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I'm tired of the Jaylen Brown discourse, but after the Paul George trade I couldn't resist
Many have called the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to Philly a disaster for Boston and a home run for the 76ers, the truth lies somewhere in between.
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Grading Every First Round Pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
As my last gift to the 2026 class, I deliver an 8,000 word piece, baked with Analysis for 30 of the top players in the class.
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Chicago Bulls NBA Draft Guide: Bringing Bryson Graham's SLAP Philosophy to Life
The Bulls new president of basketball operations Bryson Graham introduced his SLAP philosophy last week, so I created a metric to quantify his vision.
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Ebuka Okorie has earned his spot at the NBA Draft Point Guard Roundtable
Despite historic production, Stanford's Ebuka Okorie is one of the most underrated players in the 2026 NBA Draft. Let me explain why.
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2026 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Post Lottery and Combine Measurements Edition
The NBA Draft Lottery and Combine has brought judgment day for both fans and players and the NBA Draft season is in full effect. I present to you my…
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Hannes Steinbach Lived up to the Hype
Steinbach was one of the most productive freshman in the country, yet his draft stock doesn't reflect it. In my latest piece, I aim to diagnose why, and…
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Diagnosing Darius Acuff: NBA Draft Twitter's Most Polarizing Prospect
Darius Acuff has been one of the most productive freshmen in the country, yet, he's placed anywhere between the top five to out of the first round. What…
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Countering Common Misconceptions About Cameron Boozer
Despite Cameron Boozer's brilliance, he's seemingly been disqualified by many for #1 pick consideration. His exclusion is fueled by misconceptions about…
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Kingston Flemings has Started his Reign as the Best Point Guard in the 2026 NBA Draft
The 2026 NBA Draft Cycle features one of the most loaded point guard classes in recent memory, with four guards projected to go in the lottery. Kingston…
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Tyler Tanner is Testing the Limits of Small Guards
The NBA is fading smaller guards, but I'm not sure Tyler Tanner has gotten the memo.
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Is Keaton Wagler the Most Underrated Freshman in the Country?
Illinois Guard Keaton Wagler went from 3-Star recruit to freshman phenom in under 18 months and has started to gain significant NBA draft buzz.
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