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Pimpin Ponchos

Pimpin Ponchos

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We did not say a word, when Swaggy P rolled down the red carpet wearing his ‘I’m a Zebra covered in grape’ blazer and shorts combo. And we stayed mum when we saw him in the locker room sporting his colour-wheel catastrophy! However, call me old fashioned, over the hill or simply out of touch with the young bloods, but… Read more →

NBL - Are We Stat Savvy?

NBL - Are We Stat Savvy?

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I have always strongly felt that the NBL should pay serious attention to the way that the NBA is run. We should try to learn from the NBA and improve our league from doing so. I do not believe that we should copy every move they make in an attempt to try and be the NBA as that is simply not possible… Read more →

Dellavedefense

Dellavedefense

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At the darkest time in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ season, Australian guard Matthew Dellavedova is offering his new club a ray of hope. The rookie guard has had to work his way into the Cleveland side after going undrafted but after two impressive performances off the bench, he looks on the verge of snaring a place in the Cavs’ regular rotation…. Read more →

Revenge of the Nerds!

Revenge of the Nerds!

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NBA FANTASY: “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.” - Mark Twain As someone who (very) briefly studied statistics at University, this famous quote always makes me smile. Mark Twain was trying to tell us to be wary of statistics being used to bolster a weak argument or being used to prove an opponent’s point. Of… Read more →

All in the Game

All in the Game

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This week I thought I would go Downtown and answer the question that I get asked most from family, friends and media personnel. “What are the differences between playing in America and playing in Australia?” Everyone I speak to loves hearing about the differences and the highs and lows of my two different homes and I’m going to answer that… Read more →

Important Decisions

Important Decisions

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I love seeing NBA-experienced players coming into the NBL. As a hoops fan seeing any player who has graced the world’s best league is something to be treasured and, initially, a major boost for the team that signs him. Sydney Kings have announced the signing of NBA journeyman Sam Young and it looks to be a big win for the… Read more →

Holy Hoops

Holy Hoops

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What’s up everyone? What Tommy Greer and the Downtown crew are doing for Australian basketball right now is great. It’s exciting to see a number of NBL and WNBL players tearing it up in the media – providing the game with a much-needed shot in the arm.  When I was asked to get involved with Downtown, I jumped at the… Read more →

Fear the Beard…. on Offense!

Fear the Beard…. on Offense!

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The Houston Rockets need to book James Harden an extra fare back to OKC so he can pick up his perimeter defense! It’s clear he left it somewhere there a season ago. Maybe on the hall stand with Russell Westbrooks and KD’s friendship bracelets? Those extra baggage charges can really sting these days - he probably had to prioritize and… Read more →

More Than A Name

More Than A Name

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Mustapha Farrakhan Jnr. has a very famous name.  But now it’s time for you to get know his game. The Melbourne Tigers new import has spent a lifetime playing basketball in the shadows of his very famous family.  Farrakhan’s grandfather, Louis Farrakhan is the leader of the Nation of Islam.  Mustapha’s dad, Mustapha Sr. is the Supreme Captain of the… Read more →

No Soup For You!

No Soup For You!

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NBL Inside Word:  The Cairns Taipans rolled into Melbourne on the back-end of one of the worst road trips you will find in the NBL. They departed Cairns on the Wednesday and flew across the country to Perth, which is pretty much the longest trip in the country. They fought hard against the undefeated Wildcats and almost pulled off an… Read more →