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Stop Caveating Greatness
Donovan Mitchell is the latest to do something incredible. Enjoy it.
Jan 3, 2023 • 
Mike Shearer
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Stop Caveating Greatness
LUKA DONCIC/ANTHONY DAVIS TRADE GRADES
The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks made the most shocking trade in NBA history late Saturday night -- those jerks
Feb 2 • 
Mike Shearer
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LUKA DONCIC/ANTHONY DAVIS TRADE GRADES
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Three* NBA 2024-25 All-Defensive Teams
Picking the NBA All-Defensive First and Second Teams is one of my favorite exercises each year.
Mar 25 • 
Mike Shearer
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Three* NBA 2024-25 All-Defensive Teams
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How differently do NBA teams play today?
Examining the stylistic choices of NBA teams through playtype data
Nov 22, 2024 • 
Mike Shearer
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How differently do NBA teams play today?
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Who are the best NBA dunkers? Who are the "worst" dunkers?
Put differently: what the heck is happening in Chicago?
Jul 30, 2024 • 
Mike Shearer
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Who are the best NBA dunkers? Who are the "worst" dunkers?
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De'Aaron Fox/Zach LaVine trade grades
The Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, and Chicago Bulls pull off a fun, somewhat surprising trade of their own
Feb 3 • 
Mike Shearer
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De'Aaron Fox/Zach LaVine trade grades
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10 NBA players with a surprising skill
Jalen Brunson, Naji Marshall, Tyrese Haliburton, Keegan Murray, and more!
Aug 28, 2024 • 
Mike Shearer
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10 NBA players with a surprising skill
Karl-Anthony Towns/Julius Randle trade grades
It's all about the moolah, baby
Sep 28, 2024 • 
Mike Shearer
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Karl-Anthony Towns/Julius Randle trade grades
Guess That Shot Chart, 2025 All-Star Edition
An engaging glance (hopefully) at 11 All-Stars and Rising Stars
Feb 18 • 
Mike Shearer
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Guess That Shot Chart, 2025 All-Star Edition
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The 2024-25 All-Poetry Team
Some of my favorite players to watch
Mar 14 • 
Mike Shearer
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The 2024-25 All-Poetry Team
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2024-25 NBA League Pass Rankings
Which teams should you tune into?
Sep 26, 2024 • 
Mike Shearer
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2024-25 NBA League Pass Rankings
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My 2024-25 All-NBA Teams
Did your favorite make the cut? Probably not!
Mar 28 • 
Mike Shearer
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