The Point Guard - Episode 44 12/15 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

Here is Episode 44 of THE POINT GUARD Radio Program on BlogTalkRadio.

The Point Guard - Episode 44 12/15 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio


May Your Point Guard Flow...

THE POINT GUARD - Episode 43 11/24 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

Here is Episode 43 of THE POINT GUARD Radio Program, which broadcasted on November 24, 2012 on Blog Talk Radio.  Enjoy.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

The Point Guard - Episode 43 11/24 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

THE POINT GUARD - Episode 42 11/17/2012 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

Here is Episode 42 of THE POINT GUARD Radio Program on BlogTalkRadio, Saturday, November 17, 2012.

The Point Guard - Episode 42 11/17 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

Enjoy.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

The Point Guard - Episode 41 11/10 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

Here is Episode 41 of THE POINT GUARD Radio Program broadcast on BlogTalkRadio on Saturday, November 10, 2012.   Enjoy.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

The Point Guard - Episode 41 11/10 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

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THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Program - Episode 40 11/03 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

The PG discusses early PG action during the first week of the new season.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

The Point Guard - Episode 40 11/03 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

THE POINT GUARD - Episode 39 10/20/2012 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

Sorry for the late post of this Episode.  Thanks for your patience.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

The Point Guard - Episode 39 10/20 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

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BO McCALEBB INJURED IN EUROPEAN LEAGUE ACTION

Bo McCalebb suffered an ankle injury Thursday evening in the second half of a European League tournament game.  At the time of his injury he was leading all scorers with 17 points.  Reports were that he was carried off the floor by his teammates.  The PG is still trying to get an update regarding his prognosis.  Hopefully is was a bad sprain - nothing broken.

As soon as some information comes our way, we will give you the scoop.  In the meantime, get ready for details of our 2nd Annual thepointguard.net Fantasy Basketball League, coming real soon.

May Your Point Guard Flow...  

THE POINT GUARD Radio Program - Episode 39 on Blog Talk Radio

The PG discusses Bo McCalebb's injury, Jeremy Lin's injury, and some of the teams and point guards he has seen during the NBA's preseason thus far.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

The Point Guard - Episode 39 10/20 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

THE PG ON BO McCALEBB, RAMON SESSIONS AND SMUSH PARKER

This audio for this video was excerpted from the 10/13/2012, Episode 38 broadcast of THE POINT GUARD Radio Program.  The PG reminds us about Bo McCalebb, "Europe's Best Point Guard" and alerts us of Ramon Session's prospects for starting at the point for the Charlotte Bobcats.  Finally, there is a mention of Smush Parker who, apparently, did not have the best relationship with Kobe Bryant.  The music is "Piano Beat" courtesy of GCP OnDaTrack (copyright 2012).

May Your Point Guard Flow...

THE POINT GUARD RADIO PROGRAM - Episode 38 10/13/12 on Blog Talk Radio

Here is Episode 38 of The Point Guard Internet Radio Program.  On this segment, The PG discusses some of the preseason action of point guards around the league.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

The Point Guard - Episode 38 10/13 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

WHY SESSIONS LEFT LAKERS

Our man Ramon Sessions has finally discussed why he would leave the Los Angeles Lakers to ink a two-year deal with the Charlotte Bobcats.  He speaks to Marc Spears of YAHOO Sports in this article.

It's good to hear that Sessions will be starting in Charlotte.  The PG was concerned that the Bobcats' commitment to last year's first round draft choice, Kemba Walker, would relegate our guy once again to a backup role.  According to Spears' article, new Charlotte Coach Mike Dunlap says Sessions will be counted on to lead this season.

May Your Point Guard Flow...    like Ramon Sessions in Charlotte.

THE POINT GUARD Radio Program - EPISODE 37 ON BLOG TALK RADIO

The PG raves about a point guard from New Orleans who stars on the team which best the Boston Celtics in Friday night's contest.  ThePG says this guy should be in the NBA.  His name is Bo McCalebb,   You'll know all about him by the time you finish listening to this.

