Link to NBA.com's list of the top rookies in summer league. They are a little more forgiving than CJ for his confident play thus far. He only trails Olynyk at this point.
From 2000 to 2009. Interestingly no #11 pick has received an extension before their contract was up...
A little piece from his college days. Now we should know where he got that motor of his from.
Joel Freeland is trying to change his role on the team into more of a Nick Collison role, specifically described as a quote from this article as "set screens, play solid help defense, rebound, draw fouls and communicate on the floor."
Slam Interviews Dame, among other young PGs
Re-invention might be a bit course (It's only his second year). That said, I really want him to succeed here. I think he has the potential to be a total athletic freak if he can just get more polished. I hope this dude sticks here, he deserves it.
#Blazers F Nicolas Batum's agent says Nic plans to spend more time in weight room this summer than previous years. "It's a priority of his."
Chris HaynesThey say Greg Oden met with the Kings. I say, I never want to see that specific picture again. Maybe if he starts playing, I won't have to.
Coach Nick, host of the FANTASTIC BBall Breakdown Youtube show, which falls under the SBNation umbrella, on the finer points of Lillard's game, and what he feels are the important fundamentals in the NBA. If you have never watched BBall Breakdown, I highly recommend it, as it provides a comprehensive look at basketball past the highlights, and really gets into meaningful discussion of strategy and fundamentals.
