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nolaman

I'm retired and have decided to try taking myself seriously as an NBA blogger. My focus is usually on head-to-head fantasy basketball, but I comment on the NBA in general. I am crazy for the young uber-athletes who are transforming the NBA. Prediction: Demar DeRozan will star one year in college, go high lotto in the NBA draft, and in the slam dunk contest his first time out.

Web Site: Nolaman's NBA Musing

Claimed Blogs: Nolaman's NBA Musing, N'Awlins Hoops

BallHype Member since Nov. 18, 2008

TIMBERWOLVES: Statistically Speaking
nba.com - 4/9/2009
TIMBERWOLVES: Statistically Speaking
— nba.com — Nice explanation of the newer stats such as Offensive Efficiency (OE) that NBA teams are using to fine tune their lineups. (more) TIMBERWOLVES: Statistically Speaking

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ROCKETS: Mythbusting Part I: Yao’s offensive involvement
nba.com - 3/24/2009
ROCKETS: Mythbusting Part I: Yao’s offensive involvement
— nba.com — Based on statistics that aren't readily available to the average fan, this article looks at whether it's true that the Rocket's don't involve Yao Ming in their offense as much as they should. Surprisingly only Dwight Howard is a more central to his team's offense than Yao. (more) ROCKETS: Mythbusting Part I: Yao’s offensive involvement

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This thinking cap has Walsh, Knicks squarely on right track - NBA - CBSSports.com Basketball
cbssports.com - 2/25/2009
This thinking cap has Walsh, Knicks squarely on right track - NBA - CBSSports.com Basketball
— cbssports.com — A clear and concise discussion of the real probability that the Knicks will have enough cap space to sign a max contract super star like LeBron James in the 2010 free agent bonanza. They have work to do like clearing Eddy Curry's bad contract, or not re-signing guys like David Lee and Nate Robinson. (more) This thinking cap has Walsh, Knicks squarely on right ...

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So Long, and Good Luck, Tyson. « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
nolaman.wordpress.com - 2/17/2009
So Long, and Good Luck, Tyson. « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
— nolaman.wordpress.com — Don't write this off as a cap related move that only benefits the Thunder on the court. Nolaman muses that Wilcox and Smith give the Hornets needed bench depth, versatility since both are F/Cs, and a toughness they lacked with Chandler. (more) So Long, and Good Luck, Tyson. « Nolaman’s NBA Musing

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N'Awlins Hoops: Cap Space, Does It Burn a Hole in Your Pocket?
nawlinshoops.blogspot.com - 2/14/2009
N'Awlins Hoops: Cap Space, Does It Burn a Hole in Your Pocket?
— nawlinshoops.blogspot.com — The Heat have just blown a hole in their hopes for being a player in this summer's free agency market. Goodbye Carlos Boozer, hello bloated JO contract. (more) N'Awlins Hoops: Cap Space, Does It Burn a Hole in Your ...

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Does 'Melo need to mellow?
nawlinshoops.blogspot.com - 2/9/2009
Does 'Melo need to mellow?
— nawlinshoops.blogspot.com — How do you decide which college phenoms have that elusive " It " factor that leads to NBA stardom. Let's face it, part of It is ego, unbridled arrogant, in-your-face ego. I had that thought when I saw this dunk by Blake Griffin: But it also brought to mind an even more relevant discussion of ... (more) Does 'Melo need to mellow?

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Open mouth, insert foot. | Daily Thunder.com - Where Thunder Happens
dailythunder.com - 2/9/2009
Open mouth, insert foot. | Daily Thunder.com - Where Thunder Happens
— dailythunder.com — Oklahoma daily disputes Carmelo Anthony's claim to be the best small forward in the Western conference. Compares Durant and Melo's stats now, and those two and LeBron in their second years in the league. (more) Open mouth, insert foot. | Daily Thunder.com - Where ...

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Trade talk: Who's staying, who's going? - ESPN
sports.espn.go.com - 2/6/2009
Trade talk: Who's staying, who's going? - ESPN
— sports.espn.go.com — Juicy trade rumors from ESPN's Marc Stein. (more) Trade talk: Who's staying, who's going? - ESPN

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nolaman.wordpress.com - 2/5/2009
LeBron sends a msg at the MSG. « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
— nolaman.wordpress.com — "All the world's a stage" but NBA legends like to shine on this one! LeBron's triple double sends a message at Madison Square Garden and the King comments. (more) LeBron sends a msg at the MSG. « Nolaman’s NBA Musing

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Is the MSG the msg? « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
nolaman.wordpress.com - 2/3/2009
Is the MSG the msg? « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
— nolaman.wordpress.com — Nolaman muses about the allure of the MSG, the hallowed Madison Square Garden. Did Kobe have to put on the show he did for the Lakers to win against the lowly Knicks? Did he want to? Did he want to shine? Does a bear...? (more) Is the MSG the msg? « Nolaman’s NBA Musing

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N'Awlins Hoops: MVP Race...Some Stats
nawlinshoops.blogspot.com - 1/31/2009
N'Awlins Hoops: MVP Race...Some Stats
— nawlinshoops.blogspot.com — Who really steps it up in crunch time? Who's the fourth quarter MVP. Who puts his team on his back? CP3 MVP! (more) N'Awlins Hoops: MVP Race...Some Stats

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Go-To-Guys, with the Stats to Prove It. « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
nolaman.wordpress.com - 1/31/2009
Go-To-Guys, with the Stats to Prove It. « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
— nolaman.wordpress.com — Nolaman takes stats from 82games.com and generates a list of NBA "Go-To-Guys" that contains some names that may surprise you. (more) Go-To-Guys, with the Stats to Prove It. « Nolaman’s NBA ...

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nolaman.wordpress.com - 1/27/2009
Bad Contracts and Good Trades. « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
— nolaman.wordpress.com — These days bad and expiring contacts grease the wheels of many an NBA trade. Nolaman muses about Raef LaFrentz and his expiring $12 million dollar contract and what it could bring the Blazers. Meanwhile the Hornets have no bad contracts and no good options for acquiring that missing piece. (more) Bad Contracts and Good Trades. « Nolaman’s NBA Musing

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nolaman.wordpress.com - 1/26/2009
Hornet’s coach and “rooks”. « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
— nolaman.wordpress.com — Nolaman muses about Hornet head coach Byron Scott's handling of rookies, focusing on J.R. Smith and Brandon Bass who have left the Hornets and flourished elsewhere. Coach Scott had some revealing comments in a Times-Picayune newspaper interview recently. (more) Hornet’s coach and “rooks”. « Nolaman’s NBA Musing

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NBA Mock Draft 2009, Part 1 / NBA Basketball / General Sports Articles : RootZoo
rootzoo.com - 1/26/2009
NBA Mock Draft 2009, Part 1 / NBA Basketball / General Sports Articles : RootZoo
— rootzoo.com — Nice mock draft focusing on the lottery pick projections and with a long description of each player's strengths and weaknesses. (more) NBA Mock Draft 2009, Part 1 / NBA Basketball / General ...

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