Enes Kanter is the New Spokesperson for DGAF
Caring is a good thing, right? It allows us to coexist with each other and live emotionally rich and fulfilling lives. I care about my family, so I will venture from my bubble to make sure all is...
View ArticleSanta Claus vs Rajon Rondo
Santa Claus is known by the names of Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle. Rajon Rondo is known by the names of Johnny, Swag, and The Yoga Instructor (nicknames courtesy of Basketball Reference). Claus'...
View ArticleDennis the Menace
Dennis Smith Jr. went off in the Big Easy, going 5-21-10-10-1-0-7. It was his first career triple-double and hopefully, this is a sign of things to come for him. Carlisle gave him vote of confidence...
View ArticleRun The Numbers: Embrace the Old Guys
Remember Carlos Boozer? He of the lead feet on defense, yelling "HEY!" every time he missed a shot in hopes of getting a foul call? At least that's my recollection of him during his Bulls years. He...
View ArticleHarris Buehler Goes Off
Gary Harris sounds like the name of your mailman. And much like your mailman, he delivers without anyone really noticing. Gary Harris is a top fifty player, but for some reason you never see his name...
View ArticleThis Curry is Hot
There were only two games on last night and since I grew up in the California Bay Area I will be making Stephen Curry the lead player in the recap. No, I am not a fair-weather Warriors fan. I grew up...
View ArticleLou Brought Out The Men In Blue
All units. All units. Be advised. We have reports of a 187 at 7000 Coliseum Way. Subject is armed and considered dangerous. Over. Lou Williams is a bad, bad man. No Blake. No Milos. No Rivers. No...
View ArticleAny Given Saturday: Close, but no DeMar
What’s up Razzballers? We had a doozy of a game last night in Toronto between the Raptors and the Warriors. I don’t typically like to give the lede to players on the losing team, but this was the best...
View ArticleThe Greatness of the King
Yesterday was Martin Luther King day. It's a day that many take for granted. Many focus on the fact that there's basketball all day or that there's no school or work or something about someone having...
View ArticleSomething ‘Rekes in Here
If you have been reading my recaps this season, then you know one of my favorite terms is: Waiver Wire All-Star. I use this to refer to players who started the year undrafted in almost every fantasy...
View ArticleAny Given Saturday: All Your Base Are Belong To Russ
Whaddup Razzball nation! Welcome back to another edition of Any Given Saturday! Last night, the Thunder walked into Cleveland and embarrassed the Cavs, dropping a whopping 148 points. It was a team...
View ArticleThe 34 Chambers of Garrett Temple
You know those days when everything just flows perfectly? You're driving to work and exit the freeway because there's too much traffic. For you East Coast folk, a freeway is a toll way except that...
View ArticleNBA Player Rater: Week 14 and Year-To-Date Top 30
The Player Rater is a tool to evaluate the performance of a player with only one number. This is not a perfect tool and will not guarantee victory in fantasy, but this is useful to help improve and...
View ArticleBeal Parmigiana and 40-Burgers Were on the Menu Last Night
I love food. American. Korean. Chinese. Italian. French. Vietnamese. Brazilian. I show no discrimination towards race or culture. There's a reason why I am now nine quarters, after being a svelt 165...
View ArticleAny Given Saturday: A Fate Worse Than Steph
What’s up Razzballers? We had an epic standoff last night between two of the league’s best teams, the Celtics and the Warriors. And this game didn’t disappoint. The Celtics pulled out to an early lead,...
View ArticleTae Bo Z-Bo
I grew up before cable television, when a remote control was, "Son, get your ass off the couch and change the channel." The number of channels could be counted on two hands. So, many of my fond...
View ArticleJohn 3: 18-19
Most are familiar with chapter 3, verse 16 of the Gospel of John: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son <Hey! That's me!!!>, that whoever believes in him shall not perish...
View ArticleThe LeBron Curse?
I was a big subscriber of superstitions and curses in my younger days. Sports team I root for wasn't playing well? Had to move to another seat, like I was some antenna made out of aluminum foil. Never...
View ArticleAin’t No Jokic!
With a wife, two kids, and fantasy sports to play and write about, the videogaming has taken a back seat. Wait? Isn't that where all the action happens? That's when you know you are washed. Anyways, I...
View ArticleEvery Once in a While, the Hardaway Hits
I love craps. Not the sitting on the toilet kind, but the rolling of them two dice. It's the one game that feels like I have some modicum of control. I shoot the dice, can decide when and where to bet,...
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