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And One Dan Reed, you are my new sports hero. Looking forward to the Erie D League games. -
We Rite Goode Great interview, too. Love Matt's command of D-League knowledge. -
ygbfkm I can't think of a job that would be much more fun than president of the D-League. Congrats to Dan Reed for doing it right. -
The On Deck Circle Awesome job Matt. That was a great read. Nice to know the league has a clear vision and strong leader. -
Ryne Nelson Hyped this up. Matt's got the lock-down on everything D-League!
SAINT ANDREW'S NET: VOLUPTUOUS TALENT!
With Leather —
... Hardwood Paroxysm interviews the president of the NBA's D-League. The D-League would be a good name for a strip joint with voluptuous talent. ...
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THE DINOSTY —
... Before we bounce, a big hoorah to our brother from another IP address, Matt at HP. He’s got some big news (nope, not pregnant - but close!) which I’ll announce when given permission, but for the time being, check out this excellent interview with the D-League David Stern. That’s access. It almost makes you want to watch amateur…I mean, semi-pro basketball. ...
Thursday Bullets
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Dan Reed, head of the D-League, demonstrates he's one of the most lucid people in sports. He talks about complicated things and makes them sound simple. I like the idea that guys like him are the future of NBA executives. (Also, a lot of people may not know this, but Reed was once the star of an intramural team at the University of Chicago that was -- by some accounts, nominally -- coached by blogger ...
It's MLS Season! [Blogdome]
Deadspin —
... weekend. Here's what to watch for. [That's On Point]
• Sorry, Larry Bird; you kind of deserve the Isiah treatment too. [The Fynal Cut]
• Trying to track down the world's biggest Pirates fan. [Mondesi's House]
• The Reds should be rather entertaining to write about this year. [The Reds Rocket]
• When Ben and Jerry are against your Olympics, look out! [The Fanhouse]
• Talking to the D-League president. [Hardwood Paroxsym]
• Give Andre Woodson a chance. [Throwing Into Traffic] ...
The 10-man rotation, starring Andrew Bogut's imaginary friends
Ball Don't Lie —
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Brew Hoop. If Bogut makes a free throw in Milwaukee and no one cares, does Bogut still celebrate? PF: Hardwood Paroxysm. An interview with Dan Reed, the most powerful man in minor league basketball. SF: The Court Reporters. Video of David West's game-winner against ...
Dan Reed: Future Commissioner of the NBA
Dan Shanoff —
... Being commissioner of a sports league is right near the top of my No. 1 dream jobs. Reed is living that dream. Hardwood Paroxysm has a great interview with him. ...
LINKBAWL: 3/27/08
Le Basketbawl —
Andrew Bogut truly is a clown. Hardwood Paroxysm running an interview with the NBDL's president. Great read. The McDonald's High School All-American game was last night and everyone has been in love with Brandon Jenning's House Party-esque hair. So ill. Kwame Brown the party animal. Kobe hit his league leading 15th techie last night. What's the deal Kobester? First Colorado, then the tats, now technical machine? Carolyn of And One with a ...
Carnival of The NBA 55. And Some Links
Give Me The Rock —
... In other linkage related news, Hardwood Paroxysm has a great interview with D-League President Dan Reed about the past, present, and future of the D-League. Unlike Isiah Thomas, the man at least has a coherent plan. ...
Friday Rundown: Shady Recruiting Practices In College Football? Get Outta Here!
MVN Outsider —
... Hardwood Paroxysm sat down with Dan Reed, the president of the D-League, for an interview that’s definitely worth checking out. I’ve always found the NBDL to be oddly compelling…not because of the actual competition in the league or because I watch any of the NBDL’s games, but because the D-League offers a seemingly endless line of players with extremely compelling stories. In fact, one of the more memorable sports television series I’ve watched in the past several years was called “Down Low: Life in the D-League.” It ...
Rucker & The Cage Can Fuck Off : Oden Knows If You Want A Real Game, 24 Hour Fitness Is The Place To Be
Can't Stop The Bleeding —
... steadfastly insists Donnie Walsh isn’t fibbing when he denies having a deal in place to run the Knicks (”Walsh is about to end his 24th season in Indiana, and I defy anyone to testify he ever has broken his word”), Hardwood Paroxysm’s Matt Moore might’ve unwittingly provided a hint about Isiah Thomas’ next assignment in the midst of an illuminating chat with D-League President Dan Reed ; ...
BDL Bedlam, Rd. 1: D-League vs. Brad Miller's braids
Ball Don't Lie —
... Tournament. Thanks to your help,
we've compiled a list of 64 things that you may or may not love about
the NBA and seeded them into four regions. Today we unveil the final eight match-ups of the first round. Voting will remain
open until Sunday. Just four more first round match-ups to go! Up next in the Sheed Region: No. 6 seed D-League vs. No. 11 seed Brad Miller's braids. A closer look at
the nominees: No. 6 D-League: President Dan Reed, Randy Livingston's scowl, Nightmare Ant, BOOM THO! ... ...
Reading is Great! Friday’s NBA Links
Empty the Bench —
HoopsAddict - A four step plan to develop the D-League
Hardwood Paroxysm - D-League aficionado Matt Moore interviews Dan Reed
You Been Blinded - Remembering Kwame’s good times in LA (i.e. off the court)
Point Spreads - The odds are out on the 2007-08 NBA Champion
Wages of Wins Journal - Reminiscing about the statistical greatness of Chris Webber
SLAM Online - Rookie highs and rookie ...
Buzzer Beaters - 03/30
Hoops Addict —
... I check the roster of the actual NBA champions in their NBA Finals 2007 set, not less than five players were internationals: Tony Parker, Fabricio Oberto, Manu Ginobili, Francisco Elson and Beno Udrih. Realistically, the Spurs without all these players that would be their opponents, would not have a chance of winning it all in my opinion. Maybe I am wrong and Calipari is right, but I have my doubts about this.”
* Huge props to Hardwood Paroxysm for scoring an interview with D-League commissioner Dan Reed.
* As a young coach myself I’m a ...
Orlando Magic News for March 30th: Preparing for the Playoffs
Third Quarter Collapse —
... A few days ago, Matt from Hardwood Paroxysm posted the transcript of his interview with Dan Reed, the President of the D-League. Check it out. I wish the Magic used the D-League better than they do; they sent J.J. Redick and James Augustine down on separate occasions last year, and sent Marcin Gortat down once this year, but overall they don't seem too keen on developing their players there. ...
BDL Bedlam, Rd. 2: Ray Allen's jump shot vs. D-League
Ball Don't Lie —
... 6 seed D-League. In the first round, Jesus Shuttlesworth caught fire against the NBA blogosphere, while the D-League took down 'Braid Miller'. Another look at the nominees:
No. 3 Ray Allen's jump shot: A list of things that are silky smooth, in no particular order: nylons, Pantene Pro-V hair, George Gervin, Young's Oatmeal stout, Ray Allen's jumper. No. 6 D-League: President Dan Reed, Randy Livingston's scowl, Nightmare Ant, BOOM THO! ... ...
Ways To Not Approach The President Of The Biggest Minor League Basketball Organization In The World, Part 1.
Ridiculous Upside —
... every day.
Of course, there are some ways in which the internet should not be used as a replacement for certain things.
Like, oh, say, letting D-League pres Dan Reed know you're interested in bringing a D-League team to Las Vegas (which is a whole can of worms unto itself) by leaving a comment on his blog.
Go ahead, scroll to the bottom of Mr. Reed's latest post (which is interesting, but nothing groundbreaking, since he covered most of it in my last interview with him).
There you'll find:
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