May Your Point Guard Flow...      like Bo McCalebb

The Point Guard - Episode 37 10/06 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

The PG apologizes to those who were expecting him to elaborate on the previous post regarding the Lakers moving to the Princeton Offense.  After catching the game featuring Bo McCalebb late Friday evening, The PG felt that it was important that the audience of THE POINT GUARD Radio Program hear about this outstanding, yet unknown individual.  The PG DID NOT expect that he would rave for a full half-hour!  

LAKERS GOING TO PRINCETON OFFENSE

The Lakers and Coach Mike Brown are changing to the Princeton Offense created by Pete Carrill.  They hired Eddie Jordan who employed the offense with the Washington Wizards and he learned the system from Carrill when they were both assistants at Sacramento.  This will be the Lakers' third offense installation in three years.

Steve Nash can run any offense, but The PG thinks as the season progresses, the rest of the league may breathe a sigh of relief.  Anything that takes the ball out of Nash's hands and lessens his opportunities to run the pick-and-roll with Gasol while compelling rotating defenders to actually LEAVE Kobe Bryant alone, sounds like a blessing to me if I'm an opposing coach.   I know the Wizards had much success running this with Gilbert Arenas at the point.  But Arenas, as great as he was, still was a different type of player than Nash.  Arenas could really score but Nash will not be the team's leading scorer.  The team's leading scorer will obviously be Kobe no matter what you run.  So why run a Princeton motion offense and unnecessarily take the ball out of Nash's hands?

Washington had three main scorers who could all put the ball on the floor, Arenas, Jamison and Butler.  Whatever motion the Wizards ran, one of those 3 guys was going to get the shot  - and usually ended up putting the ball on the floor to get that shot.  Nash's primary benefit for a team is that he enables ball players who don't put the ball on the floor well to get wide open shots (read:  Howard, Gasol, and World Peace) off his masterful use of the pick-and-roll.  I don't see a motion offense making better scorers of these three.  And by going with it, much like with the triangle, you de-emphasize the ability of the point guard to put perimeter dribble pressure on the defense.  But isn't putting perimeter dribble penetration pressure on the defense precisely why you would want a Steve Nash?  A Chris Paul?  A Deron Williams?

Like I said, Nash can run any kind of offense.  But there is such a thing as highest and best use.  I don't see that principle being served in the decision to run the Princeton Offense with this Laker team.

Here's a link to an article in YAHOO Sports regarding the decision

May Your Point Guard Flow...

The PG will discuss this subject in more depth on the upcoming THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Program, Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 6:30pm Eastern/5:30 Central on BLOG TALK RADIO.

THE POINT GUARD - EPISODE 36 09/29/2012

Sorry for the abbreviated version of Episode 36.   The PG completes his team-by-team assessment of the Point Guard situations.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

The Point Guard - Episode 36 09/29 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

THE PG on TY LAWSON'S ASSERTION that NUGGETS ARE BEST IN WEST

Ty Lawson declares that the Nuggets are the best team in the Western Conference.  Of course, I don't agree with him.  But there is no denying that the Nuggets are going to be a formidable contender.  They have upgraded their defense, transition ability, and athleticism; three areas that weren't weak spots with them last year.  They probably do have the most talented roster 1 through 12 in the West.  JaVale McGee spent the summer training with Hakeem Olajuwon who simply raves about him.  Andre Iguodala does not have to carry the scoring load; he's free to do the multiplicity of things he does very well and will also provide veteran     leadership for this deep, talented and young team.

ThePG

May Your Point Guard Flow...

Lawson Asserts Nuggets are Best in the West!

THE POINT GUARD - Episode 35 09/22 by ThePG on BLOG TALK RADIO

Back in the NBA after a year in China, Aaron Brooks

The PG assesses the point guard situations of each NBA team.   On this Episode, he gets to half of them; the other half will be covered next week.

May Your Point Guard Flow...


The Point Guard - Episode 35 09/22 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

IS GORAN DRAGIC READY FOR PRIME TIME?

