Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Quentin Richardson taking it to the Hole
After being passed around from team to team like a joint at a weekend college party this summer, Quentin Richardson has found himself starting for the upstart Miami Heat this year. Incredibly, he's played 293 minutes this year and not attempted a single free throw all year. Not a single one. In comparison, his teammate Dwyane Wade has played 387 minutes (really, in the grand scheme of things not a big difference) and attempted 125 free throws. Pretty crazy.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Brandon Jennings
WOW.
55 points for the rookie on ridiculous efficiency. Donnie Walsh, how is Jordan Hill working out for you?
55 points for the rookie on ridiculous efficiency. Donnie Walsh, how is Jordan Hill working out for you?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
NBA Boxscore Stand outs: 11/10
1. Dwight Howard - 15 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists
An otherwise lackluster performance by his standards is saved by a rare 6 assist performance, 1 shy of his career high.
2. Kevin Durant - 37 points (18-18 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists
He'll remember the missed 3-pointer at the buzzer that would've sent the game into OT, but I'll accentuate the positive which was his free throw shooting. You can count on one hand the number of times since 1986 a player has attempted more free throws without a miss in a single NBA game than Durant's 18 tonight. Impressive.
3. Omri Casspi - 8 points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-3 FT), 3 rebounds
This is even worse than a prime Bruce Browen's 3-point shooting vs. free throw shooting. Casspi, a 21 year old rookie from Israel is now shooting 50% from 3-point range on the young season, and a putrid 20% from the free throw line. That's right, he's nailing 3-pointers with guys guarding him (presumably) at a much, much higher rate than the shorter free throw with no one guarding him and 10 seconds to shoot it. Not only that, but sit on this: Casspi made just 1 of his 3 free throw attempts tonight, and his free throw percentage went up.
4. Thabo Sefolosha - 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, 4 blocks
Dating back exactly one full year, there has been exactly ONE player to put up 6 boards, 6 assists, 3 steals and 4 blocks in a single game. The player? Dwyane Wade. He's kinda good. Add Sefolosha to that list after his performance against the Kings. Fantasy owners in deep leagues, take notice. You won't get a lot of scoring from Thabo, but his defense is keeping him on the court for 30+ minutes a night and he's producing everywhere else.
5. Gilbert Arenas - 21 points, 8 assists, 12 turnovers
Yikes. Arenas tied for the second most turnovers in a single game since 1986 with 12 at Miami and those pesky backcourt mates Dwyane Wade (3 steals) and Mario Chalmers (4 steals). Only Jason Kidd, with a ridiculous 14 turnovers has topped that mark. But hey, at least Kidd had a triple-double (18 pts, 12 rebounds, 10 assists) in his turnover fest.
An otherwise lackluster performance by his standards is saved by a rare 6 assist performance, 1 shy of his career high.
2. Kevin Durant - 37 points (18-18 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists
He'll remember the missed 3-pointer at the buzzer that would've sent the game into OT, but I'll accentuate the positive which was his free throw shooting. You can count on one hand the number of times since 1986 a player has attempted more free throws without a miss in a single NBA game than Durant's 18 tonight. Impressive.
3. Omri Casspi - 8 points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-3 FT), 3 rebounds
This is even worse than a prime Bruce Browen's 3-point shooting vs. free throw shooting. Casspi, a 21 year old rookie from Israel is now shooting 50% from 3-point range on the young season, and a putrid 20% from the free throw line. That's right, he's nailing 3-pointers with guys guarding him (presumably) at a much, much higher rate than the shorter free throw with no one guarding him and 10 seconds to shoot it. Not only that, but sit on this: Casspi made just 1 of his 3 free throw attempts tonight, and his free throw percentage went up.
4. Thabo Sefolosha - 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, 4 blocks
Dating back exactly one full year, there has been exactly ONE player to put up 6 boards, 6 assists, 3 steals and 4 blocks in a single game. The player? Dwyane Wade. He's kinda good. Add Sefolosha to that list after his performance against the Kings. Fantasy owners in deep leagues, take notice. You won't get a lot of scoring from Thabo, but his defense is keeping him on the court for 30+ minutes a night and he's producing everywhere else.
5. Gilbert Arenas - 21 points, 8 assists, 12 turnovers
Yikes. Arenas tied for the second most turnovers in a single game since 1986 with 12 at Miami and those pesky backcourt mates Dwyane Wade (3 steals) and Mario Chalmers (4 steals). Only Jason Kidd, with a ridiculous 14 turnovers has topped that mark. But hey, at least Kidd had a triple-double (18 pts, 12 rebounds, 10 assists) in his turnover fest.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Heisman Watch 11/8
1. Mark Ingram, RB Alabama
Ingram carried the load against a tough LSU defense that is as good as any in the nation. It really shouldn't surprise you, the sophomore back has been doing it all year. He's my Heisman winner because he is by far the biggest reason for the Tide's success on offense and because he is the reason they're in a position to win the SEC and play for a national title.
