point-guard Stories - Straight Outta Vancouver
Thoughts on the Lady Vol Loss to Virginia
The overtime loss was so unexpected that it took a while to process its implications and fairly understand both why the loss happened and what it means for Tennessee's title hopes moving forward. We're an optimistic bunch, and it was easy to see the overwhelming amount of talent on the Lady Vol...
The troublesome assist: How significant is Bird's league-leading assist average?
After the Seattle Storm's 82-60 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks last week, it should be no secret that the Storm do well when point guard Sue Bird is aggressive as a scorer. However, her league-leading 6.7 assists per game through 10 games as a passer are also noteworthy. In an article...
WNBA preview (Pt 2): What distinguishes "good" point guards from "great" ones?
When asked the other day about advice she would have for rookie point guard Alison Lacey, Seattle Storm All-Star Sue Bird made it sound easier than it looks for her on the court. "Even if you don't know what you're doing, just act like you do -- it doesn't really matter," quipped Bird. "That's what...
Ben Gordon to play some point guard?
Via Rumors in the NBA section on ESPN.com: The Detroit Pistons had been seeking to add a third point guard to the roster by the time the regular seasons opens October 28, but may have an in-house answer, reports the Detroit Free Press. Off guard Ben Gordon says he can create for his teammates, if...
Riders on the Storm
It's coming. Free agency begin tonight at 12:01 a.m. The Grizzlies are commanding significant cap space this summer, though reviews are mixed as to whether the front office intends to drop major cash on a free agent or will stand pat and keep costs relatively low. Regardless of how much Heisley...
The Jrue Conflict
At 9:04 PM on the better coast, David Stern announced we had taken Jrue Holiday. I assume you knew this. I was furious. As Jrue kept falling past the Bucks, the Pacers, the Suns, I grew more and more wary that we'd take him if he fell to us. Lawson and Maynor were sitting there, ripe for the...
Player Review: Travis Diener
Player Review: Travis Diener Stats: 6.9 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 3.8 apg Stats/36: 12.1 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 6.7 apg How did he surprise? Travis Diener was a low-risk signing last summer as the Pacers were grasping for ways to shore up their point guard situation. Everyone knew Diener could shoot it, but how...
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