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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

SDH Presents from TYT Sports: Donald Sterling Receives Maximum Penalties


Steve Oh And Jayar Jackson discuss the recent ruling by Adam Silver that bans Donald Sterling from any NBA related activities for life, fined $2.5 million, and possibly be forced to sell the +Los Angeles Clippers .  See what the folks from +TYT Sports have to say and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog HoopsAlso, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents DeAndre Jordan Goes for 25 and 18 to Help the Clippers Win Game 5 (4/29/2014)


+Deandre Jordan had a big man's double-double, 25 points and 18 boards, in the +Los Angeles Clippers' 113-103 Game 5 win against the +Golden State Warriors.  Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents NBA Nightly Highlights: April 29th


Check out the wrap-up of Tuesday's action in the Daily Zap. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents NBA Duel: Russell Westbrook vs. Mike Miller in Game 5 (4/29/2014)


+Russell Westbrook's triple-double wasn't enough as Mike Miller drained five three-pointers in the +Memphis Grizzlies' 100-99 OT Game 5 win against the +Oklahoma City ThunderVisit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents John Wall Leading Washington to Round Two with a Win Over Chicago (4/29/2014)


John Wall had 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists in the +Washington Wizards' 75-69 Game 5 win to clinch the series over the +Chicago Bulls.  Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Derek Fisher Setting the NBA Record for Playoff Appearances! (4/29/2014)


+Oklahoma City Thunder Derek Fisher appeared in his 245th playoff game, breaking Robert Horry's record. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights.  Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from FOX Sports News: Twitter Reaction to Donald Sterling's Ban from the NBA,


Players, managers and owners react on Twitter after NBA commissioner Adam Silver bans Donald Sterling for life.  Catch more great breaking news and follow all the thirty team of the NBA right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks! 

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

SDH Presents from TYT Sports: Crazy Donald Sterling Stories


Donald Sterling's alleged racist comments is not the only ridiculous story surrounding the +Los Angeles Clippers  owner. Dave, Jayar, Steve and Ben discuss a different lawsuit including Elgin Baylor from the past and other comments that Sterling has made about signing potential players.  See what the folks from +TYT Sports have to say and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog HoopsAlso, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from TYT Sports: What Should Sterling's Punishment Be?


Dave, Jayar, Steve Oh and Ben weigh in on the +Los Angeles Clippers  owner Donald Sterling, and what his punishment should be in light of his racist comments. How should NBA commissioner Adam Silver handle the situation? What if the Los Angeles Clippers were to protest Game 5 tonight?   See what the folks from +TYT Sports have to say and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog HoopsAlso, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Dario Saric Adriatic League Final Four Breakdown


How did Dario Saric lead Cibona to an Adriatic League Championship?   Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Justin Jackson - 2014 McDonald's All American Game - Interview


North Carolina recruit Justin Jackson out of Homeschool Christan talks with Jonathan Givony at the 2014 McDonald's All American Game.   Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Rashad Vaughn - 2014 McDonald's All American Game - Interview


Kentucky recruit Devin Booker out of Moss Point High School talks with Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress at the 2014 McDonald's All American Game.   Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Thomas Welsh - 2014 McDonald's All American Game - Interview


UCLA recruit Thomas Welsh out of Loyola High School talks with DraftExpress at the 2014 McDonald's All American Game.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: D'Angelo Russell - 2014 McDonald's All American Game - Interview


Ohio State recruit D'Angelo Russell out of Montverde Academy talks with DraftExpress at the 2014 McDonald's All American Game.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Mike Scott Goes 5 for 5 from Outside in a Red Hot 2nd Quarter (4/28/2014)


Mike Scott catches fire in Indiana, sending the +Atlanta Hawks  to the halftime lead with a sharpshooting second quarter. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents LeBron James Leading the Heat to the First Round Sweep (4/28/2014)


+LeBron James  pours in 31 points in the +Miami HEAT's game 4 win to sweep the +Charlotte Bobcats.  Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents LeBron James Bouncing Back From Injury to Spark the Heat (4/28/2014)


+LeBron James  takes a hit to the leg in the 3rd quarter and comes up hobbled, but he still can't be stopped.  Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Top 5 NBA Plays: April 28th