2. CJ Spiller, RB Clemson
Spiller is rewriting the ACC record book with his contributions in the running game, passing game and dominating the return game. He's had at least one 58+ yard touchdown in every game this year with the lone exception being a 49-3 beatdown of Coastal Carolina where Spiller's services were not needed. If Clemson can run the table and avenge their earlier loss to Georgia Tech and win the ACC title, Spiller could steal the Heisman.
3. Colt McCoy, QB Texas
McCoy certainly didn't start off the season in Heisman form, but hey, it's not how you start it's how you finish. Sure it was UCF, but McCoy took full advantage of his opponent and put up Heisman-type stats for the second straight week and seems to be gaining steam toward the finish line. If (when) Texas finishes off the Big 12 title and McCoy keeps this up, he will almost certainly find himself in New York with a legitimate chance of winning.
4. Jimmy Clausen, QB Notre Dame
Yes they lost to Navy, yes he had a couple costly turnovers that contributed to the loss, but the Heisman is an individual award. Clausen has been absolutely brilliant for the entire season, outperforming every other QB in the nation as far as being a pure passer is concerned even without one of his 2 go to receivers for much of the year. Even in defeat today Clausen threw for 452 yards and a couple scores. His chances to win it are probably done with this loss, but that doesn't mean Clausen isn't deserving of an invite to New York.
5. Tim Tebow, QB Florida
Again I'd like to reiterate that the Heisman is an individual award, not a team award. Therefore, Tim Tebow does not get credit over the other candidates for having the best defense in the nation. He does, however, get credit for being a great leader and for the most part an efficient passer and absolute force in the ground game. With that said, his numbers simply are not there and the Gators' offense simply has not been good enough to warrant a second Heisman for Tebow.
Honorable Mention (In order)
Jonathan Dwyer, Case Keenum, Jeremiah Masoli, Kellen Moore, Toby Gerhart, Jordan Shipley, Golden Tate
Ingram carried the load against a tough LSU defense that is as good as any in the nation. It really shouldn't surprise you, the sophomore back has been doing it all year. He's my Heisman winner because he is by far the biggest reason for the Tide's success on offense and because he is the reason they're in a position to win the SEC and play for a national title.
2. CJ Spiller, RB Clemson
Spiller is rewriting the ACC record book with his contributions in the running game, passing game and dominating the return game. He's had at least one 58+ yard touchdown in every game this year with the lone exception being a 49-3 beatdown of Coastal Carolina where Spiller's services were not needed. If Clemson can run the table and avenge their earlier loss to Georgia Tech and win the ACC title, Spiller could steal the Heisman.
3. Colt McCoy, QB Texas
McCoy certainly didn't start off the season in Heisman form, but hey, it's not how you start it's how you finish. Sure it was UCF, but McCoy took full advantage of his opponent and put up Heisman-type stats for the second straight week and seems to be gaining steam toward the finish line. If (when) Texas finishes off the Big 12 title and McCoy keeps this up, he will almost certainly find himself in New York with a legitimate chance of winning.
4. Jimmy Clausen, QB Notre Dame
Yes they lost to Navy, yes he had a couple costly turnovers that contributed to the loss, but the Heisman is an individual award. Clausen has been absolutely brilliant for the entire season, outperforming every other QB in the nation as far as being a pure passer is concerned even without one of his 2 go to receivers for much of the year. Even in defeat today Clausen threw for 452 yards and a couple scores. His chances to win it are probably done with this loss, but that doesn't mean Clausen isn't deserving of an invite to New York.
5. Tim Tebow, QB Florida
Again I'd like to reiterate that the Heisman is an individual award, not a team award. Therefore, Tim Tebow does not get credit over the other candidates for having the best defense in the nation. He does, however, get credit for being a great leader and for the most part an efficient passer and absolute force in the ground game. With that said, his numbers simply are not there and the Gators' offense simply has not been good enough to warrant a second Heisman for Tebow.
Honorable Mention (In order)
Jonathan Dwyer, Case Keenum, Jeremiah Masoli, Kellen Moore, Toby Gerhart, Jordan Shipley, Golden Tate
Friday, November 6, 2009
Crazy NBA Stats
If you've never played around with Basketball-Reference.com's Play Index tool, I highly recommend it. You'll thank me. Some cool triple-double stats:
- Jason Kidd is 3rd all-time with 103 triple doubles. An incredible 20 more times, he's grabbed 10+ rebounds and dished out 10+ assists but missed a triple-double by scoring fewer than 10 points. 35 times, Kidd has scored 10+ points, dished out 10+ assists and grabbed exactly 9 rebounds. Another 15 times, Kidd scored 10+ points, grabbed 10+ rebounds and dished out exactly 9 assists. Pretty crazy.
- 10 times since 1986, a player has recorded a triple-double off the bench, including Detlef Schrempf accomplishing the feat 3 times.
- On November 6, 1987 the Nuggets won a laugher against the Clippers 139-93. Fat Lever started, was only needed for 25 minutes on that particular night but still managed to record a triple-double, the few minutes necessary for a triple-double since 1986.
- 26 times since 1986 has a player recorded a triple-double and played 30 minutes or less. In those 26 games, those players' teams are a perfect 26-0.
