Law Murray

The NBA playoffs are about to get underway this weekend, and for the fourth year, 1SKILLZ-NetworksUnited is happy to provide the service of The Bandwagon Report.

Tags: 1SKILLZ, 2014 NBA Playoffs, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Drake, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Justin Bieber, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Bandwagon Report, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, Wing Bowl

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Apr 13 2014

The Cheat Codes

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Shots

The NBA and NFL codes.

Tags: 1SKILLZ, NBA, NFL, sports analytics

Apr 13 2014

The Prototypes

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Most people would have an answer for what kind of player they would like to have at each position. They don’t always drop the anvil though. So, in an effort to clean up my desktop as well as have a reason to namedrop ferociously, I’m going to share the players at each position that “matter”.

Tags: 1SKILLZ, B-Real, Bill Russell, Bill Sharman, Bill Walton, Bob Cousy, Bob Davies, Bob Pettit, Buddy Jeannette, Busta Rhymes, Chauncey Billups, Chris Bosh, Clyde Drexler, Coolio, Dave Cowens, David Robinson, Dennis Rodman, Dirk Nowizki, Dolph Schayes, Dwyane Wade, Elvin Hayes, Gail Goodrich, George Mikan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Hal Greer, Isiah Thomas, Jamaal Wilkes, James Worthy, Jerry West, Joe Dumars, Joe Fulks, John Havlicek, Julius Erving, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin Garnett, Kevin McHale, Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird, LeBron James, LL Cool J, Magic Johnson, Method Man, Michael Jordan, Monstars, Moses Malone, NBA, Oscar Robertson, Pau Gasol, Paul Arizin, Paul Pierce, position prototype, Ray Allen, Rick Barry, Robert Parish, Sam Jones, Scottie Pippen, Shaquille O'Neal, Space Jam, Tim Duncan, Tom Heinsohn, Tony Parker, Toon Squad, Walt Frazier, Wes Unseld, Willis Reed, Wilt Chamberlain

Apr 13 2014

Franchise Best Big Threes

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A team would have an advantage if they have at least three of the five best matchups. There has to be an ideal balance to the players – ideally, one big, one scorer, one passer/shooter.

Tags: 1SKILLZ, Al Jefferson, Andrew Toney, Antonio Davis, Big 3s, Bill Bridges, Bill Laimbeer, Bill Russell, Bill Walton, Blake Griffin, Bobby Dandridge, Brook Lopez, Carmelo Anthony, Charles Barkley, Charles Oakley, Chauncey Billups, Chris Bosh, Chris Paul, Chris Webber, Clifford Ray, Clyde Drexler, Dan Majerle, Dave DeBusschere, David West, DeAndre Jordan, Dennis Rodman, Deron Williams, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Elvin Hayes, Gerald Henderson, Hakeem Olajuwon, Isiah Thomas, Jamaal Wilkes, Jameer Nelson, James Harden, James Worthy, Jason Kidd, Jason Terry, Jeff Hornacek, Joe Caldwell, Joe Dumars, Joe Johnson, John Havlicek, John Stockton, Julius Erving, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kemba Walker, Kevin Durant, Kevin Garnett, Kevin Johnson, Larry Hughes, Latrell Sprewell, LeBron James, Lionel Hollins, Lou Hudson, Magic Johnson, Manu Ginobili, Marc Gasol, Maurice Lucas, Michael Jordan, Mike Bibby, Mike Conley, Moses Malone, NBA, Nene, Oscar Robertson, Peja Stojakovic, Rashard Lewis, Reggie Miller, Rick Barry, Rik Smits, Robert Horry, Russell Westbrook, Sam Cassell, Sam Jones, Scottie Pippen, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Vince Carter, Walt Frazier, Wes Unseld, Zach Randolph, Zydrunas Ilgauskas

Apr 06 2014

Silver Lining: What We’ll Miss About the NBA Teams Missing 2014 Playoffs

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There is no NBA version of Silver Linings Playbook, and for half the league, there will be no playoffs. As the NBA regular season winds to a close, here are some positives you can watch for from the non-playoff teams.

Tags: 1SKILLZ, Andre Drummond, Anthony Davis, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, DeMarcus Cousins, Denver Nuggets, Derrick Favors, Detroit Pistons, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Goran Dragic, Kenneth Faried, Kevin Love, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Michael Carter-Williams, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA lottery teams, NBA tanking, New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks, Nikola Vucevic, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Rajon Rondo, Sacramento Kings, Swaggy P, Utah Jazz, Zach Randolph

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Apr 01 2014

DeSeaned: Making Sense of Eagles Releasing Jackson

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After careful consideration this offseason, Eagles decide to part ways with DeSean Jackson. The team informed him of his release today. — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 28, 2014 WR DeSean Jackson was the 49th pick of the 2008 NFL Draft. That draft did not have a single receiver selected in the first round, the only …

Tags: 1SKILLZ, Chip Kelly, DeSean Jackson, gangs NFL, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Randy Moss, Riley Cooper, Terry Glenn

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Mar 31 2014

Introducing the NBA Rivalry Cup!

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It’s hard to get folks engaged in the six-month long NBA regular season. So with all of this in mind, the NetworksUnited is pleased to bring to the office of Adam Silver: The NBA Rivalry Cup Series!

Tags: Alexi Lalas, LeBron James, Major League Soccer, MLS, NBA, NBA Rivalry Cup

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Mar 09 2014

NFL Free Agency: Buyer Beware

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It will be interesting to see what kind of money is tossed around, and which teams are the most active. Just know that the teams making the subtle moves to set up the draft are the ones that have the best chance at winning the next Super Bowl.

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Mar 02 2014

Reality and March

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My thoughts will be in competition with March Madness, NFL free agency, and the NBA playoff push. I’m not naive to that fact. It’s my #PostSochiProblem.

Tags: 1SKILLZ, Back in America, March, Sochi, The Water Cooler, Winter Olympics

Feb 24 2014

Escape from the Winter Olympics: Russia Rear View

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Shots, Thoughts