Countdown the top plays from Monday's action in the NBA. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents NBA Nightly Highlights: April 28th


Check out the wrap-up of Monday's action in the Daily Zap. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from Grantland.com: The Jalen Rose Awards 2014 | Jalen and Jacoby 4/24/14


Since Jalen Rose didn't get an NBA Awards ballot he decided to make up his own awards on the Jalen and Jacoby podcast. And since we loved it so much we cooked up some special graphics and made it a special clip. Find out who the Jalen's Awards for "Keep Getting' Dem Checks", "Best Sunroof", "Worst Tweet" and why +Chris Paul should have insisted that +Stephen Curry  go DOWN the escalator in his State Farm ad instead of up it.  You can catch +Grantland and and always keep up with all 30 +NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops

Monday, April 28, 2014

SDH Presents from Bball Breakdown: Warriors vs Clippers Game 4| How Draymond Green Won The Game


With the help of his friend Alfredo Rodriguez at http://twitter.com/WammyGiveaway+Coach Nick  analyzed the key defensive plays that enabled +Stephen Curry  to get all the headlines and the +Golden State Warriors to get back into this series.   See more of +BBALLBREAKDOWN and always keep up with all 30 +NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog HoopsAlso, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from TYT Sports: Sterling's Wife Files Complaint


Rochelle Stein, wife of +Los Angeles Clippers  owner Donald Sterling, filed a complaint and issued a statement after the Clippers/Warriors playoff game. Ben, Dave, Jayar and Steve Oh discuss the dysfunctional relationship between Sterling's wife and girlfriend V. Stiviano amidst the alleged racist recording that was released by TMZ.com on Saturday.  See what the folks from +TYT Sports have to say and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops

SDH Presents from TYT Sports: Clipper's Owner Donald Sterling Racist Rant


A tape released by +TMZ.com allegedly links Donald Sterling, owner of the +Los Angeles Clippers, to a conversation where Sterling is heard admonishing his girlfriend, V. Stiviano, for posting a photo with Magic Johnson. Sterling is heard ridiculing the legendary Los Angeles Laker: "Don't put him on an Instagram for the world to have to see so they have to call me. And don't bring him to my games". Sterling's alleged racist comments are amongst a 9 minute tape that was released on Saturday. See what the folks from +TYT Sports have to say and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops

SDH Presents Rip City Today - Monday, April 28, 2014


The +Portland Trail Blazers  took a 3-1 series lead over the +Houston Rockets  with a thrilling overtime victory last night. Watch highlights and +Nicolas Batum's postgame excitement.  You can watch more installments of Rip City Today and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog HoopsAlso, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents NBA Nightly Highlights: April 27th


Check out the wrap-up of Sunday's action in the Daily Zap. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Top 5 NBA Plays: April 27th


Countdown the top plays from Sunday's action in the NBA. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Wesley Matthews Sealing Game 4 with a Steal! (4/27/2014)


Wesley Matthews had a few great defensive plays for the +Portland Trail Blazers, but none more exciting than this game-sealing swipe from Patrick Beverley. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan Clipping the Nets to Take Game 4 (4/27/2014)


Kyle Lowry had 22 points while +Demar Derozan had 24 points in the +Toronto Raptors' 87-79 Game 4 win against the +Brooklyn Nets. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks! 

SDH Presents Stephen Curry Puts Up a Playoff Career-High 33 Points to Win Game 4! (4/27/2014)


+Stephen Curry  became the first player in NBA history to record 30 points, 7 assists, 7 rebounds, and 7 three-pointers in a playoff game in the +Golden State Warriors' Game 4 win over the +Los Angeles Clippers. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights.  Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Trevor Ariza's Playoff Career-High 30 Points that Helped Beat Chicago in Game 4 (4/27/2014)


Trevor Ariza had 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals in the +Washington Wizards' 98-89 Game 4 win against the +Chicago Bulls  to take a 3-1 lead in the series. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

Sunday, April 27, 2014

SDH Presents Top 5 NBA Plays: April 26th


Countdown the top plays from Saturday's action in the NBA. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents NBA Nightly Highlights: April 26th


