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Jeremy Lin is Better For James Harden & Dwight Howard
If preseason is an indication of anything, than Kevin McHale still doesn’t know what to do about his starting point guard position, giving Patrick Beverly the start in the final game while Jeremy Lin came off the bench, although it’s quite obvious when both of them are on the floor that James Harden and Dwight Howard will benefit from Lin playing as much as possible next to the two stars.
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NBA Season Preview: Best Point Guards
After too many months of waiting for the 2013-2014 NBA Season to begin, it’s almost here, which means it’s time for some best-by-position previews, beginning with the point guards, which include the usual suspects of Chris Paul, Tony Parker and Deron Williams, while the return of Derrick Rose and the rise of Stephen Curry messes quite a bit with the order.
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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose Tormenting Reggie Jackson
The preseason isn’t over yet, but it’s not really a question or a doubt anymore. Derrick Rose is back, maybe even with some sort of vengeance, which means that the Chicago Bulls just might be the team to watch out for in the Eastern Conference. It also means that Rose just might be quite quickly back to where he left us off at: The best point guard in the NBA.
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Miami Heat – Greg Oden Steals the Show From LeBron & Wade
Preseason is almost over, which means teams taking things more seriously, and the Miami Heat giving LeBron James and Dwayne Wade more minutes on the floor. However, the most interesting thing to watch was Greg Oden playing for the first time since beginning his latest comeback attempts, logging in a full 4 minutes and being able to walk off the floor afterwards.
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The Worst NBA Teammate – Rajon Rondo or Dwight Howard?
With ESPN filling up with polls and surveys heading into the new NBA season, one question, a very important one, has been forgotten along the way – who is the worst teammate in the league. While it’s a hard thing to measure, there’s a good chance it comes down to either Rajon Rondo or Dwight Howard.
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Don’t Feel Sorry For Kobe Bryant & The Los Angeles Lakers
In a tweet that’s created quite a lot of attention, Tracy McGrady mentioned he feels sorry for Kobe Bryant and the team he has around him playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. If there’s one franchise and one player that don’t need pity from anyone, it’s probably the Lakers – Bryant combination.
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Houston Rockets – Jeremy Lin Proves He’s the Starter
Being a point guard usually means making your teammates better and keeping the stars happy. Jeremy Lin doesn’t have to score a lot for the Houston Rockets to succeed, but their best chance of keeping both Dwight Howard and James Harden happy is starting the fourth-year player at point guard, which for some reason is something Kevin McHale is still not certain about.
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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose Isn’t Slowing Down
This still might be the preseason, but Derrick Rose is taking it quite seriously, considering he’s been off the basketball courts for so long. The Chicago Bulls are missing some key players on the final days of their preparation games, but still undefeated in them, mostly thanks to their returning point guard, who is playing with the same kind of intensity that separated him from the rest before his injury.
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Minnesota Timberwolves – Rubio Needs to be More Than Flashy
The razzle dazzle associated with Ricky Rubio is one of the few things that make the Minnesota Timberwolves appealing on a more than regional level. However, the Spanish point guard has reached the point in which he needs to be more than just someone dishing out beautiful assists, as adding a long range game and improving his defense would be a bit more beneficial.
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Lakers vs Clippers – Nick Young the Only One Who Cares
NBA preseason means a time for change and new beginnings. One of those is Doc Rivers, trying to continue the growth of the Los Angeles Clippers over the last two years, covering up the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship banners and retired uniforms during his team’s home games. Apparently, even if the someone on their crosstown rivals is insulted or angry about the matter, only Nick Young seems to care enough to sound off about it.