The "Have Your Random NBA Question Answered" Thread

[Andrew]

I think it boils down to three reasons. One, he's a decent player despite the attitude problems and bad reputation. Two, a player with a similar skillset/of a similar skill level but with a better attitude might not be readily available. And Three, there's the notion that "this time will be different".

[JaoSming]

Thanks to the Magic Celtics game showing footage of Dominique in a Celtics jersey, I realized that Garnett and Allen, and arguably Marbury, aren't the only great/good players to come to the Celtics after a good part of their career.

Russell, Bird, McHale, Cousy, Heinsohn, Havlicek, and Pierce, are the notable ones (off the top of my head) who have/probably will spend their entire career with the Celtics.

But Bill Walton is the only other player I can think of who played their last season(s) with the Celtics.

Are there other notable ones that I am just not thinking of right now?


*I am not saying that I think 'nique's last season was with the Celtics, It just got me thinking.

[Andrew]

Nate "Tiny" Archibald is another all-time great who spent time with the Celtics at the tail end of his career, though his final season was with the Bucks in 83/84.

[kibaxx7]

I'm bumping up this old thread with my question. Hope someone can come with an answer.

Has there ever been, in NBA history, an overseas coach for any NBA team?

[Andrew]

I don't think there has been an NBA coach that hasn't been born in the United States or Canada, or at least born to American parents while overseas.

[Moz]

Thanks to the Magic Celtics game showing footage of Dominique in a Celtics jersey, I realized that Garnett and Allen, and arguably Marbury, aren't the only great/good players to come to the Celtics after a good part of their career.

Russell, Bird, McHale, Cousy, Heinsohn, Havlicek, and Pierce, are the notable ones (off the top of my head) who have/probably will spend their entire career with the Celtics.

But Bill Walton is the only other player I can think of who played their last season(s) with the Celtics.

Are there other notable ones that I am just not thinking of right now?


*I am not saying that I think 'nique's last season was with the Celtics, It just got me thinking.

Pistol Pete and Dave Bing... saw them on some documentaries playing for the celtics on the latter part their careers

[kibaxx7]

Two more questions Is there a level between team president and general manager? I'm sure there are plenty but I don't know. And the other one, has there ever been a coaching duo in the NBA?

[Andrew]

There's other titles of similar rank, like Vice President of Basketball Operations. It depends how each team structures their front office, for years Red Auerbach was the figurehead President of the Boston Celtics but wasn't actively involved in trades and the like.

I don't think there's ever been co-coaches, though a few years ago the Mavericks might have come close as Avery Johnson was being groomed to take over from Don Nelson. They weren't officially listed as co-coaches or anything but Johnson was reportedly running a lot of the practices and was certainly Nelson's key assistant before finally becoming his successor.

Unless of course you're talking about frequent pairings of people as head coach and assistant, in which case Phil Jackson and Tex Winter are an obvious example. But I'm guessing you're talking about co-coaches.

[kibaxx7]

Yep, co-coaches. Thanks a lot 'Drew.

[john26]

Random question: why is Caron Butler's offense called "face up line drive delivery"? What's that?

[Andrew]

I've never heard it described as such, but I would assume it's a metaphor that's borrowing from baseball terminology.

In baseball, a line drive is a type of batted ball, sharply hit, and on (or slightly above) a level trajectory. The threshold between a line drive (also sometimes called a liner or frozen rope) and a fly ball can be subjective.

Perhaps it's describing Butler's offensive game as straightforward but precise and effective?

[john26]

I've never heard it described as such, but I would assume it's a metaphor that's borrowing from baseball terminology.

In baseball, a line drive is a type of batted ball, sharply hit, and on (or slightly above) a level trajectory. The threshold between a line drive (also sometimes called a liner or frozen rope) and a fly ball can be subjective.

Perhaps it's describing Butler's offensive game as straightforward but precise and effective?

Thanks for the answer, but I read more on Wikipedia.

Butler is known offensively for his face up line drive jumper, as well as his athleticism and ability to finish around the rim.

So I think it's like a signature shot. But I don't know what it's like, as there's not much difference with the normal jumpshot that I see. If anyone can explain to me...

[Andrew]

Fair enough. I'd still say they're borrowing from baseball terminology in describing his jumpshot as such.

[shadowgrin]

A go to move that's always effective and reliable for Butler. He faces up, drives to the lane or along the baseline? and pops out a jumper.

[Doobie]

What I see as a line-drive jumper is a pretty much a Flat Jumpshot. In other words the opposite of Ben Gordon's extremely high arching jump shot. I have a 'line-drive jumpshot'.

[john26]

Thanks for the answers, shadowgrin & DoobieKnicks

[jettdaking!]

let me ask:

who did MJ dunk on in his statue in Chicago?

[Patr1ck]

It's not from a real event. It's a depiction of his airness ability.

[Kenny]

Who are the tallest and shortest players to play in each position?

[Bodz]

In the history of the NBA, when teams like the Lakers were known as LA Lakers; was/were there a team(s) that hasn't changed their team logo to this very day?

[shadowgrin]

In the history of the NBA, when teams like the Lakers were known as LA Lakers; was/were there a team(s) that hasn't changed their team logo to this very day?

http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/

Who are the tallest and shortest players to play in each position?

http://www.basketball-reference.com/fc/ ... i?id=nMxvK
You can refine your search by clicking SHOW/HIDE SEARCH FORM in that page.


basketball-reference.com - it is your friend.

[Andrew]

Only the Bobcats (and technically the Thunder). Everyone other team has at least slightly tweaked or updated their logo in some way since joining the league.

[shadowgrin]

He was talking about logos, I thought team names. Stupid me.

Here

[Andrew]

I stand corrected, the Bulls logo hasn't changed either (seems like something I should have known). However, I could've sworn there was an early design that was very similar but had some subtle differences; guess it was a false memory.

[Bodz]

THanks for the link, shadow.