Check out the wrap-up of Saturday's action in the Daily Zap. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Reggie Jackson Pouring in 32 for the Thunder in Memphis


Reggie Jackson came off the bench for a MONSTER performance of 32 points and 9 rebounds to lift the +Oklahoma City Thunder  to the OT win in Memphis. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents LeBron James Leads the Heat to 3-0 vs. Charlotte (4/26/2014)


+LeBron James  scored 30 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and dished out 6 assists to give the +Miami HEAT  the game 3 win. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Monta Ellis Goes for 29 Points in the Mavs' Win Over Spurs (4/26/2014)


Monta Ellis took control, dropping 12 of his 29 points in the 4th quarter, to help lift the +Dallas Mavericks over +San Antonio SpursVisit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Paul George Powering the Pacers to Game 4 Win in Atlanta (4/26/2014)


Paul George scores 24 points and grabs ten boards to lift the +Indiana Pacers  to victory in Game 4 over the +Atlanta Hawks.  Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Turkish Airlines Euroleague Weekly: (4/27/2014)


The playoffs are over...From Piraeus and Madrid, the showdown between the last year's finalists. This is Bostjan Nachbar's second chance to win the title... Sasha Kaun talked to us before his 5th Final Four... Alex Tyus flies to the top of European basketball... The Game 3, 4 & 5 MVPs and all the Top 3 plays.  Make sure you visit www.euroleague.livebasketball.­­tv to access much more Euroleague videos and do not forget to check on +Slap Dog Hoops  for all the scores, recaps and highlights in +EUROLEAGUE BASKETBALL.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Rashad Vaughn - 2014 McDonald's All American Game - Interview


UNLV recruit Rashad Vaughn out of Findlay Prep talks with Jonathan Givony at the 2014 McDonald's All American Game.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Grayson Allen - 2014 McDonald's All American Game - Interview


Duke recruit Grayson Allen out of Providence School talks with Jonathan Givony at the 2014 McDonald's All American Game.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

Saturday, April 26, 2014

SDH Presents Top 5 NBA Plays: April 25th


Countdown the top plays from Friday's action in the NBA. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents NBA Nightly Highlights: April 25th


Check out the wrap-up of Friday's action in the Daily Zap. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents NBA Duel: James Harden vs. Damian Lillard (4/25/2014)


+Damian Lillard  had 30 points, 6 assists, and 6 rebounds for the +Portland Trail Blazers, but +James Harden  came out victorious with 37 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists in the +Houston Rockets' 121-116 OT win in Game 3. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Mike Dunleavy Dropping 35 to Give the Bulls a Game 3 Win (4/25/2013)


Mike Dunleavy had 35 points, including 8 three-pointers, to help the +Chicago Bulls  to a 100-97 Game 3 win against the +Washington WizardsVisit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

Friday, April 25, 2014

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: James Young 2014 Scouting Video


At 6'7 with a 6'11 wingspan, James Young has prototypical size for a NBA wing, with a 215-pound frame that should continue to improve over time. He does not possess tremendous speed or burst off the dribble, but is an exceptionally fluid athlete who can rise up and play above the rim with a head of steam when given a lane. Young's physical tools complement his offensive skill set, which revolves heavily around his jump shooting ability at this stage in his career. Attempting more spot up jumpers than any player in the country according to Synergy Sports Technology, the Michigan native's smooth, quick release and size helped him get his shot off over defenders at a prolific level playing in John Calipari's dribble drive offense.

As much as Young's ability to get shots off over the defense made him a dangerous scoring threat, it also limited his efficiency. Making 34.9% of his shots from beyond the arc on the year, the lefty struggled from the perimeter for long stretches, due in large part to the number of contested jump shots he attempted. Almost three-quarters of Young's 199 catch and shoot jump shots this season were defended. Connecting on 45% of his open attempts but just 32% when guarded, Young is an efficient threat given time and space that would certainly benefit from playing in an up tempo offense around established, unselfish scorers who can create that space for him early in his NBA career. Still, he will have to learn the nuances of shot-selection and decision making as he matures, and not fall into the trap or settling for the first look that becomes available like he often did as a freshman.

