Marcus Smart Archives – CrownHoops
Point-of-attack defenders are more important than ever in today’s NBA. Especially with the offensive renaissance that has happened within the past decade. What exactly is a point of attack defender you ask? A point of attack defender is usually defined as a player who defends
Aug 07, 2022 by Matt Huff, Director of Recruiting and Development in NBA
Much of the recent NBA buzz has surrounded potential NBA Western Conference Playoff matchups and the narratives the NBA wants to see. Will Stephen Curry be able to will his Golden State Warriors into the playoffs? How will the Denver Nuggets fair in the postseason
Apr 30, 2021 by mitchcarter21 in Eastern Conference
Gordon Hayward will miss approximately four weeks of action after suffering a grade three ankle sprain, as reported by the Boston Celtics. The star forward left game one of the Eastern Conference’s first round of the playoffs late in the fourth quarter with the injury.
Aug 26, 2020 by joehagen5 in NBA
With the 2020 NBA season most likely concluded due to the COVID-19 outbreak, it is time to accept it and celebrate the basketball greatness we have witnessed this past year. With the league-wide 2020 NBA Awards already announced, it is time to give out awards
May 01, 2020 by Jordan Daly, CEO in Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics started to figure things out in late January, and continued to storm the league through February. More specifically, from January 20th through February 26th, the Celtics won 14 of 17 games. In this time, Jayson Tatum soared into stardom, scoring 29 points
Apr 04, 2020 by Zach Crowe in Boston Celtics
LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers have busted out of the gate guns blazing. Preseason critics have eaten a ton of crow as the team sits atop the Western Conference with a 24-3 record. Their offense has only recently rounded into form.
Dec 17, 2019 by Mateo Navarrette, Editor in Los Angeles Lakers
After a season that didn’t meet the expectations set for them, the Boston Celtics have had a pretty busy offseason. With old pieces going out and new players coming in, there seems to be a different vibe going into this season. It seems the focus
Oct 05, 2019 by Heath Sutphin in Boston Celtics
Years ago, I was on my first vacation with my bride-to-be. Her dad decided to invite us to join them on a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC. Now, with the season winding down, I was preparing for the NBA Draft. I had a few players
Jul 23, 2019 by Zach Setliff in Boston Celtics