Brian Paul, Author at CrownHoops
The Anfernee Simons breakout season has arrived. For the bulk of his four-year NBA career, Anfernee Simons took a backseat while Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum navigated the Portland Trail Blazers through the trenches of the Western Conference. It was a rare speed bump for
Mar 30, 2022 by Brian Paul in Portland Trail Blazers
It seems like ages ago since the Washington Wizards were the hottest story in the NBA. A 10-3 start had them sitting at first in the Eastern Conference with plenty of reasons for optimism going forward. However, Washington’s play dropped off, with a 13-21 record
Jan 25, 2022 by Brian Paul in Washington Wizards
Dejounte Murray is a player who is overlooked often. From ranking 49th in a high school class headlined by Ben Simmons, Brandon Ingram, and Jaylen Brown; to being drafted by the low-key San Antonio Spurs organization with the 29th pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.
Dec 28, 2021 by Brian Paul in San Antonio Spurs
On Friday night, Las Vegas hosted a highly anticipated heavyweight showdown. Not in The Octagon or in a boxing ring; this time on the basketball court, as college powerhouses Duke and Gonzaga faced off. The hype the matchup received culminated in a sellout crowd of
Nov 29, 2021 by Brian Paul in NCAA
The 2021-22 NBA season is right around the corner and the Washington Wizards have something to prove. A team with a reconstructed roster and a new head coach will always generate excitement; the Wizards are no different. A very important season for the franchise is
Oct 21, 2021 by Brian Paul in Washington Wizards
A Ben Simmons trade is on the way. Ben Simmons has been a popular figure in Philadelphia over the past few months, but for all the wrong reasons. A tumultuous partnership between Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers has left both sides ready to move on.
Sep 08, 2021 by Brian Paul in Philadelphia 76ers
The 2021 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has come to a close. It was great seeing the league’s future stars compete and showcase their skills; especially after Summer League was put on a COVID-induced hiatus in 2020. It was also our first look at
Aug 22, 2021 by Brian Paul in Summer League
2021 NBA Draft: A Washington Wizards Recap Whew. The 2021 NBA Draft has come and gone, and the Washington Wizards continue another offseason where change is one of the few constants in the District. After hiring a new general manager in 2019, trading away franchise
Jul 30, 2021 by Brian Paul in Washington Wizards