By Solomon Lieberman
Only a few second-rounders from the 2009 NBA Draft justify the “slept-on” label. DeJuan Blair slipped to the Spurs at pick No. 37 (of course), and Outback trailblazer Patty Mills plummeted all the way to No. 55 before getting seized by the Trail Blazers (of course), and also respect to Sam Young and Jermaine Taylor.
As for the rest, “carry-on” is probably more appropriate — before you get too attached to your second-round additions, you should get to know the second round: Read More »
Tags: Ben Pepper, David Kahn, David Stern, DeJuan Blair, Eduardo Najera, gilbert arenas, God Shammgod, Haywoode Workman, Jermaine Taylor, manu ginobili, Patty Mills, Rashard Lewis, Sam Young, Sherman Douglas, Toni Kukoc
9 Comments » | Posted in NBA, NBA Draft |
NBA /
Jun 29, 2009 / 8:54 am
By Andrew Katz
We’ve seen grown women get hot and bothered by Ricky Rubio’s presence. And now, we’re seeing him have the same affect on stat geeks. Instead of trusting his secret formulas, Rockets GM Daryl Morey offered up two of his gems, Shane Battier and Aaron Brooks in exchange for the Spanish PG.
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Tags: Aaron Brooks, Chase Budinger, feature, Jermaine Taylor, Jonny Flynn, Ricky Rubio, Shane Battier
30 Comments » | Posted in NBA |
By Jermaine Taylor
It’s been a minute since we heard from Jermaine Taylor on his path to the NBA Draft, but that’s not because he’s been sleeping. JT has been all over the country working out for teams and improving his draft stock before next Thursday. Take a minute and read about what the reigning Conference USA Player of the Year has been up to… Read More »
Tags: 2009 NBA Draft, Blake Griffin, Conference USA, Garrett Temple, Jermaine Taylor, Joe Ingles, Jonas Jerebko, Marcus Thornton, Stephen Curry, Terrel Harris, Terrence Williams, University of Central Florida
8 Comments » | Posted in College, NBA, NBA Draft |
Smack /
May 17, 2009 / 1:48 am
By Dime Magazine
Whether you loved Kobe Doin’ Work or you hated it, you have to admit Spike Lee is onto something. You’re telling us you wouldn’t watch Stephen Jackson Firin’ Shots or Reggie Evans Molestin’ Grown Men? … Assuming that Spike’s latest joint failed to satisfy your basketball jones for the weekend, fortunately we have two Game 7’s on the docket today: Rockets at Lakers (3:30 p.m. EST, ABC) and Magic at Celtics (8 p.m., TNT). In yesterday’s Smack we previewed Houston/L.A., so now let’s look at the Eastern Conference’s win-or-walk showdown … Read More »
Tags: B.J. Mullens, Big Baby Davis, Blake Griffin, Courtney Lee, dwight howard, Dwyane Wade, Hedo Turkoglu, J.J. Redick, Jermaine Taylor, kendrick perkins, kobe bryant, lebron james, michael jordan, paul pierce, Rafer Alston, Rajon Rondo, Rashard Lewis, ray allen, Reggie Evans, Stephen Curry, Stephen Jackson
61 Comments » | Posted in Smack |
By Jermaine Taylor
Jermaine Taylor is the biggest sleeper in the 2009 NBA Draft.
A 6-4, 215-pound senior from the University of Central Florida, Taylor earned Conference USA Player of the Year honors this year after averaging 26.2 points per game, good enough for third in the nation. While Jermaine prepares himself for the Draft, he’ll be keeping Dimemag.com updated every step of the way with his exclusive pre-draft blog. From his training to his workouts to life on the road, Jermaine will be giving us a behind-the-scenes view of his road to the show. Read More »
Tags: 2009 NBA Draft, Blake Griffin, Brandon Marshall, Conference USA, Darryl Davis, George Hill, Jermaine Taylor, Joe Burnett, Michael Whitaker, Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, Shon Bolden, Stephen Curry, University of Central Florida
21 Comments » | Posted in College, NBA, NBA Draft |