This is Goran Dragic's big moment.  Is he ready to take on the starring role for the Nash-less Phoenix Suns?

The PG thinks so.  Although this video really only shows him doing a lot of dunking on fast breaks.  Both the Suns and the Rockets threw big money at PGs who have shown flashes of talent.  Now they can only hope that, after being handed the reins, these guys can get the job done.

Goran Dragic Video


May Your Point Guard Flow...      like (the Suns hope...) Goran Dragic

THE POINT GUARD - Episode 34 on BLOGTALKRADIO

Episode 34 of THE POINT GUARD Radio Program.  The PG discusses Dallas Mavericks' owner, Mark Cuban's assessment of whether Darren Collison and O.J. Mayo will prosper in Dallas.  Mr. Cuban seems to corroborate what The PG surmised in last week's show.  The PG also offers Magic Johnson and Norm Nixon as one of the NBA's all-time best backcourt tandems.

May Your Point Guard Flow...     like Norm Nixon and (hopefully) Darren Collison


The Point Guard - Episode 34 09/15 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

FORGOTTEN LAKER DYNASTY LEGEND:NORM NIXON

Forgotten Laker Dynasty Legend: Norm Nixon

Nixon was my favorite Lakers player during the early years of their 80's dynasty.  The Lakers of Nixon's tenure (with Jamal Wilkes, Bob McAdoo, and Michael Cooper and a young, fast Magic Johnson) were like pure-bred greyhounds in transition. It was this team for which the moniker "Showtime" originated.  The Lakers after the Norm Nixon for Byron Scott trade (and with the drafting of James Worthy) became more half-court-oriented offensively and defensively, even though they would still run opportunistically with Magic in transition.  The Lakers of Norm Nixon NEEDED a fast tempo in order to win.  That made for some pretty exciting end-to-end action.  Nobody flowed  better than the Norm Nixon-era Lakers.

The PG agrees with the author of this linked article that Nixon should be considered for the Hall of Fame and DEFINITELY should have his jersey hanging from the rafters.  Nixon was easily among the top three Speed Point Guards (according to E. Pierce's 3 Styles of Point Guard Theory) that ever played the game at the NBA level.

As a matter-of-fact, we have overlooked the Magic Johnson/Norm Nixon backcourt in our ongoing consideration of the great NBA Guard Tandems.  I think we should rectify this situation on tonight's THE POINT GUARD Radio Program.

May Your Point Guard Flow...     ... like Norm Nixon.

THE PG: "KEEP YOUR EYE ON THOSE TWO..."

The PG thinks this season will mark the emergence of Darren Collison and O.J. Mayo as one of the best young NBA backcourt tandems.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

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2013 NBA Draft: Top 10 Point Guard Prospects | NBADraft.net

The PG has begun his pre-season ranking of the top 20 NBA point guards.  Here is a collegiate Top Ten Ranking from NBADraft.net.  Haven't heard of any of these guys, yet.  But I'm sure that will change by mid-November.

This Ryan Harrow guy sounds intriguing.  Taking Marquis Teague's place at Kentucky will make him highly visible on national television.  Won't be surprised if he's a household name by mid-year.

2013 NBA Draft: Top 10 Point Guard Prospects | NBADraft.net

May Your Point Guard Flow...             ... like Ryan Harrow.

BELOW THE RIM: Nate Archibald

A nice feature on one of our favorite all-time PGs.

May Your Point Guard Flow...    Like Tiny Archibald.

THE POINT GUARD RADIO SHOW BROADCAST - EPISODE 33

The Point Guard - Episode 33 09/08 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

The PG gives an analysis of various NBA backcourt duos in this segment.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

THE PG: LILLARD OR BARNES WILL BE ROOKIE-OF-THE-YEAR

The PG predicts the NBA Rookie of the Year will be either Damien Lillard or Harrison Barnes.  Since this blog is entitled, May Your Point Guard Flow...  we are submitting this link to a video on Lillard from NBA.com    No disrespect HB!

