0 comments by Joe Mags on 1/5/2015
For much of November and December, the unbelievably poor luck Oklahoma City suffered with injuries was the talk of the NBA. Grantland’s debut television hour was devoted to whether or not the Thunder would even make the playoffs, and bloggers around the country debated how OKC would fare making it out of the West as […]
0 comments by Joe Mags on 12/30/2014
Cinephiles and frat bros alike recognize the iconic standing of the film, The Matrix. One of the most extravagant, innovative sci-fi films ever made, the Wachowski’s masterpiece has influenced countless films since its release in 1999, pushing the genre forward and opening the door for other blockbuster-with-a-brain films like Inception and The Bourne Series. Two months […]
Jabari Parker meets Andrew Wiggins in Minneapolis very early in the season. Photo by Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
0 comments by Joe Mags on 12/18/2014
Just last week on one of my favorite basketball podcasts, NBA After Dark, the Grantland co-hosts brought up media coverage of NBA injuries and the spectacle of mourning for wounded players. The discussion centered around DeMar DeRozan and the torn tendon in his groin — an injury that will keep him out for about a month — and how […]
0 comments by Joe Mags on 12/15/2014
When Orlando opted to start Victor Oladipo at point guard last season — en route to a 23-59 mess — it was interpreted by many as pragmatism, an attempt to better its chances of winning the 2014 NBA Lottery. Oladipo is not a traditional lead guard, and as a rookie surrounded by an uninspiring roster, the former Hoosier […]
