Western Conference Archives – CrownHoops
Desmond Bane of the Memphis Grizzlies has always been an unsung hero of this young Memphis squad. Everyone knows about Ja Morant and his star status. However, the Grizzlies may have found Morant’s sidekick with how well Bane has progressed. While the Memphis shooting guard
Nov 15, 2022 by Matt Huff, Director of Recruiting and Development
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
DeMarcus Cousins has not had the career he had in mind. It seems like yesterday when we were calling him the definitive best center in the NBA. Fast forward many teams and some injuries later and Cousins is now having to play a much different
Feb 17, 2022 by Matt Huff, Director of Recruiting and Development
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
Manu Ginobili is considered by many as the greatest Sixth Man in NBA history. Even though he started his career off as a legitimate starter, head coach, Gregg Popovich, had the genius to put him on the bench where his offensive firepower became an instant
Dec 11, 2021 by Matt Huff, Director of Recruiting and Development
The Los Angeles Lakers shook the league this off-season with the blockbuster trade of the season. They acquired Russell Westbrook via trade with the Washington Wizards. As a result, this gave the Lakers a big three of Russ, Anthony Davis, and of course, LeBron James.
Dec 09, 2021 by Matt Huff, Director of Recruiting and Development
Nikola Jokic is the reigning league MVP and for good reason. For the first time in about a decade, the Denver Nuggets have title aspirations that stretch beyond a season. The driving force behind those expectations is, of course, Jokic himself. Jokic has cemented himself
Dec 08, 2021 by Matt Huff, Director of Recruiting and Development
In my preseason NBA rankings, I wrote that the Minnesota Timberwolves would finish as the 15th seed in the Western Conference. It’s safe to say that they have proved me wrong. It’s been a rollercoaster ride for the Wolves, to say the least, but they
Dec 05, 2021 by Nick Andre
Thaddeus Young has long been one of the most underappreciated role players in the whole NBA. He was one of the most underrated players in his two-year stint with the Chicago Bulls and has made a name for himself as a hustle and energy guy
Dec 04, 2021 by Matt Huff, Director of Recruiting and Development
We have already reached the quarter point of the NBA regular season and the Western Conference is already shaping up to be an insane race between the playoff contenders. The two hottest teams in the Western Conference and the whole league as of right now
Dec 01, 2021 by Matt Huff, Director of Recruiting and Development