Seldom called upon to create one-on-one or on the pick and roll last season, Young is not very dynamic off the bounce, as his ball-handling and ability to drive right remain a work in progress. He's an opportunistic finisher in transition and can make some tough pull-up jump shots, but struggled to convert inside the arc efficiently, settling for difficult floaters and forcing contested, high-degree of difficulty shots in close. As a consequence, Young ranks 65th of the 74 NCAA prospects in our Top-100 in two-point percentage. Lacking elite blow-by quickness to beat the defense to the rim and the advanced ball-handling repertoire to create separation for his pull-up jump shot consistently, Young has plenty of room to grow on the offensive end at the next level.

The same can be said for Young on the defensive end, where his lack of focus and fundamentals are limiting factors at this stage. He's a solid rebounder for his position, and plays with some energy at times, but is still figuring things out on this end of the floor. Not always getting in a stance and allowing smaller, less athletic players to get the best of him, Young's poor fundamentals, average awareness, and lack of lateral speed doesn't give him outstanding upside on this end of the floor as a pro, but he has the capacity to be more effective than he showed last year. With all of that being said, it is important to remember that Young won't turn 19 until August. One of the youngest prospects likely to hear their name called on draft day, he showed the ability to score in bunches last season and could be intriguing to teams picking in the later part of the lottery who feel he has better upside than what he showed at times this year and that they have the right pieces in place to put him in position to round out his rough edges as he continues to mature.

How about you?  What do you think? Does this guy have the goods to be a sleeper pick in the NBA Draft?   Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Jerami Grant 2014 Scouting Video


Jerami Grant's intrigue at the next level starts with his promising physical tools. He has excellent size for small forward, standing 6'8 in shoes with a huge 7'2.5 wingspan, and sports an increasingly strong frame that has improved by leaps and bounds since his high school days, but still has a ways to go. The former consensus top-50 recruit is also an outstanding athlete--quick, fluid, and exceptionally explosive around the rim, Grant nearly aces the eye test. 

Grant's size and athleticism paid dividends for him on both ends last season, but were especially key for him offensively, where his skill level is still very much a work in progress. The DeMatha Catholic product did most of his damage inside, where his leaping ability and touch helped him finish consistently and resulted in plenty of material for his highlight reel. Running the floor well, moving without the ball, playing off his teammates, crashing the glass aggressively, and showing the ability to attack the rim with his quick first step from the midrange attacking close outs or as the roll man in the two man game, Grant shot 57% at the rim in the half court and 68% in transition according to Synergy Sports Technology.

Ranking third among small forward prospects in our top-100 attempting 7.7 free throws per-40 minutes pace-adjusted, Grant attacks the rim with reckless abandon, which is as much a positive aspect of his game as it is symptomatic of his lack of perimeter shooting ability and advanced offensive skills. Attempting just five 3-pointers last season and connecting on only 29% of his total jump shots, Grant has questionable mechanics and is not an intimidating threat away from the basket at this point in his career. He's also yet to develop a reliable post arsenal or the advance ball-handling ability to help him create his own shot regularly one-on-one against quality defenders. 

Looking ahead, it will be Grant's ability to find a way to keep defenders honest away from the rim and carve out and identity beyond his hustle and athleticism that will determine just how much of a weapon he can be offensively. Grant's motor, assertiveness, and physical tools helped him score consistently as a slasher and catch and finish option at the NCAA level, but he tends to force the issue at times, lacks a degree of strength, and remains very raw on this end of the floor. Generally speaking, the same things the can be said Grant offensively can be said about his defensively, where he has terrific potential thanks to his size and lateral quickness, but looked green at times playing in the back line of Syracuse's 2-3 zone.  Playing with the same effort that afforded him some success offensively, Grant had some terrific sequences tracking the ball on the perimeter and contesting would-be finishers at the rim, but still has a lot of room to improve his awareness and fundamentals as he acclimates to playing man-to-man defense on a regular basis. 

His length and speed could give him valuable versatility on this end of the floor down the road. In many ways, it is what Grant could become that makes him so interesting. His length, athleticism and competitive streak could help him fill a role early in his career, but the fact that he just turned 20 and only has one year of significant college experience under his belt leaves plenty of room for optimism that he'll expand his offensive game and become the type of defensive player he has the tools to be in the coming years. Grant's upside will get him plenty of looks from teams picking in the mid to later part of the first round.

