it with a career-high 4.6 assists, which by the way was second-highest for the Thunder.
Oklahoma City finished first in the Western Conference standings, and, yes, second overall behind the Miami Heat.
No championship yet, but Durant’s postseason numbers were quite ridiculous despite his late-game failings versus Memphis. In 11 playoff games, he averaged 30.8 points, 9.0 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 44.1 minutes per game. As the singular focus of a thinned-out lineup, Durant still shot 45.5 percent.
What They’re Saying
There’s nothing wrong with being a good guy; there’s no requirement that says winning a title is only accomplished by being a hardwood punk.
The “not nice” marketing campaign is relevant only to selling apparel.
Still, the clean image continues to follow Durant, even as he nicely barked a little during exit interviews after the Thunder’s second-round exit.
Durant was asked if he felt the 2012-13 season was “wasted,” a sentiment expressed once before by Godfather superstar Kobe Bryant after seasons that didn‘t end with a title.
According to DailyThunder.com, Durant said:
I don’t give a damn. I’m going to be who I’m going to be…I’m not Kobe Bryant. I’m not Michael Jordan. I’m not LeBron James. I’m not Magic Johnson. I’m me. I’m not ever going to compromise myself and my integrity and what I believe in for winning some basketball games or winning a championship. That’s just not how I was brought up. I’m always going to fight for the game I love.
I’m going to claw until the last buzzer sounds and if I win a championship, of course I’ll be happy. I’m not satisfied to be in this league and losing, I’m going to work as hard as I can to get to that mountaintop. I enjoy playing the game, I enjoy being here, but I’m never [sic] come out to the media and say I wasted a year because we lost a championship. Like I said, I don’t have to be Kobe Bryant.
It’s hard to decode what Durant is getting at when he says he won’t compromise his integrity to win a championship. It’s subtly insinuates that the guys he mentions did.
It would have been interesting to hear Durant expand on what exactly he meant, or perhaps the quote can simply be credited to misinterpreted thought.
Either way, what he’s saying there doesn‘t add up with what he’s already said.
Stock Watch
For Durant to say he doesn’t “give a damn”? C’mon.
Of course Durant cares. He’s the one who said he was tired of being second. He’s the one who vocalized his distaste for being the second-best player out of high school, second in the NBA draft and second in MVP voting.
He cares. And so do 99 percent of all NBA fans who qualify superstars against one another, past and present.
Even if Durant truly doesn’t “give a damn,” well fine; that doesn’t mean the comparisons will cease. Expectations for the great ones will always be overly scrutinized.
Durant is awarded patience by popular opinion mostly because of his young age and a humble attitude that never guaranteed immediate championships.
Obviously Westbrook’s injury led to a backward step after an early arrival last season.
Contract Situation
Durant signed a five-year deal for $86 million in the 2010 offseason that will carry him through the 2015-16 season.
Between Durant’s paycheck and Westbrook’s deal that extends through 2016-17, the Thunder have an unshakeable core—if not for further injuries—through at least the next three seasons.
By not tying up all its money with a third big-money contract for James Harden, the small-market franchise has left financial room to operate moving forward.
If the team can continue to stay in a healthy financial situation, it will only prolong Durant’s window of winning a title. Durant and Westbrook are both 24 years old and Serge Ibaka is 23 years old.
Projected 2013-14 Stat Line
27.8 PPG / 8.3 RPG / 5.2 APG / 52 FG% / 42 3PT%
Durant upped his assists to 6.3 in the postseason, a clear effect of guiding more Oklahoma City possessions without the presence of Westbrook.
Durant has already dropped hints that he would like to become more of a complete player in the NBA, and he showcased that in the postseason.
Darnell Mayberry of the Oklahoman quoted Durant:
“I can do a lot more,” Durant during the conference semifinals. “It’s always things you can do more. I talk to one of my good friends and he said no matter how good you’re playing you always can do more.
“That’s how I look at it. I just got to find ways to help them out and put them in great positions and continue to just be a vocal leader, a positive leader on the bench and every single time down the court and we’ll be fine.”
Durant’s ability to create shots through his unmatchable length will always remain. His true shooting percentage of 64.7 percent this past regular season was the highest of his career.
As his scoring maintains, Durant will naturally shift defensive pressure away from teammates. As he develops a greater veteran lens, his ability to read defenses will naturally create added assists. His long body creates automatic passing lanes.
The Crystal Ball Says…
The pressure will begin to mount.
