Less than a week ago, it was fairly easy to predict this Thursday’s Top 3 draft selections, with Cleveland being enamored with Kansas big man Joel Embiid, Milwaukee going with Jabari Parker, and Philly winding up with hoops phenom Andrew Wiggins. But following the news that top prospect Embiid had foot surgery on Friday and [...]
For two seasons, imposing Baylor big man Isaiah Austin has been one of our most favorite players to cover here at THD. But following cutting his collegiate experience short with the Bears following his sophomore season, the 7’1 shot blocker with the trademark eyewear and condor-like wingspan potentially could go undrafted due to team concerns [...]
The much hyped 2014 NBA Draft is rapidly approaching. In roughly 2 weeks, new NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will open the draft announcing that for the 2rd time in 3 seasons, the Cleveland Cavaliers are on the clock with the #1 overall selection. Cleveland has been a tad unpredictable in past drafts, most recently choosing [...]
It’s the endangered species in the NBA…the Center position. Some of the best players to ever lace them up on the hardwood were deemed centers. When compiling any Top 25 list in NBA history it’s littered with big men like Chamberlain, Russell, O’Neal, Olajuwon, Robinson, and Ewing. Problem is, it’s been quite some time since [...]