Category Archives: NBA Draft Preview

Bios and Breakdowns: Austin Rivers

Posted on June 28, 2012 by thediss

The Basics: Austin Rivers 8/1/92 Shooting Guard, Duke University (1 year) Official Measurements from NBA Combine in Chicago Height (with shoes): 6’5″ Weight: 203 lbs. Wingspan: 6’7.25″ So who should go number 2 overall? If you ask Austin Rivers or … Continue reading →

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Bios and Breakdown: Perry Jones III

Posted on June 28, 2012 by thediss

The Basics:Perry Jones III9/24/91Power Forward/Center, Baylor (2 years)Official Measurements from NBA Combine in ChicagoHeight (with shoes): 6’11.25″Weight: 234 lbs.Wingspan: 7’1.75″ The words “talented” and “potential” are used a lot, especially when trying to evaluate a player’s skill set. The debate … Continue reading →

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S.O.T.T. - Boston Celtics

Posted on June 28, 2012 by thediss

Let’s just get this out of the way. I’ve been a Celtics fan since the days of Dino Radja. At a young age, I got overly excited by players like Dana Barros and Andrew DeClerq because I thought their names … Continue reading →

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S.O.T.T. - Golden State Warriors

Posted on June 28, 2012 by thediss

Oh, the Warriors. The answer to any question about this team, like the relationship status of that Facebook friend that thinks they are clever, is “it’s complicated”. After a year derailed by high expectations and injury, the Dubs finally decided … Continue reading →

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S.O.T.T. - Denver Nuggets

Posted on June 28, 2012 by thediss

The Denver Nuggets are beginning to discover who they are, but should also be wondering if that’s going to be enough. The Nugs bravely entered their first “full” year in the post-Melo (and really, post-Chauncey) era, and all things considered, … Continue reading →

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Bios and Breakdowns: Jeremy Lamb

Posted on June 28, 2012 by thediss

The Basics:Jeremy Lamb5/30/92Shooting Guard, University of Connecticut (2 years)Official Measurements from NBA Combine in ChicagoHeight (with shoes): 6’5.25″Weight: 179 lbs.Wingspan: 6’11″ It seems like every time I sit down I find myself writing yet another article on a player who … Continue reading →

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S.O.T.T. - Orlando Magic

Posted on June 27, 2012 by thediss

There is a storm brewing over Orlando, and it’s not Debbie. After the drama that was “I am Dwight Howard”, the Magic saw their season end flat on its face with a 4-2 series loss to the Indiana Pacers in … Continue reading →

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