Damien Lillard, ThePG's Rookie of the Year co-Prediction

Don't forget to look for us on FACEBOOK at ThePointGuard.net

THE PG RE-EVALUATES HIS CALL OF NBA'S TOP BACKCOURT TANDEM

In light of the recent Lakers' trade for Dwight Howard, ThePG felt it necessary to revisit his analysis of the best NBA Guard tandem. 

May Your Point Guard Flow...

THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Program - Episode 32 on BLOG TALK RADIO

Here is the link to THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Program - Episode 32 broadcast on BLOG TALK RADIO the first Saturday of September, 2012.  Enjoy.

and...  May Your Point Guard Flow...

The Point Guard - Episode 32 09/01 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

THE POINT GUARD INTERNET RADIO PROGRAM - EPISODE 31

Episode 31 of THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Program aired Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 6:30pm Eastern/5:30 Central time on BlogTalkRadio.  No Speedy this week.  The PG conducted his preliminary Pre-Season Point Guard Rankings.   Check it out!

The Point Guard - Episode 31 08/25 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

May Your Point Guard Flow...

THE PG RANKS THE 20 TOP NBA PGs - THE POINT GUARD Show - Episode 31

THE PG ANNOUNCES FIRST PRE-SEASON RANKING OF THE TOP 20 NBA PGs

On Episode 31 of THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Program, The PG announced his Pre-Season Rankings of the NBAs top 20 point guards.  He cautions that this is not the final pre-season listing; it will be amended as circumstances dictate up to the final THE POINT GUARD show before the start of the NBA season (to accommodate circumstances such as trades, injuries, etc.).  ThePG insists that this ranking is calculated more as a prediction of performance this coming season, rather than as an indication of past seasons' efforts.

Among the names on last year's Pre-Season list which do not appear on this summer's initial list are:  D-Rose, Devin Harris, Chauncey Billups, Jason Kidd, and Baron Davis.  With the exception of D-Rose, who is expected to miss most of the year after ACL surgery, these omissions do represent a true "changing of the (point) guard" on the NBA landscape.

1.   Chris Paul
1a  Deron Williams
3.   Rajon Rondo
4.   Russell Westbrook
5.   Steve Nash
6.   Tony Parker
7.   Kyrie Irving
8.   Brandon Jennings
9.   Damien Lilliard
10  Darren Collison
11  Jrue Holliday
12  Ty Lawson
13  Rick Rubio
14  George Hill
15  Goran Drajic
16  Kyle Lowry
17  Mike Conley
18  Stephen Curry
19  Jeremy Lin
20  Raymond Felton

This list will be amended on an on-going basis until the Saturday before the season begins.  Feel free to comment at any time.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

THE POINT GUARD - Episode 30 by ThePG On Blog Talk Radio

Here is Episode 30 of THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Program.  The show features ThePG and Speedy the Point Guard and airs every Saturday evening at 6:30 Eastern Time.

On this episode, The PG goes into a detailed examination of how the recent blockbuster trade sending Dwight Howard to the Lakers will cause ThePG to re-assess his earlier prediction that the D-Will/Joe Johnson backcourt will have more of an impact this coming season than the Nash/Kobe tandem.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

The Point Guard - Episode 30 08/18 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

THE PG CORRECTLY PREDICTS CHANGES BROUGHT IN BY MARK JACKSON AT GOLDEN STATE

The PG calls another one!

