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Old Thinkers vs. New Thinkers
This is not a new idea, but I like it a lot.In the new media world order, credibility has to be earned on a constant, recurring, basis. Think of separate Old Thinkers and New Thinkers. Old Thinkers come from a world where shorthand is necessary, where everyone agrees that Hubie Brown is an Expert...
The Real O.J.
It's been a busy day of writing here at Hoopus and we still have a game thread tonight so I'll put this one below the fold. Enjoy. I was reading through the Memphis papers this morning when I came across this little gem: But in 33 professional games, Mayo has shown the ability to be -- let's...
SBNation Mock Draft, Pick #3, Minnesota Timberwolves
With the third pick in the SBNation Mock Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves, represented by Canis Hoopus , select... OJ Mayo, Guard, USC. 6-5, 195. Canis Hoopus says: There's been a lot of talk up here in the tundra about taking a bigman at pick three since it looks like Rose or...
Reports from Pre-Draft Camp
Draft Express and Chad Ford have the latest developments from the NBA Pre-Draft Camp in Orlando. They differ a bit with their takes. Here's what they have to say about players in the Wolves' sights: Michael Beasley: Ford- Beasley was the first player on the floor but the last to go...
Lookin' for Trouble
One of the things that has always bugged me about Minnesota sports coverage--aside from the homerism made popular by Grandpa Sports--and, I guess, sports coverage in general, is for pundits to spout off about things they clearly know nothing about. This trait is especially noticable when...
A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That
1- Tradin' OJ The speculation has already begun: the Miami Heat like OJ Mayo and would be willing to trade the 2nd pick for the guy in order to improve their current state of affairs. Here's Chad Ford from ESPN with more: If the Heat decide Mayo's the guy, they may be able to swing a deal...
Mayo v. Rose
As has been mentioned numerous times before, long time Wolves fans know there are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and not moving up in the draft. Seeing that the Wolves have the 3rd worst record in the league, lots of us diehards have been coming to grips with the squad landing...
Guess the Player
Ht w/o shoes Standing Reach Wing Span Player 1 6'2.25" 8'1" 6'6.25" Player 2 6'2.25" 8'7.5" 6'10.75" Player 3 6'4" 8.4" 6'6" Player 4 6'2.25" 8.3" 6'7" Player 5 6'2.25" 8.4" 6'3" Who are these players? Answers below the fold....
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