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The Handle Podcast – Gerald Henderson Sr. 01/21/16

The author of, perhaps, the greatest play in Boston Celtics history, Gerald Henderson, came on the podcast to talk about his low-profile journey to the NBA and his time in Boston.

January 22, 2016 · Leave a comment

Hornets 83, Clippers 97: Notes and Observations

The injury-riddled Charlotte Hornets prove to be no match for the humming offense of the Los Angeles Clippers starters.

January 11, 2016 · Leave a comment

NBA’s Top 7 Chuckers of This Season

Which NBA players shoot the ball the most per the number of touches they receive during the game and why? A breakdown of the top 7 “chuckers” so far.

January 8, 2016 · Leave a comment

Hornets 94, Raptors 104: Notes and Observations

A look at how drives and offensive rebounds by the Raptors prevented Charlotte from winning last night’s game.

January 2, 2016 · Leave a comment

Hornets 108, Lakers 98: Notes and Observations

The Charlotte Hornets have returned to .500 against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Bobcats-Hornets era. A few notes on Charlotte’s success against Kobe Bryant’s Lakers teams and the game from last night itself.

December 29, 2015 · Leave a comment

Hornets 109, Raptors 99: Notes and Observations

A look at the two last possessions of regulation and a couple of more notes following last night’s overtime victory against Toronto.

December 18, 2015 · Leave a comment

Marvin Williams Has Found His Way

Marvin Williams arrived to training camp in terrific shape. Here’s how it has helped him become a more valuable player.

December 15, 2015 · 1 Comment

The Handle Podcast – Bill Hanzlik: 12/14/15

Denver Nuggets lifer Bill Hanzlik joined me for a quick, fun talk about him playing small-ball center for Doug Moe’s Nuggets of the 1980’s.

December 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Handle Podcast – Greg Kite: 12/02/15

Greg Kite, a member of, perhaps, the best NBA team ever – the 1985-86 Boston Celtics, came on the podcast to talk about his interesting pre-NBA career, the mid-80s Celtics and the early 90s Orlando Magic.

December 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

Why Porzingis Could Be the Center of the Future

The league is heading into a direction where skill can trump its size deficiencies. Kristaps Porzingis’s three-point shooting and defensive abilities could make him an awesome player in that environment. A write-up on his game and potential.

December 1, 2015 · 2 Comments