It wouldn’t be a Red94 game review without me expressing indignation toward a slight of Chuck Hayes. 9:30 into the 1st, the Clippers broadcast crew relates to us that when told before the game that he would be guarded by the 6’5 Hayes, Chris Kaman responded saying, “They better double team me.” So naturally Kaman [...]
The folly in hastily trading Tracy McGrady out of spite is the fact that you would be completely relinquishing a value asset for zero return. We aren’t completely privy to the amount of his trade value. However, given the recent history of expiring contracts, even taking into consideration the insurance benefits associated with his circumstances, [...]
I will refrain from commenting on the recent speculation surrounding management’s motivations in handling Tracy McGrady. I can’t offer any insight unique to what has already been said, and I would rather not give way to conjecture. My preferred subject for discussion is McGrady’s role on this team. As was the case last season, the [...]
One odd phenomenon that has perplexed me since the previous year has been Houston Rockets guard Kyle Lowry’s complete inability to shoot the basketball despite possessing a fairly orthodox shooting form. Lowry is shooting 43% overall from the field, which is at his career average and right around the norm for most NBA guards. However, [...]
•9:27 in the 1st – Chuck Hayes cuts off Al Jefferson on the baseline. I wanted to make note of this possession to underscore Hayes’ mastery of strategic positioning but unfortunately, he pretty much got destroyed the rest of the way. •8:40 in the 1st – Trevor Ariza drives to his right, gets trapped and [...]
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