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76ers' Futility Proved Career-Changing Experience for Exec

When it comes to his experience with the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers, Andy Dolich does not mince words. "It was the most spectacular serendipity that happened in my life, without a doubt," Dolich, the current COO of the San Francisco 49ers, told FanHouse earlier this week. What's strange about that is twofold: First,...

There's a Fine Line Between NCAA and NBA

Our own Michael David Smith already dismissed Mike Freeman's "Florida as NBA team" piece, as well he should have. But I'm still hung up on one of Freeman's key points: it's not that Florida's three lottery-bound studs make it NBA-level, but that NBA-level is overrated: Go ahead and tell me about the gap in ability and...

Grizz: Rudy Gay Will Make You Vomit

Anyone familiar with the NBA knows of the term "sick." Here is the oft-maligned Stephon Marbury giving a visual demonstration of the concept. It's kind of like filthy, but even nastier, to the point where the dirt, sweat and funk on a play make you queasy. I don't think, though, that's it's supposed to be taken...

Phil: March Madness Has Gone Too Far

If you're a die-hard NBA fan, the NCAA's can be a little trying. Not that there's anything wrong with swinging both ways. But when Kobe is out there making history and a lot of the world can't be bothered, something's not right. Apparently, I'm not the only person who feels this way. The one, the only Phil Jackson thinks...

The Tanking Conundrum

In case it hadn't been made clear by their current four-game killing spree, the Boston Celtics have no intention of tanking--that is, losing intentionally for the purposes of getting a better draft pick. Doc Rivers won't hear it, but he is diplomatic about those who would rather he did: "There's nothing you can do about...