Defense

Jeremy Lin entered free agency after a terrific year with the Charlotte Hornets. The New York Knicks, at the time, needed a good point guard. Lin, most likely, wanted a starting spot. The timing was perfect. These two parties needed each other, just like they did in 2011-12, only in a different capacity. Lin needed [...]

Is Stephen Curry a good defender? He’s certainly not a terrible one. And there are times when he’s underrated, because criticism is so unnecessarily prevalent. Take the Golden State Warriors’ Game 5 Western Conference Finals win over the Oklahoma City on Thursday night. Curry didn’t see a ton of time on Russell Westbrook, but on [...]

August 6, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Adrenaline fueled offense is celebrated extensively in the NBA, and rightfully so. Who doesn’t love watching replays of the top dunkers in the NBA for example. But when it comes to the straight goods, more love needs to be paid to the hustle of the NBA’s top defensive [...]

May 29, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors In keeping with his image as a down to earth, sportsmanlike, and just all-around classy dude, Spurs PG Tony Parker does this in Game 1 of the Spurs win against the Thunder. After knocking down opposing PG Russell Westbrook, he takes the time in the middle of a [...]

February 14, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Although it isn’t much of a surprise to anyone, Ben Wallace today announced he definitely will be retiring at the end of this season. It definitely saddens us here at THD that Wallace is retiring as he made himself into one of the NBA’s biggest stars through his [...]

January 20, 2012 – THD Podcast This week on THD Podcast Kevin Burke discusses Dwyane Wade turning 30, the ever-struggling Knicks, JaVale McGee and Andrew Bynum vs. Dwight Howard [...]

If the Knicks don't improve on defense, is this it for D'Antoni? [...]

August 18, 2011 – R.S. De France Newly inducted member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Dennis Rodman was one of the league’s most ferocious rebounders, pulling down 18+ RPG in consecutive seasons. His accomplishments include five NBA titles, and his antics include wearing a wedding dress to promote his book and dying his [...]

August 3, 2011 – Allen Moll Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko has been the definition of an enigmatic player in his 10 seasons with the Utah Jazz. After earning All Rookie 1st Team honors(‘02), getting an All Star selection(‘04), and three All Defensive Team(‘04-’06) nods and establishing himself as one of the most versatile young [...]

June 6, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors Not long after they were bounced by the Celtics in the first round, all signs pointed towards Donnie Walsh returning to the Knicks. Well, it was announced a few days ago that Walsh will not be back. Now it appears as if another change is on the horizon [...]