How about you?  What do you think? Does this guy have the goods to be a sleeper pick in the NBA Draft?   Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!


SDH Presents from BallisLife.com: Johnnie Vassar BOUNCY Point Guard Is Hard To Stay In-front Of


Here is 6' point guard Johnnie Vassar out of JSerra High School in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Johnny is a bouncy and explosive point guard who is hard contain and stay in front of, much like Isaiah Thomas of the +Sacramento Kings.  You can find more great video like this one courtesy of +Ballislife and always keep up with all 30 +NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Top 5 NBA Plays: April 24th


Countdown the top plays from Thursday's action in the NBA. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents NBA Nightly Highlights: April 24th


Check out the wrap-up of Thursday's action in the Daily Zap. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Mike Conley Leading the Grizzlies to a 2-1 Series Lead Over the Thunder (4/24/2014)


Mike Conley had 20 points and 5 rebounds in the +Memphis Grizzlies' 98-95 Game win against the +Oklahoma City ThunderVisit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Blake Griffin and Chris Paul Dishing and Dunking to Win Game 3 for LAC (4/24/2014)


+Blake Griffin  had 32 points and 8 rebounds while +Chris Paul had 15 points and 10 assists in the +Los Angeles Clippers' 98-96 Game 3 win over the +Golden State WarriorsVisit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents the Epic Ending to Game 3 of the Thunder and Grizzlies! (4/24/2014)


The +Oklahoma City Thunder and +Memphis Grizzlies battled past regulation yet again in Game 3 of their epic first round series. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Jeff Teague and the Hawks Flying Past the Pacers! (4/24/2014)


Jeff Teague had 22 points and 10 assists in the +Atlanta Hawks' 98-85 Game 3 win against the +Indiana PacersVisit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

Thursday, April 24, 2014

SDH Presents Top 5 NBA Plays: April 23rd


Countdown the top plays from Wednesday's action in the NBA. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents NBA Nightly Highlights: April 23rd


Check out the wrap-up of Wednesday's action in the Daily Zap. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents NBA Duel: LaMarcus Aldridge vs. Dwight Howard (4/23/2014)


+Dwight Howard  came out hot and finished with 32 points, but +LaMarcus Aldridge scored 43 points to help the +Portland Trail Blazers  to a 112-105 win and a 2-0 lead against the +Houston RocketsVisit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents Dwight Howard's 1st Quarter Dunkfest! (4/23/2014)


+Dwight Howard slammed and jammed in his 19-point 1st quarter. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents LeBron with 32 in Game 2 Win Against the Bobcats (4/23/2014)


+LeBron James led the +Miami HEAT  with 32 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds to give Miami a 101-97 win against the +Charlotte BobcatsVisit nba.com/video for more highlights and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Kyle Anderson 2014 Scouting Report


Kyle Anderson has excellent size at 6-9 in shoes with a mammoth 7-2 ½ wingspan. Despite playing point guard for much of the season, Anderson is big enough to defend most NBA power forwards, which gives him very unique versatility the right coach can tap into. Anderson's size made him an incredible mismatch at the college level, as he was simply bigger, longer and/or more skilled than virtually any player he matched up with all season. He sees over the top of defenses from the perimeter, a huge boon with his tremendous court vision, can take a smaller opponent down to the post, and can shoot over the top of virtually any matchup thanks to his extremely high release point. His unique skill-set changes the other team's game-plan, as he needs to be guarded by a player much taller than your traditional point guard.

