- More Coach Wooden, on his 99th birthday, as relayed by Esquire: "Coming off the floor after the NCAA semifinal win over Louisville in 1975, it just hit me: Time to go. It was an emotional thing. I can't explain it. I went to the dressing room, congratulated my players. I said, 'I don't know how we'll do against Kentucky, but regardless of the outcome, I never had a team give me more pleasure. It's been a great year, and I'm proud of you. This will be the last team I'll ever coach.'"
- Baron Davis' tactical advantage, in video.
- The Magic shoot the lights out.
- Joakim Noah made three hook shots in one game. He was also a monster getting blocks and rebounds.
- The suggestion Paul Pierce would re-work his contract to help the Celtics get more talent in the long run. (First discussed here.)
- Optimism, from a plus/minus expert, about Kevin Durant's future. Also, Wayne Winston's plus/minus case for Russell Westbrook. And, a smart look at how other Thunder players performed with and without Durant.
- Pistons fans are in love with Will Bynum.
- It's in the realm of possibility that Jerry Sloan could end his career with more wins than any other NBA coach.
- Phil Jackson is a big believer that geography can play a big role in helping a team win.
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