The wealth of an NBA franchise can spoil quickly and dramatically. Even the infallible can fall suddenly, as was the case when Westbrook went down.
Durant lost a season because of a teammate’s injury.
The outpouring of love for Durant still exists, but the demand to win a title will eventually devour even the most adored superstar. He’s already showing frustration in his role as the league’s deputy MVP.
If Durant and the Thunder fall short again next season, how long will the fickle sports world remain patient?
How long will Durant himself remain patient?
Durant will return for the 2013-14 with a heightened sense of urgency.
With a roster that will includes Westbrook and the potential of another scorer added in the offseason, the Thunder will return to the NBA Finals.
From there, Durant will have the chance to finally ascend to No. 1.
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Kevin Durant Shows off Massive Back Tattoo After Its Completion
Kevin Durant is tatted up more than you realize.
When sporting an Oklahoma City Thunder jersey, or shirt of any kind, the number of tattoos Durant has doesn’t fully resonate with you. Depending on what you see him wearing, he doesn’t look like he has any.
But he does. And what he has is freaking enormous.
The Durantula posted a photo on his Instagram account showing off his completed back tattoo.
“All done…James 1:2-4…look it up,” the caption reads.
Once you get past the fact that Durant’s ink is the size of your living room, feel free to look it up, because, well, Durant wants you to.
He also wants you to admire this mural. Some serious work and detail clearly went into this monstrosity. And it looks far more complete than the free-for-all he has going on around his chest and stomach.
If you haven’t seen what Durant looks like on the other side, I encourage you to take a gander.
There’s nothing really hideous about this one, it’s just so damn busy. It’s like artistic chaos.
Myself, I prefer the one on his back. It may be a tad oversized for some, but it flows nicely and every aspect of it complements another. It doesn’t hurt that the Angel appears to be holding a basketball (even though that’s not what it is).
Now, to answer your question: Yes, this had to hurt. Durant is skinny. Down-to-the-bone slender. He felt this one being applied. And it wasn’t pleasant. It’s times like these when a little extra cushion goes a long way. Just ask Eddy Curry.
Putting on some extra dough is the least of Durant’s worries now, though. His back, chest and stomach are completely covered. Either this tattoo was his swan song—which is unlikely because they’re addicting as hell—or he’s going to have to (gasp) put them where we can all see them.
Short of putting them on his derrière, he’s going to have to move onto the legs or arms. Or he always has the option of doing what is known as the DeShawn Stevenson, J.R. Smith and Chris Andersen—tattooing his neck.
Couldn’t you just picture Durant covered head-to-toe in ink like some of his peers?
Yeah, me neither. And I doubt it will get that far. He doesn’t appear to be as cavalier when it comes to branding himself as the rest.
Figure on him just getting an “I heart Russell Westbrook” design stamped on his forehead before retiring from the tattoo game.
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2013 NBA Mock Draft: Assessing Each First-Round Slot After Lottery
When all was said and done at the 2013 NBA draft lottery on Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers had once again walked away with the No. 1 overall pick.
Nick Gilbert is a god.
After landing Kyrie Irving with the top pick in 2011, the Cavaliers have an opportunity to land another future star in 2013.
But who will they draft? Kentucky center Nerlens Noel? Georgetown small forward Otto Porter? Perhaps they trade back.
Here’s a look at my latest 2013 NBA mock draft, post-lottery edition.
*All measurements and combine information via Chad Ford of ESPN.com
1. Cleveland Cavaliers: Nerlens Noel, C, Kentucky
Despite tearing his ACL in February, Nerlens Noel is widely considered to be the No. 1 prospect in the class based on potential. The Cavaliers aren’t going to pass up on potential, just like they did with Kyrie Irving in 2011. Learning under Anderson Varejao will benefit the 19-year-old.
2. Orlando Magic: Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas
Ben McLemore has the most upside out of any shooting guard in the draft. He was inconsistent at Kansas, but he’s also only 20 years old. McLemore‘s athleticism (he dropped a 42-inch vertical at the combine) and scoring ability are impressive. Plus, he reportedly did well in interviews.
3. Washington Wizards: Anthony Bennett, PF, UNLV
The fact that Anthony Bennett is coming off rotator cuff surgery hasn’t appeared to sway many teams. He’s an athletic, powerful prospect who has an inside-outside game. He also has great hands underneath. The Wizards have a void at power forward.
4. Charlotte Bobcats: Victor Oladipo, SG, Indiana
Victor Oladipo has already shown excellent defensive skills. Combined with his improving jumper, he could be a top-five pick in the draft. Plus, you would have to think Michael Jordan would recognize his undeniable heart.
5. Phoenix Suns: Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown
The Suns have needs all over the court. Otto Porter is the kind of do-it-all player who can help them on both sides of the ball. Porter’s work ethic came through last season when his jumper improved dramatically.
6. New Orleans Pelicans: Trey Burke, G, Michigan
Greivis Vasquez had a solid season for New Orleans last year, but it’s hard to pass up on the potential of Trey Burke, especially at No. 6 overall. Burke has a scintillating blend of scoring and playmaking ability. He wouldn’t be a bad sixth man for the Pelicans to start off his NBA career.
7. Sacramento Kings: Alex Len, C, Maryland
Alex Len missed the combine due to ankle surgery, but he’s one of the most promising big men in the class in my mind. His combination of athleticism, versatility, rebounding, shot-blocking ability and passing skills will be hard to pass up for the Kings, who currently lack an identity.
8. Detroit Pistons: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia
The Pistons are in need of some talent and scoring ability on the wing. Enter Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, one of the best shooters in the class. Caldwell-Pope also has the athleticism to translate nicely to the pros.
9. Minnesota Timberwolves: C.J. McCollum, G, Lehigh
The Timberwolves need an outside shooter to complement point guard Ricky Rubio. McCollum shot 52 percent from beyond the arc for Lehigh last season. His electric performance against Duke in the 2012 NCAA tournament also showed he has the chops to step up his game against better competition.
10. Portland Trail Blazers: Cody Zeller, PF/C, Indiana
Whether Cody Zeller can succeed at center is debatable. He didn’t exactly quiet concerns about his toughness or strength in the 2013 NCAA tournament. But planting him at power forward alongside the developing Meyers Leonard isn’t a bad way to go. Zeller has the mobility, scoring repertoire and basketball IQ to succeed at the next level.
11. Philadelphia 76ers: Mason Plumlee, C, Duke
When I think Mason Plumlee, I think solid prospect. He’s not going to jump out at you, but he has the size, athleticism, rebounding ability and mid-range game to be a legit starter in the frontcourt for the 76ers.
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Raptors): Kelly Olynyk, C, Gonzaga
Kelly Olynyk isn’t explosive, but he runs the floor well for a big man, he has a nice inside-outside offensive game, and he has a non-stop motor. That fits well with the fast-paced Thunder.
13. Dallas Mavericks: Shabazz Muhammad, SF, UCLA
Shabazz Muhammad’s stock likely dropped after the combine. He comes with character concerns, he shot poorly in Chicago and he’s small for a small forward (6’6″). On the other hand, his wingspan (6’11″), offensive potential and work ethic will likely keep him in the lottery.
14. Utah Jazz: Shane Larkin, PG, Miami (FL)
Shane Larkin‘s size has undoubtedly raised questions (5’11″), but he does so much well that it’s hard for me to put too much stock into that. He has great range, he’s incredibly athletic and explosive (posting the second-best vertical leap in combine history) and he plays pesky defense. He’s the true floor general the Jazz need.
15. Milwaukee Bucks: Jamaal Franklin, SG, San Diego State
Long, athletic and explosive, Jamaal Franklin is fun to watch. You add in his elite rebounding ability and undeniable heart and you have a strong candidate on the wing for the Bucks, who may lose Monta Ellis in the summer.
16. Boston Celtics: Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Syracuse
I’m not sold on Michael Carter-Williams as a top-10 pick, given his inconsistent jump shot, but he would be a good fit for the Celtics. The Celtics know a thing or two about point guards who can slash to the rim and set up their teammates (i.e. Rajon Rondo). Even if Rondo stays in Boston, Carter-Williams would be an excellent backup. He’s also shown the pesky defense Doc Rivers loves.
17. Atlanta Hawks: Rudy Gobert, PF/C, France
Rudy Gobert certainly passes the eye test. He’s not only 7’2″, he recorded a wingspan of nearly 7’9″ and a 9’7″ standing reach, both record measurements at the combine. He may not have great hops, but it’s not like he has to jump out of the gym with those measurements anyway. Gobert‘s scoring ability near the hoop, rebounding skills and shot-blocking ability would inject Atlanta’s frontcourt with some life.
18. Atlanta Hawks (via Rockets): Giannis Antetokounmpo, SF, Greece
With the Hawks potentially headed for rebuilding mode as Josh Smith enters free agency, they can afford to be patient with a young prospect like Giannis Antetokounmpo. Nobody knows how the Greek will respond to higher-level competition, but his fluidity to the hoop, passing skills and handles have drawn comparisons to Scottie Pippen. No one’s saying Antetokounmpo will become the next Pippen, but his skill set is certainly reminiscent.
19. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Lakers): Dario Saric, SF/PF, Croatia
Dario Saric has the fluidity, passing skills, rebounding ability and versatility at 6’10″ to be a solid pro, but his jump shot and defense need work. Still, the Cavaliers, who could use some help on the wing, aren’t likely to pass up the Croatian here.
20. Chicago Bulls: Sergey Karasev, SG, Russia
It’s no secret that the Bulls need outside shooting. Sergey Karasev has one of the sweetest strokes in the class. The 19-year-old shot 49 percent from downtown for the Triumph in the Eurocup in 2012-13, via EuroBasket.com. Karasev is also a heady player, which coach Tom Thibodeau should enjoy.
21. Utah Jazz (via Warriors): Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh
Steven Adams was already widely considered a first-round pick before the combine, given his size, athleticism, defensive skills and rebounding ability. But Adams’ shooting touch surprised a lot of people at the combine. With Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap headed for free agency, the Jazz could use some depth behind developing big men Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter.
22. Brooklyn Nets: Tony Snell, SG, New Mexico
Tony Snell’s draft stock skyrocketed at the combine. There are questions about his effort on the hardwood, but he can light it up and possesses the athleticism and size (6’7″) to eventually make a difference in the NBA. He ranked second among all participants in lane agility testing at the combine. The Nets need shooters.
23. Indiana Pacers: Dennis Schroeder, PG, Germany
Dennis Schroeder continues to attract considerable buzz throughout the draft process. The 6’2″ prospect is more of a shoot-first point guard now, but his quickness, ability to penetrate the lane and handles have raised eyebrows. He would be a strong candidate to back up George Hill in Indiana.
24. New York Knicks: Jeff Withey, C, Kansas
Jeff Withey averaged 3.9 blocks in his final season at Kansas—that number isn’t a fluke. The seven-footer is widely-considered to be one of the best defensive post men in the class. He would be a fine successor to Tyson Chandler in New York.
25. Los Angeles Clippers: Pierre Jackson, PG, Baylor
Pierre Jackson may be under 5’11″ in shoes, but his explosiveness has drawn comparisons to Nate Robinson. Those comparisons are legit in my mind. When you watch game tape of this kid, he leaps out at you…literally. He needs some work on his jump shot, but his slashing and passing ability are hard to ignore. He would be a nice backup for Chris Paul if Eric Bledsoe leaves in the summer.
26. Minnesota Timberwolves: Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville
Nikola Pekovic figures to be a hot item in free agency this season. Even if the Timberwolves are able to re-sign him, they could use some depth in the frontcourt. Dieng‘s defensive skills and shot-blocking ability were evident in Louisville’s run to the national championship. His mid-range game also improved down the stretch.
27. Denver Nuggets: Allen Crabbe, SG, California
The Golden State Warriors exposed the Nuggets’ lack of outside shooting in the first round of the playoffs this season. Allen Crabbe—who ranked fifth among all participants in shooting drills at the combine—would be a great fit. Crabbe shot 38 percent from beyond the arc at Cal.
28. San Antonio Spurs: Glen Rice Jr., SG, Georgia Tech
Against better competition than college, Glen Rice Jr. averaged 25 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.0 blocks and 2.0 steals in the playoffs for the D-League Rio Grande Valley Vipers this season. Those numbers exemplify his well-rounded game. Did I mention he registered a 40.5-inch vertical at the combine?
29. Oklahoma City Thunder: Ricardo Ledo, PG, Providence
Ricardo Ledo was being hailed as one of the best scorers in high school in 2011-12, but he was ruled academically ineligible in 2012-13. He does come with some character concerns (including fluctuating effort out on the hardwood), but he’s still only 20 years old. He has great size (6’6″) as a combo guard, he can attack the lane and he shows an eye-opening knowledge of the game. Not a bad option off the bench for the Thunder.
30. Phoenix Suns (via Heat): Alex Abrines, SG, Spain
Alex Abrines could end up being a steal. The 20-year-old didn’t get a whole lot of minutes on powerhouse Barcelona this season, but when he did, he made them count. He scored 21 points in 21 minutes on April 4 in Euroleague play. He added 10 points in 14 minutes against Panathinaikos. He’s athletic, he can score from deep and he’s efficient. Adding strength will be crucial for the Spaniard.
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