Reinis Lacis's Basketball Blog

Season in Review: Cody Zeller

If I had reviewed everyone’s performance mid-season, Zeller would be a subtle contender for a grade of “B+” before injuries and a shooting slump somewhat side-tracked his season. Even though … Continue reading

April 16, 2015 · 4 Comments

Season in Review: Mo Williams

The trade for Mo Williams was far better than I regarded it at the time. Williams came in and was able to sustain a hot shooting streak for long enough … Continue reading

April 16, 2015 · 1 Comment

Season in Review: Gary Neal

(My more dedicated readers might notice that the majority of this material has been used in previous blog posts. I’ve written plenty about Gary Neal before the February trade and … Continue reading

April 15, 2015 · 1 Comment

Season in Review: Al Jefferson

Oh, Albus, Albus… Was the 2013-14 season really the peak of your powers? In my opinion, this summer has to be a turning point for the 30-year-old’s career. Jefferson faces … Continue reading

April 15, 2015 · 1 Comment

Season in Review: Jeffery Taylor

If certain wings can be called “3-and-D” specialists then Jeff Taylor strives to be one, yet ends up being a “D-and-no-3” player. His career path certainly is a strange one. … Continue reading

April 15, 2015 · 1 Comment

Season in Review: Gerald Henderson

Besides the obvious recipient of this imaginary award, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Gerald Henderson might be our season’s Most Valuable Player solely based on the way he filled the three year, 27 … Continue reading

April 15, 2015 · 2 Comments

Season in Review: PJ Hairston

Samuel Peter Hairston Jr. is a one trick pony if I ever saw one. The troubled rookie was drafted as potential help for our long-range shooting woes and Peter Jr. … Continue reading

April 15, 2015 · 6 Comments

Hornets Playoff Push: MKG Keeping Point Guards in Check

Last night’s game against the Chicago Bulls was the second time in four games that coach Steve Clifford started the second half with Kidd-Gilchrist on the opposing point guard. Reggie … Continue reading

March 15, 2015 · 2 Comments

Hornets Playoff Push: The Mo & Kemba Duo

With us getting closer and closer to the post-season and there being less opportunities for me to present new material regarding the team as a whole, I’ve made an executive … Continue reading

March 12, 2015 · Leave a comment

Hornets Week 15 & 16: Shooting Slumps

The return of the “Hornets Week…” blog post following a three week hiatus during which we finally were able to take one off due to the All-Star break (thus one … Continue reading

February 27, 2015 · Leave a comment