How did the Spurs get a player like Kawhi Leonard?
Devin examines how the Spurs — a team that rarely drafts sooner than 25th — managed to acquire a player like Kawhi Leonard in the NBA draft.
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The Playoffs are for fun, not science
Over at 3 Shades of Blue, Dave Berri writes about the Memphis Grizzlies’ run to the Western Conference Finals
Larry Brown probably likes some Advanced Stats; he just hasn’t met them yet
Dave wonders if Larry Brown doesn’t like using “advanced stats” in the NBA because he’s been exposed to the wrong ones.
Final second round contest scores
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Wages of Wins Playoff Contest: Conference Finals
Hurry up and submit your picks for the Conference Finals if you want to participate in the Wages of Wins NBA Playoffs prediction contest! Picks are due by Sunday, May 19th at 3:30pm EST!
For OKC, too much Perky Fish
Devin takes a look at how an abundance of Derek Fisher and Kendrick Perkins hurt the Thunder in their series against the Grizzlies.
A quick update on Carmelo Anthony
Devin gives us a quick update on the historic nature of Carmelo Anthony’s shooting.
The All-Scoring Rookie teams?
Arthur North has written an excellent post about how the NBA’s All-Rookie teams were clearly determined by points per game (PPG).
Send in the clones
Dave applies the “clone argument” to baseball and football, proving that Miguel Cabrera, Adrian Peterson, and Peyton Manning can’t be great players.
A coach is probably the highest-paid public employee in your state
Reuben Fischer-Baum of Deadspin has created an excellent infographic of the highest-paid public employees by state and occupation.