As I posted the previous entry, I ran across this excerpt from an episode of THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Program (on BLOGTALKRADIO) which aired weeks before the start of the lockout-shortened 2011-12 season.  In this episode, Speedy asks The PG what he thought of the (at that time) recent hiring of Mark Jackson to replace Keith Smart as coach of the Golden State Warriors.  The PG's response was ultimately determined to be right on the money, including the forecasting of the moving of Monta Ellis, the insertion of a big off-guard (Klay Thompson) into the lineup and an attempt to bring in a low post presence (which turned out to be Andrew Bogut).  The PG predicted the end of Golden State's entertaining brand of high-scoring basketball as Mark Jackson turns the team to a more traditional style of play.  Lastly, ThePG correctly predicted that these changes would make the Warriors a better team - just not as much fun to watch.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

According to YAHOO Sports, Stephen Curry should be 100% totally rehabbed from his ankle injury by the first game of the season on October 31st.  Since Monta Ellis has been moved to Milwaukee (and sense the Warriors are finally starting a big guard at the shooting guard position) The PG figures he will finally get a chance to ascertain to which of the 3 Style of Point Guard Curry belongs.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

Stephen Curry Near Full Recovery

THE PG PICKS BEST NBA BACKCOURT (from 7-28-2012 THE POINT GUARD broadcast)

THE PG CALLS ANOTHER ONE!!

May Your Point Guard Flow...

THE PG STILL UNDECIDED ABOUT NBA's BEST BACKCOURT TANDEM

Steve Smith concurs with C-Webb.  The PG opines on the question of the day.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

THE POINT GUARD RADIO SHOW BROADCAST - EPISODE 29

Here is Episode 29 of THE POINT GUARD Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio broadcast every Saturday at 5:30pm Central/6:30pm Eastern

The Point Guard - Episode 29 07/28 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

The PG must also apologize for on two occasions during this program, referring to Vernon Maxwell of the '90s Houston Rockets as "Cornbread" Maxwell, who of course was a forward for the Boston Celtics of the '80s.


May Your Point Guard Flow...

JACQUES VAUGHN NAMED NEW HEAD COACH OF THE ORLANDO MAGIC

From Jim Denton (the Official Site Of The Orlando Magic) NBA.com reports the signing of former University of Kansas and 12-year NBA veteran point guard, Jacques Vaughn as new head coach of the Orlando Magic, succeeding Stan Van Gundy.

Denton: Vaughn Named Magic's Coach | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE ORLANDO MAGIC

May Your Point Guard Flow...

TONY PARKER HIT BY GLASS IN CLUB FIGHT HAS "85% RECOVERY" BUT STILL PLAYING FOR FRANCE

The PG points your attention to Tom Withers' (of Associated Press) article appearing in YAHOO Sports, detailing TP's story of his recovery from the eye injury incurred as a bystander from a shattered bottle during a night club fight between Chris Brown and Drake crews.  Doctors told him the impact was micro-millimeters away from resulting in loss of an eye - which would have effectively ended his basketball career.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/frances-parker-changed-eye-injury-181755713--oly.html

May Your Point Guard Flow...

THE POINT GUARD - EPISODE 28

Episode 28 of THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Program was broadcast on Saturday, July 21, 2012.  No Speedy...  But, once again, The PG held down the fort.

The Point Guard - Episode 28 07/21 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

May Your Point Guard Flow...

ThePG

DAMIEN LILLIARD KILLIN' IN LAS VEGAS SUMMER LEAGUE

Check out Damien Lilliard scoring 25 on his birthday in his first "pro" outing.  Eric Freeman of BALL DON'T LIE opines on what this performance says about the season prospects for the No. 6 pick in the recent draft.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/damian-lillard-dunks-over-las-vegas-summer-league-140203681--nba.html#more-id

The PG hopes to get a good look at Lilliard before the Vegas tournament is over.  If I catch Portland on NBA TV, I'll do the analysis to determine his point guard style and report in these pages.

May your point guard flow...       like Damien Lilliard in Las Vegas.

ThePG

LINSANITY LEAVES FOR GREENER PASTURES

Chris Broussard of ESPN tries to explain the behind-the-scene dynamics resulting in the New York Knicks' refusal to match the Houston Rockets' $29 million offer sheet for Jeremy Lin.

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8176327

The PG feels this is best for all parties involved.  Houston gets their media personality to put fans in the seats (and get merchandise off the shelves), Lin gets paid BIG TIME and gets to play in an open-style offense not available to him in NYC, and the Knicks save cap space that could have gone to an overpaid back-up coming off knee surgery, had Lin failed to flourish in the half-court offensive style favored by Coach Woodson who wants Stoudamire and Anthony to be the hub of the offense.

