Looking Back at Batum – Zeller Pick-and-Rolls
Cody Zeller ranks 5th in the league for the 2015-16 regular season in points per possession (1.22) as the roll man in the pick-and-roll. The big man can thank Nicolas Batum for that, without whom on the court Zeller’s field goal percentage drops by 8.2%.
Looking Back at Spencer Hawes’s Bounce Passes
Spencer Hawes ranks among the league’s best big man passers of the 2015-16 season. His offensive awareness and soft hands can especially be highlighted on the numerous bounce pass connections he made with guards when working from the elbow and the post.
Looking Back at Steve Clifford Disrupting Out-of-Bounds Plays
There are numerous things which point to the great job coach Steve Clifford and his staff have done with the Hornets. One of them, albeit just a small and fun nugget, is the way coach Clifford is ready to navigate his players through opponent out-of-bounds plays.
The Handle Podcast – Shawn Fury: 05/13/16
Shawn Fury, the author of book “Rise and Fire”, joined me for a chat to turn The Handle Podcast into The Jumpshot Podcast. We talked about what inspired him to do a book on the jumpshot’s history, discussed underrated marksmen like Bob McAdoo, Jerry West and Raymond Lewis, and…
Frank Kaminsky Needs to Polish His Four-Man Skills
Frank Kaminsky’s season wasn’t among the best rookie performances of the year. He posted averages of 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds in 21.1 minutes per game, while only converting on 41 percent of his field goal attempts. There are certain aspects of the game that need…
Tyler Hansbrough Was the Charlotte Hornets’ Quintessential Emergency Big
As an energetic big who knows how to defend, works hard, and receives only the veteran’s minimum, Tyler Hansbrough was a definite luxury for the Hornets to have on their 2015-16 roster.
How Everything Fell Apart for the Charlotte Hornets in Game 7
The Charlotte Hornets played Game 7 exhausted and overwhelmed after putting their best foot forward in Game 6. They simply didn’t have the health or energy to go another 48 minutes.
Another 42 Minutes of Courtney Lee Push Hornets-Heat Series to 2-2
Charlotte’s season could have been over after Game 3 or Game 4. The 2-2 tie wouldn’t have happened without Courtney Lee playing a very good 84 minutes in the last two games combined.
The Handle Podcast – Bob Netolicky & Scott Tarter: 04/26/16
Indiana Pacers legend Bob Netolicky and president of the Dropping Dimes Foundation Scott Tarter share numerous stories on the ABA. Bob and Scott both reminisced about the glory days of the league and the Pacers, as well as explained the purpose of Dropping Dimes.
What Inspired Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Steve Clifford’s Rant After Game 2?
The Charlotte Hornets succeeded at adjusting their defensive coverage in order to force more desirable looks from the Miami Heat. Problem is that the Heat stayed white hot for the second game in a row.
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