Eric Shapiro @eric_shap
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@NikOza2 exactly the input you’d expect x.com/MikeACurtis2/s…
Morez is awesome and I understand the temptation for cbb media to think Dusty made the pick but this is much more likely due to Masai’s/Schmitz’s eval + Morez crushing draft workouts (which are usually over-weighted in eval process)
Well, we know which big man Dusty May valued most! I think Johnson’s versatility, toughness, and improving perimeter game has the makings of a vital starter on a contender at some point in his career
Reminder on draft night
How many players, on average, would you guess are on the same NBA team as 3 seasons ago? The answer is 3.07!! The average team has *just over 3* of the same players as 3 years ago. With so much turnover, why does Draft discourse focus so much on team fit?
Example 1A of why you shouldn't over-index on drafting for fit. Something ingrained in me years ago from the great Ben Falk -- "The key in the draft is just getting it right. Drafting for fit involves some measure of confidence that the player you’re drafting will turn out like you expect."
Vlade Divac says he passed on drafting Luka Dončić because he already had a point guard, didn’t want to play him at small forward, and didn’t want a big-name player like Luka in a small market. “All of my assistants told me that he can play small forward, and I said no, no, Luka
Emergency Pod: Dusty May to the Mavericks umhoops.com/2026/06/22/eme…
Spent the day talking to those who know Dusty May and going through old conversations to figure out why he’d leave Michigan for the NBA. Free read: nytimes.com/athletic/73844…
@ShipTheJustice I was wrong on Trae, @ShipTheJustice. I (and honestly, they) did not think the extension would be so rich. I thought they'd extend him... just not at this # x.com/eric_shap/stat…
The Wizards opportunistically acquired Trae in a cool market where it didn't have to trade a young player or pick (CJ + Kispert). Then they turn around and hand out this contract? Was Trae really going to command a max offer in free agency? Very surprised by this figure.
@ShipTheJustice how did the Wizards “throw it all away?”
The Wizards opportunistically acquired Trae in a cool market where it didn't have to trade a young player or pick (CJ + Kispert). Then they turn around and hand out this contract? Was Trae really going to command a max offer in free agency? Very surprised by this figure.
BREAKING: Trae Young intends to sign a four-year, approximately $212 million deal to stay with the Washington Wizards, with a player option in Year 4, sources tell ESPN. The four-time NBA All-Star declined his $49M player option for a long-term commitment ahead of free agency.
Was only a matter of time. But did not think that time would be this soon.
BREAKING: University of Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed to become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell me, @AdamSchefter, @PeteThamel. Major college-to-pro jump for the 2026 NCAA championship coach and swing for the Mavericks and Masai Ujiri.
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Awesome design by the Spurs on the final play. Everyone thought the ball would go to Wemby, so used him as a back screener with the rest of the Spurs lifted. Castle was open on the lob. But the Knicks very smartly put KAT on the ball and he deflected the inbounds.
Awesome design by the Spurs on the final play. Everyone thought the ball would go to Wemby, so used him as a back screener with the rest of the Spurs lifted. Castle was open on the lob. But the Knicks very smartly put KAT on the ball and he deflected the inbounds.
"The post-game press conference has turned into the bully pulpit to create competitive advantage... It used to be, you get up there, you talk about your own team. Now everyone gets up there and they talk about the officials and they discredit the other team."
“I never thought I’d see that in an NBA FInals game. And I saw that tonight.” Mike Brown rails against the officiating:
📽️ Why the Knicks' viral “beautiful game” play is actually a perfect encapsulation of the incredible tactics and high-level chess match that have defined the Finals Sound ON 🔊
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📽️ Why the Knicks' viral “beautiful game” play is actually a perfect encapsulation of the incredible tactics and high-level chess match that have defined the Finals Sound ON 🔊
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📽️ Why the Knicks' viral “beautiful game” play is actually a perfect encapsulation of the incredible tactics and high-level chess match that have defined the Finals Sound ON 🔊
Great breakdown of not only the Knicks offense but the equally beautiful Spurs defense to keep Wemby playing a 1 man zone
📽️ Why the Knicks' viral “beautiful game” play is actually a perfect encapsulation of the incredible tactics and high-level chess match that have defined the Finals Sound ON 🔊
KAT defense on Wemby tonight was legitimately awesome. One of, if not the, best games I've seen him play on that end. I'm sure others have mentioned it, but I don't understand the Spurs playing Fox over Harper down the stretch.
@BillyReinhardt unfortunately don’t have that breakdown. FWIW, NY ranks 7th among playoff teams in transition frequency (includes both off steals and live rebounds)
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