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March 9, 2016 Eric Rodas

Golden State Warriors- Slight of Hand or Bonafide Magic?

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/EAR_Headshot-e1454263687203.jpeg” ] Eric Rodas [/author]     Let me start by saying that the Golden State Warriors are having a phenomenal season and that they should be included in the discussions centered on...

February 26, 2016 Raphael Haynes

The Curse Of Greatness- LeBron’s Greatness Stunts The Growth Of Teammates

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pic-copy.jpg” ]Raphael Haynes, Atlanta, GA @mrcontroversy21[/author]   When great players come to mind, we usually think about the heroic moments like Willis Reed limping out on one leg to help win a championship,...

February 24, 2016 Raphael Haynes

The Windup- World Star

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PicsArt_1437506260531.jpg” ] Abade Stanley @strakt_Marino [/author]     June 25th; Brooklyn, New York; The NBA Draft The first three picks of the draft would go as follows : 1: Minnesota Timberwolves, Karl Anthony...

February 22, 2016 Eric Rodas

It’s As Simple As Chess vs Checkers

  [author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/EAR_Headshot-e1454263687203.jpeg” ] Eric Rodas [/author]     I will admit that there are many new aspects of the NBA that I can appreciate. The new marketing techniques, merchandising, and even the evolution...

February 22, 2016 Raphael Haynes

An Offseason Mistake That Is Costing The Oklahoma City Thunder

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/FB_IMG_1455576319188-e1455589394202.jpg” ] Mike Patton, Nashville Tennessee @General_MP[/author]   The Oklahoma City Thunder have been trying to get Dion Waiters involved as a part of their team. They tried him in a few different...

February 21, 2016 Raphael Haynes

The New-Age Big Men

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pic-copy.jpg” ]Raphael Haynes, Atlanta, GA @mrcontroversy21[/author]   During the existence of the NBA, there has always been a dominating center in every era dating back to George Mikan, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Elvin Hayes, Kareem Abdul...

February 19, 2016 Raphael Haynes

The Detroit Pistons Get A 2008-2009 Orlando Magic Makeover

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/FB_IMG_1455576319188-e1455589394202.jpg” ] Mike Patton, Nashville Tennessee @General_MP[/author]     The Detroit Pistons have been measurably better this season. They are in contention for the playoffs and had seemingly found an identity with players...

February 17, 2016 Raphael Haynes

The Tobias Harris Trade: What It Means For Orlando And Detroit

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/FB_IMG_1455576319188-e1455589394202.jpg” ] Mike Patton, Nashville Tennessee @General_MP[/author]       The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching. Many fans are anticipating big moves while others are expecting all talk and no player movement...

February 9, 2016 Eric Rodas

A Requiem for the NBA Pivot Game

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/EAR_Headshot-e1454263687203.jpeg” ] Eric Rodas [/author]       It is with a heavy heart that I offer my deepest condolences for the demise of the NBA pivot game. What was then a staple...

Golden State Warriors- Slight of Hand or Bonafide Magic?

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/EAR_Headshot-e1454263687203.jpeg” ] Eric Rodas [/author]     Let me start by saying that the Golden State Warriors are having a phenomenal season and that they should be included in the discussions centered on being the greatest team ever. That being said, let’s not be swayed by social media and...

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The Curse Of Greatness- LeBron’s Greatness Stunts The Growth Of Teammates

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pic-copy.jpg” ]Raphael Haynes, Atlanta, GA @mrcontroversy21[/author]   When great players come to mind, we usually think about the heroic moments like Willis Reed limping out on one leg to help win a championship, Magic Johnson filling in for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at center in his rookie year during game seven...

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The Windup- World Star

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PicsArt_1437506260531.jpg” ] Abade Stanley @strakt_Marino [/author]     June 25th; Brooklyn, New York; The NBA Draft The first three picks of the draft would go as follows : 1: Minnesota Timberwolves, Karl Anthony Towns; Center 2: L.A. Lakers, D’Angelo Russell; Guard 3: Philadelphia 76ers, Jahlil Okafor;  Center The...

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It’s As Simple As Chess vs Checkers

  • By Eric Rodas
  • February 22, 2016

  [author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/EAR_Headshot-e1454263687203.jpeg” ] Eric Rodas [/author]     I will admit that there are many new aspects of the NBA that I can appreciate. The new marketing techniques, merchandising, and even the evolution of the game (to some degree) are at an all-time high. In my day, there...

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An Offseason Mistake That Is Costing The Oklahoma City Thunder

  • By Raphael Haynes
  • February 22, 2016

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/FB_IMG_1455576319188-e1455589394202.jpg” ] Mike Patton, Nashville Tennessee @General_MP[/author]   The Oklahoma City Thunder have been trying to get Dion Waiters involved as a part of their team. They tried him in a few different roles last season when they acquired him from Cleveland at the trade deadline. The results...

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The New-Age Big Men

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pic-copy.jpg” ]Raphael Haynes, Atlanta, GA @mrcontroversy21[/author]   During the existence of the NBA, there has always been a dominating center in every era dating back to George Mikan, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Elvin Hayes, Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Shaquille O’Neal. The league has gotten accustom to seeing the offense go through...

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The Detroit Pistons Get A 2008-2009 Orlando Magic Makeover

  • By Raphael Haynes
  • February 19, 2016

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/FB_IMG_1455576319188-e1455589394202.jpg” ] Mike Patton, Nashville Tennessee @General_MP[/author]     The Detroit Pistons have been measurably better this season. They are in contention for the playoffs and had seemingly found an identity with players like point guard Reggie Jackson and big man Andre Drummond. But even with those two,...

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The Tobias Harris Trade: What It Means For Orlando And Detroit

  • By Raphael Haynes
  • February 17, 2016

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/FB_IMG_1455576319188-e1455589394202.jpg” ] Mike Patton, Nashville Tennessee @General_MP[/author]       The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching. Many fans are anticipating big moves while others are expecting all talk and no player movement to really speak of. Well, to those that that were expecting something unexpected, it happened...

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Evolution Of The Defensive Game: Was It Truly Harder To Defend Back Then?

  • By Eric Rodas
  • February 16, 2016

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/EAR_Headshot-e1454263687203.jpeg” ] Eric Rodas [/author]     A question was posed to me the other day by a young fan of basketball. He asked me if it was more difficult to play defense in the 1980’s than it is in today’s game. Now, my knee jerk reaction, as...

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A Requiem for the NBA Pivot Game

[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/EAR_Headshot-e1454263687203.jpeg” ] Eric Rodas [/author]       It is with a heavy heart that I offer my deepest condolences for the demise of the NBA pivot game. What was then a staple of the half court game is now but a somber memory. There is no justification...

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