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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1h

Pierce dropping 42 on Shaq & Kobe in 01: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBIB...

Paul Pierce 42 Points vs Los Angeles Lakers (03/13/2001) *Gets His Nickname The-Truth*

YouTube video by THE-TRUTH HIGHLIGHTS

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1h

Hollinger POTD Paul Pierce. Kansas SF fell to BOS 10th in 98. Broke out quickly as pro, peaking at 26.8 ppg in 05-06, 10x all-star. BOS star from 1998-2012. Also played w/BRK WAS & LAC thru 17. HOFer. Per bio "had to take a lot of crappy shots...cuz BOS had no other scorer." HOFer.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 8h

Harper dribbling out the clock erroneously: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC2r...

Derek Harper dribbles out clock, with audio!

YouTube video by Steve Steve

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 8h

Bonus Hollander POTD Derek Harper. Illinois PG was drafted 11th in 83 by DAL. Screwed up in playoffs as a rookie but developed into a very nice player, peaking at 19.7 ppg. Traded to NY in 94 & almost put them over the top in 94. Great hands on D. Somehow never an All-Star.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 15h

In 99, Marbury dissed Ward & Childs as not good enough for NY to win a title. Ward went 11-6 head-to-head v Marbury...

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 15h

Hollander POTD Charlie Ward. Heisman QB from FSU was drafted 26th by NY in 94. Unflashy PG eventually became a starter & Van Gundy in late 90s, peaking at 8 ppg 6 apg. Memorably started 97 brawl w/MIA in playoffs. Lacked flash but advanced stats were pretty good.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1d

The trade of Cassell (and a pick!) for Jaric might've been the trade that ended KG's MIN tenure. Here's Bill Simmons' 2006 Atrocious GM Summit that featured that trade prominently: www.espn.com/espn/page2/s...

HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1d

Hollinger POTD Marko Jaric. Serbian G was drafted 30th by LAC in 00. Came to NBA in 2002 & was an energetic big guard for LAC. Peaked at 10 ppg 6 apg in 2004-05. Traded to MIN in 2005 where he had 7 ppg 3 apg for 3 yrs. Returned to Europe in 09 and retired in 2011 but tried a few comebacks after.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1d

Breuer doing work against Parish & McHale: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pitM...

Randy Breuer (20pts/7rebs/6asts/4blks) vs. Celtics (1990)

YouTube video by LamarMatic

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1d

Bonus Hollander POTD Randy Breuer. Minnesota C was drafted 18th in 83 by MIL. Despite slow star was solid platoon big w/Mokeski. Peaked in 87-88 (12 ppg, 7 rpg). Always tough on D. Dealt to MIN in 90, where he scored 40 on GS(2/4/90). Bounced to ATL & SAC before retiring in 94.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1d

Or the Barry Bonnell series....

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1d

Norm beating the Sonics: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANES...

Norm Nixon's Game-Winning Steal and Behind the Back Pass vs. Sonics (1980)

YouTube video by LamarMatic

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1d

Hollander POTD Norm Nixon. Star PG for LAL from 77-83 before trade to SD. Contrary to lore, he wasn't immediately hurt after trade. Had 3 good yrs & was all-star in 84-85 but then hurt knee playing softball & then blew Achilles. Played briefly in 88-89 before retiring.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 2d

Mason's dunk reel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su10...

Desmond Mason dunks compilation

YouTube video by Александр Соловьев

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 2d

Hollinger POTD Desmond Mason. Oklahoma St Sf drafted 17th by SEA in 2000. Explosive leaper peaked at 17.2 ppg w/MIL in 2004-05. Scored double figures from 01-07 & had as high as 6.5 rpg. Not a passer/shooter though. Also played w/NO, OKC & SAC thru 2010. Also a good painter.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 2d

Cherokee Parks’ Inspirational Journey Back To Basketball:
slamonline.com/nba/cherokee...

Cherokee Parks’ Inspirational Journey Back To Basketball

I first met Cherokee Parks in late January, prior to a Knicks game. That was actually the third time that month I’d seen him. The first was earlier that season, before a Nets game at Barclays Center. ...

slamonline.com

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 2d

Bonus Hollander POTD Cherokee Parks. Duke C. Drafted 12th by DAL in 95, where hope was he would fill C hole. After 1 meh season, sent to MIN. Best season was 97-98 (7.1 ppg 5.5 rpg). Bounced to VAN, WAS, LAC, SA + GS as backup thru 2004. Post-NBA life has been interesting.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 2d

McKey with the series winner in 89: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zJG...

Derrick McKey Hits Series-Winning Buzzer-Beater vs. Rockets, Celebrates with Single Clap

YouTube video by Ryan Van Dusen

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 2d

Hollander POTD Derrick McKey. Alabama F was drafted 9th by SEA in 87. Scored 14 ppg w/good defense his 1st 6 yrs in SEA. Traded to IND in 93 & helped as versatile SF for title contender. Was 2x All-Defense. Played thru 2002. Very underrated player.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 3d

A look back at Foster's 79-80 UCLA team that nearly won a title....Foster was the second leading scorer as a freshman: www.bruinsnation.com/f/2011/7/23/...

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 3d

Bonus Hollander POTD Rocket Rod Foster. Speedy UCLA PG was drafted 28th in 83 by PHO. Played 3 years as a backup peaking at 9 ppg in 84-85. Career ended in 86 after breaking his leg in a car crash. Coached after retirement as a player.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 3d

No one saw it coming!

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 3d

Part 3, bottom of the Central and the whole Midwest (3/3)

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 3d

part 2, Boston correctly predicted to win the Atlantic (2/3)

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 3d

50 years ago, Ebony's 75-76 NBA preview where they pick GS to repeat (1/3)

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