- Worst field goal percentage in a triple-double since 1986? 14.3% (1-7 FG) by Isiah Thomas in 1986. Best ever? Bo Outlaw, 100%. 10 points on 4-4 shooting and 2-4 from the line, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.
- Three times, a player has recorded a pseudo-quadruple double with points, rebounds, assists and turnovers. Charles Barkley, Jason Kidd and Fat Lever have accomplished the pseudo-feat.
- Only player since 1986 with a triple-double after turning 40? Karl Malone, 10 points, 11 boards and 10 dimes for the Lakers in 2003.
More to come, this is too fun. Something tells me I won't be getting any work done this weekend.
- Jason Kidd is 3rd all-time with 103 triple doubles. An incredible 20 more times, he's grabbed 10+ rebounds and dished out 10+ assists but missed a triple-double by scoring fewer than 10 points. 35 times, Kidd has scored 10+ points, dished out 10+ assists and grabbed exactly 9 rebounds. Another 15 times, Kidd scored 10+ points, grabbed 10+ rebounds and dished out exactly 9 assists. Pretty crazy.
- 10 times since 1986, a player has recorded a triple-double off the bench, including Detlef Schrempf accomplishing the feat 3 times.
- On November 6, 1987 the Nuggets won a laugher against the Clippers 139-93. Fat Lever started, was only needed for 25 minutes on that particular night but still managed to record a triple-double, the few minutes necessary for a triple-double since 1986.
- 26 times since 1986 has a player recorded a triple-double and played 30 minutes or less. In those 26 games, those players' teams are a perfect 26-0.
- Worst field goal percentage in a triple-double since 1986? 14.3% (1-7 FG) by Isiah Thomas in 1986. Best ever? Bo Outlaw, 100%. 10 points on 4-4 shooting and 2-4 from the line, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.
- Three times, a player has recorded a pseudo-quadruple double with points, rebounds, assists and turnovers. Charles Barkley, Jason Kidd and Fat Lever have accomplished the pseudo-feat.
- Only player since 1986 with a triple-double after turning 40? Karl Malone, 10 points, 11 boards and 10 dimes for the Lakers in 2003.
More to come, this is too fun. Something tells me I won't be getting any work done this weekend.
Iverson Starting
So, two games into his stint with the Grizzlies, and most importantly no starts, Allen Iverson isn't happy. Seriously, who saw this coming? I for one am SHOCKED. I mean, what the heck is Lionel Hollins (and his superiors for that matter) thinking? More importantly, is starting Mike Conley and justifying his selection (which isn't justifiable, just stop) worth alienating the Answer before he even starts playing? Was this not discussed before you signed the guy?
Andres Nocioni goes all Diana Turasi on his way back to Sacramento following a game a couple nights ago. Good job, dumbass.
Then again, at least he's not Popeye Jones. You know you've drank WAY too much when not one, not two, not three, no not even four, but FIVE witnesses call 911 to report your erratic and dangerous driving. Coupled with the fact that the cops needed to wrestle him to the ground and use two sets of handcuffs (?) to apprehend him. Good job, dumbass.
Speaking of dumbasses...Tom Cable. So is it his incredible charm and charisma or his masterful orchestration of the turnaround of the Raiders franchise that has him keeping his job? Or maybe because he hits harder than anyone on the team. It's sad, but true.
Tim Lincecum cited for misdemeanor marijuana possesion. Good job, dumb...eh, who cares? Lincecum can do whatever he wants as long as he's not putting others at risk like the aforementioned dumbasses. Who cares if he smokes a little dope in the offseason.
Boston deals a couple minor league pitchers for Jeremy Hermida. That's funny, I didn't know Boston was in the market for former 1st round busts who will provide absolutely nothing to the team. Was Lastings Milledge on Pittsburgh's untouchable list? Couldn't come up with the right package for Matt Bush?
Andres Nocioni goes all Diana Turasi on his way back to Sacramento following a game a couple nights ago. Good job, dumbass.
Then again, at least he's not Popeye Jones. You know you've drank WAY too much when not one, not two, not three, no not even four, but FIVE witnesses call 911 to report your erratic and dangerous driving. Coupled with the fact that the cops needed to wrestle him to the ground and use two sets of handcuffs (?) to apprehend him. Good job, dumbass.
Speaking of dumbasses...Tom Cable. So is it his incredible charm and charisma or his masterful orchestration of the turnaround of the Raiders franchise that has him keeping his job? Or maybe because he hits harder than anyone on the team. It's sad, but true.
Tim Lincecum cited for misdemeanor marijuana possesion. Good job, dumb...eh, who cares? Lincecum can do whatever he wants as long as he's not putting others at risk like the aforementioned dumbasses. Who cares if he smokes a little dope in the offseason.
Boston deals a couple minor league pitchers for Jeremy Hermida. That's funny, I didn't know Boston was in the market for former 1st round busts who will provide absolutely nothing to the team. Was Lastings Milledge on Pittsburgh's untouchable list? Couldn't come up with the right package for Matt Bush?
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