I think the Knicks always suspected there was a chance they might lose Lin; because if they really wanted to keep him, why would they let him "test the market" and risk ballooning of the signing price?  The Rockets are building for the future, so the Lin acquisition will help their marketability until they are once again able to put a contending team on the floor.  Everybody wins, except for New Yorkers more attached to the Linsanity hype than the New York Knicks' prospects for this season.

Personally, if I were the Knicks, I would have gone after Ramon Sessions or Darren Collison rather than Raymond Felton (a control pg) - particularly if they were going to bring in J. Kidd for tutelage purposes.  Either Sessions or Collison would have provided more quickness and off-the-dribble elusiveness than Felton. Understandably, however, New York chose to go with the more familiar option.

Of course, what the Knicks REALLY should have done was get D'antoni a speed or pure penetration point guard to run his system two years ago, BEFORE the trade for Melo.

ThePG

May Your Point Guard Flow...

C. J. WATSON NOW BACKING UP D-WILL

C J. Watson has moved from being backup to one MVP to being backup to ThePG's pick for 2013 MVP, Deron Williams.

The Nets are stackin'.   Who owns New York?   The Knicks or the Nets?

Tell us which franchise has the best 2012-2013 cast...  and Why?

ThePG

May Your Point Guard Flow...

WHICH NBA TEAM HAS THE BEST BACKCOURT TANDEM?

The PG posed this question to the listeners during the broadcast of THE POINT GUARD Radio Program, Episode 27, on BlogTalkRadio.  Here one caller's unique response to our query.   Don't forget to check us out every Saturday evening at 6:30 Eastern/5:30 Central time.  Call in this Saturday and voice your opinion!

May Your Point Guard Flow...

THE POINT GUARD RADIO SHOW BROADCAST - EPISODE 27

Episode 27 of The Point Guard radio program was broadcast Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 6:30 pm Eastern/5:30 pm on BlogTalkRadio.  Speedy was absent, but ThePG was busy running down the NBA free agent point guard movements and catching up on the whereabouts and prospects of PGs from the recent NBA draft of college players.  Also, The PG took phone calls as to which team this year has the premier backcourt tandem.  Check it out, right here!   And as always, we say...   May Your Point Guard Flow.


The Point Guard - Episode 27 07/14 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

THE POINT GUARD - Episode 25 ON BLOG TALK RADIO

Here's is the 4/28 abbreviated episode of THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Program on BlogTalkRadio.  ThePG and Speedy were stunned witnessing the playoff-ending injury to Bulls' Derrick Rose versus the Sixers just prior to the show.  Our subdued approach to this episode is hopefully understandable considering the circumstances.

The Point Guard - Episode 25 04/28 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

To everyone - and particularly to the Chicago Bulls...  May Your Point Guard(s) Flow...

THE PG FINISHES THIRD IN INAUGURAL THEPOINTGUARD.NET FANTASY BASKETBALL LEAGUE

ThePointGuard.net Fantasy Basketball League on YAHOO just completed its inaugural season. SWISH DREAMS won a hard-fought battle (5-3-1) with SIN-X for the Championship which came down to the final day's competition.

ThePG started very poorly, but recovered to finish 4th out of 12 teams during the regular season and nearly upset the regular season champion in the playoff semi-finals (sinX edged out ThePG 5-4).  ThePG soundly thrashed BREAKING POINT 7-2 to salvage a face-saving third place finish.

ThePG and Speedy will discuss the results during the Saturday's weekly broadcast of "The Point Guard" internet radio program, 5:30 pm CST / 6:30pm EST on BlogTalkRadio.com. Of course, the primary topic of conversation will be assessments and predictions for the First Round NBA matchups. Feel free to tune in, call in, and join in the discussion.

As last year, ThePG will this playoff season, again monitor and comment on the playoff performances of the various PGs and the series matchups in these pages.  So check in regularly for his updates.

