Tag: International Players

International vs. America Debate (Part 4 of 4)

25 June, 2009 (10:30) | NBA | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

Here is Part 4 of 4 of Gavin’s look at International players in the NBA.  Enjoy!
ASSESSING SOME OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS IN TONIGHT’S DRAFT
OMRI CASSPI:
The inspiration for these posts began with the news that the Bulls might draft Omri Casspi with one of their first round picks. My concern stemmed from [...]

International vs. America Debate (Part 3 of 4)

24 June, 2009 (12:44) | NBA | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

Here is Part 3 of 4 of Gavin’s look at International players in the NBA.  Enjoy!

No matter what you think about the NBA’s one-and-done rule that puts off high school players entering the draft for one year, it has become clear that there are a number of players each year that are [...]

International vs. America Debate (Part 2 of 4)

23 June, 2009 (11:00) | Basketball, NBA | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

Here is Part 2 of 4 of Gavin’s look at International players in the NBA. The numbers and analysis he has done are very intriguing. Enjoy!
Growing up a Bulls fan and suffering through the post championship era where grown men’s affinity for Benny the Bull and the Luv-A-Bulls greeting them at [...]

Casspi? It can’t be! (International vs. America debate – Introduction)

22 June, 2009 (13:53) | NBA | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

NQTC Reader/Contributor Gavin will be doing a 4-part series leading up to Thursday’s draft discussing, among other things, the pros and cons of drafting an international player.  Enjoy!
The Chicago Bulls organization has never been afraid of drafting international players, and as of a few weeks ago some pundits opined that the Bulls [...]