Tom Hersz

Music of the Traffic – Week 21

Published by Tom Hersz on March 15, 2015 | Leave a response

We may have witnessed a Finals preview on Friday when Kyrie Irving went all loco on the Spurs, forcing overtime and ultimately a come-from-behind win for the Cavs. Of course, a lot of things would have to happen for those two teams to meet in the Finals, but that game certainly had all the drama, intensity and excitement of a… Read more →

Best of the web

Cue the Madness: NCAA Tournament Players to Watch

Published by Tom Hersz on March 12, 2015 | 1 Response

The hype around the previous NBA draft class was in full swing this time last year. Wiggins, Parker, Randle, Smart, McDermott etc. all had their sights set on a deep run in pursuit of an NCAA title, but also a boost to their draft stocks. Ultimately Kevin Ollie’s UConn Huskies shocked the world and Shabazz Napier became a 1st round… Read more →

Music of the Traffic – Week 20

Published by Tom Hersz on March 8, 2015 | Leave a response

To say Russell Westbrook is playing well right now would be a massive understatement. In fact, it’d be downright disrespectful to the man. He is in the zone. He’s en fuego. He’s well and truly entrenched himself in the MVP race; and if you think otherwise, well you’re just not paying attention. Wednesday’s 49 point, 16 rebound, 10 assist effort… Read more →

Like A Bosh

Published by Tom Hersz on March 2, 2015 | Leave a response

If you watch the Miami Heat’s on-court celebrations immediately following their 2013 NBA Finals Game 7 victory, you may notice that Chris Bosh is nowhere to be seen until the trophy presentation. All eyes (and cameras) were on LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Often overlooked as a member of Miami’s “Big Three”, that moment was no different. Yet, what most… Read more →

Music of the Traffic – Week 19

Published by Tom Hersz on February 28, 2015 | Leave a response

Point Guard Breakdown Alert! It’s been a devastating year for injuries – from Paul George to Kevin Durant to Kobe Bryant to Carmelo Anthony…. no-one has been safe. But the guys we count on to run our teams in both real-life and in fantasy leagues are especially suffering right now. Firstly, there’s the latest knee injury setback for Derrick Rose… Read more →

Music of the Traffic – Trade Deadline Special

Published by Tom Hersz on February 22, 2015 | Leave a response

Bud Fox: You once told me, don’t get emotional about stock. Don’t! The bid is 16 1/2 and going down. As your broker, I advise you to take it. Gordon Gekko: Yeah. Well YOU take it! *Right in the a$$ you f%^&ing scumbag c#%sucker!* Bud Fox: It’s two minutes to closing, Gordon. What do you want to do? Decide. Gordon… Read more →

Downtown’s NBA Fantasy All-Underwhelming Team

Published by Tom Hersz on February 21, 2015 | Leave a response

There’s an episode of ‘How I Met Your Mother’ where Marshall (played by Jason Segal) is on a quest to find the burger joint that made the best burger he’s ever eaten. Each time someone thinks they’ve found the place he gets there, takes a bite, and then realises it’s not the one. Each time, a starving Robin (played by… Read more →

Music of the Traffic – Week 17

Published by Tom Hersz on February 15, 2015 | Leave a response

By George, he’s got it! The Sacramento Kings have hired George Karl to be their Head Coach, replacing interim Head Coach Ty Corbin. After surprisingly firing the only Head Coach that Boogie Cousins has seemingly clicked with during his pro career in Mike Malone, the Kings can start to move forward after a disruptive past few months. There is no… Read more →

The New World Game

Published by Tom Hersz on February 9, 2015 | 1 Response

“With the first pick in the 2005 NBA Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks select, Andrew Bogut from Australia and the University of Utah.” Aside from Bogut calling Stephen A. Smith a w@n#er, that was undoubtedly one of the proudest moments in Australian Basketball, but it also signalled something else in NBA circles. Following Yao Ming in 2002 and Michael Olowakandi in… Read more →

Music of the Traffic – Week 16

Published by Tom Hersz on February 8, 2015 | Leave a response

All-Star Weekend is nearly upon us. It might be one of the most polarising events on the NBA schedule each year as it divides fans, media and coaches alike with respect to who should be invited, what the format of each event should be and how much it really matters. All-Star snubs are a topic of hot debate each and… Read more →