Congratulations to SWISH DREAMS and also to all participants in our 1st Annual ThePointGuard.net Fantasy Basketball League on YAHOO. See you next season. And until then...

... May Your Point Guard Flow...

M.J. AS POINT GUARD? WHO COULD HAVE DONE IT BETTER?

No one, short of the Big O (Oscar Robertson) as jp3813 suggests in the Comments section of Stark23's excellent YouTube video of MJ manning the "One" during the '88-'89 season.  Mike's PG Style?   "Pure Penetration Guard," says The PG.

May Your Point Guard Flow...     Like MJ!!

THE PG: TIME TO REVIEW MY PRESEASON POINT GUARD RANKINGS!!

The PG will review the accuracy of his Preseason NBA Point Guard Rankings on the upcoming THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Program to broadcast as usual on Saturday, April 14, 2012 (5:30 pm Central/6:30 pm Eastern).  Tune in, call in, and let ThePG know if he nailed it or muffed it.   Below is a video on which ThePG explained why Jason Kidd was relegated to #14 in his Preseason Ranking.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

The PG: "Paul Westphal Was Somethin' Else!"

Just a little retro piece from our YouTube Page.  The PG discusses the creative playing style of Paul Westphal, who was dismissed as coach of the Sacramento Kings earlier this season.   He was maybe a combo guard more than a pure PG, but he definitely had some game!




May Your Point Guard Flow...     Like Westphal.

THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Program - Episode 23

Turnover on The PG!   Forgot to post Episode 23 of The Point Guard.  There was no show last week.  Tune in this week on BlogTalkRadio, 5:30 Central/6:30 pm Eastern.  Join The PG and Speedy with more NBA Point Guard discussion.

Until then...   May Your Point Guard Flow...

The Point Guard - Episode 23 03/17 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

ALL RAMON SESSIONS, ALL THE TIME...

Ramon Sessions, a favorite here at The Point Guard, is featured in this article by Marc Spears of Yahoo Sports.  Apparently, Ramon loves L.A. and L.A. loves him.   And with good reason...  L.A. hasn't had a point guard with his skills since the dawn of the Millennium!

Sessions states that Kobe's first words to him were, "Let's win a ring."

Sounds like a plan...

May Your Point Guard Flow...

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AmgJ1NGy7oKSDCInwIfDOSO8vLYF?slug=mc-spears_ramon_sessions_lakers_kobe_derek_fisher032912

Ramon Sessions Traded to Lakers! Some Laker Fans Don't Like It!

It staggers my imagination that some Lakers fans are not jubilant over their last second acquistion of Ramon Sessions before the trade deadline.  I'm not worried.  I'm sure Sessions will win them over in short order.  Kobe is probably sad to see his long-time teammate gone; but he's gonna love the additional freedom Ramon's presence is going to bring.

ThePG's wish for Kobe:  "May Your Point Guard Flow..."

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AhOEUcXw2SL.KI.UqrGz1ce3PaB4?slug=ycn-11111054

The Point Guard - Episode 22 03/10 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

Here is Episode 22 of THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Program.  ThePG hosts without Speedy on this program.  THE POINT GUARD show is broadcast every Saturday at 5:30 pm Central and 6:30 pm Eastern Time.

The Point Guard - Episode 22 03/10 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

The Point Guard - Episode 21 03/03 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

Speedy is holding down the fort again in this abbreviated version of Episode 21. Don't forget to catch Episode 22 this Saturday (3/10/2012) on BlogTalkRadio, 5:30 pm Central/6:30 pm Eastern. Also, check out our Facebook page (and like us!) at ThePointGuard.net (See link in right-hand margin).

The Point Guard - Episode 21 03/03 by ThePG Blog Talk Radio

HERE IT IS! OUR MID-SEASON REVIEW on Blog Talk Radio, Saturday, February 25, 2012

Episode 20, our Mid-Season Review! Here's the link.

