Christmas is my favorite day of the year. The fact that the NBA has claimed the holiday just makes it even better. When the schedule is released, the first thing I look at is who is playing on Christmas. It is a sign of relevancy and achievement. Last year the Wall/Pierce Wizards made the cut, but the NBA must’ve known something I didn’t because they … Continue reading Warriors/Cavs and Christmas Day Picks
By Charlie Gibson 12/12/15 Follow me on twitter @cgibson1619 30. Philadelphia (1-23): Does Comcast Philadelphia air LSU games? 29. Los Angeles (3-20): It is a big task to tank into the top three. Byron Scott did it last year, but needs to repeat to solidify his legacy. Jordan Clarkson will be worth a lot of money to someone this summer—how much will the Lakers … Continue reading Power Rankings
By Charlie Gibson 12-2-15 Follow me on twitter @cgibson1619 On the afternoon of the day before the NBA season would start the Pelicans brass was waiting for Ish Smith to clear waivers. Ish was already in New Orleans, and a deal had already been agreed upon, but his rights were stuck on the waver wire until 5 pm. The one team with the cap space … Continue reading Clipped Wings in NOLA
Kobe Bryant announced his retirement today in a publication in the Players’ Tribune. Here is a link to his letter to basketball. Continue reading Link to Kobe Bryant’s Retirement Letter
Hey do you have a minute? We need to talk about John Wall. By Charlie Gibson 11-29-15 Follow me on twitter @cgibson1619 The Washington Wizards sit at 6-8, having lost four games in a row, all to Eastern Conference teams. Coach Randy Wittman has employed four different starting lineups after the team went through an identity change over the summer. But the man who … Continue reading We need to talk about John Wall
By Charlie Gibson 11-17-15 Follow me on twitter @cgibson1619 Randy Wittman and the Wizard’s coaching staff implemented a new offensive scheme in training camp. But after a 4-4 start, recent practice sessions have put the emphasis back on defense. The Wizards used their new defensive focus to take control of the game in the second quarter. After giving up 29 points in a back … Continue reading Wizards ride big second quarter, improved defense to 115-86 win over Milwaukee
By Charlie Gibson 11/13/15 Follow me on twitter @cgibson1619 This early in the season folks can come up with some pretty strange statistics. For example, as of today DeMarucs Cousins is shooting a higher percentage from three than Chris Paul is from the field. John Wall is averaging more blocks per game than Andre Drummond, and Jeremy Lamb has a higher PER than Anthony Davis. … Continue reading Wizards Era Dream Team
By Charlie Gibson 11/6/15 Karl-Anthony Towns is one of the players I am most curious to keep an eye on this season. In a league that considers itself downsizing, the 19 year old center was the highest rated prospect in any of the last three NBA drafts—the best since Anthony Davis. Towns is the best prospect at the center position to enter the league since … Continue reading Karl-Anthony Towns: I’m Gonna Like This Guy
Everyone celebrate the Wizards second straight win vs the Spurs! Continue reading Not so Spur-fect anymore
Wow the season started fast. We’re already 3 games in! The Wizards have played three tight games against middling Eastern Conference teams and emerged 2-1 to start the season. There is no shame in this record. The two Vegas championship favorites, Cleveland and San Antonio, have both dropped a game already. Carmelo Anthony has beaten countless good teams, and he was playing with a little … Continue reading Quick Hit Wizards Thoughts: Three Games In
The Great Wall of Chinatown 