Tag Archives: Hakeem Olajuwon

The Absurdity of Daryl Morey

“I leave Sisyphus at the foot of the mountain.  One always finds one’s burden again.  But Sisyphus teaches the higher fidelity that negates the gods and raises rocks.  He too concludes that all is well.  This universe henceforth without a … Continue reading

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On Surprises

Let’s begin this post with a hypothetical question: In retrospect, were the Rockets crazy to take Hakeem Olajuwon 1st overall in the 1984 draft, even though Michael Jordan was taken third? I would argue they are not. The Blazers certainly … Continue reading

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2011 NBA Draft Top 11 Prospects: Part 2

For Part 1 of my NBA Draft Top 11 Non-Foreign Draft Prospects, click here.  2011 NBA Draft Top 11 Non-Foreign Draft Prospects Part 2 5. Tristan Thompson, PF Texas — The kid is a monster. He might be ranked worse … Continue reading

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