The All-NBA 'Unforgettable Blunders' Team - 11/08/23

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What Stood Out to Me Last Night (11/07/23)

Nothing. Zilch. Nada. There were no games last night.

Who I’m Watching for Tonight (11/08/23)

Today, 28 teams are in action. I'll highlight a few games that stand out to me.

1. From a basketball standpoint, the Denver vs. Golden State matchup is easily the most intriguing. Both teams are performing at a high level, and it promises to be a game of strategy. I'm particularly interested in how CP3 and Curry will attempt to challenge Jokic on the defensive end. Offensively, I'm curious to see how Jokic handles a smaller Golden State team.

2. Another game worth watching is the matchup between Chet and Cleveland's frontcourt. Chet is an incredibly versatile player and ranks among the league leaders in contested shots, making this game an intriguing battle upfront.

Random Thought

I was contemplating including the Clippers vs. Nets game as well because I'm genuinely curious about Tyron Lue's approach with the roster. Lue, who has excelled as a coach, has managed to distance himself from a moment in his playing career that often defines him. I'm referring to the infamous incident when Allen Iverson stepped over him during Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals, a game in which Iverson dropped 48 points and handed the Lakers their sole loss of the entire postseason. It's a reminder that even accomplished players can have memorable moments that aren't always flattering.

This got me thinking about other players who are often remembered for less-than-flattering incidents despite their basketball skills. Here's my starting lineup:

Point Guard - Ben Simmons: His reluctance to take a crucial shot in the 2021 post-season

Shooting Guard - Latrell Sprewell: While he had a successful career, Sprewell is often associated with choking his coach, P.J. Carlesimo, in practice and the infamous "I need to feed my family" comment that resulted in him turning down a $21 million contract and eventually not getting a contract at all.

Small Forward - Nick Anderson: Anderson is primarily remembered for missing two consecutive free throws, getting his own rebound and missing two more three throws for four in a row in Game 1 of the 1995 NBA Finals. The Magic were up 3 and next possession Kenny Smith hits a three to send it to OT resulting in a loss for the Magic.

Power Forward - Chris Webber: Maybe this is an unfair one because I definitely remember Webber for his All-Star Sacramento Kings career, but it’s hard not to also think of “Calling a timeout without having one” without thinking of Chris Webber when he infamously did this in the NCAA final sealing a championship for North Carolina.

Center - Shaquille O'Neal: Shaq is one of the most dominant basketball players of all time, there’s no denying this. But also, the term “hack-a-Shaq” is literally used to this day whenever that strategy is used by a team even when that player isn’t Shaq! This will be a timeless reminder that Shaq is the poster boy for bad free throw shooters.

6th Man - Ricky Davis: Davis is famously known for attempting to score on his own basket to secure a triple-double, an incident that stands out in his career.

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