Superstars Deserve a Say in Personnel Decisions, But How Much?

by gordie | Aug 1, 2021 | NBA, NFL, Writing

Last Wednesday in Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers discussed with reporters the discontent that had made it appear during the offseason that the reigning NFL MVP was headed elsewhere. The following day, news broke about the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Russell Westbrook....

The Beautiful Game Turns Ugly for Team USA; Now It’s Time, Once Again, to Adapt

by gordie | Jul 25, 2021 | NBA

OK, so we lost to France — France! — in men’s hoops on Sunday at the Olympics, and there is dismay upon the land. I mean, this ain’t dressage; this is our game. What are we to do here in the land of (World B.) Free and (former) home of the (Buffalo)...

Reconsidering Giannis, after The Block Heard ‘Round the Basketball World

by gordie | Jul 17, 2021 | NBA

At a critical moment in Game Four of the NBA Finals Giannis Antetokounmpo was first one place, then another, and now the same can be said of his career. The Greek Freak’s block of Deandre Ayton’s dunk attempt with a little over a minute left Wednesday night preserved...

Yes, the Sixers’ Trade of Mikal Bridges was a Disaster, but it’s also Defensible

by gordie | Jul 11, 2021 | NBA, Philadelphia 76ers

Mikal Bridges’ 27-point outing for Phoenix in Game Two of the NBA Finals afforded us all one more opportunity to have a chuckle at the expense of the Sixers: Behold the team that stupidly traded a hometown hero on draft night three years ago, and received next to...

As in Years Past, Sixers Need Someone to Make a Stand. Question is, Do They Have Anybody Like That on the Roster?

by gordie | Jun 18, 2021 | NBA, Philadelphia 76ers

Wednesday’s Sixers disaster brings to mind those of the past. Consider, for instance, the night of May 21, 1982, when they entertained Boston in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals. Philadelphia, holding a 3-2 series lead and looking to close things out, built a...

Recalling Clint Richardson’s finest hour, and the critical difference role players can make for aspiring NBA champions

by gordie | Jun 14, 2021 | NBA, Philadelphia 76ers

Know this about championship basketball seasons: They are the ultimate group project, requiring something from just about everyone on the roster. There is no better example of that than Game Two of the Sixers-Hawks playoff series. The Sixers, who definitely harbor...