Sunday, September 23, 2012

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

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

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

Sunday, September 16, 2012

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

Saturday, September 15, 2012

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.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

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...

HE

Monday, September 10, 2012

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.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

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

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Friday, September 7, 2012