Celtics Soar, Magic Struggle: Early Season NBA Panic Ratings
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Resources & Recommendations
Articles & Papers
- "The Pelicans' issues" by John Hollinger (The Athletic) - Discusses the New Orleans Pelicans' organizational issues, particularly the decision-making process for coaching and front office roles.
- Article about Patrick Dumont by Tim McMahon (ESPN) - Mentions a piece about Patrick Dumont's evolving perspective on the New Orleans Pelicans' management.
People Mentioned
- Nico Harrison - Former General Manager of the Dallas Mavericks, whose firing and impact on the team's roster decisions were discussed.
- Austin Ainge - General Manager of the Utah Jazz, referenced for his comments on not manipulating the team's season for draft position.
- Danny Leroux - Co-host of the podcast, whose past comments and analyses are referenced by John Hollinger.
- Gail Benson - Owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, discussed in the context of her leadership and the dysfunction within the Pelicans organization.
- Joe Dumars - Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations for the NBA, mentioned in relation to the Pelicans' management decisions.
- Troy Weaver - General Manager of the Detroit Pistons, whose significant influence on the Pelicans' roster construction was highlighted.
- Patrick Dumont - Governor of the New Orleans Pelicans, whose changing approach to team management was discussed.
- Vivek Ranadive - Owner of the Sacramento Kings, mentioned in the context of the team's management and decision-making.
- Scott Perry - General Manager of the Sacramento Kings, whose role and effectiveness within the organization were debated.
- Fred Vinson - Former shooting coach for the New Orleans Pelicans, whose departure and impact on player development were noted.
Other Resources
- Dunk Don Clutch Calls - A segment on the Hollinger & Duncan YouTube channel where John Hollinger commentates on the end of close NBA games.
- NBA Strategy Stream - A previous format for game analysis, referenced as similar to the "Dunk Don Clutch Calls."
- Dunk Don Real Scout - A segment on the Hollinger & Duncan YouTube channel offering unfiltered scouting reports on young NBA players.