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My name is Juan Dixon
My name is Juan Dixon
This is my view of the court, most of the night. As a fifth guard for the Detroit Pistons, I play about 12 minutes a game. But it wasn't always like this. As a college star, I used to get a lot of floor burn. Six years ago this week, I even had my shining moment. But that was just college, experts said. I wouldn't make it in the NBA; they said I was too small, that my jumper
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Ode to Juan Dixon
Detroit Bad Boys — Since DBB is somewhat known for putting bench players on a pedestal, be sure to check out We Rite Goode’s ode to Juan Dixon. ...

Reading is Great! Tuesday’s NBA Links
Empty the Bench — ... Upside and Motor - Their body language hasn’t done much to dispel that notion. - The Big Lead - Fantastic interview with The Oregonian’s John Canzano. - The Rake - Minnesota hit a low point this weekend, and Big Al didn’t take it so well. - Sactown Royalty - Tom Ziller learns that Grant “Peaches” Napear isn’t so bad after all. - We Rite Goode - My name is Juan Dixon, and this is my story (in the third ...

Blog Roundup Time: The NEW O.C. is Oklahoma City
The Howeva Files — Been a relatively quiet week in NBA land, but that still doesn't mean there are some good reads out there. I, of course, am referring to Mermaids and Pirates: Follow The Fish...but here are some other fun reads: What if Juan Dixon's life was laid out for you like a children's book? (We Rite Goode) ...

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