We're also starting a campaign to give Andre Iguodala his own nickname (there's only one AI - but Andre's talent merits having his own unique moniker, anyway!)

Call in to the Radio Program, comment on this blog, our Facebook page, or YouTube Channel (see appropriate links in right-hand margin). VOICE YOUR CHOICE!!

The Point Guard - Episode 20 02/25 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

May Your Point Guard Flow...

The Point Guard - Episode 18 02/11 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

In Case You Missed It...

On February 11, 2012, The PG missed THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Broadcast on Blog Talk Radio. He was down with the flu. Fortunately Speedy came through with a last minute rescue! He stepped up to hold down the fort in The PG's absence!! Click the link below to catch Speedy's first solo hosting of THE POINT GUARD SHOW.

The Point Guard - Episode 18 02/11 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

May Your Point Guard Flow...

The PG Calls Another One!!

In Episode 19 (see previous post) of THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Program, The PG states that Jamal Crawford should be placed at the point guard spot, replacing an injured and struggling Raymond Felton.  (Of course, The PG and Speedy have been adamant for some time that Crawford should actually play the point rather than the Two.)  This past week, Portland coach, Nate McMillan, finally began to see The PG's reasoning. He made the switch and as YAHOO Sports reports:

G Jamal Crawford started at the point for the second time this season -- and for the first time in place of a healthy Raymond Felton. McMillan made the decision to make a change after the Laker game, and it paid off splendidly with both players. The pair combined to hit 7-of-8 three-pointers in the first quarter, the one miss a desperation shot by Felton as the shot clock expired. Crawford enjoyed his best performance of the season, with 20 points on 6-for-8 shooting -- 5-for-7 from three-point range -- to go with eight assists, four rebounds and one turnover in 30 minutes. "It was a lot of fun," Crawford said. "It was good to get off to a fast start -- just like the Lakers did to us last night. One thing about starting, I don't feel like I have to rush. I can take my time and set the table for the other guys. (Tuesday), the ball found its way back to me."

The PG calls yet another one!!  Now, will they KEEP him there?


May Your Point Guard Flow... 

The Point Guard - Episode 19 02/18 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

Here is Episode 19 of THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Program on Blog Talk Radio. The date is February 18, 2012. Speedy is missing this week, but The PG is here with opinions and insights into this week's NBA action with a focus on the Point Guards.

The Point Guard - Episode 19 02/18 by ThePG | Blog Talk Radio

May Your Point Guard Flow...

Mid-Season Review on The Point Guard Internet Radio Show

The PG and Speedy will give their Mid-Season Review on the NBA point guards this Saturday Afternoon on THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Broadcast on BlogTalkRadio at 5:30pm CST / 6:30pm EST.

Among topics to be covered is:

• The PG's theory of Point Guard/Offensive Design Discontinuity and his early-stated opinion now echoed in various NBA circles that Mike D'antoni's Knicks had suffered from this affliction during the whole of his tenure up to the moment Jeremy Lin was inserted into the starting lineup.  (See Jason Terry and J. Kidd on this subject at http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AmpqVs6h8Chr32LpNq75kMu8vLYF?slug=aw-wojnarowski_jeremy_lin_dantoni_system_knicks_021912).

Also:

• The PG calls another one!   Jamal Crawford takes over as starting PG for the Trailblazers
• Ramon Sessions to the LA Lakers over the All-Star Break?

Tune in and find out!   And don't forget to check us out on FACEBOOK at ThePointGuard.net.

May Your Point Guard Flow...

THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Show Returns to Blog Talk Radio!

THE POINT GUARD Internet Radio Program returns from its month-long reorganizational hiatus this Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 5:30pm CST/6:30pm EST!!

The PG and Speedy thank you for your patience, tolerance and support and we took this necessary opportunity to refocus our message on our various platforms.

Don't forget to check us out at ThePointGuard.net on Facebook, as well as our YouTube Channel (see Link in right-hand margin)

The Point Guard - Episode 18 02/11 by ThePG Blog Talk Radio

May Your Point Guard Flow...