What makes Anderson truly special is his prodigious passing ability, which made him one of the most entertaining players to watch in all of college basketball. He led all prospects in our Top-100 rankings in assists at 7.4 per-40 minutes pace adjusted, the highest rate of any player that size in our database since Evan Turner, Luke Walton, and John Salmons. Anderson is a terrific ball-handler who can pass with either hand and shows amazing creativity with the ball in his hands. He is extremely unselfish, making pinpoint passes right into his teammates' shooting pocket, spotting up on the wing or running ahead in transition (see video below). Anderson had the fourth highest Pure Point Rating and fifth highest assist to turnover of any player in our Top-100 prospect rankings, and was a major reason why UCLA had the 13th most efficient offense in all of college basketball this season with him running the show. Anderson's size, length, anticipation skills and feel for the game really show up with the way he crashes the defensive glass. He pulled down 8.6 defensive rebounds per-40 minutes pace adjusted this season, which is the sixth highest rate of any of the players in our Top-100 prospect rankings. He's got great instincts for pursuing loose balls, which comes in very handy with his ability to ignite fast breaks and make plays for teammates.

Anderson was a much improved shooter in his sophomore season, upping his 3-point percentage from 21% as a freshman to 48% this year. The sample size leaves something to be desired, as he only attempted 58 total threes in 36 games (under one make per game), but the improvement is certainly worth noting. Anderson can get his shot off as noted thanks to his tremendous size and high release point, which is very important considering how long it takes him to get the ball out of his hands. He was very effective in catch and shoot situations this season (21/41, 51%), as he's no longer a guy you can leave wide open, but again the small sample size leaves a lot to be desired. Anderson actually took twice as many shots off the dribble this season (84) as he did with his feet set, and was nearly just as effective (48%). His release is very deliberate here as well, but the extra fade he adds to it allows him to create the separation he needs to get his shot off. How effectively Anderson will be able to extend his shooting range to the NBA 3-point line will be one of the biggest keys in his transition to the pro level. His shot looks somewhat flat at times and there are question marks about how his extremely slow release will affect his accuracy playing against bigger, quicker and longer opponents.

Anderson played almost exclusively at point guard this season, which is something any NBA team considering picking him will need to discuss with their coaching staff. Will he be given the freedom to operate with the ball in his hands as much as he did in college? And if not, how will he fare? There's little doubt that Anderson is at his best when playing on the ball, but there are serious question marks about whether he'll be able to do so at the pro level. Anderson's “slo-mo” nickname wasn't given by accident, as he indeed lacks much in the way of the quickness or explosiveness you typically associate with NBA guards. His first step is average in the half-court, as he relies heavily on his terrific timing, ball-handling and hesitation moves to create an advantage, something that can be negated by better defenders. Will his passing ability be as effective if he's unable to get by opponents at quite the same rate?

He was fairly ineffective in open-court situations at the college level, only getting out 55 times all season as the transition ball-handler, and struggling badly when he did, scoring just 36 points and making 39% of his field goal attempts. His inability to play above the rim consistently hurts him here, as it does in the half-court as well. He made just 48% of his 2-point attempts on the season, which ranks 63rd among the 76 college players currently in our Top-100 rankings. As good of a passer as Anderson is, he was also one of the most turnover prone players in this draft class at the same time, ranking fifth in our Top-100 in turnover percentage (second among projected first rounders.) He's a little nonchalant with the ball at times, making some careless passes, and his size allows smaller players to get underneath him and take the ball away.

With that said, the biggest questions surrounding Anderson's pro potential revolve around his play on the defensive end, specifically, who he will be able to guard at the NBA level. While Anderson's length and anticipation skills allow him to generate plenty of blocks and steals, his lateral quickness is as poor as any player in this draft class. He's extremely upright in his defensive stance, and he allows opposing players to blow right by him like he's simply invisible at times. Because of his struggles getting low and staying in front of opponents, reaching for steals is usually Anderson's most effective strategy, something NBA teams are certain to go after and try to exploit regularly. In college his coaches would often try to “hide him” by putting him on big men or non-scorers, which might not work quite as well in the more physically gifted and talented NBA.

Anderson is clearly one of the most unique prospects in this draft, a player with incredible gifts, but also some very glaring weaknesses. Ultimately whatever team drafts him will have to be comfortable with what he is and isn't, and be willing to work around his shortcomings. Some of that will come down to Anderson's willingness to adapt his style of play. He has been told his whole life that he is a point guard and a point guard only, while his family members have been very open publicly about the fact that that's the only position he's capable of playing.

How about you?  What do you think? Does this guy have the goods to be a sleeper pick in the NBA Draft?   See what the folks of +DraftExpress have to say and always keep up with all 30 +NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown.