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Stealing Sets: Spurs Edition
Although the Pelicans lacked any consistent shot-creator last year, they still managed to finish tied for 15th in offensive efficiency. Ryan Anderson’s ability to stretch the floor and Davis’s ability to crash the rim were a large part of this, but so was Monty Williams’ play-calling. Despite being known as a defensive-minded coach, Williams was […]
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SF Prospect: Andrei Kirilenko
*Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images The Basics Height: 6’9 Weight: 235 Wingspan: 7’4 Age: 32 Quick Hits Super long for position Excellent Defender High Basketball IQ Runs floor very well Smart cutter Efficient Good passer Limited Shooter His Offensive Game Kirilenko is not a superb offensive player and is best served playing a […]
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SF Prospect: Chase Budinger
Photo Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-US PRESSWIRE The Basics Height: 6-7 Wingspan: 6-7 Weight: 218 Experience: 4 years Teams: Rockets, Timberwolves Quick Hits Lives on the 3 point line on offense Has never started the majority of his games Once a high-flying athlete. Has his knee healed? Good defender His Offensive Game Budinger’s offense stems from his […]
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Ryan Anderson is a Jedi Knight
I consider Ryan Anderson’s first year on the team a resounding success. Sure, the team’s record wasn’t good, but Dell Demps has found a gem in a talented young veteran at an affordable contract. Anderson expanded his offensive repertoire, was lethal from deep, and showed the idea that “he needed Dwight Howard” was an absolute […]
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Season In Review: Eric Gordon
Ah, the mystery man himself. Eric Gordon’s career as a Hornet has been shrouded in mystery, whether it be his attitude, on-court effectiveness, injury treatment, or any other matter. I have been covering Gordon on a weekly basis for a while now, and here are my pieces, as well as my guest appearance on the […]
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Season In Review: Ryan Anderson
Ryan Anderson came to the Hornets via a sign-and-trade with the Orlando Magic last offseason. Fans familiar with Anderson’s game knew two things: he could nail 3 pointers and grab offensive rebounds. Anderson is a true stretch 4. He has the size to match up with most NBA 4s and is well-known for his ability […]
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Eric Gordon: eHarmony
Finding the right partner isn’t easy. Eric Gordon has been unhappy for much of his time as a Hornet, but perhaps it’s because he hasn’t found that someone. With that in mind, I decided to watch some film in hopes of finding Gordon a special person. Last week, I debated whether or not Robin Lopez […]
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Repo Rate: Starting Backcourt
Two weeks ago, I wrote a piece detailing what happens when Eric Gordon is missing shots- more specifically, how this result is affected by the nature of his shot. This post will work to establish some comparison for Gordon’s results, as the data was original and thus had no comparison. In case you did not […]
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Eric Gordon: Sifting Through Fool’s Gold
Eric Gordon, by all accounting measures, is having a dropoff season. His rate of scoring has dipped, as has his efficiency. Less tangibly, but still noticeably, he has not had the burst that he previously had. In short periods of time, he has shown glimpses of the player he used to be. His first game […]
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Eric Gordon: Attention, Please
I’m confused too, Eric^^ I began writing this article before the Boston game, not realizing just how appropriate the game’s finish would make this post. On the final Hornets play, Eric Gordon drove to the basket and missed his shot, but Anthony Davis was there to tip it in and seal the victory. While I […]
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Eric Gordon: Crunchy?
Eric Gordon, will you please score? You’ve made a few baskets, But we need many more You aren’t the same this season You don’t play like before So pick it up, man We want buckets galore In my first post, I took a look at Eric Gordon and formulated some expectations based on the production […]
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Eric Gordon Progress Report
Here is another reader post. Thanks to Michael and all of our readers –42 Key Stats Opp MP FG FGA FTA TRB AST TOV PTS DAL 31 7 19 9 3 2 4 23 SAC 29 6 13 5 1 8 5 17 BRK 29 4 15 2 1 6 1 10 Dallas (Loss) […]
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Mid-Season Review: Eric Gordon
Here is another reader post. Thanks to Michael and all of our readers. –42 Mid-season seems like a perfect time to evaluate Eric Gordon’s performance this year. Coming into the year, Dell Demps and Monty Williams sang Gordon’s praises, consistently stating to disgruntled fans that he was the Hornets’ best player and a pivotal piece […]